Cool Crafts to Try in San Francisco

Looking for a unique experience where you can meet new creative people and create something original? Fortunately, there are plenty of cool craft classes in San Francisco for all experience levels! No matter if you’re a local citizen, a visitor, or you’re just trying to find new ways to appreciate your city, there are hundreds of locally run San Francisco workshops to awaken your imagination. 

Crafts are a great way to keep our brains active for hours on end, no matter which activity you try. They are also a great way to relax and engage your creative side. Whether you’re taking on fun DIY projects with one of our online classes, learning how to macrame at home, or hosting a simple craft night with your friends, there are plenty of ways to get involved in the best craft classes in San Francisco.

15 craft classes to check out in San Francisco

You can learn a lot of new skills if you decide to take part in an in-person craft class in San Francisco. All you need to do is to have the desire to learn! Not sure which of our popular San Francisco workshops is right for you? Fear not – we’ve rounded up seven of our most popular craft classes for you to consider! And while we have some of the typical craft ideas for adults, we’ve also gone out of our way to share a couple of not-so-common ideas – perfect for date night ideas or rainy day activities.

Get cozy at a candle making workshop

When it comes to calming craft classes, candle-making is one of the most popular options in the Bay Area. Keen to melt your worries away as you learn to make homemade candles? Try one of our online classes, complete with one of our quality candle-making kits, or head along to an in-person workshop in your local area. When it comes to soy candle making, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the number of scents you can use. Candle making is a meditative and calming craft that’s wonderful for anyone in need of a little me-time. Plus, you’ll walk away with your very own DIY candles to light up your space at home. Heavenly! 

Slow down with soap making

Like candle making, soap making is one of the most popular craft ideas for adults. There are hundreds of combinations of ingredients you can combine to create your favorite homemade soap. And the variety of techniques used to make soap doesn’t disappoint either! Choose from re-batch, melt-and-pour, cold process or hot process and create beautiful, customized gifts for your friends and family. If self-care is something you take seriously, you’ll love our soap-making classes in San Francisco. 

When you learn to make your own soap, you can also control which ingredients to use. So if you prefer natural or organic products this is a great opportunity to know exactly what goes into your soap. If you're environmentally conscious, learning to make soap at home will also allow you to be package free, with your body products, at least! 

Cultivate calm with a pottery class

Try your hand at pottery in our San Francisco ceramics classes, where you'll get to create your very own wheel-thrown pot, mug or planter with the help of an experienced local ceramicist! Learn about the history of ceramics and discover what makes San Francisco so creatively vibrant. Our courses are suitable for all abilities and are open to both children and adults. Perfect for team-building activities for bachelorette parties, our pottery classes are a wonderful way to slow down, reconnect with yourself and learn an impressive new skill! Not ready to take on wheel throwing? Try a clay hand-building workshop instead! 

Learn how to sew with a pro 

Keen to learn how to sew? Our hands-on sewing classes and textile classes are a wonderful way to learn how to kickstart those beginner sewing projects you’ve had on your to-do list. Think simple clothes, dolls, pillows, covers, and much more. Whether you’re looking for sewing classes for kids or unique team-building activities that will help your colleagues switch off from their screens, there’s no better way to learn this ancient art! 

Be challenged by glass blowing

Now, let’s move onto something more exciting for the adventurous types! So, what’s glass blowing, you might ask? Well, you’re practically learning how to shape up glass objects by blowing air through a pipe to shape the heated glass on the other end of that pipe. You can use tons of tools to get the perfect design for you, but for starters, you’ll need to learn how to do the basics first, which is where our beginners' glass blowing classes come in! Learn how to blow glass and make beautiful ornaments like jewelry pieces and decorative objects. This is great for anyone looking for a challenge, making it a wonderful option for team-building activities or your next bachelor party.

Sink your hands into screen printing

Screen printing classes are perfect for anyone interested in making their own t-shirts or posters. You won’t need to worry about the printing being perfect as you will be guided by a professional artist throughout the process. As it’s an interactive class, you’ll also be able to learn and share your thoughts with other like-minded individuals who love art and screenprinting. Our San Francisco screen printing workshops are run by local artists and are a great way to learn how to make your own shirt or make your own merch! Screen printing classes are also a fun way to get out of your comfort zone because they allow you to produce something unique and one-of-a-kind that you can show off to the world!  

Make magic with Macrame 

Macrame classes could be the perfect way to nourish your well-being as they require a mixture of concentration and focus in a meditative and relaxing environment. As it’s a beginners class, you won’t have to worry about feeling intimidated as you'll be surrounded by like-minded locals who are keen to give macrame a go. Our San Francisco macrame classes are run by local artists and are an excellent way to step out of your comfort zone. Looking for bachelorette party ideas, birthday ideas or team-building exercises? Our craft classes in San Francisco are the perfect way to pass the time with your friends or colleagues! 

Keen to tick some of those DIY crafts off your to-do list? With our curated collection of workshops, it’s never been easier to find fun things to do in San Francisco! No matter the occasion, our locally-run classes are perfect for birthday party ideas, anniversary gifts for couples, team building activities, or solo craft nights. Fill your weekend with the most popular SF activities on offer and watch your creativity soar!