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Valentines Day Gifts Birmingham
Finding the perfect valentines gift experiences in Birmingham is the secret to making 2026 your most romantic year yet! From the historic charm of the Jewellery Quarter to the artistic energy of Digbeth, the creative scene is perfect for couples – and from pottery to pasta making, there are so many ways to ditch the dinner-and-a-movie routine. At ClassBento, we know that the best way to connect is by getting hands-on, so whether you’re lovely locals or visiting for Valentine’s Day in Birmingham, we’ve found the best ways to celebrate your love.
Pottery Throwing Taster Class
5.0 (765)
Birmingham
£68
Starter Tufting Workshop
5.0 (47)
3k followers
Birmingham
£70
Fused Glass Panel and Solid Wood Stand Workshop
4.9 (27)
6 years in business
Birmingham & Wotton Wawen
£58 - £68
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.4 (28)
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£32 - £39
Wheel Throwing Taster Class
5.0 (1)
Henley-in-Arden
£45
Sip and Paint Class
4.9 (67)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£30 - £40
Gin Making Workshop
5.0 (32)
4k followers
Birmingham
£45 - £50
Chocolate Truffle Making Class
4.8 (35)
13 years in business
Birmingham
£45
Fused Glass Curve or Wave Workshop
5.0 (32)
6 years in business
Wotton Wawen
£53
Crystal Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (15)
100% recommend
Birmingham
£60
Authentic Indian Cooking Class
5.0 (23)
11 years in business
Rubery
£69 - £79
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (20)
6k followers
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£49 - £79
Pressed Flower Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
Water Orton
£40
Metalwork Class: Embossed Letter and Bookmark
4.9 (7)
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£56
Learn to Cook Thai Classics: Panang Curry and Pad See Ew
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Birmingham
£96
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (32)
Brierley Hill
£29
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (26)
Solihull
£35
Autumn-inspired Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
4.9 (15)
6 years in business
Wotton Wawen & Stratford-upon-Avon
£65
Metalwork Class: Embossed Notebook and Pen
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£56
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
5.0 (15)
Tamworth
£35
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Wheel Throwing Taster Class
5.0 (1)
Henley-in-Arden
£45
Clay Together: Family-Friendly Pottery Taster Class
5.0 (1)
Henley-in-Arden
£35 - £50
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Ramen Bowl
13k followers
Lewes
£85
Double-Date Pottery Workshop and Challenge
5.0 (132) (teacher)
14 years in business
Birmingham
£200
per group
Air Dry Clay Workshop
Coleshill
£25
Design and Decorate Your Own Trinket Dish
5.0 (1)
Comes to you
£25
Stone Carving Course
4.9 (30) (teacher)
Tamworth
£140
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop and Challenge
5.0 (96)
14 years in business
Birmingham
£95
per group
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (34)
14 years in business
Birmingham
£120
per group
2 Day Stone Carving Course
4.9 (30) (teacher)
Stoke Heath
£140
Wheel Throwing Pottery Course - Eight Weeks
5.0 (765) (teacher)
4k followers
Birmingham
£300
Figurative Sculpting Course
Birmingham
£450
Paint a Pot Workshop
4.0 (1)
94% recommend (41+)
Birmingham
£25 - £30
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Sip and Paint Class
4.9 (67)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£30 - £40
Paint and Sip Class - West Midlands
4.7 (148)
Telford & Solihull
£33
Sip and Paint Class - Lichfield
4.2 (5)
4.8 (100) (teacher)
Lichfield
/ Mobile
£35
Paint and Sip Class
4.6 (11)
6 years in business
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£32 - £38
Sip and Paint Class - Tamworth
4.8 (100) (teacher)
10 years in business
Tamworth
/ Mobile
£35
Paint and Sip Class - Birmingham
5.0 (5)
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
Birmingham
£33
Painting Class
11 years in business
Hammerwich
£29 - £40
Birdhouse Painting Class
Hammerwich
£40
Sip and Paint Party
4.5 (35) (teacher)
36k followers
Birmingham
£35
Creating Calm: Dot Painting Workshop
Sutton Coldfield & Birmingham
£28
Custom Doormat Painting Workshop
11 years in business
Hammerwich
£44
Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (49) (teacher)
Shirley
£35 - £40
Watercolour Painting Class
11 years in business
Lichfield
£35
Sip and Paint Class - Birmingham
4.8 (100) (teacher)
10 years in business
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£35
Painting Class: Vibe and Paint with DJ
4.8 (630) (teacher)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£30 - £36
Paint and Sip Class - Ward End, Birmingham
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
14k followers
Birmingham
£33
At Home Art and Cafts - Design Your Own Bird Feeder
Birmingham
£8 - £25
Sip 'n' Paint Experience
15 years in business
Birmingham
£20 - £30
Material Girl: Madonna Paint Experience
Birmingham
£35
Your Monthly Dose of Creativity at Home
Birmingham
£8 - £240
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Gin Making Workshop
5.0 (32)
4k followers
Birmingham
£45 - £50
Chocolate Truffle Making Class
4.8 (35)
13 years in business
Birmingham
£45
Authentic Indian Cooking Class
5.0 (23)
11 years in business
Rubery
£69 - £79
Learn to Cook Thai Classics: Panang Curry and Pad See Ew
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Birmingham
£96
Indonesian Cooking Class
5.0 (12)
9k followers
Birmingham
£96 - £115
Vietnamese Cooking Class
5.0 (30) (teacher)
9k followers
Birmingham
£96
Vintage Cupcake Decorating Class
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Portway
£75
Cupcake Decorating Class - Beginner
5.0 (40)
Portway
£70
The Art of Perfect Pizza Cookery Class
5.0 (13)
11 years in business
Rubery
£65 - £69
Indian Cooking Class: The Perfect Birmingham Balti
5.0 (75) (teacher)
11 years in business
Rubery
£80 - £89
Thai Green Curry and Pad Thai Masterclass
5.0 (9)
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Birmingham
£96 - £115
Cheesecake Baking Class
Birmingham
£13
Cupcake Decorating Class - Beginner Plus
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Portway
£75
Asian Vegan Cooking Class
5.0 (30) (teacher)
9k followers
Birmingham
£96 - £115
Blooming Cupcake Decorating Class
5.0 (77) (teacher)
Portway
£75
Cooking Class: Jerk in a Hurry
Chancel Way
£55
Jamaican Classics Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
Chancel Way
£125
Caribbean Roti and Curry Special Cookery Lesson
Chancel Way
£125
Caribbean Cookery Masterclass
5.0 (1)
Birmingham
£125 - £400
Caribbean Street Food Cooking Class
Chancel Way
£125
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Fused Glass Curve or Wave Workshop
5.0 (32)
6 years in business
Wotton Wawen
£53
Pressed Flower Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
Water Orton
£40
Metalwork Class: Embossed Letter and Bookmark
4.9 (7)
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£56
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (32)
Brierley Hill
£29
Autumn-inspired Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
4.9 (15)
6 years in business
Wotton Wawen & Stratford-upon-Avon
£65
Metalwork Class: Embossed Notebook and Pen
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£56
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
3k followers
94% recommend
Birmingham
£80 - £110
Mosaic Workshop in Birmingham
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Birmingham
£59
Small or Standard Tufting Workshop
5.0 (11)
3k followers
Birmingham
£100 - £150
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.6 (76)
Solihull
£29
Embossed Hanging Decorations Workshop
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£58
Papercraft Workshop: Paper Napkin Leaves and Flowers
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Quinton
£18
Mosaic Lamp Making Course - Birmingham
5.0 (2)
Birmingham
£56 - £79
Craft Workshop: Wire and Beads Suncatchers
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Quinton
£18
Metalwork Class: Embellished Keepsake Box
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£85
Fused Glass Workshop: Tea Light Holder and Reed Diffuser
5.0 (54)
Solihull
/ Mobile
£55
Fused Glass Circle Workshop
5.0 (159) (teacher)
Wootton Wawen
£53
Bead Embroidery Class
5.0 (5)
7 years in business
Birmingham
£40 - £45
Create Your Own Luxury Charm Bracelet or Necklace
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£30 - £32
Sip and Stitch Embroidery Workshop
7 years in business
Birmingham
£20
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Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
3k followers
94% recommend
Birmingham
£80 - £110
Craft Workshop: Wire and Beads Suncatchers
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Quinton
£18
Create Your Own Luxury Charm Bracelet or Necklace
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£30 - £32
Wire Wrapped Jewellery Workshop
15 years in business
Solihull
Free - £30
Stained Glass Jewellery Making Course
5.0 (3)
Stourbridge
£40 - £60
Wire and Bead Earring Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
Birmingham
£25
Chainmaille Jewellery Workshop
5 years in business
Birmingham
£65
Hammered Silver Ring Workshop
5.0 (4)
Birmingham
£105
Autumn Leaf Decoration Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£65
Stone Set Solitaire Ring Making Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£110
Silver Clay Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£110
Day of the Dead Decoration Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£65
Stone Set Silver Clay Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£152
Silver Spinning Ring Workshop
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£156
Jewellery Making Class: Three Rings in a Day
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£156
Beach Glass Stone Set Ring Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£150
Fluted Set Ring Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£152
Mitsuro Hikimi Wax Ring and Pendant Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£182
Pearl Snowflake Pendant Class
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£169
Jewellery Club: 6 Week Course
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
£295
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Autumn Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (12)
100% recommend
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£70
Kokedama Plant Workshop - Boston Tea Party
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Birmingham
£42
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Birmingham
£58
Botanical Relief Casting Workshop
5.0 (37) (teacher)
100% recommend
Birmingham
£60
Wreath Workshop: Autumn Willow
5.0 (18) (teacher)
100% recommend
Henley-in-Arden
£70
Autumn Wreath Making Workshop
Walsall
£45
Autumn-Themed Dried Flower Wreath-Making Workshop
Birmingham
£50
Pumpkin Planter Workshop
Walsall
£45
Floral Pumpkin Workshop
Birmingham
£50
Christmas Wreath Making
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£70
Christmas Wreath Making Class
5.0 (4)
Solihull, Sutton Coldfield & Birmingham
£53 - £65
Christmas Garland Workshop
Walsall
£45
Christmas Candle Arrangement Workshop
Walsall
£30
Festive Garlands Workshop
Birmingham
£55
Autumn Wreath Workshop
15 years in business
Solihull
£30
Dried Wreath Making Workshop
Comes to you
£55
Full-day Bespoke Floristry Workshop
5.0 (18) (teacher)
100% recommend
Birmingham
£495
British Flower Hand-tied Bouquet Workshop
5.0 (1)
Birmingham
£55
Dried Flower Bouquet Workshop
Birmingham
£50
Fresh Flower Bouquet Workshop
Birmingham
£55
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Relaxing Valentines experiences
Crystal Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (15)
100% recommend
Birmingham
£60
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (20)
6k followers
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£49 - £79
Botanical Candle Workshop
Lichfield
£55
Sip and Pour Xmas Candle Workshop
Birmingham
£55
Bare All Candle Painting Workshop
94% recommend (41+)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£37 - £40
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (26)
Solihull
£35
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
5.0 (15)
Tamworth
£35
Mindful Patterning and Mandala Doodling Class
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Birmingham
£45
Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop
5.0 (12)
Stourbridge
£90 - £100
Paint and Sip Class - Birmingham
5.0 (5)
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
Birmingham
£33
Painting Class
11 years in business
Hammerwich
£29 - £40
Birdhouse Painting Class
Hammerwich
£40
Sip and Paint Party
4.5 (35) (teacher)
36k followers
Birmingham
£35
Creating Calm: Dot Painting Workshop
Sutton Coldfield & Birmingham
£28
Custom Doormat Painting Workshop
11 years in business
Hammerwich
£44
Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (49) (teacher)
Shirley
£35 - £40
Watercolour Painting Class
11 years in business
Lichfield
£35
Sip and Paint Class - Birmingham
4.8 (100) (teacher)
10 years in business
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£35
Painting Class: Vibe and Paint with DJ
4.8 (630) (teacher)
Birmingham
/ Mobile
£30 - £36
Paint and Sip Class - Ward End, Birmingham
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
14k followers
Birmingham
£33
At Home Art and Cafts - Design Your Own Bird Feeder
Birmingham
£8 - £25
Sip 'n' Paint Experience
15 years in business
Birmingham
£20 - £30
Material Girl: Madonna Paint Experience
Birmingham
£35
Your Monthly Dose of Creativity at Home
Birmingham
£8 - £240
Graffiti Art Experience
5.0 (39)
10k followers
Birmingham
£35
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Fused Glass Workshop: Tea Light Holder and Reed Diffuser
5.0 (54)
Solihull
/ Mobile
£55
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (36)
Tamworth
£28
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.8 (41)
Solihull
£28
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (34)
14 years in business
Birmingham
£120
per group
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (93)
Tamworth
£28
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.8 (41)
Brierley Hill
£28
Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass
5.0 (36)
15k followers
Stourbridge
£350
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.6 (76)
Solihull
£29
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.8 (72)
Brierley Hill
£28
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.7 (49)
Solihull
£28
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop and Challenge
5.0 (96)
14 years in business
Birmingham
£95
per group
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.9 (71)
Tamworth
£28
Graffiti Art Experience
5.0 (39)
10k followers
Birmingham
£35
Cupcake Decorating Class - Beginner
5.0 (40)
Portway
£70
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Will Chantry • Attended Aug 2026
Amazing and very informative class on making the perfect ramen! A lovely birthday gift with my brother. :-)
Keisha Darroux Joseph • Attended Aug 2026
It was great from start to finish. The cake was bigger than expected, the class was easy to follow and there was enough time to decorate and set the cake. The complimentary snacks were also veryIt was great from start to finish. The cake was bigger than expected, the class was easy to follow and there was enough time to decorate and set the cake. The complimentary snacks were also very nice. This was a birthday gift to myself and it was worth every penny. + more
Caleb Thornton • Attended Aug 2026
The kintsugi workshop was a relaxing and interesting birthday gift. It felt therapeutic and our facilitator Dariana was supportive and super helpful. I love the idea of coming into a new year and lettingThe kintsugi workshop was a relaxing and interesting birthday gift. It felt therapeutic and our facilitator Dariana was supportive and super helpful. I love the idea of coming into a new year and letting go of the last year! + more
Sha-Kai Letitia A. • Attended Aug 2026
It was an excellent experience with a lovely lady who explained everything clearly. She was amazing and the whole making the candle was very relaxing and lots of fun. I would recommend because you canIt was an excellent experience with a lovely lady who explained everything clearly. She was amazing and the whole making the candle was very relaxing and lots of fun. I would recommend because you can make a candle for yourself or as a gift. + more
Jayne Ralls • Attended Aug 2026
I was the only one signed in for this workshop so had the privelage of having a one to one class with Lee who was friendly and informative. I got to learn a lot more about how to use my phone more productivelyI was the only one signed in for this workshop so had the privelage of having a one to one class with Lee who was friendly and informative. I got to learn a lot more about how to use my phone more productively to get a better picture and some clever ideas and helpful tips. All in all a great gift and a cracking evening out, all whilst learning in an enjoyable manner. Highly recommend and thank you to Lee for the notes afterwards as well + more
Sophie Tomson • Attended Jul 2026
Cici is amazing, a kind and patient teacher! The ring turned out beautifully I can't wait to receive it in the post. Communication over finding the place and updates on the ring has been great. I wouldCici is amazing, a kind and patient teacher! The ring turned out beautifully I can't wait to receive it in the post. Communication over finding the place and updates on the ring has been great. I would definitely go again and recommend to anyone! It makes a perfect gift if you know the ring size. I would definitely use ClassBento to explore other workshops etc as well, a really accesible site :) + more
Corinne Beaumont • Attended Jul 2026
I bought this as a gift experience for my mum and we both absolutely loved it. We each created completely different little characters, and it was so much fun seeing everyone's ideas come to life. SuchI bought this as a gift experience for my mum and we both absolutely loved it. We each created completely different little characters, and it was so much fun seeing everyone's ideas come to life. Such a unique keepsake to take home. + more
Joanna Shakespeare • Attended Aug 2026
Had a fantastic time at the pottery class. A superb gift from my husband for my birthday. Really enjoyed using the wheel to make our pots. Robyn was our teacher and she was fab. Would definitely recommendHad a fantastic time at the pottery class. A superb gift from my husband for my birthday. Really enjoyed using the wheel to make our pots. Robyn was our teacher and she was fab. Would definitely recommend the class to anyone interested in exploring pottery. + more
Valentines Gift Ideas Birmingham
Why you should choose Valentine’s gift experiences in Birmingham
Deciding to choose Valentine’s gift experiences in Birmingham is a fantastic way to swap traditional, shop-bought items for something far more meaningful. When you pick creative classes or workshops, you’re prioritising "us time" and creating a story that belongs only to the two of you. So instead of a gift that sits on a shelf this year, opt to dive into the city's rich culture of making and doing. It’s about building a connection through laughter, curiosity, and a bit of messy fun! Here’s 5 reasons why Valentine’s gift experiences in Birmingham will level up your love:
- Deepen that bond: Scientific studies show that trying new things together releases oxytocin, the "bonding hormone," which helps you feel closer and more securely attached to your partner.
- Create a shared narrative: Unlike a physical object, an experience becomes a story you’ll tell for years. You’ll always remember the time you both laughed through a pottery fail or mastered a tricky new skill at a cooking class.
- Trade clutter for memories: In a world of "stuff," an experience is a minimalist’s dream. You get all the joy of a date without adding any unnecessary clutter to your home – unless you count your handmade masterpieces!
- See a new side of your partner: Watching your partner lead in a cooking class or show off a hidden talent for painting is irresistibly charming and a great way to build mutual respect.
- Quality time, unplugged: A workshop is the ultimate excuse to put the phones away and focus 100% on each other, giving you a rare moment of pure, uninterrupted presence!
5 romantic Valentines date ideas in Birmingham
If you are hunting for Valentines date ideas in Birmingham that feel personal and playful, this gorgeous city has some incredible options. Birmingham is a hub of craft, and our favourite activities take you right into the heart of local studios. Whether you want something sculptural, sustainable, or sparkling, these workshops will ensure you leave with more than just a smile. By choosing one of these curated Valentines date ideas in Birmingham, you’re stepping into the city’s creative history and making it part of your own.
- Stained glass making: Head to a specialist glass studio to learn the copper-foiling technique. You’ll cut and solder vibrant glass into a beautiful decorative piece to hang in your home – a permanent reminder of your bright love.
- Terrazzo and marble casting: Visit a modern workshop to mix and pour eco-resin. You’ll create stylish, marbled coasters or trays that look like they’ve come straight from a designer boutique, adding a touch of Brum-made style to your coffee table!
- Lino printing for couples: Get together to carve your own stamps and ink up your designs. It’s a great way to create your own custom stationery or artwork for your walls.
- Tufting taster session: Try your hand at the trendiest craft of 2026! Use a tufting gun to shoot yarn into fabric and create a mini, fluffy rug or wall hanging together. Perfect for keeping toes cosy or brightening up your home.
- Metal embossing: For a mindful date, try the ancient art of embossing on copper or pewter. You’ll create intricate, shimmering patterns that are as relaxing to make as they are beautiful to look at.
These Valentines date ideas in Birmingham aren't just about the final product; they’re about the process of exploring new textures and techniques alongside your favourite person. Our workshops are designed to be inclusive and beginner-friendly, so you can focus on each other while the experts handle the technical bits!
How to plan the perfect Valentines activities in Birmingham
Knowing how to plan the perfect Valentines activities in Birmingham is all about leaning into the city’s unique, creative vibes. When you’re arranging the big day, think of your workshop as the sparkling centrepiece of a wider adventure; perhaps a wander through the RBSA Gallery for some pre-class inspiration before a painting session, or a romantic stroll along the Gas Street Basin canals to debrief after your pottery throwing.
By taking the time to plan the perfect Valentines activities in Birmingham with a little extra local flair, you’re showing your partner that you’ve dug deep into their interests and the city's best-kept secrets. Whether you're heading to the Jewellery Quarter for some sparkle or Digbeth for a quirky day, creating a seamless flow of activities turns a simple afternoon date into a legendary, fully immersive romantic itinerary that feels uniquely "you."
Here’s our top 5 tips for planning a Valentines Day in Birmingham that you’ll never forget:
- Select your neighbourhood: Pick a workshop in Digbeth for a gritty, cool vibe, or the Jewellery Quarter for something a bit more traditional and refined.
- Check the timings: Book an afternoon slot so you have plenty of time for a post-class debrief over a drink in one of the city's independent bars or a walk along the canals.
- Think about comfort: Many of our best classes involve paint or clay, so check the ‘what to wear’ guide to ensure you both stay comfortable and can focus on the fun.
- Factor in food: Birmingham is a foodie paradise! Find a nearby independent eatery that complements the theme of your creative activity, like a local tapas joint or a hidden speakeasy.
- Keep a secret: Don’t reveal the workshop until you arrive at the studio door – nothing beats the excitement of a surprise creative adventure in the heart of the city!
Top things to do in Birmingham on Valentine’s Day
Our absolute favourite things to do in Birmingham on Valentine’s Day are the ones that take tradition and give it a high-energy, creative glow-up. We’ve noticed that the sparkiest dates in Brum usually involve a bit of playful competition or a fun twist on the classics – perfect for tapping into the city’s legendary love for great food, fine spirits, and local craft.
These things to do in Birmingham on Valentine’s Day are designed for couples who want to swap the standard for the spectacular and feel the pulse of the city's living, breathing culture. Whether you're getting competitive behind a pottery wheel or mastering a spicy curry, we’ve rounded up our top 5 experiences to help you kick off an unforgettable creative journey together.
- Sip and paint class: Grab a glass of your favourite beverage and a paintbrush in a vibrant local bar. It’s one of the most booked things to do in Birmingham on Valentine’s Day because it’s the perfect mix of relaxation and creativity!
- Pottery throwing taster class: Get messy behind the wheel in a professional ceramic studio. It’s a tactile, stress-busting experience that always tops the list for romantic Brum dates.
- Gin making workshop: Head to the Round House to distil your very own bespoke bottle of gin using miniature copper pot stills. It’s high-energy, chemistry-led, and leaves you with a very special souvenir.
- Candle painting workshop: Join a vibrant session where you decorate taper candles with burn-safe paints. It’s a beautifully sensory way to spend an afternoon and create a stunning romantic tablescape.
- Thai Green Curry Masterclass: Dive into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine. Blending your own curry paste from scratch is a satisfying, high-energy activity that makes for an unforgettable (and tasty) Valentine's evening!
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