Things To Do in Birmingham

A Beginner's Guide to Printmaking

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By Victoria Haynes

Ready to dive into the world of printmaking? Explore techniques from lino to screen printing with our expert guide. Find a class and book your experience now

5 Reasons Kintsugi Workshops Are the Perfect Mindful Escape

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By Victoria Haynes

Escape the everyday with our Kintsugi workshops! Discover how this mindful art brings calm, creativity and joy. Find your golden mending class and book today!

Crafty Summer Picnic Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

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By Victoria Haynes

Become Britain's best picnic host with our wallet friendly guide to creating a fabulous outdoor fiesta on a budget!

Why Hobbies Make You Happier

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By Betty Gardiner

Ever wondered why you feel so good when you do something you love? Come and learn about the flow state and how hobbies can give you a mood lift.

How to Make Your Hen Party Shine with a Candle Making Workshop

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By Dan Ward

Discover why candle making classes are the perfect hen party idea. Learn a new skill, have fun and create something beautiful with your friends.

Craft Your Way to an Unforgettable Birthday Celebration

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By Dan Ward

Whether you're an aspiring potter or fancy some floral fun, our crafty birthday ideas in the UK are here to make your big day extra special!

Get Creative with These Fun Birthday Party Activities in the UK

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By Dan Ward

Strap on an apron and prepare to get arty with our fun birthday activities in the UK. No matter what your interests are, there's a workshop waiting to inspire you!

The Perfect Cocktail for Your Mood Right Now

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By Laura Maskery

Discover great cocktails…from an indulgent espresso martini to a revitalising mojito, find out the best cocktail for you based on your mood right now.

Make Mealtimes More Vibrant with Indian Cooking Classes in the UK

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By Dan Ward

Spice up your 2026 with Indian cooking classes! Learn the secrets of fragrant dishes, explore regional flavors, and support passionate local chefs.Spice up your 2026 with Indian cooking classes! Learn the secrets of fragrant dishes, explore regional flavors, and support passionate local chefs. Start your culinary adventure today. ...

How Crochet Classes and Knitting Courses Elevate Your Mind, Body and Spirit

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By Victoria Haynes

Unlock a world of creativity, self-expression and tranquillity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses across London, Edinburgh andUnlock a world of creativity, self-expression and tranquillity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses across London, Edinburgh and the whole of the UK. ...

Stitch Your Way to Happiness with the Ultimate Guide to Sewing Workshops

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By Victoria Haynes

Craft your own clothes and homeware with sewing workshops across the UK. Unlock the world of sewing with our beginners guide and stitch your way to style!

9 Vegan Cooking Classes to Veg Out with in 2026

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By Phoebe Griffiths

In need of some veggie inspiration? Discover how to dish up delicious vegan recipes with these fun vegan cooking classes…

Discover the Art of Candle Painting and Unleash Your Creativity

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By Betty Gardiner

It’s all over social media and now it can be in your hands! From cosy nights in to London activities, candle painting is for everyone.

29 Budget Friendly Decor Tips to Make Your Home a Haven

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By Victoria Haynes

Fancy transforming your space into a peaceful zen filled haven? We've got 29 budget decor tips that will help you do just that!

Waste Not, Want Not: DIY Your Way from Trash to Treasure

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By Victoria Haynes

Harness some creative know-how and get ready to turn trash into treasure!

Dive Into Kintsugi Pottery with Classes for Every Type of Crafter

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By Victoria Haynes

​​Dive into beautiful Kintsugi pottery today! Find classes for every crafter, from newbie to enthusiast. Embrace imperfection and create golden art. Book now!

Embark on a Flavour-filled Adventure with an Italian Cooking Course

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By Victoria Haynes

From crafting fresh pasta to mastering traditional pizza making, a fun Italian cooking course will kickstart your cooking adventure today! Book now!

Cancel Your Dinner Plans! There's a Better Way to Celebrate Your Anniversary Milestones

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By Betty Gardiner

Hint: it's a quality-time twist on traditional wedding anniversary gifts...

Tabish Khan: The ClassBento Judge Making Art Accessible to All

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Meet 2026 ClassBento Awards judge, Tabish Khan! Find out about his career in art criticism as well as his advice for those looking for a foot inMeet 2026 ClassBento Awards judge, Tabish Khan! Find out about his career in art criticism as well as his advice for those looking for a foot in the door in the art world. ...

Carve Your Path to Artistic Brilliance with UK Woodworking Classes

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By Victoria Haynes

Experience the beauty of woodworking classes across the UK! Join us to carve your way to success and create stunning handmade woodcrafts. Enrol today!

Unleash Your Inner Shutterbug with Photography Courses Across the UK

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By Dan Ward

Discover the best photography classes in the UK for 2026. From beginner basics to specialised skills, find the perfect course to unleash your creativity behind the lens.

Craft Joyful Blooms for Every Occasion with Fabulous Floristry Classes

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By Victoria Haynes

Elevate every occasion with stunning floral creations. Join one of our floristry classes, learn magical skills, and craft unforgettable memories - book now!

4 Portable Crafts to Help You Find Calm on the Go

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Fancy transforming your travel-time? Indulge in a mindful moment wherever you are with these fuss-free portable crafts – perfect for commutes and holidays!

Why Creativity Is the New Self-care

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By Victoria Haynes

Escape the daily grind and switch off with a little creative self care. From perennials and pottery to watercolours and weaving, anything goes!

Five Ways Floristry Classes Are a Blooming Wonderful Self-care Activity

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By Victoria Haynes

Discover the therapeutic benefits of floristry courses for self-care. Unleash creativity, find mindfulness, and connect with nature. Join a workshop today!

Make the Most of Your Cuppa with UK Tea Tasting Experiences

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By Dan Ward

Explore tea tasting classes in the UK - ideal for any occasion! Delight in a sensory journey, from tea basics to relaxation. Discover now!

Crafty Tips for Saving Money on Clothes in 2026

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By Dan Ward

Looking for some simple money-saving ideas? Discover how you can save old clothes from landfill with little more than a needle and thread by learning to mend!

Transform a House Into a Home with Painting Lessons Near Me

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By Victoria Haynes

Transform your house into a home with painting lessons near you! Learn to paint, create gallery walls and add seasonal flair to make your space sing. Book now!

Find Beauty Everywhere at UK Photography Workshops

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By Dan Ward

Develop your photography skills and unlock creativity behind the lens with inspiring classes and hands-on workshops across the UK.

5 Fantastic Reasons to Try Glass Art and Mosaic Classes for an Amazing Date Night

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By Victoria Haynes

Unleash your creativity, deepen your bond and level up date night with our huge range of glass art, glass blowing and mosaic making classes across the UK!

15 Ways Shopping Local Makes an Artisan's Day

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By Victoria Haynes

From keeping traditional crafts alive and helping the planet to encouraging creativity, we’ve rounded up 15 brilliant reasons to shop small this Christmas!

Just Like Nonna Used to Make

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By Laura Maskery

Silvana Lanzetta is preserving the pasta making practices of the generations past, using her Grandma’s recipes to share her love of authentic Italian cuisine with others.

Why Embroidery Classes Are Sew 2026

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Need a new hobby? Find out why embroidery is 2022’s hottest craft trend and how you can get started…

Twirl Those Forks: Your Ultimate Guide to an Italian Cooking Course

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By Victoria Haynes

Learn to cook delicious pasta and pizza with an Italian cooking course in the UK! Master knife skills, explore regional specialties and have fun – book now!

From Brushstrokes to Bliss: Find Calm with UK Painting Courses

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By Victoria Haynes

Visit ClassBento today and find the perfect painting course to unleash your inner artist and boost your wellbeing! Remember, it's never too late to start!

7 Thrifty Ways to Create a Planet Friendly Home

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By Victoria Haynes

Keen to go green? Roll up those sleeves, strap on an apron and DIY your way to planet friendly paradise with our 7 thrifty tips for a super sustainable home

Super Simple Ways to Have a Very Happy Veganuary

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By Victoria Haynes

From sustainable craft workshops to plant based cooking classes, we’ve got everything to make sure you have a very happy Veganuary!

Grace Sodzi-Smith: The ClassBento Judge Fighting for Creative Change

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By Victoria Haynes

Meet 2026 ClassBento Awards Judge Grace Sodzi-Smith! Learn about her fight for change in the arts sector, and what she’s looking for in a prize-winning entry.

Isabella Strambio: The ClassBento Judge Showing Creatives the Ropes

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By Victoria Haynes

Meet ClassBento Awards judge Isabella Strambio! Find out how she went from interior designer to macrame master, and hear her tips on getting started in crafts

Best Team Building Events in the UK

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By Betty Gardiner

Reward your staff with fun team building events. Try creative classes and workshops where you can learn something new.

Who Said Family Recipes Have to Be Kept Secret

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By Victoria Haynes

The secret’s out! This International Women’s Day meet seven ClassBento teachers passing on their knowledge, recipes, and creative crafts to the next generation.

Why Everyone Should Try Glass Fusing — Yes, Even You

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By Dan Ward

If you loved watching Blown Away on Netflix and want to capture some of that melty magic for yourself, here’s why you should give glass fusing a go this year.

Millennial Men Master Macramé

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By Dominic Brown

Learning how to macrame isn't just fun, it's also a brilliant chance to create beautiful wall hangings, bags and macrame plant hangers from scratch!

Why You Should Discover the Joys of Indian Culinary Workshops in the UK

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By Dan Ward

Transform your kitchen with Indian cooking classes in 2026. Explore vibrant spices, regional specialties, and the passion of local chefs. Ignite your culinary creativity!

Team-Building Painting Classes Offer a Canvas for Creative Colleagues

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By Dan Ward

Discover the power of team-building through painting classes. Foster creativity, understand strengths, and create lasting memories with your colleagues.

Discover the Art of Wreath Making Workshops in the UK

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By Dan Ward

Explore wreath making classes in the UK's major cities. Craft your botanical masterpiece in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Unleash creativity and connect with nature!

Refresh Your Inner Sanctum with a Flower Wreath Making Workshop

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By Dan Ward

Discover the therapeutic joy of crafting floral wreaths in the UK. Beginner-friendly classes for vibrant home decor. Join us today!

Top Chocolate Making Workshops in the UK to Sweeten Up Your Day

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By Dan Ward

If you have a craving for something new, discover why our chocolate making workshops in the UK are the ideal option for everything from birthdays to workdays.

Save £1.2k with These Crafty Wedding Ideas on a Budget

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By Dominic Brown

Make your big day one to remember with these crafty wedding ideas on a budget. Discover money-saving sewing classes, baking workshops, candle making and more!

4 Super Creative Skills You Can Learn at Crochet and Knitting Workshops

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By Victoria Haynes

From basic techniques to lace patterns, knitting in the round and amigurami crochet, our crochet and knitting classes will help you craft your way to success!

Celebrate with Creativity: Why Crochet Classes and Knitting Courses Are Perfect for a Fun Get-Together

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By Victoria Haynes

Celebrate your special occasion with a dose of creativity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses in London, Manchester and acrossCelebrate your special occasion with a dose of creativity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses in London, Manchester and across the whole of the UK! ...

How to Play as an Adult (and Why You Should)

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Adults deserve to have fun too! Here are three simple steps to getting your childhood playtime back (as a grown-up!)...

5 Feel-Good Workshop Stories from Our Teachers

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By Dan Ward

From reconnecting with loved ones to discovering new passions, our teachers share some of their most memorable moments from the heart of their workshops.

Why You're Bound to Love Craft Classes in Aberdeen

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By Victoria Haynes

Relax, unwind and learn all the skills you need to get creative with our range of craft classes in Aberdeen

Small Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity

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By Betty Gardiner

Unearth the inner artist within you with five easy steps that will help you shake off your perfectionist fears.

Top Tips for Unlocking Your Inner Flower Power with Floristry Classes

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By Victoria Haynes

Dive into the vibrant world of floral design with our beginner-friendly floristry classes. Learn floral care, arrangement secrets, and create stunning displays!

Dive Into Colour with UK Painting Courses and Discover Your Artistic Flair

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By Victoria Haynes

Explore UK painting courses and find your creative bliss! Learn to paint, have fun, and discover new techniques - let's paint your happy. Sign up today!

Have a Sustainable New Year with Vegan Friendly Experiences

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By Victoria Haynes

Looking to embrace Veganuary this new year? Our vegan craft classes and plant based cooking workshops will help you green up your life for good!

How 8 Global Makers Are Using Workshops to Change the World

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By ClassBento Team

Join us to celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with ten authentic and inspirational voices from our community, crafting change one stitch at a time.

Why Choose Cocktail Making Classes for Your Office Party

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Want some crowd-pleasing office Christmas party ideas? Here’s why cocktail making promises to get the good times flowing…

I Swapped TV for Craft and Got My Life Back

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Looking to make a change? I swapped TV for craft for one week and now I'm never going back...

Choose Experience Vouchers to Support Local Creatives This Christmas

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By Dan Ward

Discover how experience vouchers in the UK will help the craft community and ease those festive stresses this Christmas!

7 Easter Weekend Ideas for Joyful, Stress-free Vibes

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By Victoria Haynes

Gemini said Discover joyful Easter weekend ideas for a stress-free break. From DIY crafts to outdoor events, find your perfect spring activity. Book a creative class today!

Support Local UK Artisans with Experience Vouchers This Christmas

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By ClassBento Team

Discover how you can support local UK artisans in your area while learning new things with our experience vouchers.

Halloween Craft Ideas for Spooky Season

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Cosy up and get crafty with our range of spook-tacular craft classes and DIY kits, perfect for Halloween! 

Unique Halloween Ideas for Every Type of Friend Group

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By Victoria Haynes

Ready to party this October? Discover spooky, creative, and unique Halloween ideas for every friend group with our guide – all treats, no tricks. Book now!

Alternative Christmas Party Ideas for Your Craft Loving Crew

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By Victoria Haynes

Got a team of crafters to cater for this Christmas? Looking for Christmas party ideas? Our craft classes and workshops make the ideal festive celebration!

5 of the Best Date Ideas for Valentine's Day

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Looking for the best date ideas for Valentine's Day? You’ll love our cosy DIY craft sessions, tipsy DIY cocktail classes and romantic experiences.

Unleash Love This Valentine's Day with the Most Romantic Gift Experience Vouchers for Two

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By Victoria Haynes

Delight your partner this Valentine’s Day with unforgettable experiences for couples. Get creative, make memories and boost your bond – book now!

Warm Up Your Heart and Mind with These 11 Winter Wellbeing Tips

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By ClassBento Team

From candle making and cake baking to bracing winter walks, nourish your mind, body and soul this season with eleven uplifting tips for winter wellness

Work Christmas Party Ideas That Everyone in Your Office Will Love

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By Betty Gardiner

Experiment with your Christmas team bonding this year and find a new tradition full of engaging arts and crafts or foodie experiences.

Christmas on a Budget? 5 Ways to Save Money with DIY Crafts

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By Laura Maskery

Cosy up to a handmade Christmas on a budget this year and discover 5 thrifty ways to save money and make your loved ones smile with easy DIY gifts and crafts.