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Experience Gifts, 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.
Clay and Sip Class
4.7 (226)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 20 guests
$108
Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (170)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 6 guests
$128 - $145
Watercolour Travel Journalling Workshop
5.0 (50)
Only 1 date left
Hamilton
1 to 10 guests
$120
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings
5.0 (32)
Only 2 dates left
Soldiers Point
1 to 5 guests
$200 - $850
Christmas Wreath Workshop
5.0 (24) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $95
Christmas Decoration Pottery Class
4.6 (5)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Newcastle
1 to 18 guests
$110
Make a Mug Pottery Class
4.8 (32)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 30 guests
$128
Make a Breaky Set Pottery Class
5.0 (12)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 17 guests
$140
Watercolour Florals Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (77) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Hamilton
1 to 10 guests
$95
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Bangle
5.0 (6)
5.0 (47) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Soldiers Point
1 to 5 guests
$250 - $300
Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class
4.8 (17)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 15 guests
$108
Mead Wine and Honey Tasting Experience
4.9 (83)
Runs regularly
Broke
1 to 20 guests
$40
Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (12)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 15 guests
$133
Make a Vase Pottery Class
4.8 (10)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 20 guests
$128
Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard and Coaster Set
5.0 (13)
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$245
Floral Watercolour Painting Class - Newcastle
4.8 (196) (for this teacher)
25k followers
Your choice of time
Maryland
1 to 30 guests
$79 Now $49
Modern Australian Christmas Menu Cooking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$190
Succulent Wreath Workshop
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 - $120
Dried Flower Arrangement Workshop
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$110 - $120
Fresh Pasta and Panna Cotta Masterclass
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Tighes Hill
1 to 20 guests
$175
Jewellery Making Workshop Make Silver Earrings or Pendant
5.0 (47) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Soldiers Point
1 to 5 guests
$220
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
5.0 (5)
4.8 (196) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Maryland
1 to 40 guests
$189 Now $149
Resin Art Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
2k likes
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$245
Christmas Flower Wreath Workshop
26 years in business
Only 1 date left
Warners Bay
1 to 10 guests
$195
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (6)
4.8 (196) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Maryland
1 to 30 guests
$217 - $448
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
4.8 (196) (for this teacher)
25k followers
Your choice of time
Maryland
1 to 12 guests
$179 Now $139
Turkish Ceramic Painting Class
4.8 (196) (for this teacher)
25k followers
Your choice of time
Maryland
1 to 30 guests
$139 Now $79
Vintage Inspired Christmas Ornaments Workshop
8 years in business
4k followers
Only 1 date left
New Lambton Heights
1 to 7 guests
$70
Spirits Blending Class
15k followers
8k likes
Runs regularly
Hamilton South
1 to 100 guests
$49
Hunter Valley Mead Tasting and Stargazing
4.9 (86) (for this host)
4k likes
Runs regularly
Broke
1 to 10 guests
$110 - $125
Make a Platter Set Ceramic Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Branxton
1 to 30 guests
$140
Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Branxton
1 to 14 guests
$160
Distilling and Dining Class
15k followers
8k likes
Runs regularly
Hamilton South
1 to 100 guests
$119
Terrarium Workshop
4.8 (6)
Runs regularly
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$88 - $95
Experienced Potter's Open Studio Sessions
5.0 (5)
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Newcastle
1 to 12 guests
$45 - $60
Date Night Spirit Blending Class
15k followers
8k likes
Runs regularly
Hamilton South
1 to 20 guests
$222
Spin and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (2)
3k followers
Only 2 dates left
Wallsend
1 to 6 guests
$107 - $119
Whimsical Portraits Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
2k likes
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$145
Paint Pouring Class for Beginners
5.0 (5)
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$200
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (100) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Carrington
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $125
Liquid Therapy Class Sunset Beach Bug Edition
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
2k likes
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 16 guests
$100
Christmas Sweet Gifts Baking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$185
Textured Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (6)
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$170
Coral Polymer Clay Jewellery Tray Workshop
8 years in business
Only 1 date left
New Lambton Heights
1 to 7 guests
$110
Resin Art Class: Beach-themed Cheeseboards
5.0 (6)
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$255
Mug and Cake Plate Pottery Class
Your choice of time
Branxton
1 to 30 guests
$130
Bread Making Class: Bread Three Different Ways
5.0 (7)
Only 2 dates left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$190
Cheese Making Class: Ricotta, Mozzarella and Labneh
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$185
Gnocchi and Ricotta Cheesecake Masterclass
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$175
Alcohol Ink Art Techniques Workshop
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
2k likes
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$200
Make a Matcha Set Pottery Class
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 18 guests
$133
Preserving, Pickling and Jam Making Class
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$180
Clay and Play Pottery Class for Tweens
4.8 (538) (for this teacher)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle
1 to 5 guests
$120
Hunter Valley Food and Wine Tasting Experience
4.8 (44) (for this host)
Runs regularly
Aberdare
1 to 28 guests
$250
Classic French Tarts Cooking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$175
Brunch Italian Style Cooking Masterclass
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$180
Textured Beach Art Workshop
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
2k likes
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$215
Gin or Rum Distillation Class
15k followers
8k likes
Runs regularly
Hamilton South
1 to 7 guests
$350
Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Tour from Newcastle
4.8 (44) (for this host)
Runs regularly
Cameron Park
1 to 11 guests
$250
Gluten Free Pizza and Bread Making Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 10 guests
$180
Flavours of Southern Italy Cooking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$190
Fresh Pasta and And Sicilian Orange Cake Masterclass
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$175
Gluten Free High Tea Cooking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 10 guests
$185
A Taste of Spain: An Immersive Cooking Experience
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 20 guests
$195
Resin Workshop: Picnic Table
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
2k likes
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$260 - $300
Ravioli and Italian Choux Pastry Masterclass
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$180
French Dessert Cooking Class: Tasting Plate
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$180
Choux Pastry Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$180
Brioche Two Ways Baking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$175
Thai Banquet Cooking Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$185
Spirits Taste and Graze Experience
15k followers
8k likes
Runs regularly
Hamilton South
1 to 100 guests
$49
Introductory Resin Workshop 6: Wine Table 'Surf's Up'
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$285
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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 2025!
