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Experience Gifts, Fun Activities and Workshops in San Diego
Uncover your inner artist or chef, and join some unique workshops in San Diego. Whether you want to learn new and easy recipes or learn how to paint, we offer a variety of art and cooking workshops for you to explore. Our expert instructors provide a friendly and light-hearted atmosphere for you to connect with friends new and old! From virtual team-building exercises to paint and sip nights for birthday party ideas, there are plenty of fun things to do in San Diego with these workshops available. It’s time to start your creative journey!
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Our picks for you
Neo Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Normal Heights
1 to 4 guests
$65
Ocean Resin Cheese Board Introductory Workshop - Oceanside
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
Oceanside
1 to 60 guests
$105 - $130
Bamboo Ocean Cheeseboard Resin Workshop
4.7 (6)
4.6 (30) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Downtown
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $120
Wheel Throwing Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 3 guests
$60
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
11k followers
Runs regularly
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$85
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
11k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$65
Home Barista Workshop
5.0 (8)
4k followers
Runs regularly
San Marcos
1 to 4 guests
$225
Pet Portrait Stained Glass Class
11k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$165
Floral Art Workshop - Epoxy Resin
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
1 to 50 guests
$65 - $125
Forever in Bloom Pressed Flower Resin Class
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 6 guests
$65 - $85
Resin Charcuterie Board and Wine Glass Art Class
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 6 guests
$99 - $150
Glass Painting
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 6 guests
$65
Ocean Resin Beach Scene Art Workshop
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 6 guests
$95 - $115
Fluid Art Canvas Pour Painting Class
2 years in business
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $105
DIY Holiday Ornament Workshop
Runs regularly
North Park, Grantville & Ocean Beach
1 to 30 guests
$55
Beginner Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
2 years in business
Runs regularly
North Park
1 to 7 guests
$75
Ikebana Floral Design Class
18 years in business
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 4 guests
$95
Bloom and Pour: Resin Flower Tray Experience
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 30 guests
$125
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Old Town
1 to 4 guests
$75
Epoxy Resin Art: Ocean Ornaments Workshop Oceanside
4.6 (30) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Oceanside
1 to 60 guests
$75 - $105
Epoxy Resin Art: Ocean Ornaments Workshop - San Diego
4.6 (30) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Downtown
1 to 60 guests
$75 - $105
Sea Glass Christmas Tree Painting Workshop
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Your choice of time
Downtown
1 to 11 guests
$42 - $95
Glass Flameworking Class
4.8 (5)
9k followers
Runs regularly
Carlsbad
1 to 10 guests
$125
Metalwork Without Mansplaining Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Barrio Logan
1 to 4 guests
$125
Cake Pop Party Class: Create Your Own Sweet Treats
6k followers
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$75 - $111
DIY Holiday Ornament Workshop with Wine Flight
Your choice of time
La Mesa
5 to 30 guests
$65
Holiday Wreath Class
52 years in business
Only 1 date left
Rancho Peñasquitos
1 to 15 guests
$85
Italian Cooking Class
5.0 (1)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Golden Hill
1 to 14 guests
$115
Epoxy Resin Floral Fusion Workshop - Oceanside
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Oceanside
1 to 50 guests
$65 - $125
Winter Wonderland: Suncatchers and Snow Globe Workshop
Only 1 date left
Ocean Beach
1 to 20 guests
$55
Fused Glass Coaster Workshop
11k followers
8k followers
Only 1 date left
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$85
Jewelry Making Catch a Fish Workshop; Holiday Make and Take
Only 1 date left
Rancho Bernardo
1 to 8 guests
$150
Block Printing Workshop; Holiday Make and Take
Only 2 dates left
Rancho Bernardo
1 to 8 guests
$75
Charcuterie Board Pottery Class
11k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$65
Sourdough Pasta Making Class
6k followers
3k followers
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$111
Sourdough Bagel Making Class
6k followers
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$155
Bookbinding Workshop; Holiday Make and Take
Only 1 date left
Rancho Bernardo
1 to 8 guests
$120
Nightlight Stained Glass Workshop
11k followers
8k followers
Only 2 dates left
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$85
Alcohol Ink Painting and Ornaments Workshop - Oceanside
4.6 (30) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Oceanside
1 to 60 guests
$65 - $85
Silversmithing Jewelry Making Class
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Pacific Beach
1 to 4 guests
$175
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Class
52 years in business
Only 1 date left
Rancho Peñasquitos
1 to 15 guests
$85
Christmas Poinsettia Acrylic Painting Workshop
Only 1 date left
San Diego
1 to 8 guests
$89
Winter Suncatchers and Snow Globe Workshop with Wine Flight
Only 1 date left
La Mesa
1 to 20 guests
$65
Beeswax Candle Making Workshop
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Downtown
1 to 50 guests
$60 - $80
Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
11k followers
8k followers
Only 2 dates left
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$75
Ocean Textured Art Workshop
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Only 1 date left
Downtown
1 to 60 guests
$69 - $119
Marble and Crystals Board Epoxy Resin Class
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Only 1 date left
Downtown
1 to 60 guests
$68 - $140
Classic Ocean Resin CheeseBoard Workshop - Oceanside
4.6 (30) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Oceanside
1 to 16 guests
$130 - $160
Fermented Vegetables Workshop
11k followers
20k followers
Only 1 date left
North Park
1 to 30 guests
$72 - $79
Epoxy Resin Geode Coaster Workshop - Oceanside
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Only 1 date left
Oceanside
1 to 60 guests
$75 - $105
Epoxy Resin Art Class: Marble and Crystals Board - Oceanside
4.6 (30) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Oceanside
1 to 60 guests
$68 - $135
Farmers Market Cooking Class
6k followers
Runs regularly
Golden Hill
1 to 14 guests
$135
Chinese Dumpling Workshop
4.6 (19) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Miramar
1 to 50 guests
$60
Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
11k followers
8k followers
Runs regularly
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$75
Classic American Cuisine Cooking Class
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$165
2D Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (6)
Only 2 dates left
Barrio Logan
1 to 20 guests
$120 - $140
Fresh Pasta Making Evening: Cook and Connect
6k followers
Runs regularly
Golden Hill
1 to 8 guests
$105
Pet Portrait Painting Class
11k followers
8k followers
Only 2 dates left
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$65
3D Flower Stained Glass Class
11k followers
8k followers
Only 2 dates left
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$75
Chunky Yarn Christmas Decor Workshop
Only 1 date left
Downtown
1 to 50 guests
$50
Bread Making Class
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$169
Fundamentals of Sauces and Dressings Cooking Class
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$169
Bagel Brunch Cooking Class
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$169
California-Mexican Fusion Plant-Based Cooking Class
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$169
Spanish Paella Cooking Class
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$175
Linocut Printmaking Class
11k followers
8k followers
Only 2 dates left
Point Loma
1 to 40 guests
$60
Acrylic and Oil Painting Class
2 years in business
Runs regularly
San Diego
1 to 10 guests
$30 - $65
Christmas Centerpiece Floral Design Class
52 years in business
Only 1 date left
Rancho Peñasquitos
1 to 15 guests
$100
3D Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
Barrio Logan
1 to 20 guests
$120 - $140
Woman Body Textured Art Workshop - San Diego
4.6 (30) (teacher)
7 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Downtown
1 to 50 guests
$59 - $109
Happy Hour Wheel Throwing Class
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
Rancho Bernardo
1 to 12 guests
$90
Mushroom Cooking Class
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Julian
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$165
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Fun things to do in San Diego this weekend
If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in San Diego, try learning a new skill in one of these cooking or craft workshops! Take a break from the beach and your typical restaurants, and spend an afternoon learning how to make homemade pizza or try your hand at a pottery class.
If you’re looking for date night ideas, skip ordering takeout for the third weekend in a row, and learn how to make homemade pad thai in a Thai cooking class in San Diego. Cooking workshops will allow you to learn a new skill, enjoy a delicious homecooked meal, and create unforgettable memories with a partner or friend!
Searching for bachelorette party activities in San Diego? You’ve come to the right place. From cocktail-making workshops to floristry classes, these workshops in San Diego will have your bridal party excited all weekend long. Whether you’re planning an event or just looking to take a break from your weekend routine to learn something new, these beginner classes in San Diego will help you get inspired and unwind after a hectic week.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences
You don’t need to be an avid crafter or know proper knife skills to take one of these beginner workshops. Your friendly and knowledgeable instructor will guide you step-by-step through whatever you desire to learn. By the end of class, you will feel more confident about your cooking or crafting abilities, and will be set up to continue on your creative journey at home!
Learning new skills is a great way to practice self-care. Whether you’re looking to destress with cathartic crafts or hoping to shake up the monotony, a cooking or art workshop can help inspire and soothe your mind. You might even discover a new passion with one of these workshops in San Diego.
These unique classes will also help you connect with others! You’ll be introduced to like-minded individuals, studios, restaurants, artists, makers, and small businesses in San Diego. A workshop in San Diego is an easy and fun way to support your local arts community! You will also have a wonderful opportunity to connect with your loved ones through these workshops. Treat your mom or a friend to a gift experience or create core memories with your partner over a shared lesson. You can even learn how to make handmade gifts for more meaningful birthday present ideas.
Fun indoor activities
Whether you’re looking for rainy day activities or a way to get out of the heat and unwind in the cool AC, we have a variety of DIY projects that will keep you busy and engaged at home! Try one of the online workshops where you can learn everything from photography to vegan baking recipes.
Online classes and craft boxes can open the door to a creative world. If the pottery studio is too far out of the way, now you can learn hand-building pottery from home. Or if your schedule is too busy to accommodate an afternoon gardening class online, order some terrarium kits and enjoy a plant day at your own convenience. You’ll still receive all of the expert guidance and quality materials you would in an in-person workshop in San Diego, but now it’s a little more accessible!
These fun indoor activities and online workshops also make it easy to connect with others who live far away. Schedule a wood burning class for your next virtual team building activity and boost morale among your work-from-home coworkers. This is a fun craft to do at home and everything you'll need comes in DIY kits. If your group would rather enjoy a cocktail they've learned to make, you can choose a class that will teach you how to make a margarita or another favorite drink. Even teammates who don't imbibe can follow along with instructions for mocktails so on one is left out.
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