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Top picks
Top craft workshops this week
Taster sessions, full courses, and an online option — all materials included.
Wheel Throwing Taster — London
Get your hands muddy at the wheel in a relaxed two-hour London taster — no experience needed.
Glass Blowing Experience — London
A two-hour introduction to glass blowing in London, shaping molten glass at the furnace.
Silver Ring Making — London
Make a solid silver ring to take home in a two-and-a-half-hour London workshop.
Candle Making Workshop — London
Pour and scent your own candles in a two-hour London workshop — take them home the same day.
Beginner Crochet Workshop
A three-hour beginners' crochet workshop covering your first stitches and a small project.
Beginners Knitting Workshop
A three-hour beginners' knitting workshop covering cast-on, knit and purl.
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Workshop types compared
Price ranges reflect live UK listings — London sits at the higher end of each.
| Workshop type | Typical price | Duration | Best for | Best platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery taster | £35–£85 | 2 hrs | First-timers, date nights | ClassBento · CraftCourses |
| Jewellery making | £60–£85 | 2–3 hrs | Keepsake to take home | ClassBento |
| Candle making | £35–£55 | 2 hrs | Gifts, groups, beginners | ClassBento |
| Glass blowing | £79–£120 | 2–3 hrs | Wow-factor experience | ClassBento · CraftCourses |
| Hen party craft | £30–£65 pp | 2–3 hrs | Groups of 6–20 | ClassBento · CraftCourses |
| Team building | £35–£80 pp | 2–3 hrs | Office away days | ClassBento · CraftCourses |
| Live online workshop | £25–£65 inc kit | 1.5–2 hrs | Evenings, remote groups | ClassBento |
| On-demand course | £9–£30 | Self-paced | Skill-building at home | Domestika |
| Craft kit | £12–£65 | Self-paced | At-home gifting | CraftCourses · various |
One-off taster sessions
The most popular format: a two-hour class with a small group, led by a professional maker. No experience needed — materials, tools, and an apron are provided. You leave with something you made. Pottery wheel throwing, silver ring making, and glass blowing are consistently the most-booked tasters in the UK. ClassBento has the widest selection in major cities; CraftCourses is better for finding independent studios outside London.
Hen party and group craft workshops
Craft hen parties are now firmly mainstream — the combination of something creative, a shared activity, and a keepsake to take home works well for groups. Most studios accommodate 8–20 guests; some offer private hire for larger parties. Popular crafts include macramé, candle making, and jewellery making (silver ring workshops are particularly popular). Prices run £30–£65 per person including all materials. Our hen party workshop guide covers the best options by city.
Corporate team building
Craft workshops translate well to corporate away days — they're hands-on, don't require any prior skill, and give teams something to do together that isn't drinking or sport. Pottery is the most requested format; painting and resin art are also popular. Expect to pay £35–£80 per person depending on craft and group size. Many studios offer private sessions with a dedicated tutor. See our team building guide for vetted options.
Live online workshops and craft kits
ClassBento's live online sessions send a materials kit to participants before a scheduled Zoom class — a genuinely good format for remote teams and distance gifts. Sessions run 1.5–2 hours and cost £25–£65 including the kit. Separately, standalone craft kits (no live session) from CraftCourses and others are well-suited to gifting: the recipient makes at their own pace. Kits run £12–£65. See our online workshops guide and craft kits guide.
Multi-week courses and skill development
If one session isn't enough, multi-week courses are the right format. A 6-week pottery course on CraftCourses gives you enough time to actually develop a skill — not just try it. Courses start from around £200 for six two-hour sessions. Domestika's on-demand video courses are a cheaper alternative for crafts that translate well to screen (embroidery, illustration, crochet). Read our online craft courses hub for the full picture.
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