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Experience Gifts, Fun Activities and Workshops in San Jose
Get creative and learn a new skill in one of the many art, craft, and cooking workshops in San Jose! From flower arranging to latte art, you'll find plenty of fun workshops to explore in Silicon Valley. Whether you’re planning memorable team building activities or getting friends together for a birthday, you can relax at a candle making or terrarium building class or get messy with a painting or fluid art workshop. With so many San Jose workshops to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect activity for every group.
Tell us what you're after, and we'll suggest classes you'll love. See examples
Our picks for you
Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (68)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Hands-On Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (13)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 8 guests
$85 - $100
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
5.0 (32)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Indian Cooking Class: Royal India
5.0 (27)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$129
Botanical Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (24)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 85 guests
$59 - $69
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (86)
Runs regularly
Mountain View
1 to 8 guests
$125
Pressed Flower Frame Workshop
5.0 (63)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
/ Mobile
1 to 80 guests
$69 - $79
Paint and Sip Class
4.9 (8)
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 24 guests
$55 - $215
Wood Burning Pyrography Art Workshop in San Jose
4.8 (784) (teacher)
12k followers
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$74 - $79
Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (231) (teacher)
Runs regularly
San Jose
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$59 - $75
Cute Pixel Beads Art Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 12 guests
$45
Chocolate Bar Making Class
4.4 (5)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Almaden Valley
1 to 35 guests
$110
Soap Making Class
4.8 (30)
Only 1 date left
Mountain View
1 to 8 guests
$100
Latte Art Class: Heart and Tulip
4.3 (3)
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$99
Digital Art Class for Beginners
4.8 (5)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 30 guests
$40
Autumn Elegance: Create Your Own Faux Fall Centerpiece Experience
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $65
DIY Boba Making Class
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$26
Photography Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$50
Chinese Calligraphy Kai Script Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Cambrian
1 to 100 guests
$45
Open Terrarium Workshop
6 years in business
9k followers
Runs regularly
Willow Glen
1 to 30 guests
$58 - $78
Kokedama Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Campbell
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$55 - $60
Lipstick and Lip Gloss Making Class
3 years in business
Your choice of time
San Jose
6 to 12 guests
$80
Bar Classics Mixology Class
Your choice of time
West San Jose
/ Mobile
10 to 30 guests
$100
Cheese Tasting Experience: World Cheeses 101
Your choice of time
Downtown
6 to 20 guests
$110
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Indian Cooking Class: Royal India
5.0 (27)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$129
Dumpling Making Workshop: Vegan and Chicken
5.0 (103)
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$109
Favorite Indian Dishes Cooking Class
5.0 (21)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 12 guests
$115
Sushi Workshop
5.0 (16)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 10 guests
$139
Indian Street Food Cooking Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (209) (teacher)
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$120
Gnocchi Pasta Making Workshop
4.9 (45) (teacher)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 30 guests
$109
Izakaya Style Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (13)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$119
Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Delight
5.0 (18)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$115
Seafood Cooking Class: Tropical Flavors
5.0 (11)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$119
Chocolate Bar Making Class
4.4 (5)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Almaden Valley
1 to 35 guests
$110
Contemporary Vegan Delight Cooking Class
5.0 (209) (teacher)
31k followers
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 12 guests
$119
South Indian Vegan Cooking Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (209) (teacher)
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 14 guests
$115
Crêpes and Soufflés Cooking Class
4.9 (45) (teacher)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 10 guests
$109
Thai Cooking Class
4.8 (12)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 10 guests
$119
Latte Art Class: Heart and Tulip
4.3 (3)
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$99
Milk Steaming and Latte Art Class
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 10 guests
$170
Chocolate Desserts Class
4.9 (7)
4.9 (45) (teacher)
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 10 guests
$109
Soup Making Workshop
4.9 (45) (teacher)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 10 guests
$109
DIY Boba Making Class
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$26
Cooking Class: Easy Weeknight Meals
4.9 (45) (teacher)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 8 guests
$109
Thanksgiving Pie Baking Class for Beginners
7 years in business
6k followers
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 15 guests
$110
Keto Recipes Class
7 years in business
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Los Altos
1 to 15 guests
$125
Bûche De Noël and Chocolate Truffle Baking Class
7 years in business
6k followers
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 15 guests
$125
Midday Tea Meditation Experience: Unplug and Unwind
Runs regularly
Mountain View
1 to 15 guests
$39
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Hands-On Pottery Wheel Class
5.0 (13)
21 years in business
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 8 guests
$85 - $100
Air Dry Clay Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$64 - $69
Air-Dry Clay Sculpting Class
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 1000 guests
$79 - $89
Wheel Throwing Class
4 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Mountain View
1 to 20 guests
$115 - $125
Charming Floral Art Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 30 guests
$65
Tile Making and Painting Workshop
5.0 (3)
Only 2 dates left
Milpitas
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$90 - $95
Pottery Painting Workshop for Groups
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 40 guests
$35 - $55
Portuguese Tile Painting Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 30 guests
$78
Adult Clay Hand-Building Workshop
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 10 guests
$85
Pottery Wheel Basics Workshop
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 8 guests
$108 - $120
Tile Painting Workshop (Volare Studios)
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Santa Clara
2 to 16 guests
$70
Handbuilding One-Time Class
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 10 guests
$110 - $154
Tile Painting Workshop (Treehouse Hotel)
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Sunnyvale
2 to 12 guests
$60
Handbuilding 4-Week Course
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 10 guests
$225 - $250
4 Week Wheel Throwing Course
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 8 guests
$243 - $270
Parent and Me Creative Imagination Pottery Painting - 4 Week Course
5.0 (1)
3+ years & Adults
Only 1 date left
Campbell
1 to 5 guests
$135 - $150
Handbuilding for Kids / Students 4-Weeks
12+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Campbell
1 to 8 guests
$189 - $210
Large Form Wheel Throwing Course
Your choice of time
Campbell
1 to 8 guests
$270 - $300
Ceramic Painting Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Downtown
/ Mobile
15 to 300 guests
$69 - $89
Hand-Building Workshop for Couples
Your choice of time
Campbell
3 to 6 guests
$150
Pottery Making Workshop
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Santa Clara
5 to 50 guests
$85
Terrazzo Homeware Workshop
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
6 to 15 guests
$120
Private Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Downtown
8 to 100 guests
$95
Hand-Building Pottery Workshop
4.7 (25)
9k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$85
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Christmas Ornament Craftnoon
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Milpitas
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$45
Christmas Ornament Craft Noon
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Sunnyvale
1 to 12 guests
$45
Christmas Pipe Cleaner Tree Class
Your choice of time
Cupertino
1 to 15 guests
$35
Christmas Wreath Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 50 guests
$115
Christmas Tree Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 50 guests
$150
Living Succulent Holiday Wreath Making Class
Your choice of time
Willow Glen
/ Mobile
10 to 45 guests
$69
DIY Mini Christmas Wreath Ornament
Your choice of time
Cupertino
10 to 20 guests
$35
DIY Natural Christmas Candle Holder
Your choice of time
Cupertino
10 to 20 guests
$55
Handmade Chinese New Year Ornaments Workshop
Your choice of time
Cupertino
6 to 12 guests
$35
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
5.0 (32)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.7 (55)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $84
Cordless Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (7)
4.8 (784) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$81 - $89
Mosaic Candle Holder Workshop
4.7 (18)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 100 guests
$69
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$89 - $109
Turkish Moon Mosaic Lamp Class
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$99 - $119
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Workshop
4.0 (5)
4.8 (784) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$89 - $109
Mosaic Art Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$44 - $59
Mosaic Candle Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$69 - $89
Mosaic Wall Hanging Course
28 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berryessa
1 to 7 guests
$475
Animal Statue Mosaic Art Course
28 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berryessa
1 to 7 guests
$475
20-Inch Mosaic Tabletop Making Course
28 years in business
Only 1 date left
Berryessa
1 to 7 guests
$475
Mosaic Vase Making Course
28 years in business
Your choice of time
Berryessa
4 to 7 guests
$350
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
4.5 (138) (teacher)
70k followers
Runs regularly
Willow Glen
1 to 30 guests
$99 - $179
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Palo Alto
4.5 (138) (teacher)
70k followers
Your choice of time
Palo Alto
10 to 30 guests
$99 - $179
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Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (68)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
5.0 (17)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 16 guests
$100 - $165
Personalized Wall Art or Rug Tufting Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$89 - $99
Rug Tufting Class
4.8 (36)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
North San Jose
1 to 30 guests
$98 - $118
Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (1)
7k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 20 guests
$88 - $148
Paint Pouring, Decoden, or Rug Tufting Workshop
7k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 20 guests
$106 - $206
Beginner-friendly Crochet Class
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$50 - $60
Christmas Pipe Cleaner Tree Class
Your choice of time
Cupertino
1 to 15 guests
$35
Fruit Basket Making Workshop
4.8 (17) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Almaden Valley
1 to 35 guests
$125 - $150
Beginning Weaving Workshop
Your choice of time
Felton
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $100
Beginner Sewing Machine Class
5k followers
Your choice of time
San Jose
1 to 4 guests
$110 - $135
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Downtown
/ Mobile
10 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
DIY Plant Hanger and Suncatcher Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
San Jose
5 to 30 guests
$55
Bow Keychain Crocheting Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
Downtown
5 to 30 guests
$50
Leather Cardholder Crafting Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Atherton
/ Mobile
5 to 16 guests
$150
Leather Keychain Crafting Workshop
5.0 (7)
Your choice of time
Atherton
/ Mobile
5 to 30 guests
$130
Handmade Chinese New Year Ornaments Workshop
Your choice of time
Cupertino
6 to 12 guests
$35
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Botanical Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (24)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
1 to 85 guests
$59 - $69
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (86)
Runs regularly
Mountain View
1 to 8 guests
$125
Gradient Blossom Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (15)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$99
Signature Perfume Making Workshop
4.9 (17)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 15 guests
$139
Candle Making Workshop: Dessert Tart
5.0 (12)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$79
Candle Cupcake Workshop
5.0 (8)
4.8 (92) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$69
Candle Making Class: Waffle
4.9 (8)
4.8 (92) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$99
Crystal Candle Holder Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$109
DIY Scented Candle Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.8 (92) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 20 guests
$40 - $45
Refreshing Spray Making Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$49
Ice Cream Candle Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$79
DIY Fragrance Diffuser Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 20 guests
$42 - $49
Candle and Bloom Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.8 (784) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$49 - $59
Fragrance Balm Making Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$59
Dried Flower Candle Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$99
Scented Plaster Decor Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$59
Drink Inspired Candle Making Workshop in Santa Clara
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$80
AI Assisted Fragrance Making Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$74 - $79
Soap Making Class
4.8 (30)
Only 1 date left
Mountain View
1 to 8 guests
$100
Essential Oil Perfume Making Class
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Palo Alto
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$150 - $155
Eco-friendly Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 30 guests
$69
Natural Soap Making Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$60
Create Your Own Decorative Cactus Sand Candle Workshop
Runs regularly
Palo Alto
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$70 - $90
DIY Bath Bomb Making Workshop
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Palo Alto
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$70 - $90
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Moss Wall Art Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (231) (teacher)
Runs regularly
San Jose
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$59 - $75
Moss Wall Art Workshop
4.7 (12)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 300 guests
$65 - $69
Springtime Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 15 guests
$75 - $85
Autumn Elegance: Create Your Own Faux Fall Centerpiece Experience
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $65
Open Terrarium Workshop
6 years in business
9k followers
Runs regularly
Willow Glen
1 to 30 guests
$58 - $78
Flower Basket Arrangement Workshop
4.7 (55)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Los Altos
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$89 - $99
Living Moss Wall Art Workshop
6 years in business
9k followers
Runs regularly
Willow Glen
1 to 30 guests
$88
Botanical Crafts Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$60
Centerpiece Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 200 guests
$89 - $97
Crystal - Infused Closed Terrarium Experience
5.0 (3)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Campbell
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$45 - $50
Kokedama Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Campbell
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$55 - $60
Moss Wall Art Class
4 years in business
6k followers
Your choice of time
Campbell
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$35 - $50
Pot in a Pot Succulent Arrangement Experience
6k followers
Your choice of time
Campbell
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$45 - $50
Flower Crown Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $45
Flower Arrangement Class - Level 2
4.6 (7)
4.6 (66) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 10 guests
$119
Christmas Wreath Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 50 guests
$115
Christmas Tree Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 50 guests
$150
Dried Flower Arrangement in a Pumpkin Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 10 guests
$119
Flower Arrangement Class - Level 3
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
2 to 10 guests
$135
Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 10 guests
$139
Spring Flower Arrangement Workshop
Your choice of time
Santa Clara
3 to 6 guests
$80
Living Succulent Holiday Wreath Making Class
Your choice of time
Willow Glen
/ Mobile
10 to 45 guests
$69
Halloween Candy Floral Design Class
4.6 (66) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 10 guests
$109
Pumpkin Succulent Arrangement Workshop
Your choice of time
San Jose
/ Mobile
10 to 45 guests
$69
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Paint and Sip Class
4.9 (8)
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 24 guests
$55 - $215
Holiday Bottle Painting Class
24 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 15 guests
$45 - $60
Watercolor Card Making Class
5.0 (5)
24 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 14 guests
$50
Digital Art Class for Beginners
4.8 (5)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 30 guests
$40
Textured Floral Art Workshop
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$70
Portuguese Azulejo Painting Workshop
5.0 (7)
Only 2 dates left
Milpitas
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$55 - $60
Brush Painting Workshop
Runs regularly
Cambrian
1 to 100 guests
$50
Brush Painting Class
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 100 guests
$65
Christmas Ornament Craft Noon
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Sunnyvale
1 to 12 guests
$45
Sneaker Customization Art Class
500k followers
580k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$80 - $150
Mindful Mountain Landscape Watercolor Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 30 guests
$75
Seascape Watercolor Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 8 guests
$60
Photography Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$50
Beginner-Friendly Chinese Brush Painting Workshop
Runs regularly
Cambrian
1 to 100 guests
$50
Effortless Masterpiece: Free Your Body and Paint Workshop
Runs regularly
Mountain View
1 to 12 guests
$86
Portuguese Tile-Inspired Wall Decor Workshop
5.0 (17) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Milpitas
1 to 4 guests
$40 - $45
3D Textured Flower Sculpting Class
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Sunnyvale
1 to 30 guests
$70 - $75
Greeting Card Watercolor Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Los Gatos
1 to 20 guests
$110
Watercolor Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Los Gatos
1 to 20 guests
$110
Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Campbell
1 to 10 guests
$80 - $112
Moon Lamp Making Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Downtown
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$89 - $99
Build Your Dream City in a Mixed Media Art Class
24 years in business
Your choice of time
Saratoga
1 to 6 guests
$50
Drawing Class: Creative Block Breakthrough
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 8 guests
$200
Textured Canvas Art Workshop
Your choice of time
Los Altos
1 to 30 guests
$65
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Cute Pixel Beads Art Workshop
4.8 (92) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 12 guests
$45
Jewelry Metalsmithing Class
35 years in business
Runs regularly
Palo Alto
1 to 2 guests
$70
Crochet Necklace Making Workshop
3 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$40
Pressed Flower Frame Workshop
5.0 (63)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
San Jose
/ Mobile
1 to 80 guests
$69 - $79
Resin Art Serving Board Class
5.0 (10)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 16 guests
$65 - $120
Sea Glass Mosaic Resin Art Workshop
4.8 (87) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Los Altos
1 to 12 guests
$100 - $125
Custom Trinket Tray Resin Art Class
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 30 guests
$80
Stillwater Resin Workshop: Mini Ocean Wave Board
3k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$90
Fluid Art Bear Workshop
7k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 20 guests
$15 - $68
Bearbrick Painting Class
4.9 (65) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
North San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$69 - $89
Paint Pouring Class
4.8 (8)
4.9 (65) (teacher)
Your choice of time
North San Jose
1 to 15 guests
$55
Custom Ocean Pour Resin Class
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Los Altos
6 to 12 guests
$100
Acrylic Pour Painting Class
4.8 (87) (teacher)
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Los Altos
6 to 12 guests
$85
Crushed Glass Suncatcher Resin Workshop
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Los Altos
6 to 16 guests
$100
Marbling Paint Workshop
4.8 (784) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Downtown
/ Mobile
10 to 300 guests
$129 - $159
Fluid Art Wine Glass Class
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Los Altos
6 to 12 guests
$100
Custom Resin Art Workshop
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Los Altos
6 to 12 guests
$95
Light Up Resin Lightsaber Workshop
4.8 (87) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Los Altos
6 to 8 guests
$120
Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop
4.5 (8)
4.8 (268) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 20 guests
$80 - $90
Mini Resin Wave Board Workshop
4.5 (6)
4.8 (268) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 15 guests
$80
Pour and Play Resin Tray Making Class
4.8 (268) (teacher)
9k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 50 guests
$80
Floral Resin Jewelry Workshop
4.8 (268) (teacher)
9k followers
Runs regularly
Santa Clara
1 to 20 guests
$86
Custom Initial Fluid Art Workshop
Your choice of time
Willow Glen
6 to 50 guests
$80
Fluid Art Bear Workshop
12 years in business
Your choice of time
San Jose
/ Mobile
6 to 30 guests
$80 - $120
Resin Bookmark Class for Kids
9+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Santa Clara
/ Mobile
5 to 8 guests
$40 - $55
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Brush N Giggles - Kids Painting Class
6 to 12 years
Your choice of time
Sunnyvale
1 to 8 guests
$35
Somatic Movement for Families Class
2 years in business
3 to 11 years
Your choice of time
Santa Clara
2 to 30 guests
$40
After School Art Class for Kids
12 to 18 years
Runs regularly
Saratoga
1 to 10 guests
$300 - $425
Spring Break Art Camp for Kids (Ages 8-12)
8 to 12 years
Your choice of time
Sunnyvale
1 to 6 guests
$300
Boutique Summer Art Camp for Kids (Ages 7-12)
7 to 12 years
Your choice of time
Sunnyvale
1 to 4 guests
$450
Acrylic Painting Camp for Kids
6 to 13 years
Sold out - join waitlist
West San Jose
1 to 5 guests
$395
Watercolor Painting Camp for Kids
6 to 17 years
Sold out - join waitlist
West San Jose
1 to 3 guests
$450
Summer Art Course for Kids
12 to 18 years
Sold out - join waitlist
Saratoga
1 to 5 guests
$550
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Fun activities in San Jose to do with friends
Our collection of workshops and classes in San Jose provides plenty of options for things to do in the Bay Area. From craft projects to cooking classes, you'll find something to help you step away from your routine, try a new skill, and make something with your own hands. Anyone can benefit from a creative workshop, even if you've never tried one before. Whether you're looking for fun classes for adults, couples classes, or a creative way to catch up with friends, these experiences make it easy to get started.
Explore the local creative scene with an artist-guided drawing class in Saratoga, a ceramics session in Campbell, or a sushi making workshop in Santa Clara. You could even try your hand at tufting in Downtown San Jose or explore painting classes in Los Altos. Behind each experience is a community of passionate local artists, makers, and chefs who love sharing what they do. Our engaging and knowledgeable teachers lead beginner classes that are welcoming to students of all experience levels. Whether you're trying a new craft for the first time or you've got some experience under your belt, you'll find these inclusive San Jose classes to be welcoming, social, and inspiring spaces.
5 hobby classes for adults to spark a new passion
If you've been searching for fun classes to take as a hobby, San Jose has plenty of creative experiences to get your hands busy. As you enjoy the feeling of sinking your hands into cool clay or tying macramé knots with rope, you'll notice yourself unwinding, relaxing, and decompressing. Here are five cool workshops worth trying:
1. Pottery and ceramics: Explore wheel throwing, where you'll learn to shape spinning clay, or try hand building techniques like pinching and coiling to make mugs, bowls, and other ceramic pieces. With friendly instruction at local Bay Area pottery studios, you can pick up the basics one step at a time.
2. Cooking workshops: Trade your usual takeout order for a hands-on cooking experience. Learn to roll fresh pasta, prepare dumplings, or get started with artisan breadmaking alongside a local chef. Culinary workshops are a fun way to pick up practical kitchen skills, play with new flavors, and enjoy the delicious results of your hard work.
3. Cocktail making classes: Get behind the bar and learn to mix drinks like a pro. From muddling fresh ingredients to finding the right balance of spirits, citrus, and sweetness, you'll pick up the basics of mixology. These classes make a fun date night in San Jose or evening out with friends!
4. Candle making classes: Learn how to blend fragrance oils, work with different waxes, and pour your own candle from scratch. Play around with scent combinations to create something that feels right at home on your coffee table or makes a thoughtful gift.
5. Paint and sip or fluid art: Swirls of color, unexpected patterns, and a little creative freedom make these art classes fun from start to finish. Experiment with acrylic paints, play with fluid pouring techniques, or layer different colors to create an abstract piece of your own. It's a chance to get messy, try something new, and see where your imagination takes you.
Between the tech campuses, startup offices, and screen-heavy workdays that shape life in Silicon Valley, it's refreshing to spend a little time doing something with your hands. These San Jose activities give you a chance to step away from your devices, get creative, and enjoy the satisfaction of learning something new. You might discover a passion you didn't know you had, or simply find a fun new way to spend your weekends.
Unforgettable San Jose workshops for group celebrations and team events
Planning a birthday, special celebration, or company outing? Give your guests something more creative than another dinner reservation in Santana Row with interactive workshops in San Jose. You can attend solo, plan a date night, or throw a party for a large group. Our workshops also make wonderful experience gifts. Next time Mom's birthday comes around, why not treat her to the gift of an experience and share an art or crafting workshop together? Or get your colleagues to play in the kitchen with our fun team building cooking classes. You'll spend time learning new recipes and techniques, then enjoy the meal you've created together.
There are plenty of ways to make an occasion feel special. Bring friends together for a candle making party, celebrate a milestone birthday with a pottery session, or get your colleagues collaborating over a hands-on culinary challenge. For larger Silicon Valley teams, private workshops offer a refreshing change of pace from the usual conference room activities.
The best part? You don't have to worry about organizing all the little details yourself. Local artists and instructors provide the materials, equipment, and guidance needed to bring everyone together. With private group reservations, flexible arrangements, and friendly hosts taking care of setup and cleanup, you can focus on enjoying the experience.
3 easy tips for planning a memorable workshop experience in the Bay Area
With so many San Jose experiences to choose from, finding the right workshop for your group is part of the fun. A little planning can help make your creative outing even more memorable. Here are three things to keep in mind:
1. Coordinate with your group's tastes: If you're bringing together a mix of personalities and experience levels, choose an accessible activity where everyone can get involved and leave with a tangible keepsake. A custom-scented candle, handmade ceramic mug, or personalized piece of artwork makes a lovely reminder of your time together.
2. Plan around your favorite neighborhood: Make a day of your workshop by pairing it with a little local exploring. Book a creative class in Downtown San Jose, then wander through San Pedro Square Market for a bite, or head to the SoFA District to explore its galleries, cafés, and local spots. It's an easy way to turn a couple of hours of crafting into a full outing.
3. Book ahead for popular weekend slots: If you're planning a Saturday get-together or coordinating a larger group, it's worth reserving your spots early. Popular workshops can fill up quickly, especially around holidays and busy celebration seasons, so booking ahead gives you more flexibility.
Ready to find your next creative outing? Explore curated workshops led by talented local artisans, with transparent pricing and easy booking for individuals and private groups. You'll be supporting the Bay Area's creative community while discovering new skills, meeting passionate makers, and making something you'll be proud to take home.
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