ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
Mindful Activities
In our busy lives, finding moments of peace is so important, which is where our range of mindful activities come in! They're all about slowing down, focusing on the present, and giving your mind a little hug. Whether you're looking for relaxing things to do after a long week or want some effective stress reducing activities, we've got you covered; dive into the world of creative calm and discover wonderfully relaxing experiences that bring joy and tranquility to your day. From soothing candle making and pottery to forest bathing and yoga, there's something for everyone – so get ready to slow down, breathe and embrace that inner tranquility!
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class - BYOB and Pottery
5.0 (767)
Runs regularly
Nine Elms
1 to 65 guests
£34 - £40
Pottery Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (1,324)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Bankside
1 to 40 guests
£35 - £40
Introductory Pottery Wheel Taster Class
4.9 (250)
Runs regularly
Camden Town
1 to 10 guests
£45 - £50
Pottery Taster Class: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing
4.9 (149)
Runs regularly
Camden Town
1 to 10 guests
£45
1-Hour Pottery Wheel Class London
4.8 (82)
Runs regularly
Camden Town
1 to 8 guests
£30
Wheel Throwing Taster Class
5.0 (142)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Canary Wharf
1 to 8 guests
£40 - £60
Wheel Throwing Pottery Workshop
5.0 (205)
Runs regularly
Earlsfield
1 to 4 guests
£80
Pottery Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Taster Workshop
5.0 (301)
Runs regularly
Wembley Central
1 to 12 guests
£49 - £60
Marbling Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
4.9 (89)
Runs regularly
North Acton
1 to 10 guests
£50 - £80
BYOB Taster Wheel Throwing Class
5.0 (58)
Runs regularly
Brixton
1 to 12 guests
£55
Wheel Throwing Taster Workshop
5.0 (160)
Runs regularly
Harlesden
1 to 16 guests
£65 - £69
Beginners' Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (241)
Runs regularly
Stratford
1 to 6 guests
£60
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class for Beginners
5.0 (41)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Forest Gate
1 to 4 guests
£59
Aromatherapy Candle Making Class
4.8 (222)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
£42
Pottery Class: Wheel Throwing
5.0 (26)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Wembley Central
1 to 6 guests
£79
Genmaicha - Rice Tea Roasting Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£78 - £88
Wheel Throwing Class: Matcha Bowl and Cup
5.0 (521) (teacher)
Runs regularly
North Acton
1 to 10 guests
£75
Beginner Pottery Wheel Taster Class - BYOB
4.7 (26)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Homerton
1 to 30 guests
£35 - £45
Private Pottery Wheel Class with Wet Clay Building
5.0 (26)
98% recommend
Runs regularly
Twickenham
1 to 5 guests
£54 - £110
Classic Chinese Tea Tasting Experience
5.0 (7)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 8 guests
£88 - £98
Taster Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
Bethnal Green
1 to 5 guests
£80
Painting-in - Mindful Painting Experience
5.0 (61) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Kensington
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
£35
See more
Pottery Throwing Taster Class
5.0 (731)
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 to 20 guests
£68
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop and Challenge
5.0 (96)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 on 1
£95
per group
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (33)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 on 1
£120
per group
Mindful Patterning and Mandala Doodling Class
5.0 (27) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 to 20 guests
£45
Needle Felting Class: Animals
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Penkridge
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
£46
Fluid Bear Workshop
4.6 (5)
Your choice of time
Birmingham
6 to 25 guests
£15 - £38
Glass Painting Workshop
Your choice of time
Birmingham
1 to 3 guests
£160 - £300
See more
Beginners Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (460)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 8 guests
£48 - £49
Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Scents
4.9 (143)
Runs regularly
Eccles
/ Mobile
1 to 45 guests
£54 - £60
Pottery Class - Throwing on the Wheel
5.0 (311)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 2 guests
£50
Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners
4.9 (88)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Altrincham
1 to 3 guests
£55
Needle Felted Pets Workshop
5.0 (21) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bury
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£28
Tea Blending Workshop
4.8 (9)
4.8 (61) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 10 guests
£45
Bespoke Spa Box Workshop: Candle, Bath Salts and Tea Class
4.9 (219) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Eccles
/ Mobile
4 to 45 guests
£60
Picnic and Paint
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Tyldesley
4 to 20 guests
£75
Aromatherapy Bath Products Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (167) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
1 to 14 guests
£55
Aromatherapy and Bath Crafts Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (219) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Eccles
/ Mobile
5 to 45 guests
£50
Mindful Bullet Journaling Workshop for Beginners
4.8 (72) (teacher)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manchester
8 to 30 guests
£25
Toadstool Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Manchester
5 to 30 guests
£25
Needle Felting Apple Class
Your choice of time
Manchester
1 to 30 guests
£13 - £16
Pumpkin Needle Felting Workshop
Your choice of time
Salford
5 to 30 guests
£20
Owl Needle Felting Workshop
Your choice of time
Manchester
5 to 30 guests
£11
Aromatherapy Candle Making and Yoga Nidra Workshop
Your choice of time
Stretford
5 to 10 guests
£40
Mindful Embroidery Workshop
12k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 20 guests
£6
See more
Closed Top Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (46)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£55
Glass Painting Workshop - Glasgow
5.0 (47)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 25 guests
£24
Open Top Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (41)
10k followers
Only 2 dates left
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£40
Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (10)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Glasgow
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
£32 - £38
Pressed Flower Epoxy Resin Workshop
4.7 (16)
16k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 25 guests
£36
Moss Frame Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (164) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£45
Beginners Flower Vase Hand Building Workshop
5.0 (5)
Only 1 date left
Glasgow
1 to 12 guests
£55
Origami Class
5.0 (8)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
4 to 15 guests
£5 - £8
See more
Wheel-Throwing Pottery Taster Workshop
5.0 (87)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Liverpool
1 to 4 guests
£65
Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (67)
Only 1 date left
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£30 - £35
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.7 (96)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £38
Draw Your Pet Workshop
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£40 - £60
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.7 (328) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£49 - £99
Mediterranean Tile Painting Workshop
4.7 (80) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
1 to 100 guests
£30 - £55
Throwing Pottery Workshop
5.0 (12)
Your choice of time
Liverpool
1 to 6 guests
£90
Breakfast Set Hand Building Pottery Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Liverpool
1 to 12 guests
£75
House Tea Light Hand-building Pottery Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Liverpool
1 to 12 guests
£55
Art and Poetry Workshop
4.7 (80) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Liverpool
1 to 100 guests
£36 - £40
See more
Wildflower and Copper Foiling Workshop
5.0 (135)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 25 guests
£39
BYOB Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (46)
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 10 guests
£34
Hand Building Pottery Class: Vase
5.0 (13)
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 10 guests
£46
Beginners' Soy Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (65)
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 16 guests
£48
Artisan Soap Making Workshop
5.0 (32)
Your choice of time
Bristol
2 to 6 guests
£57
Mug Making Pottery Class
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Bristol
/ Mobile
10 to 40 guests
£48
Origami Workshop
4.9 (22) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bristol
/ Mobile
10 to 100 guests
£20
See more
Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (120)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 4 guests
£65 - £85
Handbuilding Pottery Workshop: Create and Decorate
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 8 guests
£60 - £80
Origami Class
5.0 (8)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
4 to 15 guests
£5 - £8
Forestbathing, Mindfulness and Hammocking Experience
5.0 (1)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Musselburgh
4 to 20 guests
£70
Mindful Sea Swimming Class
5k followers
3k followers
Your choice of time
Longniddry
4 to 20 guests
£80
Needle Felted Wool Pumpkins Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 12 guests
£42 - £75
Make Origami at Home
5.0 (11)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
2 to 25 guests
£5 - £8
See more
Sculpt and Sip Workshop
4.8 (21)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle upon Tyne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £38
Punch Needle Embroidery Class
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
Blyth
1 to 6 guests
£30 - £35
Candle Making Workshop - Newcastle-upon-tyne
4.6 (5)
5.0 (70) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tynemouth
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£40
Perfume Making Workshop
4.6 (22)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (27) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Whitley Bay
1 to 12 guests
£30 - £40
Terrazzo Plant Pot Making Workshop - Newcastle Upon Tyne
5.0 (6)
Your choice of time
Whitley Bay
/ Mobile
6 to 30 guests
£35
See more
Pottery Taster Class: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing
4.9 (254)
Runs regularly
Woburn Sands
1 to 8 guests
£45
Introductory Pottery Wheel Taster Class
4.9 (232)
Runs regularly
Woburn Sands
1 to 10 guests
£45
Clay and Coffee Morning
5.0 (5)
4.9 (533) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Woburn Sands
1 to 20 guests
£30
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop - Milton Keynes
5.0 (6)
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Milton Keynes
1 to 24 guests
£49
Reed Diffuser and Candle Making Workshop
4.4 (8)
4.9 (148) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bedford
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£43
Tea Pot Terrarium Elegant Creation Workshop
5.0 (69) (teacher)
3 years in business
Only 1 date left
Rushden
1 to 12 guests
£40
See more
Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop
5.0 (11)
Only 2 dates left
Shoreham-by-Sea
1 to 4 guests
£45 - £50
Dip Marbling Workshop
4.8 (10)
Only 2 dates left
Shoreham-by-Sea
1 to 12 guests
£40 - £50
Tea Blending Workshop
4.9 (8)
4.8 (61) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Brighton
1 to 10 guests
£45
Sip and Felt: Introduction to Needle Felting
Only 2 dates left
Haywards Heath
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£15 - £17
Attar Perfume Workshop
7 years in business
13k followers
Your choice of time
Lewes
4 to 12 guests
£102
Big Needle Felting Workshop – Autumn Edition
Only 1 date left
Haywards Heath
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£25 - £28
Sip and Stitch: Crochet Workshop
Your choice of time
Brighton and Hove
2 to 6 guests
£50
Mindful Marbling Workshop
4.7 (3)
Your choice of time
Brighton and Hove
1 to 10 guests
£55
See more
Aromatherapy Candle Making at Home
4.8 (6)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
11 to 500 guests
£49 - £55
Tea Tasting for Mindfulness at Home
4.9 (10)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
5 to 150 guests
£30 - £40
Make Origami at Home
5.0 (11)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
2 to 25 guests
£5 - £8
Origami Crane Ornament Kit
Ships to you
£28
Kusudama Origami Craft Kit
Ships to you
£28
Aromatherapy Candle Making Craft Kit
4.9 (845) (teacher)
Pre-recorded
Craft kit delivered
£39
Bondi Brush Lettering with Watercolours
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 15 guests
£50
Paint and Sip at Home: Watercolour Painting
2k followers
Pre-recorded
£10
Fold a Miura-ori Origami Vase
8k followers
Pre-recorded
£20
See more
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
Discover more
Get a gift
card_giftcard Explore gift ideas
Ease those stresses with mindful activities
If you're craving a slower pace and a chance to truly connect with the present, then exploring calming practices is just the ticket! There are so many wonderful ways to gently ease your mind and body. Here are a few lovely relaxing activities to try:
Yoga: More than just stretching, it's about linking breath and movement, finding a flow that brings both strength and stillness.
Pottery: Getting your hands into that cool, earthy clay and shaping something with intention, a beautifully tactile way to focus your attention.
Meditation: Even a few minutes of quiet breathing can make a world of difference, helping you observe your thoughts without getting swept away.
Forest bathing: Simply immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the woods, engaging all your senses for a dose of nature's tranquility.
Flower arranging: A gentle art that encourages you to appreciate the beauty of each bloom, carefully selecting and placing them to create a harmonious display.
These experiences offer beautiful pathways to relax and unwind, helping you cultivate mental wellness and discover the joy of slowing down. They’re all fantastic things to do to relieve stress and invite more presence into your day!
.jpg)
Embrace creative activities for mindfulness
There’s something wonderfully soothing about getting your hands busy with a creative project, whether it's the gentle rhythm of knitting needles, the tactile pleasure of moulding clay, or the vibrant flow of watercolour paints. These mindful activities encourage you to focus on the present moment, noticing the colours, textures, and sensations without judgment, and this focused attention can be a fantastic way to quieten the mental chatter and find a sense of inner peace.
Exploring relaxing activities like pottery or calligraphy can become a form of moving meditation, helping you to relax and unwind naturally; the act of creation becomes a stress reducing activity, offering a welcome escape from daily pressures and allowing your mind to simply be. Think about the gentle focus required when you're carefully placing stitches in a piece of embroidery or the way your worries seem to melt away as you lose yourself in sketching a beautiful landscape – not to mention the endless benefits of nature-based creativity like flower arranging! These creative pursuits aren't just hobbies; they're pathways to presence.
How to release tension with creativity
Feeling tense? Creativity can be a fantastic way to gently release that built-up tension, and engaging in mindful activities provides a healthy and enjoyable outlet for emotions; the rhythmic act of weaving or the expressive strokes of painting can allow feelings to surface and be processed in a non-verbal way. These stress reducing activities offer a gentle way to channel nervous energy into something beautiful or functional.
Even simple relaxing things to do like colouring intricate patterns can help to soothe an anxious mind and promote a sense of calm – by focusing on the creative process, you're giving your mind a positive distraction and allowing tension to naturally fade away. From the satisfying release of kneading clay in a pottery class to the way your shoulders seem to drop as you concentrate on the intricate details of a mosaic, these hands-on experiences offer a physical and mental release, allowing you to literally work through your tension.
How is art helpful for beating anxiety?
Art offers a unique sanctuary for those experiencing anxiety and joining in with mindful art classes provides a space where there are no right or wrong answers, allowing for freedom of expression without the pressure of perfection. From tipsy paint and sip classes that surround you with friendly faces, to outdoor watercolour sessions that immerse you in nature and let you lose yourself in the brushstrokes, getting involved with art is a great way to add a little calm to your day.
The focused attention required for lots of mindful activities acts as a gentle anchor, pulling you away from racing thoughts and worries. Relaxing activities like sketching or colouring can help to regulate the nervous system and promote a sense of calm – and not only that, the sense of accomplishment that comes from creating something with your own hands can boost self-esteem hugely!
Five creative activities that reduce stress
Looking for some specific things to do to relieve stress? Here are five creative mindful activities to try:
- Pottery: The tactile nature of clay and the focused process of shaping it can be incredibly grounding and relaxing. Feeling the cool, soft clay in your hands and watching it transform under your touch can be a truly absorbing and calming experience.
- Watercolour Painting: The fluid nature of watercolour allows for a sense of flow and spontaneity, promoting a stress reducing experience. Watching the colours blend and bleed on the paper encourages a sense of letting go and embracing imperfection.
- Calligraphy: The deliberate strokes and focus on letter formation can be a meditative and mindful art practice. The concentration required to create elegant script can quieten the mind and bring a sense of focused calm.
- Knitting or Crochet: The rhythmic repetition of stitches can be deeply relaxing and provide a tangible sense of accomplishment. The gentle click of the needles or hook and the gradual creation of a cosy item can be incredibly soothing.
- Botanical Drawing: Focusing on the intricate details of nature encourages presence and provides a calming connection to the natural world, a wonderful mindful activity. Observing the delicate veins of a leaf or the subtle curve of a petal brings your attention to the present moment.
