Things to do in Brighton, England: The Best Lessons & Workshops

A pottery studio where we teach you to paint as part of our standard service. We help you do everything and want you to be happy with what you have created. So we don't leave you alone to cope with babies or toddlers, or to try and teach your children . We help you every step of the way. We have lively parties with dancing and painting, for children and adults alike !! We are very proud of our 20 years of doing baby footprints in Brighton and the fact that many of our customers return again and again. We have paint pots because we love people, we want to teach them how to paint, and we want them to leave feeling happy.

Hard-Craft classes and hen parties are a great way to get creative and try a new craft activity with friends. Learn to decorate a pretty ceramic teapot, sew a quirky Sock Monster, design your own unique printing stamp or even have a go at making Lazy Gal Bunting!

We run classes in the art of shabby chic, painting furniture and finishing techniques. Our courses are all hands on and you will learning techniques covering paint effects, waxing, distressing, gilding, stenciling, glazing, wood graining, craquelure, crackle glaze, 3d stenciling, image transfer on furniture and fabrics, decoupage and more... We also do commissions and home make overs. We advise on colour choice and are a stockist of Autentico Chalk Paint with over 140 colours. We also sell furniture and craft accessories. Come and join Tanya and the team :)

The Kayak Coach specialises in running kayaking and canoeing courses and experiences, from certificated courses to birthday, stag and hen celebrations. We also run guided river trips in Sussex, Surrey and Kent. From our base in Steyning we also rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards for as little as 1 hour.

A very warm welcome to Sussex Wine School - an independent wine education company. We run wine tastings and wine courses in Brighton for people who enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it. We aim to inspire you by introducing you to different wine styles from around the world and to cut through the clutter by showing you some of the best examples of these wines. We don't sell wine but we point you in the direction of good places to buy wine in Brighton and the UK. No previous wine tasting experience is necessary.

Axe & Paddle Bushcraft practice and teach traditional crafts and bushcraft skills through outdoor courses, and make and sell handmade crafts, carvings and jewellery. We've also just launched our Bushcraft Campsite, in Steyning. Courses include Paddle Carving, Spoon Carving, Fire Lighting, Shelter Building and more.....

MOSAIC WORKSHOPS I cater for complete beginners through to people who want help with their own ideas or projects. It is a practical hands-on day and you will complete a small mosaic, either a 6inch trivet for the table, a mirror or a house number or name plaque I will cover basic cutting and fixing techniques, and you will use mosaic tiles, and broken china cut or broken into various sizes and tiles of different cuts and sizes. It is concentrated but highly enjoyable work and does require a certain amount of manual dexterity as some of the pieces are1cm sq approx. We sit together around a large table and benefit from watching and learning from each other. Although the atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly you will achieve a lot and I will aim for you to finish and grout the piece to take home. Tea / coffee / juice and biscuits / snacks are available throughout the day and a delicious organic soup with bread and salad for lunch is provided.

Our Hen parties are a sight to behold with happy hens up to their eyeballs in chocolate ganache and marshmallows. Our two Hour workshops will certainly satisfy most chocolate lovers and leave them with huge smiles on their faces. Come and have your chocolate party at the Jurys Inn Waterfront hotel and go home with a big chocolate smile!!

We teach innovative fashion, design and sewing to children from 6+ and teens at our creative fashion hub in Brighton, with the aim to promote a healthy attitude towards fashion and individuality. We offer fun after school and Saturday classes for children and teens of all levels, exciting half term and holiday workshops, fashion trips, and creative birthday parties for children. We’re also an Arts Award centre! Our tutors are Bronze & Silver Arts Award advisers and teach this nationally recognised GCSE level qualification – ideal for aspiring fashion/textile students who want to create their own brief. Whether you are with us to have a relaxing time learning lifelong skills or you want a career in fashion, we’re here for you. We have the most experienced caring staff, widest range of specialist machinery and the best facilities in Brighton.

Fun workshops where you can make your own silver jewellery; including pendents, earrings or even your own wedding rings. For individuals, special occasions, Hen do's, baby showers, team building or just catching up with your friends. With workshop extras you can make your day even more special with high tea and Procecco or for larger groups a decorated function room. Can also be hosted at your location of choice. No prior experience needed, you will be guided through every process. Worksop types include: - Wedding rings - Personalised pendent - Earring workshops - Bracelets with charms - Silver clay day - you make a range of items whilst discovering lots of different methods.