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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.
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (98)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 5 guests
£29
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (35)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 5 guests
£35
Paint and Sip Class - Woodley
4.9 (60)
Only 2 dates left
Woodley
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham
5.0 (11)
Only 1 date left
Wokingham
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Reading
4.7 (46)
14k followers
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Eversley
4.9 (10)
Only 2 dates left
Eversley Cross
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Reading
4.8 (9)
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Caversham
4.8 (5)
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Caversham
4.7 (16)
14k followers
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Hook
5.0 (20)
Only 1 date left
Stratfield Turgis
1 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Burghfield
4.9 (18)
Only 1 date left
Burghfield
1 to 80 guests
£33
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Runs regularly
Winnersh
1 to 20 guests
£59 - £99
Woodturning Workshop for Beginners
8 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 4 guests
£140 - £176
Paint and Sip Class - Swallowfield
5.0 (10)
Only 1 date left
Swallowfield
1 to 80 guests
£33
Simple Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£68
Resin Coasters and Trinket Tray Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 10 guests
£75
Paint and Sip Class - Henley-on-Thames
4.8 (16)
14k followers
Only 1 date left
Henley-on-Thames
1 to 80 guests
£33
Woodturning Workshop: Make a Bud Vase and Wooden Pen
3k followers
Runs regularly
Reading
1 to 4 guests
£140 - £176
Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - Reading
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£80
Silversmithing Taster Day Workshop
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£82
Wire Wrapping Taster Day Workshop
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Reading
1 to 14 guests
£70
Sterling Silver Karma or Layered Necklace Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£85
Simple Stone Setting Ring Workshop
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£75
Sterling Silver Spinner Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£95
Sterling Silver Earring Making Workshop
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 8 guests
£80
Beginners Mosaic Making Course - Reading
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£80
Botanical Eco-resin Casting and Flower Arranging Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Binfield Heath
1 to 12 guests
£115 - £125
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (317) (teacher)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Aldermaston
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Make a Resin Bathroom Set Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 10 guests
£120
Teenager Silversmithing Course - Reading
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£60
Knit an Icelandic Sweater Course
Your choice of time
Henley-on-Thames
1 to 6 guests
£160
Learn to Knit Course for Intermediate Level
Your choice of time
Reading
1 to 6 guests
£95
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
5.0 (10)
Your choice of time
Reading
4 to 5 guests
£29
Bibimbab 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
Spicy Chicken Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
Dakgalbi 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
Mandu Korean Cooking Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
4 to 6 guests
£95
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (114)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
4.9 (67)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Crochet Workshop
4.9 (15)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
One-To-One Knitting Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.8 (773) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
1 on 1
£28
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (317) (teacher)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Reading
10 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Eco Resin Casting Workshop - Coasters
Your choice of time
Comes to you
6 to 30 guests
£40 - £50
Calming Candle Making Class for Team Building
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£35 - £40
Personalised Plant Pot Painting Class for Team Building
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
12 to 60 guests
£27 - £33
An Introduction to Resin Art Class
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 20 guests
£85
Miniature Abstract Clay Sculpture Class for Team Building
Your choice of time
Comes to you
12 to 60 guests
£30 - £35
Playful Watercolour Workshop for Team Building
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£30 - £35
Intuitive Acrylic Abstract Art Class for Team Building
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£32 - £37
Hen Party Pottery Workshop
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
10 to 70 guests
£43
Hen Party Flower Crown Workshop
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
10 to 70 guests
£40
Paint / Collage Stag on a Natural Wood Slice Workshop Henley
Your choice of time
Henley-on-Thames
8 to 30 guests
£33
Paint / Collage Stag on a Natural Wood Slice Workshop Wokingham
Your choice of time
Wokingham
8 to 30 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Burghfield
5.0 (21)
Your choice of time
Burghfield
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint / Collage Stag on a Natural Wood Slice Workshop Finchampstead
Your choice of time
Finchampstead
8 to 30 guests
£33
Leaf & Botanical Air Dry Clay Tile Making Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£33 - £38
Green Sketching Class
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£25 - £30
Acrylic Painting Class with Found Objects
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£30 - £35
Reverse Watercolour Workshop
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£30 - £35
Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham
5.0 (16)
Your choice of time
Wokingham
20 to 80 guests
£33
Create a Resin Bathroom Set Workshop
Your choice of time
Binfield
1 to 20 guests
£120
Pressed Flower Collage Workshop
Your choice of time
Reading
/ Mobile
12 to 60 guests
£35 - £40
Paint and Sip Class - Eversley
4.8 (18)
Your choice of time
Eversley Cross
20 to 80 guests
£33
Learn to Knit Course for Beginners
Your choice of time
Henley-on-Thames
1 to 6 guests
£95
Family Brush Party - Eversley
4.7 (10)
Your choice of time
Eversley Cross
20 to 80 guests
£20
Family Brush Party - Burghfield
5.0 (5)
4.9 (655) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Burghfield
20 to 80 guests
£20
Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham
4.9 (655) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Wokingham
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Earley
4.9 (13)
14k followers
Your choice of time
Earley
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Hook
4.9 (655) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Stratfield Turgis
20 to 80 guests
£33
Jewellery Course: Gem Set Tube Setting Ring
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Reading
2 to 10 guests
£80
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.
