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Fun Activities and Workshops in Reading
From creative lettering lessons at home to vibrant cocktail masterclasses in the city, finding things to do in Reading has never been more fun! Whether you’re planning a unique group activity for a special occasion or want to pick up a new hobby to expand your creative horizons, now is the perfect time to discover the creative community right in your backyard. No matter if you’re a seasoned painter looking to branch out into floristry or are a complete novice when it comes to crafts, our friendly, local teachers are waiting to join you on the start of a new creative journey.
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Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (107)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 5 guests
£29
Paint and Sip Class - Burghfield
5.0 (25)
Only 1 date left
Burghfield
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Woodley
4.9 (67)
Only 2 dates left
Woodley
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Eversley
4.9 (16)
Only 1 date left
Eversley Cross
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Swallowfield
5.0 (12)
Only 1 date left
Swallowfield
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Henley-on-Thames
4.8 (25)
14k followers
Only 2 dates left
Henley-on-Thames
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Reading
4.7 (50)
14k followers
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Family Brush Party - Eversley
4.7 (10)
Only 1 date left
Eversley Cross
1 to 80 guests
£20
Paint and Sip Class - Theale
4.9 (738) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Caversham
4.9 (11)
14k followers
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Caversham
4.7 (18)
14k followers
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Reading
4.8 (11)
14k followers
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Tilehurst, Reading
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
14k followers
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (348) (teacher)
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham
5.0 (18)
Only 1 date left
Wokingham
1 to 80 guests
£33
Private Resin Ocean Seascape Coaster Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£65
Resin Coasters and Trinket Tray Workshop
5.0 (2)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Binfield
1 to 10 guests
£80
Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham
5.0 (12)
Only 1 date left
Wokingham
1 to 80 guests
£33
Resin Ocean Seascape Coaster Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£65
Silversmithing Taster Day Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£83
Paint and Create: Resin Sea Theme and Canvas Art Workshop
Your choice of time
Wokingham
1 to 30 guests
£30
Woodturning Workshop for Beginners
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 4 guests
£140 - £176
Woodturning Workshop: Make a Bud Vase and Wooden Pen
9 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 4 guests
£140 - £176
Sterling Silver Karma or Layered Necklace Course
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£85
Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - Reading
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£80
Wire Wrapping Taster Day Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 14 guests
£72
Simple Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£69
Mosaic Workshop in Reading
5.0 (49) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 30 guests
£59
Beginners Mosaic Making Course - Reading
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£80
Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£89
Jewellery Course: Gem Set Tube Setting Ring
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 10 guests
£80
Textured Wide Ring Making Course - Reading
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£85
Simple Stone Setting Ring Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£75
Sterling Silver Spinner Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£99
Make a Resin Bathroom Set Workshop
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 10 guests
£120
Cast, Decoupage and Create: Children's Resin Tray Workshop
8+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£25
Learn to Knit Course for Beginners
Your choice of time
Henley-on-Thames
1 to 6 guests
£95
Resin Flower Letter Light Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£150
Teenager Silversmithing Course - Reading
4.9 (32) (teacher)
13+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£62
Children's Paint Your Own Resin Lolly Canvas
6+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£20
Eco Resin Hen Party Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£35
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.8 (798) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
Sip, Pour and Create: Eco Resin Home Décor Workshop
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Wokingham
1 to 30 guests
£55
Paint and Create: Resin Hot Air Balloon and Canvas Art Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£30
Silver Prong Set Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
2 to 10 guests
£85
Couples Sterling Silver Wedding Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
2 to 4 guests
£110
Sterling Silver Earring Making Workshop
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
2 to 8 guests
£80
Silver Clay Jewellery Making Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 to 10 guests
£85
Nordic Resin Tray and Coaster Workshop
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 10 guests
£206
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (116)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.9 (68)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
5.0 (19)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
Knit an Icelandic Sweater Course
Your choice of time
Henley-on-Thames
1 to 6 guests
£150
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (36)
Your choice of time
Reading
4 to 5 guests
£35
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
5.0 (10)
Your choice of time
Reading
4 to 5 guests
£29
Learn to Knit Course for Intermediate Level
Your choice of time
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£95
Sip, Pour and Create: Christmas Eco Resin Centrepiece
Runs regularly
Wokingham, Reading & Bracknell
1 to 30 guests
£60
Christmas Resin Wine Glass Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 30 guests
£55
Christmas Resin Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 20 guests
£82
Woodland Spring / Easter Living Wreath Workshop
Your choice of time
Nettlebed
2 to 20 guests
£65
2 Day Christmas Resin Lamp and Decorations Workshop
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 5 guests
£185 - £245
Paint and Sip Class - Hook
5.0 (21)
Your choice of time
Stratfield Turgis
20 to 80 guests
£33
Children's Christmas Eco Resin Workshop
8+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Wokingham & Reading
1 to 30 guests
£30
Family Brush Party - Burghfield
4.8 (8)
4.9 (738) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Burghfield
20 to 80 guests
£20
Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham
4.9 (738) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Wokingham
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Hook
4.9 (738) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Stratfield Turgis
20 to 80 guests
£33
Dakgalbi Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
Mandu Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
Bulgogi (Korean BBQ) Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
Bibimbab Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
Spicy Chicken Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
Vegetarian & Vegan Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
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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Fun things to do in Reading
Fascinated by fluid art? Captivated by candles? Pursue your passion and invest in yourself with one of our virtual workshops, DIY craft boxes or creative courses in Reading! Whether you’re an interior design oracle looking to add a handmade touch to your decor, a mixologist in waiting, or a patisserie prodigy wanting to level up your piping prowess, you’ll be guided to greatness at your own pace by one of our friendly, local teachers.
With a wide variety of the best online craft courses and in-person creative workshops to choose from, we’ve made it quick and simple to get started with a new hobby. With our intuitive booking system, we’ve made it a snap to find the right class for you, book a time slot and get ready to get creative! Whether you want to kick the takeaway habit with an authentic Indian cooking course, or fill your home with flowers with a beginner’s floristry workshop , you’re sure to find something that speaks to you.
Whether it’s at your teacher’s venue or from the comfort of your own living room, you can choose to meet new people in a welcoming and social environment with one of our public classes, or opt for a private booking if you’re planning a group activity - our classes make unique gift experiences, fun team-building exercises for the workplace or even fabulous hen party ideas for creative brides to be.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences
If you’re looking for unique and fun Reading activities, we offer an array of choices for local experiences in the heart of the city. From relaxing at a paint and sip class to crafting a miniature jungle in a terrarium workshop, you’ll be supporting local businesses and artisans while updating your skills in a warm and welcoming environment. You’ll never have a dull weekend again!
After a long day or week, it’s important to have a creative outlet to help you wind down and de-stress. We’ve made it simple to give yourself the gift of time, taking just a few clicks before you’re ready to dedicate an hour or two to focussing on creating something wonderful.
If you’re stuck for interesting things to do in Reading this weekend, don’t fret. Many of our craft classes offer bookings on short notice, so it’s easy to grab a slot for you and some pals and banish the boredom from your Saturday afternoon. Just a couple of clicks is all it takes to whet your crafty appetite and get involved in the creative community right on your doorstep. Best of all, most of our craft workshops also provide all the equipment and materials you’ll need, so all you need to bring along is yourself, your friends and your creative streak!
Fun indoor activities
Stuck indoors and looking for fun things to do with the kids? Instead of defaulting to old standbys (I-Spy, anyone?) let them get messy and discover their creative skills with one of our online craft courses for kids! You’ll find everything from DIY craft boxes for creative minds, to virtual bakery classes that let them indulge with their own homemade sweet treats. Whatever your little ones love, you’re sure to find a brilliant creative activity to keep them entertained - even if it’s only for an hour or two.
Whether you fancy a lazy indoor day, are at the mercy of the British weather or can’t fit an in-person experience into your busy schedule, our virtual workshops and craft boxes bring the class right to your door! Containing everything you need to flex your creative muscles, whether it’s a hand-building pottery DIY kit or an at-home candle making workshop you can follow along with at home, our craft boxes are not only convenient but also give you (or another lucky recipient!) the excitement of opening a lovingly packaged surprise gift.
