Whether you want to develop a new skill, attend a creative workshop with a friend or become an art expert, there are countless craft courses in the UK both online and in person. it can be extremely therapeutic to let your imagination run free and create something you may not have thought you could achieve on your own.
No matter if you are an artist looking for a refresher or a complete beginner, here is a list of craft workshops all over the UK from soap making, pottery, painting or crocheting
In-person craft classes
Handmade cards with June Adams at Cardinal Cards, Hampshire
You don't need any special skills or experience to make cards. In this class, you will be provided with all the stationery, cards and paints. The first class is £20.00 but if you come back again it is £15.00.
Price: £20
You can book the course here
Jewellery making with Lucy Copleston at Exclusive Jewellery, Vale of Clwyd, Wales
Do you want to learn how to make your own earnings, rings and other pretty jewellery? Learn from a royal college of Art alumni Lucy Copleston, who teaches the craft of jewellery making from her workshop in Wales. You can either do one-on-one classes or with a friend.
Price: £130
You canbook the class here
Floral Tuesdays at Grace and Thorn, London
Every 3 months Grace and Thorn host, 'Floral Tuesdays'. Where you can create amazing flower arrangements. Workshops run from 6.45pm until 8.15pm and the virtual workshops run from 5-7pm, where Grace and Thorn will send you your flowers and pickle jar 1-2 days before.
Price: £85.00
You can book the class here
Business candle making workshop with Kerrylyn Bell at Can To Candle, Edinburgh
This one-to-one candle making workshop is for those that want to take their hobby to the next level. The course is specifically tailored for those thinking of starting their own candle making business.
Price : £295
You can book the class here
Potters wheel throwing for beginners with Mathew Dimbleby at Dimbleby Ceramics, Trentham Stoke-on-Trent
This class is aimed for a beginner or intermediate pottery maker. The day will cover the following elements: clay preparation, centring the clay, throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness, developing basic forms and wiring pots off the wheel.
Price: £175
You can book onto the class here
'Art of Stained Glass' with Jamal Rafay at Stained Glassic, Birmingham
Learn how stained glass windows are leaded in the homely, informal setting of Jamal Rafay’s artist studio. This 6 hour class will show you an introduction on how to stain and paint glass in a relaxed group workshop.
Price: £99
You canbook the course here
Outdoor mosaic workshop Todmorden With Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature, West Yorkshire
Up-cycle your old tiles and turn them into beautiful mosaic pieces perfect for outdoor decoration. See how to create a dragonfly, a bee, a cockerel and more.
Price: £85
You can book on the course here
Mixed Media Painting Workshop with Laura Callaghan at Creativity Takes Courage, Brighton
You can enjoy a day of creativity and fun down by the seaside in a one day workshop led by Laura Callaghan. Courses can be altered depending if you are a beginner or intermediate artist. In this unique mixed-media workshop you will bring home artwork after a day of being playful and exploring new mixed-media techniques.
Price: £80
You can book the class here
Virtual classes
London Terrariums at Home with Tinyjohn Workshop, Online
During lockdown, Tinyjohn workshop is offering a public virtual class. You will be sent the materials by post in advance. You will learn how a terrarium works; how these self-contained ecosystems survive so well on their own and how to look after them.
Price: £45.00
You can [book the online class here](https://londonterrariums.com/workshopsorkshops)
Beginners Crochet with Emma at Oh So Pretty And Clever, Online
This workshop is suitable for beginners who have never crocheted before, or for anyone who may have crocheted in the past but has forgotten the main technique and the basic stitches. In this online class, you will learn how to create beautiful design and learn new techniques.
Price: £25
You can book the online course here
Folded Patchwork Cushions with Beverley Mayo at Bev Mayo, Online
This live online workshop is ideal for beginner or intermediate level. You will create two blocks using a folded technique. The afternoon lesson will include details on finishing the blocks, inserting a zip opening and finishing your cushions. The course runs for 4 hours in total.
Price: £30
You can book the online class here
Online DIY Hand Sanitizer Natural Soap Making Course with Roxana at DIY Natural Skin/Hair Products & Soapmaking, Online
In this workshop, you will learn how to make hand sanitizing soap and a luxurious bar of soap. The course includes 7 easy formulas for hand sanitizing soap such as French-inspired lavender, orange, olive oil and coconut oil soap and more. You will also get a step-by-step guide on how to make each type of soap at home.
Price: £30
You can book the online class here