Fun workshops in Bangkok

Here you’ll learn everything from the basics to the advanced skills needed to blow molten glass into myriad beautiful objects. Start with flameworking to create cute little knick-knacks – perfect for gifts or spicing up your home. The flameworking class costs B7,900, and the glassblowing class is priced at B8,500. Students get a 20 percent discount.

47/1 Rangsit - Nakhon Nayok Rd, Bungyeetho Amphoe Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani

https://bgcglassstudio.com/

02-834-7000

Yarn tufting is a quirky craft that’s gaining in popularity. It doesn’t require serious artistic skills, just a little bit of patience and a lot of creativity. The workshop covers everything from the materials and tools used to arranging your design and finessing details. The full-day class runs from 1am to 4pm and accommodates up to five people per session. The price is B2,800, which includes all materials.

QGXW+7WR, MRT Kamphaeng Phet, exit 1, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

http://craftcreatorstudio.com/

085-352-3499

If you're feeling a bit pent-up and need to let loose, why not throw some paint around at a Splash Painting workshop? Located in Ratchadapisek, this class lets you express yourself by slapping, chucking, swiping or spraying paint on canvas. For B1,500 you’ll get a 60x80 cm canvas and access to 42 acrylic colours. All the tools needed are provided, including brushes, spray guns and spatulas. The real fun comes with the Colour Bomb – tiny bags of paint you can throw at your canvas for a bit of extra excitement. You’ll have 90 minutes to let your creativity run wild, with staff on hand to help if you need it. Don’t worry about making a mess – the paint is washable and safe. When you’re finished, your masterpiece is ready to dry and be taken home.

333 Ratchadaphisek 14 Alley, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310

098-173-3006

Unleash your inner potter and get your hands dirty (in the best way possible) at this ceramics workshop in Ekkamai Soi 19. You’ll have the chance to design, shape and paint your own masterpiece, whether you choose hand-building or the pottery wheel. Private classes last around four hours and are by reservation only, so no wandering in and hoping for a seat. They run daily from 11am to 6pm and cost between B2,500-3,000 per person. Once you’ve fashioned your clay creation, it’ll be glazed, fired to perfection and ready to pick up within 3-4 weeks. 

321/7 Ekkamai Soi 19, Bangkok 10110

081-821-4920

We all know the popular perfumes you find in shops and online, but wouldn’t it be fun to create a scent that’s entirely you? At this Niche Perfume workshop you’ll explore the world of fragrance and learn how to craft a personalised perfume that reflects your style. The class covers everything from the basics, including raw materials, to the finer details of scent classification and blending. With 60-70 different scents to experiment with, you’ll have plenty of options to find your perfect mix. The aim is to help you design a fragrance that speaks to you – and no one else. It costs B3,000 per person, including a 30ml bottle of your unique creation. Now that’s the smell of success!  

2198, 10-11 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 22, Chong Nonsi, Bangkok 10120

http://www.tentaclesgallery.com/

082-487-1487

Located in the Hua Lamphong area, this cafe offers a relaxed vibe and a range of creative painting and drawing workshops. Conveniently near the MRT, the cafe has plenty of seating and photo-friendly corners for when you need a break from being an artist. To start, simply pick your canvas and pay for it–they range from B200 to B400, depending on size. Then it's time to get hands-on and create away. You can also try making giant yarn bags, beaded necklaces and pressed flower phone cases, and you can even swap old clothes to help fight fast fashion.

476/5 Rama IV Rd, Rong Muang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

063-932-2905