As exciting as it is to meet friends for a sushi dinner or a couple of negronis on a Friday night, it can get a little tedious if it becomes the only thing you do together, week in and week out. And in a city as busy and buzzing as London, it can be hard to cut through the noise and figure out what you and your favourite pals can do that’s a bit different.

Luckily, there are plenty of workshops and classes you can sign up for to inject some freshness into your social calendar and learn a new skill or two. So, here are some of the best creative workshops you can sign up for with friends for a fun and wholesome weekend.

If you like to combine your creative juices with a glass of red, look no further than Pinot & Picasso, where you get arty with paints while sipping on some delicious wine with friends. In addition to London, there are studios in Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton.

Two-hour painting workshops, from £39

With space to accommodate up to 40 people, you and your friends can celebrate special occasions or simply just spend time together while behind the pottery wheel. You can bring your own snacks and bubbles, too.

A 90-minute pottery-making taster class, from £45

Fancy making fresh pasta from scratch? This Italian cooking class is not only a great place to learn how to cook up (and eat) delicious homemade pasta but you’ll also get to enjoy bottomless wine and, in true Italian style, an Aperol spritz on arrival.

A three-hour Italian cooking class, £120

Receiving flowers is such a lovely feeling, but sometimes, it can be tricky to figure out how exactly to arrange them – especially if you don’t know where to begin. Luckily, there are workshops you can take part in, hosted by Rebel Rebel, where you’ll be shown how to choose your stems, prepare them and create your arrangement. The best part? You get to take your freshly arranged flowers home with you.

A two-hour hand tied bouquet workshop, £85

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, Bread Ahead hosts in-person baking classes with experts where you can learn and develop skills – from bread-making to doughnut-making classes.

A half-day doughnut workshop, £95

Why go shopping for a new rug when you can make your own at Cheeky Studio?

A three-hour standard rug tufting workshop, £150

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, get together with your friends and get stuck into painting and prosecco for a fun and creative afternoon.

Painting and prosecco workshops, from £49

Learn how to make your own candle from scratch with the Earl Of East workshops. Expert candlemakers will take you step-by-step through the process of making scented soy wax candles – including how to create the perfect fragrance.

A beginners candle-making workshop, £55

In this fun 90s-inspired jewellery-making workshop, you’ll learn how to work with sustainable materials to create unique and beautiful pieces. Duende Lab’s jewellery designer will be with you every step of the way, offering helpful tips while you sip on some bubbles and create your new accessories.

Duende Lab 90s-inspired jewellery making workshop, £65

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