If you’re like us and love learning a new skill, you’re going to want to check this out. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite places for workshops and classes in Orlando. From cooking to macramé to painting to floral design, Orlando is home to so many awesome workshops and classes!
Get ready to learn a new skill at these venues for workshops and classes in Orlando!
📸: @bombblooms
Looking for somewhere to go that hosts a variety of classes? The House of Lang is going to be your newest hangout! This cute boutique hosts macramé workshops, yoga classes, jewelry-making workshops, and even a charcuterie class—which would be tasty and could help you step up your party game.
These classes are super fun for groups, families, and friends, or for coming solo and making friends! If you’re like us and obsessed with learning from local artists and The House on Lang is the perf spot!
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Calling all amateur photographers! Qreate Coffee + Studio is the key to mastering your craft. Learn unique tips and tricks from a talented professional, Quay, to make your photos stand out and capture your subject perfectly every time. Plus, take advantage of Qreate’s studio rentals to practice in a professional space! You’ll be taking expert photos in no time.
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📸: @ocls
Want to become a tech wizard? Or have you ever wanted to learn to knit? What about learning a second language? The Orange County Library is here for you! Offering tons of classes on a wide variety of topics, the library has something for everyone. And because it’s through the library, you know that the host will be super knowledgeable and ready to help you through the process!
And you thought the library was only good for checking out books!
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📍Orange County Libraries
This mobile events company is bringing the pouring to you! Spend the afternoon creating a masterpiece perfect for adding a little something-something to your space. Paint a canvas or make tile coasters, or pour a geode coaster to really impress your friends!
Artists will walk you step-by-step through the process so that you’re guaranteed to leave with a beautiful work of art. Our favorite class at The Dirty Pour Project is Pour in the Park, where you get to enjoy the beauty of Blue Jacket Park while pouring away!
📸: @meadgarden
Head over to the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden for some fun in the sun. Focus on your breathing during their Tai Chi classes or engage your core with their Yoga in the Garden series! But that’s not all—The Mead Botanical Garden also offers tons of other classes and activities for learners of all ages.
And nothing inspires more than being surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful flowers to learning something new!
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Learn how to pour your own candles at Artifact Candle Foundry. This is a great class for a date night, birthday party, bachelor/bachelorette celebration, a reunion, really anything! You’ll learn about the process before picking out your scene—and they have a ton to choose from—and your vessel! Then get ready to watch some candle magic right before your eyes.
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Thorton Park
📍 2 N Summerlin Avenue Orlando, FL 32801
Winter Garden
📍 267 Tremaine Street Winter Garden, FL 34787
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Check out the group cocktail classes at Tapa Toro!
Tapa Toro’s Mix & Munch Cocktail Class is the perfect activity for a birthday, a reunion, really any get together. In the class you’ll learn how to craft signature cocktails all while snacking on delicious Spanish tapas. Sounds like a win-win to us! You’ll choose two of their signature drinks to craft and four tapas to munch on and we guarantee that you’ll feel like a true mixologist by the end of your class!
📸: @thecourtesy
Take your cocktail game to the next level with the help of The Courtesy. The resident mixologists will talk you through how to make three creative libations and the history behind each drink. Shake up your routine by having a girls‘ night, date night, or treat-yourself-night at The Courtesy. And you’re welcome to stay and sip on your creations after the class, so who wouldn’t love that?
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By now you know that Disney World isn’t just for kids, there’s tons of fun things for adults to do as well, like their Sangria University!
Over at the Coronado Springs Resort, you can learn all about the history of sangria and the secrets behind Disney’s 4 in-house varieties of sangria at Three Bridges Bar and Grill. After hearing about the sangrias, you’ll get to taste the sangrias accompanied by a light appetizer. Then you get to become the mixologist. You’ll have the opportunity to make your own glass of sangria from a selection of fresh fruits and base spirits. This is perfect for taking a breather from running around the parks or makes for a super fun and interactive date idea!
Head over to Lake Nona for this FREE mixology class! Each week the HAVEN lounge at The Wave in Lake Nona hosts a free mixology class hosted by one of their master mixologists. At this class you’ll learn how to make two of their signature cocktails. Not only is the class super fun, but this hotel is super artsy and unique and the vibes are immaculate.
This is a great idea for a night out with friends, date night, or just a casual night out!
What new skills are you looking to learn? These workshops and classes in Orlando are a great way to make new friends while making something fun and unique. We can’t wait to start learning something new! Follow us on Instagram @StuffToDoInOrlando and tag us in your workshop pics!
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