Best Creative Craft Classes Online and in the City to Boost Your Mood

Getting creative is a well-known way to boost your mood and with our fun craft classes online getting creative has never been easier! Get crafty at home or if you're in the capital, try one of our London craft classes and get creative to brighten your spirits. 

Whether you choose to get those creative juices flowing with a vino in one hand and paintbrush in the other during an online paint and sip or during a calming calligraphy class - there’s a craft class out there waiting to help you feel more positive about life again.

It’s been a tough time for many, so you’re not alone in going on the hunt for mood-boosting indoor activities. Whether you’re looking for more creative things to do when bored, or simply just some fun things to do at home to get you out of your funk - getting crafty with our online classes could be just the ticket for putting a smile back on your face. Here are our top choices for crafting the blues away: 

1. Get messy and get happy with some pottery at home 

Sometimes all we need is a little play with clay to help release the inner care-free child. With our DIY pottery virtual classes and craft kits, you can get back to basics and get clay-covered at home whilst making some cute ceramic creations. 

With your pottery starter kit and an online class guiding you, you can get your hands stuck into moulding your worries away and creating something beautiful. Once you’ve finished your pottery at home session, you’ll have a finished ceramic piece to admire and keep or give away as a thoughtful DIY gift to a friend or loved one - now that’s a surefire way to fill your heart with happy feelings!

2. Fill your home with uplifting fragrances with soy candle making kit

With a soy candle making kit and virtual class, you can create a variety of soothing scented homemade candles to fill your home with to help you find your happy place again. We think there are few things more uplifting than beautiful smelling homemade candles!

Our make your own candles kits make it easy for you to create the perfect mood-lifting scents in your home by using natural soy wax and pure essential oils - no artificial fragrances here! You can book a public class if you fancy being joined by a fun community of fellow crafters, or gather the friends who never fail to get you laughing for a fun candle making virtual party.

From choosing which aromas you want your candles to smell like, all the way through to pouring your melted wax into moulds - you’ll learn it all with an online class and craft kit. This DIY craft is a great way for creative types to learn something new whilst transforming the atmosphere in their homes. So, if you’re ready to add some more light into your life, this fun and fiery DIY craft could be just the ticket for reigniting your happiness.

3. Spruce up your space and your clothes with a sewing class and DIY kit

With a sewing class and DIY kit, you can get crafty with some needle and thread and make your own clothes or try your hand at some DIY home decor with some fabric upholstery. Sewing is one of the most popular crafts to relax with at home as it can provide you with the chance to get stuck into endless DIY projects to keep your restless hands busy, from upcycling old furniture to giving a new lease of life to old clothes or charity shops finds. 

Spending time with some needle and thread is a special way to soothe your soul and boost your mood as not only is it a fun and meditative craft, but it’s also great for when you’re looking for productive things to do at home. From making simple pillowcases or decorating T-shirts, our fun sewing kits and virtual classes will show you just how easy it can be to create something stylish from scratch - so, why not sew your way back into happiness? 

4. Enjoy some mood-boosting greenery with DIY terrarium kit and class

Nature is one the best mood-boosters out there, but if you’d prefer to remain indoors due to the great British weather or UK lockdown, a DIY terrarium kit and an online class could be just what you need! 

With an online terrarium workshop and craft kit, you can add some fresh new life to your home with a homemade mini garden. DIY terrariums are a sensory way to bring some positive vibes into your home, as it’s hard not to smile when you’re making a homemade plant pal! These little glass gardens and their flora provide the perfect opportunity for you to get creative while enjoying the calming effects of spending time with nature in a small space. By booking yourself onto an online terrarium craft class - or even better, booking you and your friends a fun terrarium-making party - you can learn everything you need to know about how to create your very own living piece of art that’ll add a touch of green to your home. 

Need some more mood-boosting? Click here to read our top craft kits to get you through UK lockdown!

5. Relax with a bottle of red wine (and paint) with a paint and sip class!

When it comes to mood-boosting craft classes online, ones that combine wine with a creative activity are guaranteed to make you smile. With an online paint and sip class, you can get creative over a bottle of your favourite red while learning how to create a unique piece of art. Now that’s what we call fun! 

Our uber-popular paint and sip kits and virtual classes are the perfect way to find fun things to do at home if you’re looking for something super relaxing and stress-alleviating during your time off work. By booking yourself onto a virtual sip and paint, not only will you be unleashing your inner artist but you’ll also be able to quench your thirst with some vino whilst making some cool artwork - what more could anyone want?

6. Get crafty in the capital with our craft classes in London!

If you're looking for creative activities to have a go at when you're visiting London, or if the big smoke is your local patch and you're on the hunt for fun things to do at the weekend, try one of our London craft classes and unwind with some creative making. Try a pottery workshop and get messy with clay, learn how to make your own candles with some eco-friendly soy, or make some magic on the page with some brush lettering and calligraphy classes.

Whatever creative pursuit you choose, you can be sure to have a relaxing and immersive experience. As you get to grips with your new activity, you'll feel your worries fading away and you'll escape for a few hours as you make something wonderful. By the end of your craft workshop, you'll have your own handmade creation to take home and a new sense of calm to hold onto!