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Fun Activities and Workshops in Newcastle
Spin and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (12)
9 years in business
Wallsend
$107 - $119
Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (206)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$145
Clay and Sip Class
4.8 (270)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$108
Make a Breaky Set Pottery Class
5.0 (26)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$140
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class in Newcastle
4.9 (1,572)
Newcastle West
$99 - $209
Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (13)
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
$90 - $100
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings
5.0 (40)
3 years in business
Soldiers Point
$200 - $220
Make a Mug Pottery Class
4.9 (46)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$133
Classic French Tarts Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$175
Succulent Wreath Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
$115 - $130
Dried Flower Arrangement Workshop
5.0 (11)
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
$120 - $130
Date Night Spirit Blending Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$222
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Bangle
5.0 (8)
5.0 (58) (teacher)
Soldiers Point
$270 - $297
Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard, Coaster and Cheese Knife Set
5.0 (14)
Cardiff
$245
Bread Making Class: Bread Three Different Ways
5.0 (7)
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Mead Wine and Honey Tasting Experience
4.9 (83)
Broke
$32
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (13)
2 years in business
Carrington
$95 - $125
Liquid Therapy Learn to Paint Fergus Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$90
Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (6)
Branxton
$160
Flower Tote Painting Workshop
9k followers
Newcastle
$70 - $85
Elemental Resin Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$235 - $255
Distilling and Dining Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$119
Spirits Blending Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$49
A Taste of Spain: An Immersive Cooking Experience
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
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Spin and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (12)
9 years in business
Wallsend
$107 - $119
Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (206)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$145
Clay and Sip Class
4.8 (270)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$108
Make a Breaky Set Pottery Class
5.0 (26)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$140
Make a Mug Pottery Class
4.9 (46)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$133
Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class
4.9 (21)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$133
Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (16)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$133
Ceramic Painting Workshop in Newcastle
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
31k followers
Newcastle West
$99
Make a Vase Pottery Class
4.8 (10)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$133
Make a Matcha Set Pottery Class
4.9 (679) (teacher)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$133
Six Week Wheel Throwing Course
9 years in business
Wallsend
$460
Experienced Potter's Open Studio Sessions
5.0 (6)
4.9 (679) (teacher)
Newcastle
$45 - $60
Mums and Bubs Pottery Class
4.9 (679) (teacher)
1+ years & Adults
Newcastle
$98
Hand Building Pottery Course
5.0 (6)
4.9 (679) (teacher)
Newcastle
$480
Wheel Throwing Course
5.0 (19)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$599
Kids Pottery Class for School Holidays
4.8 (25)
6 to 15 years
Newcastle
$89
Advanced Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (679) (teacher)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$175
Advanced Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Course
4.9 (679) (teacher)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$599
Turkish Ceramic Painting Class
4.8 (276) (teacher)
12k followers
Maryland
$139
Handbuilding Ceramics Workshop: Create Your Own Clay Art
4.9 (7)
Belmont
$125
Clay and Sip Hand Building Class for Group Bookings
4.9 (679) (teacher)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$108 - $128
Make Your Own Egg Cups Clay Workshop
4.9 (679) (teacher)
3 years in business
Newcastle
$89
Clay and Play Pottery Class for Tweens
4.9 (679) (teacher)
12 to 18 years
Newcastle
$120
After School Clay Time Course for Kids
4.9 (679) (teacher)
6 to 11 years
Newcastle
$490
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Classic French Tarts Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$175
Date Night Spirit Blending Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$222
Bread Making Class: Bread Three Different Ways
5.0 (7)
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Distilling and Dining Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$119
Spirits Blending Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$49
A Taste of Spain: An Immersive Cooking Experience
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Preserving, Pickling and Jam Making Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$185
French Hors D'oeuvres Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$185
Spirits Taste and Graze Experience
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$49
Cheese Making Class: Ricotta, Mozzarella and Labneh
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$185
Thai Banquet Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Gin or Rum Distillation Class
15k followers
8k followers
Carrington
$350
Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Tour from Newcastle
4.8 (49) (host)
10k followers
Cameron Park
$285
Nordic Baking Masterclass
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$295
Christmas Sweet Gifts Baking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Modern Australian Christmas Menu Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Flavours of Burgundy Summer Cooking Masterclass
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$195
Bûche De Noël Christmas Log Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$250
Christmas Macaron Tower Cooking Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
Tighes Hill
$250
Kid's French Macaron Class
4.9 (32) (teacher)
12+ years & Adults
Tighes Hill
$140
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Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings
5.0 (40)
3 years in business
Soldiers Point
$200 - $220
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Bangle
5.0 (8)
5.0 (58) (teacher)
Soldiers Point
$270 - $297
Jewellery Making Workshop Make Silver Earrings or Pendant
5.0 (58) (teacher)
Soldiers Point
$220 - $242
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
4.8 (276) (teacher)
12k followers
Maryland
$179
Shell Sandcasting Workshop
5.0 (58) (teacher)
3 years in business
Soldiers Point
$350 - $500
Beading Workshop: Make Your Own Bracelet
4k followers
New Lambton
$95
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (8)
4.8 (276) (teacher)
Maryland
$199 - $549
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Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard, Coaster and Cheese Knife Set
5.0 (14)
Cardiff
$245
Liquid Therapy Learn to Paint Fergus Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$90
Flower Tote Painting Workshop
9k followers
Newcastle
$70 - $85
Elemental Resin Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$235 - $255
Millennial Moments Paint Workshop: Pop Culture, Memory and Colour
9k followers
Newcastle
$70
Resin Art Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$245
Resin Art Class: Beach-themed Cheeseboards
5.0 (6)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$255
Liquid Therapy Class Sunset Beach Bug Edition
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$100
Textured Beach Art Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$215
Introductory Resin Workshop 6: Wine Table 'Surf's Up'
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$285
Drawing Course for All Abilities
26 years in business
Warners Bay
$240 - $260
Reconnect with Your Creative Practice: Art Experience
Warners Bay
$70
Acrylic Painting Class for All Abilities
26 years in business
Warners Bay
$240 - $260
Watercolour Painting Course for All Abilities
26 years in business
Warners Bay
$240 - $260
Colour Mixing Watercolours Course
Warners Bay
$260
Weekly Artflow Creative Sessions Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$600
Study of a Rose Watercolour Workshop
Warners Bay
$150
Flowering Gum Watercolour Workshop
Warners Bay
$150
Botanical Drawing and Watercolour Six Week Course
Newcastle
$420
10-lesson Weekly Kids Art Course (5-7 Years) for Term 3
5 to 7 years
New Lambton Heights
$350
Term 3 Teen Art Course: 15-17 Years
15 to 17 years
New Lambton Heights
$350
ART-ventures in Abstract Art and Mixed Media Magic Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$1,100
Liquid Therapy Painting Workshop: Halloween Edition Kiss My Patch
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$100
Halloween Painting Workshop: Liquid Therapy All Ages
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$95
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Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard, Coaster and Cheese Knife Set
5.0 (14)
Cardiff
$245
Elemental Resin Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$235 - $255
Resin Art Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$245
Resin Art Class: Beach-themed Cheeseboards
5.0 (6)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$255
Introductory Resin Workshop 6: Wine Table 'Surf's Up'
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Cardiff
$285
Christmas in July Resin Workshop
5.0 (46) (teacher)
2k followers
Cardiff
$325
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Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (13)
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
$90 - $100
Succulent Wreath Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
$115 - $130
Dried Flower Arrangement Workshop
5.0 (11)
Dora Creek
/ Mobile
$120 - $130
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (13)
2 years in business
Carrington
$95 - $125
Fresh Flower Arranging Workshop
26 years in business
Warners Bay
$165
Private Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
5.0 (4)
Comes to you
$150 - $179
Mother's Day Flower Arranging Workshop
Warners Bay
$150
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Newcastle activities and experiences
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.
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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