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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Paint and Sip Class - Woodley

4.9 (62)

Only 2 dates left

Woodley

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Burghfield

5.0 (21)

Only 1 date left

Burghfield

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Eversley

4.9 (13)

Only 1 date left

Eversley Cross

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Burghfield

4.9 (20)

Only 1 date left

Burghfield

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Wokingham

5.0 (16)

Only 1 date left

Wokingham

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Reading

4.7 (49)

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 - Henley-on-Thames

4.8 (17)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Henley-on-Thames

1 to 80 guests

£33

Family Brush Party - Burghfield

5.0 (5)

4.9 (698) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Burghfield

1 to 80 guests

£20

Paint and Sip Class - Caversham

4.7 (18)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Reading

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Caversham

4.9 (8)

4.8 (6k) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Reading

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 - Tilehurst, Reading

4.8 (6k) (teacher)

14k followers

Only 1 date left

Reading

1 to 80 guests

£33

Perfume Making Workshop

4.7 (333) (teacher)

6k followers

Only 1 date left

Aldermaston

1 to 30 guests

£49 - £79

Eco Resin Casting Workshop - Coasters

Your choice of time

Comes to you

6 to 30 guests

£40 - £50

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 Finchampstead

Your choice of time

Finchampstead

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

An Introduction to Resin Art Class

Your choice of time

Binfield

1 to 20 guests

£85

Create a Resin Bathroom Set Workshop

Your choice of time

Binfield

1 to 20 guests

£120

Wire Wrapping Taster Day Workshop

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 14 guests

£72

Jewellery Course: Gem Set Tube Setting Ring

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 10 guests

£80

Resin Coasters and Trinket Tray Workshop

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Binfield

1 to 10 guests

£75 - £80

Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Sold out - join waitlist

Winnersh

1 to 20 guests

£59 - £99

Simple Silver Ring Making Class

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£69

Silversmithing Taster Day Workshop

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£83

Sterling Silver Karma or Layered Necklace Course

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£85

Sterling Silver Stacker Ring Workshop

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£89

Sterling Silver Earring Making Workshop

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£80

Simple Stone Setting Ring Workshop

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£75

Make a Resin Bathroom Set Workshop

Your choice of time

Binfield

1 to 10 guests

£120

Mosaic Workshop in Reading

5.0 (37) (teacher)

5k followers

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 8 guests

£49

Chilled Out Guided Painting Workshop

Contact for details

Knowl Hill

1 to 10 guests

£30

Silver Prong Set Ring Making Workshop

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Your choice of time

Reading

2 to 10 guests

£85

Silver Clay Jewellery Making Class

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Your choice of time

Reading

1 to 10 guests

£85

Eco-Resin Pouring Workshop at Bottle and Glass Barn

Contact for details

Binfield Heath

1 to 10 guests

£60

Woodland Spring / Easter Living Wreath Workshop

Your choice of time

Nettlebed

2 to 20 guests

£65

Sea Glass Jewellery Making Course - Reading

4.9 (31) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Reading

1 to 6 guests

£80

Luxury Christmas Door Wreath Making Workshop

Your choice of time

Knowl Hill

6 to 30 guests

£55

Herbal Tea Blending Workshop: Create Your Custom Wellness Tea

5.0 (29)

Runs regularly

Windsor

1 to 30 guests

£45

Paint and Sip Class - Oakley

4.9 (29)

Only 1 date left

Oakley

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Farnborough

4.9 (49)

Only 1 date left

Farnborough

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Camberley

4.9 (45)

Runs regularly

Camberley

1 to 80 guests

£20 - £33

Paint and Sip Class - Gerrards Cross

4.9 (36)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Gerrards Cross

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Yateley

5.0 (24)

Only 2 dates left

Yateley

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Uxbridge

4.9 (48)

14k followers

Only 1 date left

Uxbridge

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Chertsey

4.8 (68)

Only 1 date left

Kingston upon Thames

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Farnborough

4.8 (55)

Runs regularly

Farnborough

1 to 80 guests

£20 - £33

Paint and Sip Class - Woking

4.9 (24)

Only 1 date left

Woking

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Shepperton

4.9 (31)

14k followers

Only 1 date left

Twickenham

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Marlow

4.6 (37)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Marlow

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Bracknell

5.0 (19)

Only 2 dates left

Bracknell

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Windsor

4.8 (72)

Only 2 dates left

Windsor

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - the Cedar Tree - Bagshot

5.0 (20)

Only 2 dates left

Bagshot

1 to 80 guests

£33

Mandala Drawing Class

4.9 (21)

9 years in business

Your choice of time

Rowledge

1 to 30 guests

£55

Paint and Sip Class - Ascot

4.7 (33)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Ascot

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Fleet

5.0 (15)

Only 1 date left

Fleet

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Basingstoke

5.0 (15)

Only 1 date left

Basingstoke

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Amersham

4.8 (34)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Amersham

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Oakhanger, Bordon

4.9 (18)

100% recommend (257+)

Only 1 date left

Oakhanger

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Didcot

5.0 (14)

Only 1 date left

Didcot

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Thame

4.7 (43)

14k followers

Only 2 dates left

Thame

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Newbury

4.9 (13)

Only 2 dates left

Newbury

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Pirbright, Woking

4.7 (21)

Only 1 date left

Woking

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Grove

4.9 (11)

Only 1 date left

West Hanney

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Wantage

4.9 (12)

Only 1 date left

Wantage

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Thatcham

5.0 (11)

Only 1 date left

Thatcham

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Sandhurst

5.0 (14)

Only 2 dates left

Sandhurst

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Abingdon

5.0 (9)

Only 1 date left

Abingdon

1 to 80 guests

£33

Afternoon Paint Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Didcot

5.0 (7)

Only 1 date left

Didcot

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Wallingford

5.0 (7)

Only 1 date left

Wallingford

1 to 80 guests

£33

Paint and Sip Class - Brush Party with Rachael - Abingdon

4.9 (7)

Only 1 date left

Abingdon

1 to 80 guests

£33

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Fun things to do in Reading

A woman in a stripy jumper sits at a table sketching in coloured chalks 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

A person is spreading a green paste onto a flat triangle of pastry 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

A woman is crouching behind a table, adding a wooden wick to a liquid candle in a glass pot 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.