Top United Kingdom Classes & Workshops - page 7

Our cocktail classes are interactive and super fun. Our fun loving cocktail experts will show you how to make a selection of classic cocktails. You and your group will get hands on to make and shake your own creations. Every group has exclusive use of the venue for maximum privacy and you get to drink everything you make! Perfect for stag dos, birthdays and work parties.

Step off the tourist trail and immerse yourself in London’s vibrant art scene with a hands-on drawing experience led by professional artists trained at world-renowned institutions like Central Saint Martins and the Royal Academy of Arts. In our welcoming central London studio, you’ll learn essential techniques in proportion, perspective, and shading while enjoying the freedom to choose your own subject. With a small group size for plenty of personal guidance, all materials provided, and the chance to take home your own artwork, this is a unique opportunity to connect with London’s creative culture and create lasting memories.

After a meet and greet with all guests at the front entrance from our host, we enter the tasting room to enjoy a welcome drink of either Rum or Agave spirit. After a history of the distillery, guests taste three neat samples of their chosen spirit with mixers to compare flavours. Guests then get to relax with a cocktailed created with their chosen spirit to end the tasting experience.

Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea paired with a creative painting experience. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scrumptious scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of delectable cakes. After savouring your meal, it’s time to unleash your creativity, choose an item to paint (up to the value of £28) with everything you need provided, instruction’s, paints, brushes, and all necessary materials to create your masterpiece, which you can finish and take home the same day! The welcoming studio is accessible for all, ensuring everyone can partake in this unique culinary and artistic event. We can cater for vegan and gf with a £3 surcharge payable on the day (please message in advance to let us know) Children’s afternoon tea will include Ham and cheese sandwiches, crisps, cupcakes and a drink

Unleash your inner artist at a vibrant sip and paint night in London. Held at local bars and pubs, these casual painting classes offer a fun, relaxing environment where you can create your own masterpiece with the guidance of a talented resident artist. With all materials provided, including canvas, paint, and aprons, you can sip on your favorite drink while exploring your creativity. Ideal for a unique night out, date night, or simply to unwind, no prior painting experience is necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm and let the paint flow.

The National Gallery holds thousands of works spanning seven centuries of Western European painting—navigating the collection without guidance makes it easy to move through the rooms without understanding what distinguishes one period, school, or artist from another. This small-group tour is led by an art historian who focuses the visit on works such as those by Holbein, Michelangelo, Canaletto, and Moroni.

Learn to surf in Scotland’s Cullent Bay with this small-group experience. Join a professional instructor who will guide you through fun, easy lessons in this North Sea coastal setting. Perfect for beginners, the water here is mellow, making it an excellent place to try a new sport. All equipment is provided, including winter wetsuits and gloves, if required.

From scotch eggs and sausage rolls, to roast beef and beef wellington, the UK has a wider range of classic foods than it at first may appear. On this small-group half-day cooking class and dining experience, learn how to cook a range of British classic dishes, before settling down to enjoy a five-course meal in an Edwardian home.

Gia Como’s 90-minute workshop, led by founder Precious, offers a hands-on experience in crafting a bespoke, eco-conscious soy wax candle. Participants design a personalized scent and customize their packaging, leaving with a 45-hour burning candle on the same day. The sessions are notable for their intimate, expert-led approach, focusing on scent storytelling, high-quality, allergen-friendly materials, and a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Fistral Beach is the Home to British Surfing; on our Cornish Surf Day you get to immerse yourself in the very best it has to offer. Start your day off with a 2 hour surfing lesson. From here you can relax with a pasty and ice-cream or continue practising. You have use of your surfing equipment for the whole day.

Explore the photogenic London neighborhood of Notting Hill and up your photography game at the same time on this private guided walking tour. Discover the neighborhood's most scenic nooks, including Portobello Market and the colorful houses of Ladbroke Grove, while receiving hands-on guidance from your professional photographer guided on how to take travel photos.

Reconnect with nature during a weekend of surfing, yoga, and wild camping in Cornwall. You’ll return feeling restored and replenished after starting or improving your surf and yoga skills in an intimate group limited to just eight people. Plus, exploring with a guide means you’ll access beaches and woodlands that you might otherwise have missed. Breakfast is included each morning to start your day right.

Plenty of Scottish distilleries offer whisky-tasting experiences but only Glengoyne offers the chance to make your own bottle of single malt. This small-group experience lets you combine five single cask whiskies to your taste to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt to take home.

Dedicate time to chocolate in Woking with this small-group chocolate workshop in the Mayford Centre. A fun and creative activity to add to your plans, the workshop introduces you to the art of designing your own creations, learning how to temper the chocolate and pipe decorative effects. Perks include a hot drink, and your chocolates to take away at the end.

Hosted by a Distillery Ambassador, you'll sample four stunning single cask whiskies chosen for you from the warehouses of our sister distillery in Speyside. You'll then take on the role of the Whisky Maker and learn how to combine and blend these flavours to create your own single malt whisky. A unique creation, which you'll bottle at 200cl to take home, complete with wax seal and label.

In the heart of Stockport, an immersive experience awaits at the Gin School, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your very own gin. Begin your journey with a welcome double gin and tonic, followed by a guided tour of the distillery. At your personal still, select from a variety of botanicals to create a unique gin recipe under the guidance of our expert distiller. While your gin distills, enjoy additional tastings of our full range, culminating in the bottling and labeling of your creation. This intimate session, limited to just six stills, ensures personalized attention and a memorable experience, complete with a final tasting of your handcrafted gin.

Master the delicate art of creating French macarons in a hands-on workshop at The Cookery Studio in Bath. This engaging class is perfect for beginners and those with some baking experience. Learn essential techniques like whisking egg whites, crafting Italian meringue, and perfecting piping skills. You will also add a twist to these French delicacies choosing from a selection of quinessentially British inspired sweets and desserts to flavour your filling such as zesty lemon tart, Raspberry Ripple and sticky toffee pudding. You’ll leave with a selection of beautifully baked macarons and the confidence to recreate them at home.

Cook authentic Catalan dishes aboard a charming Dutch barge near Canary Wharf. Hosted by Tere and Colin (with their friendly cat, Tippi), this experience blends Spanish flavors with a truly local London setting. Using ingredients brought from Barcelona and fresh produce from London markets, you’ll prepare classic dishes like tortilla de patatas, fideua, or paella in Tere’s cozy houseboat kitchen. Afterward, share the meal together around the table, enjoying stories of life between London and Barcelona. It’s a rare chance to experience Spanish hospitality, art, and cuisine, all in the heart of London.

Embark on an unforgettable wine and cheese tour like no other with GOOD: Stories in Food. Led by sustainability expert Florence, this experience stands out for its unique blend of wine and cheese tasting, while learning about the environmental and sustainability processes behind the produce. You'll discover the best of the West's natural wine and cheese produce while delving into the fascinating world of sustainable farming practices. With Florence's extensive knowledge of the local food and farming sector, you'll gain exclusive insights that make the tour a truly unique experience.

Class Highlights: Create Your Own Starter: Begin your journey by crafting your own sourdough starter. This foundational element will be the key to your future baking success. Learn the science behind fermentation and how to nurture your starter for optimal results. Expert Demonstration: Watch and learn as our skilled baker guides you through the sourdough-making process. With years of experience, they’ll share invaluable tips and tricks to perfect your technique, from kneading to shaping, and everything in between. Customize Your Loaf: Once you've mastered the basics, it’s time to get creative! Discover how to adapt the traditional sourdough loaf by incorporating seeds, herbs, and other delicious add-ins to make it uniquely yours.

Step into the world of refined elegance with our delightful 2-hour Afternoon Tea Baking Experience, where the charm of traditional English tea time meets the joy of hands-on baking. This immersive workshop blends captivating demonstrations with practical baking opportunities, ensuring a memorable and delicious adventure. Begin your journey with a warm welcome, then dive into a series of interactive demonstrations. Discover the secrets behind crafting velvety homemade lemon curd and perfecting fruit preserves with a demonstration on making delectable homemade jam. Watch and learn as we guide you through the creation of a classic English Victoria Sponge cake, celebrated for its rich flavour and timeless appeal.

Our garden studio is located in the quiet and idyllic village of Rottingdean, Brighton. For the day workshop we recommend you bring a packed lunch with you although shops and takeaways are nearby if you wanted to venture out. It's a rare opportunity to be able to create a stained glass piece and design of our own choice, something that we will want to hang up at home after our workshop together. Even if you consider yourself 'not creative or artistic', we'll make something wonderful!

Step into the world of gin making at the York Distillery's Gin School, where you'll craft your very own unique bottle of gin. The experience kicks off with a refreshing York Gin G&T, followed by a mini tasting of gins, plus an exploration of a range of botanicals to discover your favourite flavours. Guided by WSET-qualified gin tutors, you'll learn the art of distillation and the fascinating history of gin. As you create your spirit, you'll learn more about the fun and dark history of this most interesting of spirits. Take home your bespoke 700ml bottle of gin and the knowledge to appreciate gins like never before.

Enjoy the process of designing and making your own Sterling Silver Ring in a stunning location in the hills of Balquhidder Scotland