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Fun Activities and Workshops in Newcastle
Discover local gems in your neighbourhood with our curated collection of hands-on workshops in Newcastle! Whether it’s picking up a paintbrush or cooking mouth-watering meals, our selection of art and craft classes are bound to help express your creativity with your favourite people and add some excitement to your usual routine. Perfect for date night ideas, team building activities or hens party ideas, come along to one of these best things to do in Newcastle this weekend and make your next special occasion the most meaningful yet.
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings
5.0 (41)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Soldiers Point
1 to 10 guests
$200 - $220
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class in Newcastle
4.9 (1,590)
Runs regularly
Newcastle West
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $209
Spin and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (14)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Wallsend
1 to 6 guests
$107 - $119
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (13)
2 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Carrington
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $125
Succulent Table Wreath Workshop
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$115 - $130
Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard, Coaster and Cheese Knife Set
5.0 (14)
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$245
Bread Making Class: Bread Three Different Ways
5.0 (9)
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$195
Mead Wine and Honey Tasting Experience
4.9 (83)
Runs regularly
Broke
1 to 20 guests
$32
Preserving, Pickling and Jam Making Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$185
Distilling and Dining Class
5.0 (6)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 100 guests
$119
Make a Platter Set Ceramic Workshop
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
Branxton
1 to 30 guests
$140
Flower Tote Painting Workshop
9k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 20 guests
$70 - $85
Country Creations: Hat Burning Workshop with Kel
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 12 guests
$160
Make Your Own Prize Ribbon Workshop
Only 1 date left
Newcastle
1 to 50 guests
$26 - $55
Drawing Course for All Abilities
26 years in business
Only 1 date left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$260
Fun with Lino Face to Face Class
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
Hamilton
4 to 8 guests
$110
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Runs regularly
Paterson
1 to 15 guests
$185
School Holiday Pamper Party Workshop for Kids
8 to 14 years
Your choice of time
Newcastle
4 to 20 guests
$65
School Holiday Candle Making Workshop for Kids
4.0 (1)
8 to 14 years
Your choice of time
Newcastle
4 to 20 guests
$65
Mobile Cocktail Class for Hens, Birthdays, Team Building
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
12 to 100 guests
$99
Botanical Floral Watercolour Painting Workshop
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Bolwarra
8 to 16 guests
$165
Two Day Kitchen Knife Making Course
Your choice of time
Bennetts Green
1 to 2 guests
$800 - $880
Port Stephens Landscape Photography Course
4.9 (632) (teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Anna Bay
1 to 6 guests
$1,099 - $1,199
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Spin and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (14)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Wallsend
1 to 6 guests
$107 - $119
Clay and Sip Class
4.8 (275)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 20 guests
$108
Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (207)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 6 guests
$145
Ceramic Painting Workshop in Newcastle
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
31k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle West
1 to 20 guests
$99
Make a Mug Pottery Class
4.9 (48)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$135
Make a Breaky Set Pottery Class
5.0 (27)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$140
Hand Building Clay Tecniques Workshop
Runs regularly
Mayfield
1 to 12 guests
$85 - $95
Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class
4.9 (21)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$135
Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (16)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$133
Make a Vase Pottery Class
4.8 (10)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$140
Make a Matcha Set Pottery Class
4.9 (691) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 25 guests
$140
Experienced Potter's Open Studio Sessions
5.0 (6)
4.9 (691) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 12 guests
$45 - $60
Six Week Wheel Throwing Course
9 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Wallsend
1 to 6 guests
$460
After School Clay Time One-time Class for Kids
4.9 (691) (teacher)
6 to 12 years
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 12 guests
$49
Mums / Dads and Bubs Pottery Class
4.9 (691) (teacher)
1+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$98
Kids Pottery Class for School Holidays
4.8 (25)
6 to 15 years
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 12 guests
$89
Hand Building Pottery Course
5.0 (6)
4.9 (691) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Newcastle
1 to 8 guests
$480
Clay and Play Pottery Class for Tweens
4.9 (691) (teacher)
12 to 18 years
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 6 guests
$120
Wheel Throwing Course
5.0 (19)
3 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Newcastle
1 to 5 guests
$599
Advanced Wheel Throwing Class
4.4 (5)
4.9 (691) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Newcastle
1 to 5 guests
$175
Advanced Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Course
4.9 (691) (teacher)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Newcastle
1 to 8 guests
$599
Coffee and Claytime Workshop
Your choice of time
Carrington
4 to 6 guests
$120
Christmas Decoration Pottery Class
4.6 (5)
4.9 (691) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$110
School Holiday Polymer Clay Workshop for Kids
7 to 14 years
Your choice of time
Newcastle
4 to 20 guests
$55
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Bread Making Class: Bread Three Different Ways
5.0 (9)
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$195
Gluten Free Pizza and Bread Making Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 10 guests
$190
Preserving, Pickling and Jam Making Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$185
Distilling and Dining Class
5.0 (6)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 100 guests
$119
Date Night Spirit Blending Class
15k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 20 guests
$222
Spirits Blending Class
15k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 100 guests
$49
Nordic Baking Masterclass
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 8 guests
$295
Flavours of Southern Italy Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 12 guests
$195
Thai Banquet Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$195
French Hors D'oeuvres Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 40 guests
$185
Cheese Making Class: Ricotta, Mozzarella and Labneh
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 12 guests
$195
A Taste of Spain: An Immersive Cooking Experience
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 20 guests
$195
Gin or Rum Distillation Class
15k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 7 guests
$350
Spirits Taste and Graze Experience
15k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 100 guests
$49
Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Tour from Newcastle
4.8 (49) (host)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Cameron Park
1 to 11 guests
$285
Christmas Sweet Gifts Baking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$195
Modern Australian Christmas Menu Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$195
Flavours of Burgundy Summer Cooking Masterclass
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 20 guests
$195
Bûche De Noël Christmas Log Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$250
Christmas Macaron Tower Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$250
Flavours of Burgundy Winter Cooking Masterclass
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Tighes Hill
8 to 18 guests
$210
Classic French Tarts Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Tighes Hill
8 to 18 guests
$195
Brunch Italian Style Cooking Masterclass
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Tighes Hill
8 to 18 guests
$180
Gluten Free High Tea Cooking Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Tighes Hill
6 to 10 guests
$185
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School Holiday Pamper Party Workshop for Kids
8 to 14 years
Your choice of time
Newcastle
4 to 20 guests
$65
School Holiday Candle Making Workshop for Kids
4.0 (1)
8 to 14 years
Your choice of time
Newcastle
4 to 20 guests
$65
Beginner Makeup Workshop
9 years in business
2k followers
Your choice of time
Charlestown
6 to 10 guests
$149
Pour and Sip Candle Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Newcastle
5 to 20 guests
$120 - $140
Mother's Day Brunch and Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Newcastle
5 to 13 guests
$110
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings
5.0 (41)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Soldiers Point
1 to 10 guests
$200 - $220
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Bangle
5.0 (8)
5.0 (59) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Soldiers Point
1 to 5 guests
$270 - $297
Jewellery Making Workshop Make Silver Earrings or Pendant
5.0 (59) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Soldiers Point
1 to 5 guests
$220 - $242
Fidget Spinning Ring Workshop
5.0 (59) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Soldiers Point
3 to 4 guests
$330
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
4.8 (280) (teacher)
12k followers
Your choice of time
Maryland
1 to 12 guests
$179
Shell Sandcasting Workshop
5.0 (59) (teacher)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Soldiers Point
1 to 2 guests
$350 - $500
Beading Workshop: Make Your Own Bracelet
4k followers
Your choice of time
New Lambton
10 to 35 guests
$95
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (8)
4.8 (280) (teacher)
Sold out - join waitlist
Maryland
1 to 30 guests
$199 - $549
Adult Polymer Clay Christmas Earring Workshop
9 years in business
Your choice of time
New Lambton Heights
6 to 7 guests
$85
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Flower Tote Painting Workshop
9k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 20 guests
$70 - $85
Liquid Therapy Class Sunset Beach Bug Edition
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$100
Textured Beach Art Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$215
Kids Art Club Casual Class
5.0 (89) (teacher)
6 to 12 years
Runs regularly
Hamilton
1 to 4 guests
$65
Watercolour Basics Workshop: Japanese Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo
Only 2 dates left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$110
Acrylic Painting Class for All Abilities
26 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$260
Drawing Course for All Abilities
26 years in business
Only 1 date left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$260
Watercolour Painting Course for All Abilities
26 years in business
Only 1 date left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$260
Botanical Drawing and Watercolour Six Week Course
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 8 guests
$420
Reconnect with Your Creative Practice: Art Experience
Only 1 date left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$70
Weekly Artflow Creative Sessions Class
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$600
Flowering Gum Watercolour Workshop
Only 1 date left
Warners Bay
1 to 12 guests
$150
Star Wars Diorama and Miniature Painting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Newcastle
4 to 20 guests
$109
Liquid Therapy Painting Workshop: Halloween Edition Kiss My Patch
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$100
Halloween Painting Workshop: Liquid Therapy All Ages
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$95
Liquid Therapy Paint and Sip Class: Christmas Edition
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$100
Watercolour Travel Journalling Workshop
5.0 (51)
Your choice of time
Hamilton
5 to 10 guests
$120
Watercolour Florals Workshop
5.0 (10)
Your choice of time
Hamilton
5 to 10 guests
$95
Watercolour Pet Illustration Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (89) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Hamilton
5 to 10 guests
$95
Textured Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (7)
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
12 to 15 guests
$170
Acrylic Painting Workshop
5.0 (89) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Hamilton
5 to 10 guests
$120
Floral Watercolour Painting Class - Newcastle
4.9 (7)
4.8 (280) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Maryland
1 to 30 guests
$79
She Blooms: A Textured Portrait Class
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
8 to 16 guests
$150
Liquid Therapy Paint and Sip Workshop Bye Bye Summer
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
8 to 16 guests
$90
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class in Newcastle
4.9 (1,590)
Runs regularly
Newcastle West
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $209
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
5.0 (15)
12k followers
Your choice of time
Maryland
8 to 40 guests
$69 - $139
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
5.0 (7)
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Newcastle West
50 to 100 guests
$89 - $189
Country Creations: Hat Burning Workshop with Kel
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 12 guests
$160
Random Weave Sculpture Workshop
13 years in business
35k followers
Your choice of time
Hamilton South
1 to 16 guests
$240
Block Printing Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
8 to 20 guests
$49 - $52
Wool Felted Mushroom Ornament Workshop
Your choice of time
Bobs Farm
/ Mobile
10 to 30 guests
$70
Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop
4.5 (2)
Contact for details
Newcastle
/ Mobile
1 to 3 guests
$90
Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard, Coaster and Cheese Knife Set
5.0 (14)
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$245
Resin Art Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$245
Resin Art Class: Beach-themed Cheeseboards
5.0 (6)
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$255
Artistic Spins Resin Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$200 - $265
Introductory Resin Workshop 6: Wine Table 'Surf's Up'
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$285
Paint Pouring Class for Beginners
4.7 (7)
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
10 to 15 guests
$200
Alcohol Ink Art Techniques Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
8 to 15 guests
$200
Introduction to Alcohol Ink Art Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Cardiff
8 to 12 guests
$200
Resin Workshop: Picnic Table
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
12 to 15 guests
$260 - $300
Elemental Resin Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
8 to 16 guests
$235 - $255
Resin Art Class for Intermediates: Make a Resin Clock
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
12 to 15 guests
$295
Special Event: Mother's Day Resin Discovery Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Cardiff
12 to 15 guests
$125
Christmas in July Resin Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
2k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Cardiff
1 to 12 guests
$325
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Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (13)
2 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Carrington
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $125
Succulent Table Wreath Workshop
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$115 - $130
Dried Flower Arrangement Workshop
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$120 - $130
Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (14)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$90 - $100
Pressed Flower Art Class
Your choice of time
Lambton
4 to 40 guests
$75
Christmas Wreath Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$90 - $99
Private Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
5.0 (4)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 10 guests
$150 - $179
Make Your Own Dried Flower Crown
Your choice of time
Comes to you
2 to 20 guests
$99 - $120
Flower Crown Workshop - Newcastle
5.0 (2)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 50 guests
$89 - $94
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Your choice of time
Bobs Farm
/ Mobile
10 to 100 guests
$85 - $90
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Newcastle activities and experiences
Fun things to do in Newcastle
With outdoor attractions, local experiences and beautiful scenery, Newcastle has a huge variety of fun workshops waiting for you. Tie macrame knots together, pour and mix colourful resin art or learn to cook on the BBQ grill. Whatever you choose, you are bound to find a class that suits you.
No matter where you are in the city, from Aberdare to Islington to Pokolbin, these locally-run workshops in Newcastle are the perfect place to get you out of your comfort zone and pick up a new, creative hobby. Perfect for complete beginners or experienced makers, your passionate teachers will guide you step-by-step through the creative process. Enter a safe and inspiring space, ready to learn and have some fun with your loved ones.
Looking for fun activities in Newcastle for Mum? Send her on a wine tasting tour in the Hunter Valley, which is just one hour away from Newcastle. There, you and Mum will get to visit breweries and vineyards with local experts, sample some wine and cheese and take in the picturesque views of this beautiful location.
Or if you’re after romantic date night ideas in Newcastle, an acrylic paint pouring class in Cardiff is the perfect, mindful activity for couples, regardless of age. Play around with colourful paint and create unique works of art ready to take home. Not only will you be spending quality time with your special someone but you’ll create new, heartwarming memories to remember forever.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences in Newcastle
Searching for ‘what to do in Newcastle?’ From East Branxton to Fingal Bay, find a wide range of rejuvenating workshops and local experiences ready for you to explore and discover your inner creativity. From Turkish mosaic lamp making to watercolour painting to DSLR photography, you’ll get to learn all about the craft and make works of art that you can feel proud of. Meet local artisans and makers who love sharing their passion and knowledge with others, even if you’re a total beginner! Their mission is to make arts and crafts accessible to all people, no matter their age or skill set.
Did you know that by spending 45 minutes on an arts, crafts or cooking experience, it can boost your mental health and wellbeing? As you create, your mind switches off and allows you to focus on the present moment. Our Newcastle workshops focus on exactly that, so leave your worries at the door and pour yourself into an artistic, mindful activity. You can create so much with your two hands, from making an ocean blue resin art cheeseboard to sculpting a cute clay mug.
On the hunt for relaxing things on in Newcastle? Look no further than our range of wellness-focused workshops, which help you relax and unwind in the most beautiful locations. Whether it’s booking a private macrame class at home or visiting a local skincare studio, these rejuvenating Newcastle activities are ideal for hens nights, team building ideas or simply just some me-time.
Fun indoor activities and online classes
No matter what your interests are, there is something here for everyone. So get out of the house this weekend and join us on one of our unique workshops in Newcastle! Our curated selection of craft classes includes a gorgeous textured painting class in Cardiff, where you’ll create arches and waves with a bit of paint, palette knives and creativity! Or if you’re searching for fun activities for adults in Newcastle, try out this clay and sip class in Newcastle West. Mould and shape clay to create your own unique ceramic homewares, ready to use at home. These indoor events are perfect rainy day activities when you still want to escape the house.
Can’t make it to a physical class? We’ve got you covered! There are plenty of Newcastle workshops in the comfort of your own home. Whether it’s a Japanese cooking class or a paint and sip workshop, these online classes can help you learn something new and make something beautiful with your friends and family at home.
Plus, if you’re on the go and need to take your crafting on the road, our selection of travel craft kits are perfect for those who want to keep creating wherever they go! Take a piece of Newcastle with you by learning how to make macramé coasters or floral art using locally-sourced materials.
Perfect for every occasion, from date night ideas to indoor family activities, our in-person and online workshops in Newcastle are the perfect way to make any day feel special and meaningful. Simply scroll through our website, book your workshop and who knows, you might just have found your favourite new hobby in 2026!
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