Fun Things To Do in Canberra
Always wanted to live a creative life? Turn those distant dreams into a reality with our unique range of workshops in Canberra! Whether you’re looking for unconventional team building activities, hen’s party ideas or you’re seeking out fun things to do in Canberra, you’ll love exploring our curated collection of locally-run classes! Explore your inner artist at one of our painting classes, don your apron at a local cooking school or soothe your stress as you learn the soulful art of soy candle making. With so many unique foodie experiences, workshops and hands-on classes to choose from, there's never been a better way to explore Australia's creative capital city!
Perfume Making Class for Beginners
5.0 (54)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 15 guests
$98
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (27)
4.9 (313) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Belconnen
1 to 12 guests
$199 - $548
Tufting Class for Beginners
5.0 (69)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 6 guests
$118 - $288
Pottery Wheel Throwing Course for Beginners
5.0 (66)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$499
Pottery Class: Clay Play
5.0 (89)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 30 guests
$149
Candle Making Class
4.9 (35)
4.9 (103) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$68 - $118
Pottery Painting Class
4.9 (18)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$149
Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel
4.8 (37)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$149
Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Whales
4.9 (20)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 15 guests
$149
Resin Board Workshop
4.9 (85)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bonner
1 to 12 guests
$125
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,313)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 12 guests
$135
Pine Needle Basket Coiling Workshop
4.9 (36)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Michelago
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$150
Lampshade Making Workshop
5.0 (48)
Runs regularly
Deakin
1 to 8 guests
$120 - $140
Introduction to Painting Course
5.0 (18)
1k likes
Only 1 date left
Fyshwick
1 to 10 guests
$280
Barista Class for Beginners
5.0 (17)
4.9 (48) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Mitchell
1 to 6 guests
$300 - $320
DIY Decoden Cream Workshop
5.0 (12)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$73 - $83
Lazy Susan Resin Art Class
4.8 (6)
4.9 (104) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Bonner
1 to 50 guests
$180
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (16)
4.8 (142) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Braddon
/ Mobile
1 to 75 guests
$189
Paint Your Fluid Bear Workshop
5.0 (13)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$28 - $158
Glass Painting Workshop: Night Light
5.0 (2)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$88 - $108
Essential Oil and Crystal Stone Diffuser Making Workshop
4.8 (8)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 25 guests
$108
Soap Making Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (28)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Googong
1 to 8 guests
$130 - $149
Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (6)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$70 - $85
Decoden Cream Decorating Class
5.0 (1)
4.9 (103) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 35 guests
$45 - $115
Decoden Cream Workshop: Portable Hair Brush
5.0 (3)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$42 - $50
Ceramic Glazing Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (3)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$149
Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Wild Woman
5.0 (2)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 15 guests
$149
DIY Decoden Cream Phone Holder Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$92 - $98
Jewellery Making Workshop: Hairpin and Brooch
5.0 (1)
4.9 (103) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 25 guests
$79 - $130
Feminist Pottery Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Weston
1 to 20 guests
$220
Fluid Bear Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (103) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$22 - $442
Plaster Figurine and Jewellery Plate Painting Workshop
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 4 guests
$58 - $68
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
4.8 (36)
4.7 (446) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Wamboin
1 to 30 guests
$165
Soapmaking Workshop - Goat Milk Soap
5.0 (1)
5.0 (32) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Googong
1 to 6 guests
$120 - $149
Kiln Formed and Painted Glass Workshop: Platter
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Fyshwick
1 to 15 guests
$200
Sgraffito Pottery Class
4.9 (10)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Weston
1 to 30 guests
$149
Canberra Hidden Women's History Walking Tour
5.0 (16)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Parkes
1 to 30 guests
$60
3D Cave Painting Class
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
1k likes
Only 1 date left
Fyshwick
1 to 12 guests
$275
Stained Glass on Mirror Mosaic Course
4.8 (5)
Only 1 date left
Richardson
1 to 8 guests
$170 - $180
Make a Drip Cake Decorating Class
4.9 (44)
4.9 (134) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Holt
1 to 12 guests
$169
Women in Espionage Walking Tour: Secrets in the Capital
4.9 (13)
Runs regularly
Yarralumla
1 to 30 guests
$60
Make an Ombre Buttercream Cake Decorating Class
4.8 (26)
Only 2 dates left
Belconnen
1 to 12 guests
$169
Glass Xmas Ornament Workshop
5.0 (8)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Fyshwick
1 to 12 guests
$100
Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class
4.8 (14)
4.9 (134) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Belconnen
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$119
Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop
4.7 (11)
4.9 (104) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Bonner
1 to 12 guests
$70
Mosaic Pot Making Course
4.9 (22) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Richardson
1 to 8 guests
$170 - $180
Watercolour Portraiture Course
Only 1 date left
Bywong
1 to 8 guests
$150
Thank You for Your Service Pottery Class
5.0 (2)
5.0 (317) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Weston
1 to 20 guests
$99
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Fun things to do in Canberra
Are you looking to try something different this weekend? You’ve come to the right place! On ClassBento you can discover hundreds of fun workshops in Canberra that will inspire you to start making. Our digital world can leave us feeling super-connected and reliant on screens for entertainment. At ClassBento, we want you to switch off and reconnect with your creative side by making beautiful things at our hands-on art classes in Canberra.
Craft your own floral arrangement using traditional Japanese principles at an Ikebana class, make your own soaps at a soap making class, or learn create your own eco candles from scratch at a soy candle workshop. If you’ve always wanted to make your own merchandise you can take a screen-printing class, channel your inner child and let loose at a painting class, or take a beginners barista class so that you can pour perfect latte art. There are so many different classes to choose from at a range of affordable prices. And if you want to give the gift of creativity to your loved ones, our workshops are fun experience gifts in Canberra.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences in Canberra
Have you always wanted to take up a craft but never had the time? Maybe you’ve always wanted to experiment with pottery but couldn’t find an affordable class, or you have always wanted to learn how to sew but couldn’t find a teacher close by. We've done all of the hard work for you! We’ve sourced the best workshop teachers in Canberra and made it easy for you to book their classes all in one place. You don’t need to be an experienced crafter to try one of our classes. All of our workshops are perfect for beginners just looking for new things to do in Canberra. Not only will you leave with a new set of skills and a positive mindset, but you will also take your handmade creation home with you.
Whether you are searching for a private class, a good team building activity for your workplace, or fun things to do with friends on the weekend in Canberra, there is a class to suit every occasion. All of our teachers are talented makers and artisans. Their warm and friendly approach to teaching means that you can expect a welcoming and fun environment to create in. Unless it is a special group booking, our classes will generally be quite small so that you will have an intimate experience with lots of personal help and advice from the teacher. Once you have found a teacher or an activity that you love doing, you can always request to book more custom classes. This means that you can keep growing and learning alongside an experienced mentor. If you already have a hobby or passion and are looking to advance your skills or learn a bit more you can easily contact our teachers to request a more tailored class.
The only thing you need to bring to your workshop is an open mind! All materials will be provided unless it states otherwise in the class description. Throughout the workshop the teacher will be there to demonstrate all of the skills you need and encourage you to let your creativity loose and create something beautiful.
Fun indoor activities and online classes
Are you looking to try something fun to do with your friends on the weekend or have to plan the next family activity or even a hens party in Canberra? Our classes cater for large groups and are a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Whether you’re looking to host a hens party, a weekend activity with friends, or want to provide a creative and engaging bonding experience for the colleagues at your workplace, these workshops will be a hit and are so easy to organise. Whether you’re looking to host an event at your home or in your workplace our teachers are extremely flexible. Dependent on their availability they can come to you, or you can enjoy the workshop in one of their spacious venues.
Our hand-picked teachers are all passionate and skilled crafts people so you can book with confidence. Our reviews are all 100% from verified students, and have been overwhelmingly positive. We back this all up with our money-back guarantee, and our friendly and fast Sydney-based customer service team. We've made it easy to browse by subject, dates, location, and number of students, so you can easily find an interesting class close to you, at a time that suits you. We know how hard it can be to get a class at a specific time that suits you. Many of us are pretty busy after all. That's why we've made it easy to request and book your next workshop, through our unique class Requests feature - head to a class page and try it out. Say goodbye to contact forms, missed calls, and endless email conversations. Let's discover, learn and play!
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