Things to do in U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Best Classes & Workshops

The Sloop Jones Art Gallery and Studio has become a St. John staple in the over two decades of radiating rainbows from the East of the Road. The artist, known as Sloop Jones, paints clothing, banners and signs in his garden studio and has been specializing in delight since 1986. Take the gorgeous drive to the East End ( via route 10) from Coral Bay and find something magical to take home with you - a hand-painted dress, beach bag, sign, banner or something else entirely. Immerse yourself even more in the Sloop Jones world of color by taking a Shirt of Art workshop, where you can make your own piece of wearable art to take St. John with you wherever you go. Now you can even stay in the Rainbow Room at Sloop Jones during your St. John vacation and walk to a private beach from your quiet, breezy cottage.

Mermaid Swim VI is the original mermaid experience in the Virgin Islands. Allow us to prepare you to become a natural mermaid while soaking up the tropical sun. Your adventure will include use of a monofin, mermaid suit and accessories along with a photoshoot. Followed by professional instruction on how to swim like a real mermaid. Not sure about being a mermaid? All ages and genders are welcome, come join our pod!

At the 4 Elements Culinary and Wellness Center we offer cooking classes in our fully equipped open air kitchen. Our chef has over 30 years experience of cooking for restaurants, events and private clients. With views over the islands you learn to cook, make new friends and have a great time acquiring new skills.

We are a mobile cooking school that shows you how to make delicious island-inspired recipes. We come to your home or villa and teach you how to cook Caribbean style, while entertaining you with tidbits and trivia on the islands' history, traditions and food.

Want to stay active on vacation? Join us on St. John USVI where Ashley Cates will teach you moves and sculpt your body in a fun setting. You'll leave with a smile & new friends. Earn your Happy Hour! #TwerkandTone

Caribbean themed Paint n Sip Classes every Friday at 5:30 pm. Saturday morning Kid’s Art and Jewelry Class at 10am-12:30pm. Studio is open various daytime hours for a visit, viewing and/or purchasing Giclee prints or original paintings.

Local artist, Amy Gibbs, offers weekly Art & Wine events at her studio in beautiful Tillett Gardens Art Center. Art Uncorked is a unique, fun, and creative way to spend an evening. She will guide you in a relaxed, social setting. It’s easy, fun, and totally stress free. These classes are perfect for beginners, so grab your friends, plan a unique date night, or fly solo and meet some creative people. Register online @ https://www.artuncorkedvi.com/portfolio-item/art-uncorked/

The St. Thomas Sailing Center is a unique concept of sailing instruction, boat access, and racing. Now you can sail whenever you want, or race on a regular basis without the need to own a boat. Learn to sail, race, or cruise with the guidance of a professional coach, and be able to do any of these things in one of the most perfect sailing venues and one of the most beautiful places in the world.

V.I. Tennis Academy offers private lessons, semi-private lessons, adult & youth clinics. We operate out of the Westin St. John tennis Club.

We offer private or group lessons from our PASA certified instructor on your bareboat or crewed yachting vacation in the Spanish, British, and US Virgin Islands. We also offer land based lessons from St Thomas VI. Learn kiteboarding safer, faster and more efficiently from our professional, friendly, patient instructor. Go for it: get involved in the world's faster growing watersport: Kiteboarding!