ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular workshops in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Make your own silver ring in Canterbury with Annie. Step-by-step forging, soldering, and polishing, plus coffee or tea. Materials extra.
“Brilliant! Annie was a delight and the ring making was really good fun. Plus I came away with something beautiful I am proud to say I made.”
A 2-hour surf taster in Bude, Cornwall. Small groups, thick wetsuits, and clear coaching to help you stand on north Cornwall swells.
“All my 11 year son wanted to do on our holiday was to have a surfing lesson so we booked a session online with freewave surf academy not really knowing want to expect. The instructor Ruben quickly put us at ease. After some instruction on the beach, they headed out, Ruben helped him choose the…”
Private 3-hour Chinese dumpling class in London for 2–6. Make dough, three fillings, fold and cook. Eat, take leftovers, get recipe.
“What a wonderful experience. I felt so welcome and received personalized instruction. The dumplings were tasty!”
Bristol life drawing class with a professional tutor, nude model, all materials provided, and a private bar-served venue for your group.
“Hilarious afternoon spent for my mate’s stag do. Our host Beki was brilliant, made the stag feel relaxed (well, as much as possible!) ahead of the life drawing, and made the entire afternoon really memorable. Booking was easy, and they were kind enough to refund us two spots for last minute cancellations. Can’t recommend the…”
One-hour outdoor yoga by the Brighton sea with a max 12-person class, easy locations, and a beginner-friendly flow.
“Xenia was lovely, although there was a mix up with the timings so it ended up being a one to one session on the beach! She led a lovely flow and provided recommendations of other exciting things to do in Brighton.”
Hands-on private cocktail class in Bristol. Make and shake 3 cocktails each, get pro mixing tips, and enjoy a crowd-free group experience.
“We all had an amazing time. Great atmosphere and staff. We had a wide variety of ages on our trip and everyone had an amazing time. Would definetly reccomend”
Private DJ class in London: 2 hours on Pioneer decks, 1-on-1 coaching, and private mixing in English. From $137 per person.
“A fantastic experience to learn more about the Dj scene and get nitty/gritty with some equipment. I was made to feel very comfortable with the high-end software and technology you're exposed to on this 1:1 course. Highly recommend!!”
Learn to decorate seasonal Royal icing biscuits near Kew Gardens in a small adult class. Master outlines, florals, and flood-fill tips.
“It was a funny activity. Erika taught really well how to use the materials and how to increase our skills. She is patient and a real cheerleader! You leave from this activity with new knowledge and mostly with delicious and fancy biscuits. Honestly, you should try it.☀️ Thank you so much Erika for this cosy…”
Small-group street photography workshop in London with Ed Fil. Shoot London Bridge, Borough Market, Tower Bridge, and Tate Modern.
“Ed was incredibly knowledgeable and do a great job both providing instruction and showing me great locations, light, and compositions. I have several years of experience with street photography and found this to be quite helpful.”
A small-group bean-to-bar chocolate class in Notting Hill where you learn tempering, ganache, praline, and take sweets home.
“AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect. Do not miss out. We ended up with more amazing chocolate than I could have imagined. They were perfect gifts. Do not hesitate to book.”
Learn your camera fast on a small-group London walk. Master ISO, shutter speed, aperture at City Hall, Tower Bridge, and the Tower.
“I wasn’t sure what I would be able to learn in 4 hours, but Lou is a great tutor and I was amazed at how much I picked up and feel confident to put into practice. Words such as ISO, aperture and shutter speed are no longer a mystery and my camera manual might actually…”
Candle making in Brighton: learn eco-soy wax, scent blends, and color dyes, then take home floating, container, and beeswax candles.
“Awesome experience! I enjoyed every minute and even if it was a beginner course I learned so much. It made me want to keep making candles and experiment with fragrances and decorations”
A private 3-hour night photography masterclass through London landmarks, with coaching on long exposure, light trails, and high ISO.
“The photography tour was a birthday present for our son Adrian who had just turned 17. He is really the "amateur expert" among us and he loved the tour with Rose. Dear Rose, thank you so much for your professionalism, your creativity and your charisma. You even managed to make the most out of some…”
Enamel jewellery workshop in London with a small group, tools included, cloisonné basics, kiln baking, and a finished piece to take home.
“This was a lovely experience and exactly what I was looking for! The instructors are great, they give you some background into the art of enamelling and the options you have to choose are great as well! I did wish the group was slightly smaller (we were 12 and it was a bit chaotic) but…”
Cook South Indian favorites in Jemima’s Orpington home, then eat what you make with drinks and family-style conversation.
“We did not know what to expect, and we were very pleasantly surprised by how much we loved all of the dishes Jemina prepared for us. We wish we could have taken our leftovers home to the US but it’s not practical. Our conversation with Aaron and Jemina was delightful as well. We will book…”
