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Fun Activities and Workshops in Manchester
Pottery Class Wheel Throwing - BYOB and Pottery Manchester
5.0 (187)
Manchester
£36 - £39
Beginners Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (469)
Manchester
£49 Now £39
Pasta Making Class
5.0 (12)
13k followers
Manchester
£75 - £83
Sicilian Wine Tasting Dinner
4.4 (21)
15k followers
Manchester
£38 - £40
Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners
5.0 (19)
Manchester
£66
Glass Blowing Experience: Glass Colour Spheres
5.0 (65)
Manchester
£45
Pottery Class - Throwing on the Wheel
5.0 (322)
Salford
£50
Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (86)
Sale
£55 - £60
Large Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (47)
6k followers
Manchester
£50
Perfume Making Workshop: Create 3 Scents
5.0 (29)
6 years in business
Eccles
/ Mobile
£54 - £60
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (28)
3 years in business
Manchester
£69
Slurp and Sculpt Class - Manchester
4.9 (50)
Manchester
£25
Paint and Chill - Pot Painting Experience - Manchester
4.9 (210)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£25
Dough-it Yourself Pizza Masterclass Manchester
4.5 (15)
120k followers
Manchester
£55 - £60
Sip and Paint Class
4.8 (128)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£30 - £40
Natural Perfume Making Class
5.0 (26)
8 years in business
Manchester
£40
Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Scents
4.9 (150)
Eccles
/ Mobile
£54 - £60
Wheel Intro Workshop
5.0 (26)
Manchester
£45 - £48
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.9 (237)
6 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£32 - £39
Scent Creation and Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (130)
8 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£50
Twisted Beads Earring Making Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£35 - £38
Eco Plant Pot Making Workshop
5.0 (105)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£38
Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners
4.9 (88)
9 years in business
Altrincham
£55
Japanese Painting Class
4.9 (28)
4k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£32 - £40
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Pottery Class Wheel Throwing - BYOB and Pottery Manchester
5.0 (187)
Manchester
£36 - £39
Beginners Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (469)
Manchester
£49 Now £39
Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners
5.0 (19)
Manchester
£66
Pottery Class - Throwing on the Wheel
5.0 (322)
Salford
£50
Slurp and Sculpt Class - Manchester
4.9 (50)
Manchester
£25
Paint and Chill - Pot Painting Experience - Manchester
4.9 (210)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£25
Wheel Intro Workshop
5.0 (26)
Manchester
£45 - £48
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.9 (237)
6 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£32 - £39
Throwing Class for Beginners
5.0 (20)
13k followers
Manchester
£75
Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners
4.9 (88)
9 years in business
Altrincham
£55
Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners
4.8 (47)
6k followers
Manchester
£60
Pottery Painting Class
4.8 (69)
Prestwich
/ Mobile
£17
Pottery Painting Experience
4.8 (72) (teacher)
Prestwich
/ Mobile
£18
Pride Pottery | Queer Clay Workshop
4.9 (56) (teacher)
Manchester
£25
Pints and Pottery: Clay Workshop
4.9 (56) (teacher)
Manchester
£25
Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (5)
Manchester
£30 - £80
Throwing Pottery Class
5.0 (20)
5 years in business
Stockport
£52 - £68
Mug Hand Building Workshop
4.9 (481) (teacher)
Manchester
£45 - £49
Pottery Class: Abstract Mug and Coasters
5.0 (87) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£55
Pottery Class: Ramen Bowl with Chopstick Holders
5.0 (6)
5.0 (87) (teacher)
Manchester
£55
Ceramic House Lantern Workshop
5.0 (87) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£60
Wheel Throwing Taster Class
26 years in business
Manchester
£60
Raku Firing Pottery Workshop
5.0 (8)
4.9 (101) (teacher)
Altrincham
£85
Clay Workshop - Fired and Glazed
5.0 (20)
2 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£40 - £50
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Pasta Making Class
5.0 (12)
13k followers
Manchester
£75 - £83
Sicilian Wine Tasting Dinner
4.4 (21)
15k followers
Manchester
£38 - £40
Dough-it Yourself Pizza Masterclass Manchester
4.5 (15)
120k followers
Manchester
£55 - £60
Pizza Making Class
5.0 (14)
13k followers
Manchester
£75 - £83
The Art of Chocolate Bars and Tempering Workshop
4.8 (141) (teacher)
98% recommend
Salford
/ Mobile
£48
The Chocoholic Chocolate Making Workshop
5.0 (8)
96% recommend (284+)
Manchester
£33 - £60
Kimchi Fermentation Class
5.0 (8)
4k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£65
Summer Picnic Cookie Decorating Class
4k followers
Manchester
£45
South Indian Cooking Class: Cook and Taste
Manchester
£65
Home Barista Skills Class
4.9 (64) (teacher)
18k followers
Manchester
£95
Bento Cake and Cupcake Decorating Workshop
5.0 (25)
12 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£50 - £55
Latte Art Workshop
5.0 (9)
Salford
£100
Macaron Decorating Class
20k followers
Comes to you
£32 - £35
Chocolate Truffles Making Class
4.8 (27)
98% recommend
Salford
/ Mobile
£48
Vintage Heart Cake Decorating and Piping Class
4.9 (64) (teacher)
18k followers
Manchester
£130
Melon Carving Class
Manchester
£45
Pineapple Carving Class
Manchester
£45
Rose Carving Class
Manchester
£45
Carrot Salad Decoration Class (3 Dishes)
5.0 (1)
Manchester
£25 - £35
Potato Ducklings Class
Manchester
£75
Cream Caramel Pudding Class
5.0 (1)
Manchester
£35
Rum Tasting and Distillery Tour
8 years in business
16k followers
Salford
£35
Salad Decoration Class
5.0 (1)
Manchester
£35
Vegetable Dish Knife Skills Class
5.0 (1)
Manchester
£40
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Sip and Paint Class
4.8 (128)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£30 - £40
Paint and Sip Class
4.7 (21)
6 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£32 - £39
Sip and Paint Party - La Casa
4.8 (88) (teacher)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£50 - £60
Sip and Paint Party - Cowgirl
4.8 (88) (teacher)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£50 - £60
Ancient Egypt Paint & Sip-A Guided Paint on Papyrus Workshop
4.8 (72) (teacher)
Manchester
£35 - £40
Paint and Sip: Wine Glass Painting Workshop
4.8 (72) (teacher)
6k followers
Manchester
£28
BYOB Canvas Paint Pouring Paint and Sip Workshop
Radcliffe
£18 - £22
BYOB Pizza Paint Pour and Sip Workshop
Radcliffe
£35
Bollywood Paint Party
4.7 (59) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£35
90s Old School RnB Paint Party
4.7 (59) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£37
Sip and Paint Class - Preston
4.8 (100) (teacher)
10 years in business
Preston
/ Mobile
£35
Paint and Sip Party - Northwich
4.6 (5)
4.9 (797) (teacher)
Northwich
£30
Christmas Paint and Sip Workshop Paint a Christmas Plate
Cheshire
£32
Pottery Paint and Sip at the Bake House; Christmas Plate
Cheshire
£32
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Perfume Making Workshop: Create 3 Scents
5.0 (29)
6 years in business
Eccles
/ Mobile
£54 - £60
Natural Perfume Making Class
5.0 (26)
8 years in business
Manchester
£40
Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Scents
4.9 (150)
Eccles
/ Mobile
£54 - £60
Scent Creation and Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (130)
8 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£50
Perfume Making Workshop
4.5 (32)
6k followers
Manchester
£49 - £99
Wax Moon Lamp Making Workshop
4.9 (48)
6 years in business
Manchester
£55
Potted Cactus Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (16)
6 years in business
Manchester
£60
Gradient Container Candle Workshop
4.9 (13)
6 years in business
Manchester
£50
Soy Wax Tealight Candle Making Workshop
4.8 (17)
6 years in business
Manchester
£43
Room Smellies Workshop: Reed Diffuser, Room Spray and Hop Bag
4.9 (232) (teacher)
Eccles
/ Mobile
£54 - £60
Beeswax Sunflower Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (121) (teacher)
16k followers
Manchester
£75
Scented Soy Candle Making Class
5.0 (30)
7 years in business
Manchester
/ Mobile
£55
Beginner Braiding Techniques Workshop
5.0 (6)
Denton
£25 - £35
Aromatherapy Bath Products Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (169) (teacher)
Manchester
£55
Rainbow Soap Dish Resin Workshop
4.9 (726) (teacher)
6k followers
Manchester
£35
Dried Flower Diffuser Workshop
4.2 (5)
4.7 (25) (teacher)
Manchester
£45
Candle Painting Workshop
Salford
£22
Kids' Nail Art Masterclass
7 years in business
9 to 13 years
Tottington
£40 - £45
Soap Making Class
5.0 (5)
Stockport
£120
Private Soap Making Class
Bollington
£249 - £299
Private Natural Skincare Class
Macclesfield
£249 - £299
Gemstone Candle Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.9 (24) (teacher)
Clock Face
/ Mobile
£30 - £48
Macaron Candle Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (24) (teacher)
Clock Face
£35 - £48
Hurricane Candle Holder with Tealight Class
4.9 (24) (teacher)
Clock Face
£42 - £45
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Twisted Beads Earring Making Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£35 - £38
Enamel Coasters: Floral Bronze Wire Art Workshop
5.0 (19)
2 years in business
Manchester
£40 - £45
Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
Manchester
£48 - £50
Jesmonite Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Eccles
/ Mobile
£35
Freshwater Pearl Jewellery Workshop
4.7 (25) (teacher)
Manchester
£59 - £99
Galentine's Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop
6 years in business
Salford
£30
Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
5.0 (5)
2 years in business
Salford
£40
Silver Stacking Ring Jewellery Workshop
Dunham Massey
£80
Silver Linked Jewellery Making Workshop
Dunham Massey
£90
Silver Ring Making Workshop
5.0 (47)
8 years in business
Ramsbottom
£86
Sterling Silver Earring and Cufflinks Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Ramsbottom
/ Mobile
£120
Stacking Ring Workshop
4.8 (4)
Warrington
£70
Hand Stamped Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (3)
Bolton
£35
Jewellery Making Workshop: Sea Glass
5.0 (1)
Warrington
£110
Spinner Ring Workshop
5.0 (1)
Warrington
£110
Hand Made Silver Ring Workshop
5.0 (67)
Bolton
£52 - £70
7 Week Jewellery Course
Warrington
£200
Jewellery Enamelling Workshop for Beginners
Warrington
£100
Seven Week Jewellery Making Course
5.0 (1)
Warrington
£200
Seven Week Jewellery Making Course - Daytime
Warrington
£240
Textured Silver Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (6)
Frodsham
£60
Sterling Silver Earring Jewellery Making Class
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Haydock
£80
Silver Prong Set Ring Making Workshop Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Haydock
£85
Textured Wide Ring Making Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Haydock
£85
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Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (28)
3 years in business
Manchester
£69
Hydrangea Batik Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (24)
11 years in business
Salford
£35 - £50
Sashiko Hand-stitching Workshop
5.0 (33)
13k followers
Manchester
£45
Midi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (119)
6 years in business
Salford
£110 - £140
Manchester Batik Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Paint Textiles
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Salford
£45 - £50
Macrame Class - Plant Hanger
5.0 (25)
6k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Textiles Workshop - Make an Oversized Tote Bag
5.0 (19)
13k followers
Manchester
£85
Standard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Manchester
£105
Needle Punching Workshop
5.0 (16)
4 years in business
Manchester
£35
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (153) (teacher)
6 years in business
Salford
£72 - £75
Introduction to Machining: Sewing Class
5.0 (87) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£45
Korean-inspired Sparkling Chenille Flower Bouquet Workshop
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£35 - £55
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
5.0 (8)
4.9 (726) (teacher)
Salford
/ Mobile
£35
Tote Bag Tufting Workshop
5.0 (37) (teacher)
3 years in business
Manchester
£80
Maxi Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (18)
6 years in business
Salford
£170 - £180
Large Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (37) (teacher)
3 years in business
Manchester
£150
Sewing Machine Skills Class - One to One
5.0 (15)
17 years in business
Manchester
£90 - £120
Dressmaking and Sewing Class - One to One
5.0 (5)
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Manchester
£90 - £120
Beginner Machine Knitting Workshop
5.0 (3)
4k followers
Manchester
£100 Now £75
Cut a Garment Class - One to One
5.0 (22) (teacher)
17 years in business
Manchester
£110 - £120
Clone Your Clothes Sewing Course
5.0 (87) (teacher)
13k followers
Manchester
£125
Upholstery Techniques and Skills Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£100
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Manchester & Bury
£37
Sewing Skills for Upholstery Workshop
6k followers
Stretford
£100
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Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (86)
Sale
£55 - £60
Large Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (47)
6k followers
Manchester
£50
Japanese Shimenawa Workshop
5.0 (54)
Salford
£38 - £50
Preserved Flower Crystal Light Ball Making Workshop
5.0 (28)
Salford
£45 - £50
Dried Flower Mini Spring Basket Workshop
5.0 (21)
Salford
£38
Marbled Mini Vase and Dried Flower Bouquet Workshop
4.9 (13)
6k followers
Manchester
£38
Pressed Botanical Frame Making Workshop
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£36 - £47
Mini Hand Tied Dried Flower Bouquet Making Workshop
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£35
Preserved Hydrangea Little Round Tree Making Class
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£48 - £55
Macaron Decorating and Flower Wreath Making Workshop
20k followers
Manchester
£50
Seasonal Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop
15k followers
Manchester
£80
Signature Vase Flower Arrangement Class
15k followers
3k followers
Manchester
£100
Full Day Floristry Workshop
15k followers
Manchester
£200
Floral Installation Workshop
15k followers
3k followers
Manchester
£299
Wedding Flower Arranging Course
15k followers
3k followers
Manchester
£395
Christmas Wreath Felting Class
5.0 (11)
7 years in business
Dunham Massey
£45
Luxury Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at ExpoLounge
4.4 (8)
Manchester
£49 - £55
Festive Wreath Workshop
15k followers
3k followers
Manchester
£75
Christmas Wreath Making Class
Irlam
£45
Five Day Floristry Course - the Frog Academy
15k followers
3k followers
Manchester
£1,250
DIY Flower Wreath Masterclass
4.7 (25) (teacher)
Manchester
£55 - £65
Pressed Flower Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
Manchester
£20 - £45
Dried Flower Bouquet Workshop
4.7 (25) (teacher)
Manchester
£49 - £59
Spring Wreath Making Workshop
8 years in business
Irlam
£45
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Glass Blowing Experience: Glass Colour Spheres
5.0 (65)
Manchester
£45
Glass Blowing Class: Create Your Own Drinking Glasses
5.0 (119) (teacher)
Manchester
£95
Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (38) (teacher)
Manchester
£59
Wine Glass Painting Workshop
5.0 (2)
Radcliffe
£22
Make Your Own Glass Plate Workshop
5.0 (119) (teacher)
Manchester
£95
Harvest Pumpkin Glass Making Experience
5.0 (119) (teacher)
Manchester
£75
Paint and Sip: Wine Glass Painting Workshop
4.8 (72) (teacher)
6k followers
Manchester
£28
Sip and Create: Mosaic Plant Pot Workshop
4.8 (88) (teacher)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£55 - £65
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Altrincham
£56 - £79
Christmas Bauble Glassy Experience
4.9 (12)
Manchester
£45
Halloween Glass Pumpkin Experience
5.0 (119) (teacher)
Manchester
£65
BYOB Pizza, Paint and Sip Wine Glass Painting Workshop
Radcliffe
£28
Wine Glass Painting Workshop
Urmston
£28
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Manchester
£59 - £99
Introduction to Glass Blowing Class
5.0 (23)
Manchester
£340 - £380
per group
Intermediate Glass Blowing Class
5.0 (119) (teacher)
Manchester
£400
One Day Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Atherton
/ Mobile
£45
Sea Glass Drilling Workshop
4.9 (18) (teacher)
Frodsham
£50
Fused Glass Class: Relief Plaques
4.9 (26) (teacher)
16 years in business
Leyland
£34
Sea Glass Bezel Setting Workshop
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Haydock
£90
Beginners Mosaic Making Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Haydock
£80
Christmas Sea Glass Drilling Workshop
4.9 (18) (teacher)
Frodsham
£60
Sea Glass Prong Setting Ring or Charm Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Haydock
£80
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Eco Plant Pot Making Workshop
5.0 (105)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£38
Eco-Resin Home Accessories Workshop
5.0 (55)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£40
Terrazzo Drinks Coaster Workshop
5.0 (44)
6k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£38
Japanese-Style UV Resin Floral Crystal Light Ball Making Workshop
5.0 (146) (teacher)
Salford
£48 - £52
Eco-Resin Croissant Trinket Jar Workshop
4.9 (726) (teacher)
6k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Alcohol Ink Painting Class
5.0 (43)
7 years in business
Dunham Massey
£40
Eco-Resin Trinket Tray Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.9 (726) (teacher)
Manchester
/ Mobile
£35
Canvas Paint Pouring Fluid Art Workshop
Radcliffe
£12 - £22
Ghost Ornaments Resin Workshop
5.0 (14)
6k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£36
Mini Pumpkin Ornament Workshop
5.0 (12)
6k followers
Manchester
/ Mobile
£36
Trinket Pot Making Class
5.0 (8)
4.9 (726) (teacher)
Manchester
£38
Whipped Glue Craft Workshop
4.8 (72) (teacher)
Prestwich
£18
Drip Bear Paint Pouring Bear Workshop
5.0 (8)
Radcliffe
£34
BYOB Canvas Paint Pouring Paint and Sip Workshop
Radcliffe
£18 - £22
BYOB Pizza Paint Pour and Sip Workshop
Radcliffe
£35
Beginners' Resincrete Casting Workshop
Stockport
£30
Resincrete Homeware Crafting Workshop Series
Stockport
£40
Alcohol Ink Bauble Painting Workshop
5.0 (112) (teacher)
7 years in business
Dunham Massey
£40
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (11)
Bolton
£35
Resin Art Class: Trinket Tray and Coaster
9k followers
2 years in business
Blackburn
£45
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (7)
4.8 (388) (teacher)
Preston
£35
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Private Cocktail Masterclass
4.4 (19)
15k followers
Manchester
£38 - £40
Italian Aperitivo Cocktail Masterclass
4.6 (29)
21k followers
Manchester
£40
Cocktail Tea Mixology Workshop - Manchester
4.8 (61) (teacher)
110k followers
Manchester
£50
Beginners' Bartender Course
15k followers
94% recommend
Manchester
£300 - £450
Private Bartender Course
15k followers
94% recommend
Manchester
£400 - £600
Experienced Bartender Course (20 Hours)
15k followers
94% recommend
Manchester
£680 - £800
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Kids' Nail Art Masterclass
7 years in business
9 to 13 years
Tottington
£40 - £45
Children's Sumi-e Workshop: Japanese Ink Painting
4.8 (19) (teacher)
7 to 11 years
Altrincham
£20
Summer Printmaking Course for Kids
5.0 (71) (teacher)
8 to 15 years
Bollington
£220
Kids Screen-printing Party
5.0 (71) (teacher)
8 to 18 years
Bollington
£38 - £42
Lego Club Workshop
6 to 11 years
Radcliffe
£12
After School Cooking Class
5.0 (75)
5 to 14 years
Diggle
£28
Kids Craft Morning: Clay Monster Making Class
3 to 15 years
Manchester
£6
Children's Monster Embroidery Class
12k followers
5 to 10 years
Prestwich
/ Mobile
£15 - £30
Painting Class with ShriDesign
5 to 12 years
Bolton
/ Mobile
£30
Cooking Class for Home Educated Children
4.9 (162) (teacher)
9 to 16 years
Diggle
£30
Learn to Draw What You Love: Art Class for Kids 5-18
2 years in business
5 to 18 years
Timperley
£13 - £18
The Little Slice Pizza Class Manchester: Easter Special
4.8 (88) (teacher)
6 to 12 years
Manchester
Free - £35
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Get inspired with fun things to do in Manchester
Explore the many cooking, craft and art classes the city has on offer that will excite your inner artist. Beginners can easily join in, pick up some new skills, and come away with a fun new pastime. Whether you're making floral designs, watercolour art or a few tasty DIY cocktails, you’ll be in an encouraging environment that will help you relax and put you at ease. It’s a great way to learn something new with an attentive and experienced teacher at your side for advice! Our local experiences are always growing, with exciting new activities to choose from – you could sizzle up a storm with a cooking class in Manchester today, give hand embroidery a go tomorrow and try your hand at rug tufting in Salford next week!
Whether you're a local looking to dive into the arts scene or just swinging by for a little adventure, our talented creators are ready to show you around this vibrant city. It's a fantastic way to feel the pulse of your community and discover the huge range of activities to do in Manchester. If you're keen to meet like-minded DIY enthusiasts, join one of our public classes. Prefer a more private setting? No worries – we've got private classes perfect for special occasions like stag and hen parties or simply gathering your friends for a creative session. From learning calligraphy in Moss Side to crafting terrariums in Wythenshawe, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Five fun ways to spend a day in Manchester
Here are five fun things to do in Manchester for a truly immersive day with ClassBento:
- Get hands-on with pottery and mould your own creations: Experienced local potters from Salford to the city centre will guide you through wheel throwing to hand-building, allowing you to create unique and personalised pieces, whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior experience. Feel the tactile satisfaction of transforming raw material into something you’ll actually use.
- Try your hand at rug tufting for a one-of-a-kind souvenir. Punch colourful yarn through fabric with a tufting gun in Salford to create your own mini rug or cushion cover to take home. It's a popular pick for hen dos and team building days out.
- Discover the art of floristry and craft beautiful blooms: Guided by experienced florists in Wythenshawe and beyond, you'll learn about different flower types, colour combinations, and arrangement techniques to create stunning bouquets. Bring a touch of natural elegance home and enjoy the therapeutic process of working with beautiful blooms.
- Expand your culinary horizons with an interactive cooking class: Learn to prepare dishes from various cuisines with passionate local chefs, from Italian pasta making to Indian classics like chapatti and pakora, or pair food with a Sicilian wine tasting dinner. It's a fun and interactive way to sharpen your skills and impress your friends and family.
- Explore your artistic side with a painting class: Local artists will guide you through various techniques, from watercolour washes to bold acrylic strokes, whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with a brush. Experiment with colour and composition to create your own unique masterpiece.
What is the best season to visit Manchester?
Feeling the winter chill? Don't hibernate! Bundle up and embark on a festive adventure with a chocolate making workshop in the Northern Quarter. Craving a cosy escape on a crisp autumn day? Warm your heart with a pottery workshop in Stockport, moulding your own mug for that perfect cup of tea. Spring showers got you down? Tap into your inner creative with a vibrant watercolour painting class, and Manchester's cityscape will inspire you with a whole new perspective. Summer sun? Craft your own signature cocktails at a mixology workshop – perfect for picnics in the park, rooftop gatherings with friends or a summer team building session.
Manchester activities for when you need to relax
From Salford to Openshaw and beyond, we’ve got fun things to do in Manchester for adults that will help add some variety to your week. When you need to let go of everyday stresses and strains and let off some steam, we’ve got a class, workshop or experience that will almost certainly help. Leave your usual routine behind and make time for fun and imagination by waking up your brain with one of our fun art classes in Manchester or our crafty experiences like wreath making or pottery, and make a personalised piece of DIY home decor that fills you with pride.
Making, crafting, and creating might be a different way to look after your mental health, but it’s just as good as meditation, and we've got plenty of laid back yet seriously creative activities to do in Manchester just waiting for you! You’ll find an art class or craft workshop can be really relaxing and will keep you active and social, which are incredibly important when it comes to caring for yourself.
If you know someone who would love to try one of our many exciting classes, why not opt for a gift experience to make them feel super special? It really shows how much you care about their interests, and you can even share in the fun by signing up and heading off to the workshop together. Or, when Valentine's comes around, opt for one of our many couples activities Manchester has on offer. If you know a pottery fan, you could team up and try wheel throwing together. Looking for foodie things to do in Manchester for your next date? Learn how to cook sumptuous dishes from scratch, or get your bake on and unleash your creativity with cake decorating classes that offer a deliciously enjoyable day out. Ignite your taste buds and discover the best cheeses in expert-led tastings, all washed down by some of the finest wines your local vineyard has to offer. These experiences make for brilliant things to do in Manchester and would make great gifts for the foodies in your life. You'll be able to nurture your passion for good food and drink, whilst creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Explore the fun activities Manchester offers from just £12
When it comes to finding budget-friendly workshops in Manchester, we're here to help! Discover a world of creative exploration with the huge range of creative experiences Manchester has in store at a range of price points, starting from as low as £12. Ever dreamt of crafting stunning accessories? Dive into a jewellery making workshop and learn to craft silver or copper into unique pieces. Channel your inner alchemist with a relaxing soap-making session, formulating your own signature scent and uncovering the secrets to creating luxurious lather. Feeling inspired by the written word? Explore the world of calligraphy and transform your penmanship into an art form – perfect for creating wall-worthy artwork or crafting beautiful handmade greeting cards. Perhaps you're keen to give bath time a boost or create a soothing ambience at home – create your own soy candles at a candle making class, choosing your favourite scents and colours to fill your home with a warm glow – ideal for a low-cost birthday treat or hen do favour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What workshops can you do in Manchester?
Pottery, candle making, jewellery, textiles, cooking and cocktail classes are all on offer, spread across the city from Salford to Radcliffe.
How much do workshops in Manchester cost?
Tasters start from around £12, most classes run £30-£80, and specialist crafts like glassblowing or rug tufting sit at £150-£380.
Are Manchester workshops good for meeting new people?
Yes – public classes are social by design, with small groups and no plus-one needed. Sociable formats like sip and paint, cocktail masterclasses and group pottery are popular for this, and one-on-one tuition is available too.
Do I need experience to join a workshop in Manchester?
No – taster classes like Beginners Wheel Throwing or Beginners' Oil Painting come with all materials and hands-on guidance. Most classes sit £25-£60.
What should I bring to a workshop in Manchester, and are materials included?
Usually nothing – everything's provided, from clay and soy wax to silver and resin. BYOB classes are the exception, where you'll need to bring your own drink, and it's worth wearing clothes you don't mind getting a little messy.
Is it worth taking a workshop in Manchester?
Yes – an expert local teacher, everything provided, a take-home piece, and real wellbeing benefits, backed by a money-back guarantee.
Where in Manchester are workshops held?
All over Greater Manchester, including the Northern Quarter, Salford, Chorlton, Stockport, Altrincham and Prestwich. Mobile classes can also come to you.
What are the best workshops in Manchester for hen dos, birthdays and team building?
High-capacity and private booking options work well – dedicated hen do jewellery and candle classes, a corporate art workshop, and sip and paint sessions that scale up to 150 guests.
Which Manchester workshop is best for a date night?
A UV Paint Your Partner class in Stretford, BYOB wheel throwing, sip and paint, or a cocktail masterclass – all built around doing something together, with plenty of evening slots.
Are there BYOB workshops in Manchester?
Yes – BYOB canvas paint pouring and BYOB pizza paint pour run in Radcliffe, plus sip and paint BYOB sessions across the city, wine tasting and cocktail masterclasses.
Are there workshops in Manchester for kids?
Yes – Lego Club in Radcliffe, clay monster making in the city centre, and screen-printing parties in Bollington, plus holiday specials.
Can I gift a Manchester workshop?
Yes – gift a specific class or a gift card the recipient can spend across 16,000+ classes and kits. Digital delivery is instant, or send a physical card by Royal Mail.
Are there luxury or premium workshops in Manchester?
Yes – options include glassblowing from £340, a Wedding Flower Arranging Course from £395, a Floral Installation Workshop from £299, and a Beginners' Bartender Course from £300.
Are there evening workshops in Manchester?
Yes – many classes offer a choice of time slot, and social, BYOB-friendly formats like sip and paint and cocktail masterclasses suit an after-work booking particularly well.
How long do Manchester workshops last?
Most sessions run around 1.5-3 hours, though this varies by class – check the individual listing for the exact time.
Are Manchester workshop venues wheelchair accessible, and is there parking or a tram nearby?
It varies by venue, so check the individual listing or contact the team before booking. The Metrolink tram network covers most of the neighbourhoods classes run in, including Salford, Stretford and Eccles, though it's worth confirming stops and parking per venue.
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