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Experience Gifts, Fun Activities and Workshops in Austin
Tap into your creativity at art, craft, and cooking workshops in Austin! Whether you want to try out pottery painting, learn how to sew, or shake things up with mixology classes, our growing range of interactive classes is sure to scratch your creative itch. From bachelorette parties to corporate team building activities, we can help you plan an outing that's perfect for your group. At our classes and workshops you'll develop new skills and hobbies that just might turn into passions! Discover a whole new side to yourself while exploring some of the best things to do in Austin.
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Candle Making Class
5.0 (64)
Runs regularly
South Manchaca
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$55
Cooking Class: Southern Brunch Buffet
5.0 (12)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Austin, TX
4.8 (63) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Austin
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $159
Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (6)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
East Austin
1 to 40 guests
$75
Resin Charcuterie Board Workshop
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $150
Sushi Making Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$125
Fluid Art or Resin Coasters Workshop
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $85
Animal Figurine Fluid Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $85
Resin Frame Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (15) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$95
Pasta Making Class: Fresh Egg Pasta
5.0 (8)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Resin Tumbler Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$30 - $85
Fluid Art Canvas Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $125
Canvas Beach Scene Resin Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $250
Glass Painting Class
5.0 (15) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$95
Skateboard Fluid Art Workshop
5.0 (15) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$85 - $125
Cocktail Making Class: Cocktail Hour
5.0 (7)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$80
Custom Patch Workshop
5.0 (15) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Bee Cave
1 to 30 guests
$30 - $45
Cooking Class: Vegan Ramen
5.0 (46) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Mandala Mosaic Workshop Drop In
7 years in business
9k followers
Runs regularly
East Austin
1 to 40 guests
$25 - $60
Cocktail-Inspired Candle Making Class
Runs regularly
East Riverside
1 to 25 guests
$35 - $50
Pizza and Calzone Making Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Mushroom Risotto Cooking Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Cooking Class: Pad Thai
5.0 (46) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Mosaics and Mocktails Workshop for Date Night
7 years in business
9k followers
Runs regularly
East Austin
1 to 40 guests
$35
Mosaic Art Drop-In
7 years in business
9k followers
Runs regularly
East Austin
1 to 40 guests
$25 - $60
Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class
Only 1 date left
Cedar Park
1 to 30 guests
$60 - $65
Restaurant-Style Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$105
Vegan Taco Cooking Class
5.0 (46) (teacher)
9 years in business
Only 1 date left
Mueller
1 to 20 guests
$95
Pasta Cooking Class
4.6 (19) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Austin
1 to 50 guests
$60
Beaded Flower Bouquet Making
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Bastrop
1 to 10 guests
$69
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Austin, TX
11 years in business
14k followers
Only 1 date left
Austin
1 to 50 guests
$79 - $149
Custom Perfume Making Class
Only 1 date left
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 90 guests
$50 - $65
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Cooking Class
4.6 (19) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Austin
1 to 25 guests
$60
Sushi Making Class
4.6 (19) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Austin
1 to 50 guests
$60
Christmas Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Only 1 date left
Cedar Park
1 to 30 guests
$60 - $65
Pretty Little Charms: A Bracelet-Making Workshop
Only 1 date left
Austin
1 to 26 guests
$35
Outdoor Time Travel Escape Room Experience
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
1 to 40 guests
$39
Paint and Sip Class
4.6 (19) (teacher)
Runs regularly
East Austin
1 to 50 guests
$44
Pizza Making Class with Wine Tasting
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Austin
1 to 20 guests
$125
French Macaron Baking Workshop
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$65 - $89
Dumpling Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
East Riverside
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$65 - $89
French Choux Pastry Workshop
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Only 2 dates left
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$65 - $89
Authentic Italian Pasta Making Class
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Only 1 date left
East Riverside
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
Date Night Pottery Class - Austin
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Downtown
2 guests
$100
From Wok to Table: Classic Pad Thai Class
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Only 2 dates left
East Riverside
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $89
Private Hand Building Pottery Class for Beginners
Your choice of time
Austin
1 to 4 guests
$80
Painting with Acrylics Class for Adults
Your choice of time
Taylor
1 to 10 guests
$50
One-time Pottery and Painting Class - Austin
Your choice of time
Downtown
2 to 12 guests
$130
One-time Pottery Class - Austin
Your choice of time
Downtown
2 to 12 guests
$100
Adult Sip N Paint
Your choice of time
Taylor
1 to 8 guests
$45
Scavenger Hunt Tour in Austin
5k followers
Runs regularly
West Austin
1 to 99 guests
$22 - $27
Wacky Wimberley Scavenger Hunt
5k followers
Runs regularly
Wimberley
1 to 1000 guests
$25
Date Night Couples Pottery Class
Your choice of time
EaDo
2 guests
$150
Beginner Video Editing Class
Your choice of time
Austin
1 to 3 guests
$95
Intro to Suminagashi Ink Marbling Workshop
3 years in business
Your choice of time
East Austin
1 to 2 guests
$60
Texas Two-Step Honky-Tonk Dance Class
Your choice of time
Austin
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
$80 - $250
AI Music Production Class
Your choice of time
Austin
1 to 4 guests
$50
Arcana and Art: A Tarot Painting Workshop
3 years in business
Your choice of time
East Austin
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $60
Painting Art Class for Two
18 years in business
Your choice of time
Round Rock
/ Mobile
2 to 8 guests
$160
Hands on Watercolor Workshop - Paint Over the Garden Wall in Fall
Your choice of time
Clarksville
1 to 20 guests
$40
Self Portrait Painting Class for Teens
Your choice of time
Taylor
1 to 10 guests
$50
Portrait Drawing Class for Kids
8 to 13 years
Your choice of time
Taylor
1 to 10 guests
$30
Mixed-Media Creature Creation
8 to 15 years
Your choice of time
Taylor
1 to 8 guests
$30
Mask Making Class for Kids
8 to 13 years
Your choice of time
Taylor
1 to 10 guests
$30
Couples Art Connection Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Austin
1 to 4 guests
$50
Traditional Thai Cooking Class
4.6 (19) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Austin
2 to 8 guests
$124
Textured Art and Gold Leaf Workshop
18 years in business
Your choice of time
Round Rock
1 to 8 guests
$80
Modern Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop
5.0 (1)
4k followers
Your choice of time
East Austin
1 to 10 guests
$110
Wooden Block-Printed Christmas Ornaments Workshop
Your choice of time
East Austin
3 to 15 guests
$75
Handmade Gift Box Workshop
Your choice of time
East Austin
/ Mobile
4 to 30 guests
$40 - $50
Herbal Skincare and Oral Care Products Workshop
Your choice of time
Cherrywood
/ Mobile
4 to 30 guests
$65
Spell-infused Clay Ceramics Workshop
Your choice of time
South Congress
/ Mobile
4 to 45 guests
$55
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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Fun things to do in Austin this weekend
Whether you're a longtime local, a recent transplant, or a visitor to Austin, you're bound to discover new things to love about the city through our arts, crafts, and cooking workshops. Step off the beaten path and into the independent chefs' kitchens and artists' studios where the trademark Austin "weird" is kept. In our classes, you'll explore new creative pursuits under the guidance of our friendly and welcoming teachers. Almost all of our classes are beginner-friendly, so there is no need to feel nervous if it's your first time in the saddle!
We offer both public and private classes, so no matter how many people are in your party and no matter what kind of experience you're hoping to have, we can accommodate. Our straightforward booking system makes it easy to get your needs met, whether you're wanting to jump into a paint and sip class at the last minute or planning a private cooking class for a large-scale team bonding event. We also make it easy for you to give our classes and workshops as an experience gift to someone special - they're a great fit for any occasion. Our teachers are often open to special requests, so if you have something in mind, don't hesitate to inquire.
Whether you want to try a new artistic medium for the first time, rekindle your passion for drawing and painting, or use your creative side to express yourself through jewelry-making or ceramics, our classes will help you find your creative voice. With so many things to do in Austin, from Rock Rose down to South Lamar, our arts and crafts classes give you the chance to have fun and destress from the workweek.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences
When you're looking for things to do in Austin, our wide range of classes and workshops is full of fabulous options for date night ideas, birthday ideas, and fun group activities of all sorts. Our Austin workshops make great solo weekend outings too, and if you're looking to expand your social circle you're bound to meet some like-minded new friends while exploring your interests! Whether you're aiming to level-up your culinary repertoire by learning how to make pasta or create a DIY succulent terrarium to spruce up your Hyde Park pad, you can't go wrong with our bevy of Austin experiences.
Our friendly and knowledgeable teachers emphasize relaxation and wellbeing, so you can count on our classes to be a place where you can unplug and destress. While it can be fun at times to binge television shows or scroll on social media, spending your downtime learning and pursuing creative hobbies gives you a type of relaxation that also recharges you. And if you're looking for fun things to do at home, rest assured that you'll leave our art, craft, and cooking workshops with skills you can continue to develop in your free time, on your own.
Fun indoor activities
Even if you love getting out and experiencing all the vibrancy Austin has to offer, sometimes it feels right to stay in. Whether you're seeking the refuge of your air conditioner on a scorching hot day or hosting a cozy family get-together for the holidays, you can still take advantage of our arts, crafts, and cooking experiences. We offer tons of fun online classes from artisans here in Austin, as well as all over the country.
Looking to get your remote colleagues together when you've all been working from home? Try one of our virtual team building activities for an experience everyone will talk about for weeks to come! Learn how to make chocolate from the comfort of home and share tasting notes as you enjoy your delicious creations. Maybe your group likes the idea of crafting the perfect cocktail. You can learn how to make a margarita and have a virtual happy hour where you can catch up outside of work hours.
If you're looking for at-home date night ideas or experience gifts for mom when she comes to visit, check out an online chocolate-making class or a virtual chocolate tasting. Our online classes and virtual experiences almost always include a craft kit that's sent to your door, with all the materials or ingredients you need to take advantage of the experience. It couldn't be easier. On the day of, just log in via a Zoom link and your teacher will be there waiting for you!
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