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Fun Activities and Workshops in Bournemouth
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (129)
Only 2 dates left
Ferndown
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
5.0 (34)
Only 2 dates left
Ferndown
£29
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.9 (104)
Your choice of time
Ferndown
£28
Picasso Style Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (12)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Poole
/ Mobile
£32
Fluid Art Coaster and Resin Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (31) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Poole
/ Mobile
£32
Fluid Art Canvas Painting Class
5.0 (5)
5.0 (31) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Poole
/ Mobile
£32
Pour Painting Statue Class
5.0 (31) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Broadstone
/ Mobile
£32 - £43
Fluid Bear Pour Painting Class
5.0 (31) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Poole
/ Mobile
£16 - £85
Paint and Sip - Bournemouth
4.8 (100) (teacher)
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Bournemouth
/ Mobile
£35
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.6 (27)
Only 1 date left
Poole
£29
Cocktail Making Class
Runs regularly
Comes to you
£35
Stencil and Stitch Hoop-Art Workshop
7 years in business
Only 1 date left
Wimborne Minster
£70
Oil Painting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Bournemouth
£115
Silver Clay Jewellery Making Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Bournemouth
£80 - £100
Flower Pressing and Floral Art Making Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
Wimborne
£115
Flower Pressing and Floral Art Making Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
Ringwood
£115
Sip and Paint Class
Runs regularly
Comes to you
£30
Nude Life Drawing Class
Runs regularly
Comes to you
£25
Print and Make a Lampshade Workshop
7 years in business
Only 1 date left
Wimborne Minster
£125
Luxury Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
3k followers
Only 2 dates left
Bournemouth
£90
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (104)
Your choice of time
Ferndown
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (18)
Your choice of time
Ferndown
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (10)
Your choice of time
Poole
£28
Fused Glass Taster Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Wimborne Minster
£50
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.8 (178) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Poole
£28
Introduction to Fused Glass Workshop
4.8 (5)
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Wimborne Minster
£65
Fused Glass Tea Lights Class
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Wimborne
£65
Fused Glass Garden Flowers Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Wimborne
£65
Beginners Paint and Sip Experience
14 years in business
100% recommend (56+)
Your choice of time
Poole
£30
Personal Art Development Class
12 years in business
Your choice of time
Highcliffe
£25
Tote Bag Customisation Class - Team Building
14 years in business
100% recommend (56+)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£32
Five Week Pottery Course
Your choice of time
Swanage
£150
Children's Drop-In Craft Workshop
14 years in business
3+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£14 - £16
Flavours of the World Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Bournemouth
/ Mobile
£80 - £90
Berry Basket Weaving Class
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£300 - £400
per group
Art Course - Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media
Contact for details
Bournemouth
£380
Children's Festive Craft Party
14 years in business
3 to 18 years
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£16 - £20
ICM iPhone Photography Workshop - Lymington
5.0 (409) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Lymington
£55
Half-Day Fused Glass Class - Seascapes, Waves, and Meadows
5.0 (6)
Only 2 dates left
Wareham
£120
Fused Glass Lanterns Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cranborne
£120
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (81)
Only 1 date left
Southampton
£35
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.8 (64)
Your choice of time
Southampton
£28
Sip and Paint Class - Southampton
4.8 (100) (teacher)
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Southampton
/ Mobile
£35
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.8 (140)
Runs regularly
Southampton
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
5.0 (26)
Only 1 date left
Southampton
£29
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.7 (44)
Only 1 date left
Salisbury
£29
ICM iPhone Photography Workshop - the New Forest
5.0 (409) (teacher)
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Brockenhurst
£55
Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop
11 years in business
11k followers
Only 2 dates left
Salisbury
£145
Introduction to Off-Loom Loom Weaving Workshop
11 years in business
11k followers
Only 1 date left
Salisbury
£145
Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving Workshop
11 years in business
11k followers
Only 1 date left
Salisbury
£145
Introduction to Table Loom Weaving Course
11 years in business
11k followers
Only 1 date left
Salisbury
/ Mobile
£290
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.9 (8)
4.7 (207) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salisbury
£28
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (15)
Your choice of time
Salisbury
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (9)
4.7 (207) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salisbury
£28
Fused Glass Tea Lights
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Romsey
£65
Fused Glass Workshop: Garden Flowers
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Romsey
£65
Introduction to Fused Glass Class
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salisbury
£65
Fused Glass Taster Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salisbury
£50
Fused Glass Tea Lights Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Salisbury
£65
Fused Glass Beach Huts and Seascapes Class
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Romsey
£65
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (20)
Sold out - join waitlist
Southampton
£28
Sip and Sculpt Southampton
11k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Southampton
£32 - £80
Contemporary Calligraphy Workshop
Contact for details
Southampton
£80
Linocut Workshop
Sold out - join waitlist
Southampton
£180
Arm Knitted Blanket Workshop
Contact for details
Hythe
£59
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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From fabulous foodie experiences to craft courses that will soothe your soul, we’ve got you covered with a whole host of fun things to do in Bournemouth. Whether you’re looking for a team building event with a difference, throwing a party for that special someone or are looking to share new experiences with your friends and family, you’ll find something to love in our range of unique, creative activities in and around Bournemouth. From clay pottery lessons to hand embroidery workshops, mixology masterclasses to pasta making 101 - with so many talented artists and artisans right on your doorstep, it’s never been easier to find fun ways to unleash your creative streak.
Fun things to do in Bournemouth
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery but didn’t know where to start? Got a sweet tooth and want to level up your cake decorating skills? Our wide variety of creative classes and Bournemouth workshops are a brilliant way to get started in a new hobby. Whether you’re a budding florist looking to flex that green thumb, a home cook wanting to spice things up in the kitchen or a keen artist with the urge to unleash your inner Monet, our friendly local teachers are ready to guide you on the first steps of your creative journey.
With a whole host of the best creative courses to choose from, following your passion has never been easier. Our simple to use website takes the effort out of finding fun things to do in Bournemouth, bringing together friendly, local teachers into one place while making it quick and simple to find the right class for you. Whether you’re looking to try your hand at brush lettering, update your home decor by learning to make soy candles or bring that ‘wow’ factor to the dinner table with a homemade pizza from scratch, simply choose the course that speaks to you, pick a time and get ready to unleash your creativity! You can choose a public class for a relaxing, social experience with like-minded people, or opt for a private booking if you’re planning an unforgettable birthday, unique hen party or a team building exercise with a twist.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences
Whether you’re looking for fun, creative courses in Bournemouth, Poole or the wider Dorset area, we have plenty of choice for unforgettable local experiences. From meditative art classes to vibrant cocktail making lessons, our workshops are a great way to meet new people, support local businesses and pick up some new skills along the way!
Enjoying arts and crafts for adults is just as important as it is for kids. After a long week, unwinding with a soothing creative activity is a time-tested way to help some of your stress melt away, leaving you mentally refreshed and rejuvenated. Enrolling in one of our courses is a brilliant way to introduce some creativity into your life: not only is it easy, taking just a few clicks to get started, but it gives you the perfect excuse to add some well-deserved ‘me’ time into your schedule. In a laid-back, welcoming environment, you’ll get to switch off from your work, focus on developing new skills and create something beautiful to enjoy with friends and family.
Find your weekends are full of loose ends? Many of our craft classes offer bookings on short notice, so within a few moments you can transform your drab Saturday afternoon into a fab experience for you and a few pals. Got a creative craving? Fancy a paint and sip class in Bournemouth? Just a couple of clicks and you’ll be trading that boxset on the sofa for a canvas and a cabernet in the city. Most of our workshops will provide all the equipment and materials needed, so all you’ll need to do is come along and have a great time.
Fun indoor activities
While the south coast is renowned for its natural beauty, sometimes the local weather just won’t play along with your plans. But don’t let the rain stand in the way of a good time - bring the workshop to your living room with our ever-growing selection of online classes and DIY craft boxes!
When it comes to looking for things to do on a rainy day for your little ones, the old standbys can get stale pretty quickly. Why not try something different with one of our online craft classes for kids? You’ll find everything from online drawing lessons for aspiring artists to DIY craft boxes for kids who love working with their hands, even kid-friendly virtual cooking classes to keep your mini Masterchef entertained. You’ll be spoiled for choice!
Grown-ups don’t have to miss out on the fun, either. Whether you’re on a busy schedule, don’t want to brave the British weather or just fancy a cosy afternoon in your pyjamas, our virtual experiences and craft boxes will bring some of our most popular craft classes to you! No need to trek into town to enjoy a relaxing, fulfilling class - from online pottery workshops to DIY candle making, simply pick a time to suit you and we’ll deliver everything you’ll need right to your door. Our convenient virtual workshops also make brilliant, unique gifts for dad, mum or anyone else who’s hard to buy for - from at-home gin tasting experiences to online barista courses, you’ll find something to suit everyone’s tastes.
