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TOP 6 fun & creative workshops in Central London

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There’s something special about spending an afternoon learning a new skill in the heart of London. Workshops aren’t just about making things – they’re about sharing moments with friends, finding calm in creativity, and walking away with something you’ve crafted yourself. Around Fitzrovia, we’re spoiled for choice. Here are six of our favourite workshops to try.

Workshops in Fitzrovia

Cooking workshop at Cookery School

Cookery School is one of those places that makes you feel at home the moment you step inside. Classes bring you back to the basics by using high-quality, often organic ingredients to make dishes you’ll want to recreate again and again.

From bread baking and pasta rolling to plant-based recipes, each class is designed to build confidence and skills you can use in your own kitchen. For those ready to go deeper, their accredited Cook’s Certificate course is a six-week immersion that opens the door to a future in food.

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Learn latte art at Kiss The Hippo Coffee

Kiss The Hippo is known for its exceptional coffee, and the latte art class shows you how to bring some of that café magic into your own kitchen. Over two hours, expert baristas walk you through milk steaming, pouring techniques, and two classic latte designs.

It’s a welcoming workshop that suits anyone curious about coffee craft, leaving you with both new skills and the satisfaction of creating something beautiful in your cup.

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Creative art course at Fitzrovia Community Centre

Right in the heart of Fitzrovia, the community centre runs free creative courses that feel both playful and welcoming. Each term explores a different theme, from marbling and collage to botanical dyeing or bookmaking.

These sessions are open to all, with no experience needed. You don’t have to bring a thing – the materials are ready and waiting. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, making it easy to meet new people while trying something different.

Cocktail making classes at Mixology Events

Mixology Events turns cocktail making into a lively group activity where everyone gets involved. Guided by professional bartenders, you’ll be muddling, shaking, and pouring in no time.

The classes cover both timeless recipes and modern twists, giving you a solid toolkit to recreate drinks at home. They’re interactive and fun, with plenty of chances to taste your creations along the way.

 

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Pasta making workshop at Officina 00

  • Location: 67 Whitfield Street, London W1T 4DE
  • Fee: From £65
  • Time: Mondays & Wednesdays (11am; 1pm and 3pm)
  • Duration: 1h30 – 2h
  • Distance from Fitzrovia Quarter: 0.3 miles (10 mins walk)

Few things beat the satisfaction of making pasta by hand, and Officina 00 makes it feel effortless. Their workshops guide you through kneading, shaping, and cutting pasta with expert tips along the way.

The classes are small and hands-on, giving you space to practice and learn at your own pace. By the end, you’ll have created your own fresh pasta and picked up techniques to repeat in your kitchen. It’s a short, joyful thing to do with friends in Central London that captures the heart of Italian cooking right here in Fitzrovia.

 

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Workshop in Covent Garden - Acrylic painting class at Sunny Art Academy

If you’ve ever wanted to pick up a paintbrush but weren’t sure where to start, Sunny Art Academy makes it easy. Their acrylic painting classes are relaxed, welcoming, and led by artists trained at some of the world’s top schools, from Central Saint Martins to the Royal Academy.

Classes are kept small, so you’ll get plenty of one-on-one guidance as you experiment with colour mixing, brush techniques, and layering. Materials are included for your first class, though many students bring their own once they’re hooked.

 

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