Date Ideas Canberra

Discover a new passion together with our date night ideas in Canberra! Whether you’re looking for anniversary gift ideas or fun things to do in Canberra this weekend, our range of couple activities will ignite romance and help you bond over trying something new. Imagine spending a romantic evening moulding clay together in pottery classes or learning how to mix the perfect drink in cocktail classes. These experiences are perfect for creating unforgettable memories that will last well into 2026 and beyond! So if you're looking for something different from the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine, try one of these creative Canberra workshops today!

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Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

4.8 (40)

62k followers

Runs regularly

Belconnen

1 to 12 guests

$275 - $449

Perfume Making Class for Beginners

5.0 (118)

Runs regularly

Braddon

1 to 30 guests

$98

Pottery Class: Clay Play

5.0 (104)

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 30 guests

$165

Resin Board Workshop

4.9 (105)

4 years in business

Runs regularly

Googong

1 to 12 guests

$135

Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel

4.9 (73)

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 10 guests

$165

Candle Making Class

4.9 (50)

6k followers

Runs regularly

Braddon

1 to 30 guests

$75 - $118

Lampshade Making Workshop

5.0 (62)

6 years in business

Runs regularly

Deakin

1 to 8 guests

$140 - $160

Pine Needle Basket Coiling Workshop

5.0 (50)

5 years in business

Only 2 dates left

Downer / Mobile

1 to 10 guests

$150

Tufting Class for Beginners

5.0 (96)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 6 guests

$118 - $288

Make and Bake Authentic Focaccia from Scratch Class

4.9 (17)

Runs regularly

Whitlam / Mobile

1 to 4 guests

$120

Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Whales

4.9 (27)

3k followers

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 15 guests

$165

Pottery Painting Class

5.0 (24)

3k followers

Runs regularly

Weston / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

$165

Home Barista Class

4.9 (37)

Runs regularly

Mitchell

1 to 6 guests

$140 - $160

Fused Glass Bowl Workshop

4.9 (15)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 15 guests

$200

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop

5.0 (1,570)

8 years in business

Only 1 date left

Braddon

1 to 16 guests

$135

Paint Your Fluid Bear Workshop

5.0 (21)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$28 - $158

Creative Glass Light Catcher Workshop

5.0 (21)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 15 guests

$100

DIY Decoden Cream Workshop

4.9 (23)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$73 - $85

Introduction to Painting Course

5.0 (31)

Only 2 dates left

Fyshwick

1 to 10 guests

$300

Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (15)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$70 - $85

Beginners Painting Class

5.0 (8)

5.0 (48) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 14 guests

$60

Indian Flatbread Making Class

5.0 (11)

Runs regularly

Whitlam / Mobile

1 to 4 guests

$120 - $150

Organic Ring Making Class with Gemstones: Lost Wax

4.9 (470) (teacher)

62k followers

Runs regularly

Belconnen

1 to 13 guests

$150 - $175

Relaxed Pace Art Class

5.0 (8)

5.0 (48) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 14 guests

$60

Stained Glass Garden Mosaic Course

4.8 (25)

6 years in business

Only 2 dates left

Richardson

1 to 8 guests

$180 - $190

Indian Curry Cooking Class: Vegan and Vegetarian

4.9 (9)

5.0 (47) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Whitlam

1 to 5 guests

$120

Vegan and Vegetarian Appetisers Cooking Class

5.0 (9)

5.0 (47) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Whitlam / Mobile

1 to 4 guests

$120

Jewellery Making Workshop: Hairpin and Brooch

4.9 (190) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Braddon

1 to 30 guests

$79 - $130

Essential Oil and Crystal Stone Diffuser Making Workshop

4.7 (11)

Runs regularly

Braddon

1 to 30 guests

$98

American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class

4.8 (52)

Runs regularly

Environa

1 to 100 guests

$190

Soy Candle Making Workshop: The Slow Burn Studio

5.0 (11)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 12 guests

$155

Decoden Cream Decorating Class

4.9 (190) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Braddon

1 to 35 guests

$59 - $115

Glass Painting Workshop: Night Light

4.8 (8)

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$88 - $108

Thank You for Your Service Pottery Class

5.0 (5)

5.0 (523) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 30 guests

$120

Barista Class for Beginners

5.0 (22)

Runs regularly

Mitchell

1 to 6 guests

$300 - $320

Decoden Cream Workshop: Portable Hair Brush

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$42 - $50

DIY Decoden Cream Phone Holder Workshop

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$92 - $98

Kiln Formed and Painted Glass Workshop: Platter

5.0 (69) (teacher)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 15 guests

$200

Beading Workshop: Create Your Own Unique Accessory

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$54 - $69

Cupcake Baking and Decorating Class

5.0 (47) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Whitlam

1 to 4 guests

$120

Enamelled Jewellery Making Class

5.0 (6)

5.0 (246) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Macquarie

1 to 8 guests

$175

Canberra Silver Jewellery Making Workshop

5.0 (246) (teacher)

10 years in business

Runs regularly

Macquarie

1 to 20 guests

$150 - $175

Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Wild Woman

5.0 (523) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 15 guests

$165

Recycled Glass Tumbler Workshop

5.0 (5)

5.0 (69) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 8 guests

$250

Mosaic Coaster Workshop: Create Your Own Colourful Masterpiece

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$68 - $73

Indian Chutney Making Class for Beginners

5.0 (47) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Whitlam / Mobile

1 to 6 guests

$90

Hot Cross Buns Baking Class

5.0 (47) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Whitlam / Mobile

1 to 4 guests

$110

Labubu Jewellery Plate and Plaster Figurine Painting Class

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 15 guests

$58 - $70

Plaster Figurine and Jewellery Plate Painting Workshop

5.0 (179) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Forde

1 to 4 guests

$58 - $68

Fused Glass Portrait Tile Class

5.0 (69) (teacher)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 15 guests

$120

Sterling Silver Threader Necklace Class: Sea Glass Setting

5.0 (246) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Macquarie

1 to 20 guests

$200 - $225

Candle Making Workshop: The Calm Pour

5.0 (7)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 12 guests

$105 - $115

Garden Mosaic Rock Workshop for Beginners

4.9 (33) (teacher)

6 years in business

Only 1 date left

Richardson

1 to 8 guests

$140 - $150

Sew Your Own Tote Bag Workshop

5.0 (63) (teacher)

6 years in business

Runs regularly

Deakin

1 to 6 guests

$115 - $140

Pizza Making Masterclass

4.8 (543) (teacher)

4k followers

Only 2 dates left

Environa

1 to 60 guests

$165

Make a Drip Cake Decorating Class

4.9 (47)

16 years in business

Only 1 date left

Downer

1 to 12 guests

$169

Moulded Candle Workshop: Shape and Scent

5.0 (21) (teacher)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Weston

1 to 12 guests

$125

Oil and Acrylic Painting Course: Gumtrees

5.0 (51) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Fyshwick

1 to 12 guests

$275

Paint and Sip Class

5.0 (17)

Only 1 date left

Fyshwick

1 to 20 guests

$60 - $69

Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class

4.9 (27)

16 years in business

Runs regularly

Downer / Mobile

1 to 40 guests

$119

Mosaic Glass Block Light Course for Beginners

4.9 (33) (teacher)

6 years in business

Only 1 date left

Richardson

1 to 7 guests

$170 - $180

Ink Animal Drawing Course

5.0 (20) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Bywong

1 to 10 guests

$130

Make an Ombre Buttercream Cake Decorating Class

4.8 (31)

16 years in business

Only 1 date left

Downer

1 to 12 guests

$169

South American BBQ Class

4.8 (543) (teacher)

4k followers

Only 1 date left

Environa

1 to 60 guests

$175

Chainmail Jewellery Workshop

Only 1 date left

Narrabundah

1 to 16 guests

$135

Painting Your Garden and Flowers Reimagined Masterclass

12k followers

Runs regularly

Fraser

1 to 2 guests

$280

Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop

4.7 (14)

4 years in business

Your choice of time

Googong

1 to 12 guests

$70

Cloud Painting Masterclass

12k followers

Runs regularly

Fraser

1 to 2 guests

$290

Private Art Kintsugi Workshop

5.0 (13)

4k followers

Only 1 date left

Comes to you

1 to 10 guests

$215

Glass Jewellery Making Course

5.0 (69) (teacher)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Fyshwick

1 to 10 guests

$250

Lazy Susan Resin Art Class

4.7 (7)

4.9 (128) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Googong

1 to 50 guests

$180

Yoga Therapy and Massage Ball Class for Posture

10 years in business

Runs regularly

Wright

1 to 30 guests

$20 - $25

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Recent reviews for our couples experiences

Cheryll Tirtadidjaja

Tufting Class for Beginners

This class was super fun! My boyfriend and I went down to Canberra for our 5 year anniversary and saw this as an activity. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and had so much fun learning how to tuft and creating + more

Moss May

Pottery Painting Class

My boyfriend and I went to pottery painting for our 2 year anniversary and we had a lovely time! Taylor and Matilda were loads of fun and we felt so welcome and very supported to be creative and silly. + more

Aneesha J

Tufting Class for Beginners

Really fun class, birthday activity for my partner and I. The hosts were super nice and very patient! This course is super beginner friendly, you learn all the basics and get to do all the steps to make + more

Hayley Baird

Perfume Making Class for Beginners

What a wonderful, memorable experience. The teachers are so energetic and experienced. We had our 10 year Wedding Anniversary here. And had a ball. They provide champagne & wine. And most importantly + more

Trina Jones

Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

I did the silver ring making class with my son's partner on Sunday afternoon and came away with two beautiful rings. The teacher was excellent, very helpful, patient (even when I broke a saw!) and explained + more

Anonymised customer

Tufting Class for Beginners

Very nice relaxing workshop! Teachers were lovely and had a great time making rugs with my partner. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a low-stress day crafting.

Caitlin Angus

Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Whales

Bron was AMAZING! She was so helpful, lovely and awesome. My partner and I had a terrific day making ceramics. I got to make 5 pieces! We learned different techniques to make and to decorate but were never + more

Trent Houssenloge

Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

Really well taught class, at a fast but comprehensible level. Quickly became comfortable with the ring making process, but there wasn't a onse size fits all approach ie. there was room for creativity and + more

Date Night Ideas Canberra

Best date ideas in Canberra near you

Looking for some fun and unique date ideas in Canberra? We've handpicked the best experiences that are sure to spark joy and creativity in you and your partner this year. Get ready to explore the city like never before with our range of artisan-led activities. Whether you're up for a brewery, winery and distillery tour in Braddon or pottery painting classes in Chapman, we've got you covered. These hands-on date ideas will not only spice up your relationship but also help you discover the beauty of Canberra together—no matter if you're a local or just visiting the country's capital.

Our art classes and foodie experiences are perfect for creating unforgettable memories with your significant other. Imagine chatting and laughing while painting a masterpiece in Narrabundah or decorating cakes together in Holt—these creative date night ideas will surely bring out the best in both of you!

So, forget about screens and immerse yourselves in a world of art, food, and fun! With our curation of some of the best date ideas in Canberra near you, there's nothing left to do but enjoy quality time together and fall even deeper in love.

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Top creative date nights and couple activities

Unleash your creative side with our handpicked selection of unique date night ideas that are perfect for any occasion—from first dates to milestone anniversaries (searching for 10-year wedding anniversary gifts? We've got that covered too). With a variety of workshops and classes led by expert teachers, artists and chefs, you're sure to find an experience that suits both your interests and personality.

Whether it's cooking up a storm in a local restaurant or cooking school or painting your own masterpiece one stroke at a time, these artisan-led experiences will make you feel like a king or queen for the night! And who knows? You might even discover something new about yourself or your partner along the way.

So why settle for the same-old dinner dates when you can add some excitement to your love life with one of our creative Canberra couple activities? From pottery making to wine tasting, there's something for every couple looking to make fun memories together. Take the first step towards creating unforgettable moments with someone special by checking out our curated selection of alternative date ideas today. Let us help you plan the perfect date night that will leave you both feeling inspired and connected!

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Fun double date ideas to try in 2026

Are you tired of repetitive group date nights? Want to spice things up and create unforgettable memories with your significant other and friends? Look no further than our list of fun double date ideas in Canberra to try in 2026!

We've got all sorts of exciting activities lined up for you, your partner and your favourite pairs. Get hands-on with glassblowing in an intimate, hands-on workshop or have a laugh at a cocktail shaking masterclass. You'll likely discover hidden talents you never knew existed. And don't worry if you're not artistic—our classes are designed for beginners, so everyone can join in on the fun.

For foodie couples and their friends, why not try one of our couples cooking classes in Canberra? Learn new recipes and techniques while bonding over delicious meals. Or if drinks are more your thing, join us for a cocktail-making class where you'll learn how to create tasty concoctions that will impress your friends. If you're looking for a more laid-back experience, try one of our paint and sip classes or wheel throwing workshops. Sip on wine while painting a beautiful picture or spinning clay on the potter's wheel, both of which you can take home your creations as a reminder of your special night.

Whatever adventure you choose, we guarantee that our Canberra date ideas will leave you with plenty of romantic memories to cherish for years to come. So why wait? Book now and let us help ignite the spark in your relationship!

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