Merchant House
When it comes to masterclasses, Merchant House is a top choice. Whether it's whiskey, gin or rum that whets your appetite, this award-winning bar will have you sipping on cocktails, soak up samples and learn all about the history.
You don't have to go back to school to learn something new, this city is chockablock full of classes and lessons, from how to smoke a cigar through to improving your wine knowledge. Whether you're into arts and crafts or looking to get physical, these classes in London are not just fun, but they will also send you home with a shiny new skill.
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Last updated on 2nd July 2024
When it comes to masterclasses, Merchant House is a top choice. Whether it's whiskey, gin or rum that whets your appetite, this award-winning bar will have you sipping on cocktails, soak up samples and learn all about the history.
Brushstrokes And Nudes are adding a little heat to the usual pastime of life painting. The BYOB event will see you letting out your inner artist as a buff nude model poses and interacts with you throughout the session.
One of the best online art classes around at the moment, Paintvine's mammoth library of fun creative sessions is yours to enjoy with the purchase of this voucher. Alongside access to a huge range of paint-alongs, it'll also sort you for supplies.
Taking place in South London, DWTN is a fabulous shout if you're after a fun art classes and parties. Create your epic masterpiece all while they provide the materials needed to do so, and a few drinks at the bar (if you get a bit parched).
Get in touch with your artist side over a life drawing class at The Exhibit. The Balham spot will be joined by pros who'll guide you through a number of techniques and help you hone your skills as you create your own masterpieces.
Whether you fancy a full wine school where you learn all about professional tasting techniques or you want your vino paired with cheese, Davy's Wine Bars has your back. Plus, there are also events where your flights are accompanied by three-course meals.
@ Bunga Bunga Covent Garden on Every Thursday from 5th September
Bunga Bunga Covent Garden has a trattoria-style bar that's playing host to pizza masterclasses every Thursday. Not only will you get a two-hour experience complete with welcome prosecco, pizza-making, two courses for dinner, and the chance to shake up your own Aperol spritzes but also some more Bunga dough to take home - perfect for making more pizza in your own kitchen.
You can always rely on Fuller's for some fabulous fun in the city, so be sure to head to check out its Paint & Party and Heels ConfiDance Classes. Whether you're an expert or an amateur, these events will have you getting all creative, boosting confidence and spending time with pals.
@ The Prince on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 and 8 other Wednesdays
Dan Whiteson is returning to The Prince N16 in Stoke Newington to bring you the dynamic, informal life drawing class that he's so well-known for. Head on over on the first Thursday of every month to step out of your comfort zone and follow your artistic impulses.
Learn some art skills with an afternoon at Paint a Pic. Hosting a number of creative classes in London, the events will be led by a talented professional who'll teach you how to make a masterpiece that you can take home. Plus, there's also a bar if you fancy a drink as you draw.
@ Salsa! Soho on Every Thursday
Whether you've never danced a day in your life or are looking to improve your skills, Bar Salsa Soho's Bailando Thursdays help you learn in a fun, friendly environment. In a group class style, you'll be guided through the steps, partner interaction and more.
@ Art Social Club on Various dates from Thursday 4th July 2024
Searching for a fun event near London Bridge? This adult painting workshop at the Art Social Club is giving you everything you need for a chilled afternoon. Enjoy creating a masterpiece while experimenting and being guided by a professional. Plus, you're more than welcome to bring snacks and booze.
You can always rely on London Bridge Distillery School for boozy classes galore. From rum and whisky blending experiences to gin distilling activities, there's plenty to get stuck into. The best part? Each and every event will boast help from experts.
@ Brickfields Hall on Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Got a sweet tooth? We thought as much. So be sure to head to Brickfields Hall for a top-notch cupcake decorating class. Not only will you get to learn from the best and have a little fun, but you'll also be able to take your tasty treats home with you.
After the best cooking classes in London? Join award-winning chef Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane for a masterful demo, which will offer insights into the chosen dish alongside tips and tricks. But that's not all, as you'll get to try the food with some fine wine, before heading to the restaurant for four courses.
Head to Petersham Nurseries in Covent Garden for some of the best classes in London. You'll be able to learn tips and tricks from industry professionals, through their fun pasta masterclasses, bouquet workshops and seasonal vase arrangements.
@ The Lucky Pig Fitzrovia on Various dates from Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Head to The Lucky Pig Fitzrovia for a totally unique Cocktail Masterclass. Taking place at the slice Central London venue, it'll see you knocking back a welcome drink before whipping up three fabulous tipples, with non-alcoholic options available too.
@ The Chocolate Cocktail Club on Saturday 13th July 2024 and 2 other Saturdays
Combining two of our favourite things, The Chocolate Cocktail Club in Farringdon knows how to whip up a pretty tasty drink - and now you can too. You'll be greeted with a glass of prosecco on arrival, before diving into a 90-minute masterclass on shaking and stirring, where you will create two delicious concoctions full of chocolatey goodness, all for £32.50 per person.
From spoken word evenings and wine-fuelled colouring events to art and writing workshops, the offerings at Kindred are sure to keep you on your toes. Hit up the West London members club for one of its many fun and wallet-friendly experiences.
Learn all about the craft the goes into making your favourite sweet treats with the help of a master chocolatier at this private workshop. The perfect activity for a birthday party or hen do, bring a long a group of firends and leave laden with delicious bars and truffles, perfect for sharing (...or not).
@ The Lost Girls Studio on Various dates from Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Every Wednesday evening, The Lost Girls Studio in Wandsworth are hosting a BYO Embroidery Class, where you will be guided through the process of embroidering an item of your choice. Tickets cost just £25 and include some sweet treats, and you'll leave with a beautiful, unique product.
Love chocolate and want to experience it a whole new, sensory and immersive way? Then check out Melt Chocolates' workshops and events in Notting Hill. From making bonbons to creating chocolate bars all the way from beans, these master chocolatiers have plenty of classic experiences. Plus, you can branch out by pairing your favourite sweet stuff with everything from tequila to sound healing too.
AristAnd is hosting a bunch of brilliant beginner art classes across London. Not only will you develop your skills in a variety of workshops, from sketching to watercolours, but also enjoy some seriously great company and laugher while you do so.
Looking to flex those culinary muscles? Check out Greenwich Pantry as their classes teach you all you need to know about cooking. From rolling your own sushi to baking bread and learning all about the art of fermenting, there are heaps of hands-on experiences to try out.
Pasta Evangelists pasta academy isn't your average cooking class - it's a pasta party led by expert chefs who will have you rolling in the flour and laughing all the way to the pot. In this saucy experience, you'll have a pasta-tively great time learning to make fresh goodies by hand, the traditional Italian way. Buon appetito.
Sizzle and seduce with some brand new moves thanks to Latin Soul's dance classes. Learn the ways of the Ochos and the beauty of the Giros guided by experts Daniel and Goldie. Tickets start from £35 per person and the event takes place in East London, with a finger food buffet to fuel your feathers too.
With your own custom playlist, a leader board where you're split into teams and lots more fun, Ride Republic is a great choice of class for group fun with friends. Expect a shake bar to refuel at afterwards too.
Whether rooftop yoga with brunch or floating HIIT is more your thing, Firmdale Hotels have you covered for cool fitness classes. But that's not all, as the food-based happenings here cover everything from cooking to French cheese masterclasses too.
Get ready for a quirky class in life drawing like you've never seen before. Whether it's online or in person, this is one for the books. By combining an industrial UV light and reactive body paints, you can explore creativity in a brand new way.
@ temper Shoreditch restaurant on Wednesday 10th July 2024 and 3 other Wednesdays
temper's Shoreditch restaurant are throwing open their doors for a butchery and barbecue masterclass, offering an insight into their speciality fire pit cooking and more. Better yet, it's topped off by an indulgent three-course lunch - swoon.
Want to stitch up some fun while sipping on your favourite drink? Sip & Sew is the event for you. Whether you're a pro or a complete newbie, this workshop will teach you the joy of modern embroidery, touching on different stitching techniques, embellishment tricks, and blending threads to create something special. Plus, you'll even get a party bag and your very own embroidery to take home.
Not only can you come to this Hackney restaurant for classy cocktails and Neapolitan-style pizzas, but Well Street Pizza will also be showing you the ropes and teaching you to make these wood-fire cooked delights at their classes.
@ We Are The Lost Girls Ltd on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 and 22 other Wednesdays
If you're on the hunt for a cool London class, then nab a ticket for Sew Sweet by The Lost Girls. At this crafty event, you'll get to customise your very own natural canvas tote bag, all while learning top tips from experienced embroiders and meeting new people.
@ Bunga Bunga Covent Garden on Various dates from Wednesday 3rd July 2024
A quirky cookery class if we ever did see one, Bunga Bunga marries culinary arts with ancient history as it puts on an epic Roman Pizza-Making Party, with tickets starting from £39 per person. Watch out for mischief and mayhem around you though, as the gods will be at work: especially Siren with her magical serenades.
When in need of London's best food classes, Vagabond is the place to head to. At their locations across the city, you'll find masterclasses pairing cheese with wine, giving you all the important knowledge to take home and impress others with.
Head on over to Tantra Sound Club on Warren Street for immersive events, unique live performances and brilliant workshops, including its sound healing classes. So, what's in store? Help improve sleep and relieve stress with sound baths, meditation and more.
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own beer? Well, now's your chance. Head along to Mash Paddle Brewery in Bermondsey for a fully tutored session that promises to be interesting and fun. You'll of course get to sample a few favourite tipples along the way.
Learn all the tips and tricks to make a crowd laugh with Crack Comedy's stand-up course. Over six weeks you'll be taught how to structure your set and given feedback on your routine by American comic Erich McElroy.
Map Maison in Hackney is home to some fantastic drinks masterclasses, and whether you're more into gin, whisky or cocktails, they've got you covered. These experiences start from £45 per person, and in some sessions you can even enjoy tasty cheese and tapas pairings with your tipples.
@ Protein Studios on Every Monday
For something that's both practical and fun, check out East London venue Protein Studios' Urban Krav Maga Self Defence Classes. Taking place every Monday at just £20 per person for a 90-minute session, you can learn useful techniques that work for people of all shapes and sizes, using scenario-based training to help you prepare for real-life situations.
La Bibliotheque is an elegant Hackney restaurant which offers all sorts of fun, sophisticated events. Try out their world whisky masterclass, where you'll sample five of the finest flavours from around the world, or check out their sake experiences with food pairings instead.
Tap into your creative side over at Party N Paint. Taking place at Duo London, the event will see you with a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other. All art supplies will be provided and there'll even be a prize for best masterpiece.
Boasting charm and luxuriousness without the pretence, the May Fair Bar's talented mixologists will teach you how to shake up one of their many fantastic cocktails, all while enjoying a selection of canapes.
RSA House is hosting all kinds of brilliant classes, including creative workshops that encourage clarity and relaxation, using your creative expression to depict what you'd like to manifest. You can also enjoy sip and paint or wine tasting sessions here.
The Hearth, nestled in the heart of North West London, provides women with a vibrant co-working environment and a supportive community. The multi-level space, offering a variety of thoughtfully designed areas for events, hosts programs such as acupuncture, coaching workshops, and meditation sessions aimed at nurturing all aspects of women's lives, fostering an atmosphere of curiosity, exploration, and empowerment, welcoming inspirational women with valuable stories to share.
Iberica is holding all kinds of exciting experiences and classes in Farringdon, Victoria and beyond. Learn how to pair Spanish wine with delicious cheeses, sample and carve an enticing Iberico ham and discover a fantastic range of sherries too.
Live your best life and head on over to Paintvine across multiple venues in London. Not only will you learn how to paint and sculpt your way to masterpieces even Bob Ross would be proud of, but you also get to enjoy some tasty tipple with it too.
If you're looking for classes in the city, then be sure to check out YO! This best-loved Japanese venue has its very own sushi school. Not only will you get to learn how to make the signature plates with the help of a professional, but you'll also get to dig into it all afterwards.
If you're looking for the best classes in London, head to Biscuiteers in Notting Hill, Belgravia or Northcote Road to let out your inner icing artist. Their pretty cafés are home to quirky workshops that'll have you whipping up flowers, butterflies and themed biscuits.
Soak up G&Ts, learn about the history of gin and bottle your very own blends as Albion & East's bars invite you to venture deep into the world of botany. Not only will you taste tonics and blend botanicals, but you'll also get to create your own bespoke gins to bring home.