Online craft workshops & courses

For learning a skill, yes — sometimes better, because you can pause and rewind. For the social experience of a shared class, in-person wins. Live Zoom workshops are a middle ground: you get a tutor in real time but work in your own space with your own materials.

It depends on the craft. Most platforms either include a kit in the price or give you a clear materials list in advance. For Domestika courses, you work at your own pace and supply your own materials (they list exactly what you need). For live Zoom sessions, a kit is usually posted to you beforehand.

Domestika is the strongest for pre-recorded courses — production quality is high, and courses are taught by working professionals. For live workshops with a real-time tutor, ClassBento and CraftCourses both carry options, though availability varies by craft.

Yes — several platforms offer "virtual hen do" and "virtual team building" packages where everyone orders the same kit and joins a live Zoom session. It works well for groups who can't meet in person.

Domestika courses range from £9–£30 (often on sale). Live Zoom workshop kits including materials typically cost £25–£55. Subscription platforms like Skillshare offer unlimited access for around £14/month.