March in Vancouver can feel like a drag with the transition to spring. If you’ve been itching to get out of the house and do something with your hands, here are 6 workshops that look genuinely fun (and are all happening this month).
All the details + booking links are below:
1) Soap Making 🧼
Workshop: Soap Making
Studio: @soapifystudio
Location: Mount Pleasant
Date: Sat, Mar 28
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: $74 (group of 3)
Book here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/586863?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
If you want something low-pressure and practical (and you’ll leave with soap you actually like using), this is a great one.
2) Guided Painting 🎨 (IWD special)
Workshop: Guided Painting
Studio: @momswhosocialclub
Location: Howe + Drake (Yaletown)
Date: Sun, Mar 8
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: $140 (food included)
Book here: https://momswhosocialclub.com/celebrate-iwd?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntfrQxMmUNLkF7fPxp4vthDSevAbsX8edkpP-ORSX8_iiOBBsfL4ZXnk12cY_aem_YDjYKHQjPgo2zdiHxMDAsA
Guided is the key word here. Show up, follow along, munch on some foods, and meet some amazing women.
3) French Tart Making 🥧
Workshop: Introduction to French Tart Making
Studio: @gourmetwarehouse
Location: Clark + Hastings (Downtown East Side)
Date: Wed, Mar 25
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $140
Book here: https://gourmetwarehouse.ca/introduction-to-french-tart-making-wed-mar-25/
If you’ve ever wanted to learn the “how do bakeries do this” version of dessert, this is it.
4) Tuft a Rug 🧶
Workshop: Tuft a Rug
Studio: @tuftedwithlove
Location: Pine + W 4th (Kits)
Date(s): Various
Time(s): Various
Cost: $85+
Book here: https://tuftedwithlove.com/book-art-workshops/
You can pick a design, pick your colors, and walk out with something you made that’s actually going to live in your space.
5) Spring Viola Wreath Workshop 🌿
Workshop: Spring Viola Wreaths
Studio: @gardenworkscanada
Location: North Shore
Date: Sun, Mar 15
Time(s): 11:00am or 2:00pm
Cost: $56
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-viola-wreath-workshop-at-gardenworks-north-shore-tickets-1975873056501?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
If you’re craving something a little more “fresh air + greenery,” this one’s a nice reset.
6) Floral Arranging 💐
Workshop: Floral Arranging
Studio: @mirage.vancouver
Location: Campbell + Hastings (Downtown East Side)
Date: Sun, Mar 8
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: $50
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flower-arrangement-workshop-tickets-1983664721581?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
A solid option if you want an easy Sunday plan and a bouquet to take home after.
If you’re going to do one this month, which would you pick?
