Toronto winter had a moment, but I don't know about you - I'm over the snow now. Good news is we're officially approaching the “light at the end of the tunnel” season! The sidewalks are still a little slushy, but your brain is ready for serotonin, hobbies, and leaving the house on purpose.
Here are 6 creative workshops to get you out of hibernation mode and into your spring thaw era 🌷
1) Pottery Wheel (Tester Class) 🏺🌀
Studio: Zei Pottery
Brief description: Always wanted to try the wheel but weren’t ready to commit to a full pottery personality? This is the tester class. Low pressure, high satisfaction, very “I made this!” energy 😌
Location: Queen + Ossington
Date/Time: Saturdays in March, 2:30 to 4:00pm
Cost: $55
Book here: https://zeipottery.com/1-day-classes-queen-st/
2) Paint Ceramic Tiles 🎨🧩
Studio: Kitte Club
Brief description: Paint a tile, heal your soul. Make it cute, make it chaotic, make it something you’ll want to show off the second the sun comes out ☀️
Location: Dundas + Dupont
Date/Time: Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 to 3:30pm
Cost: $75
Book here: https://www.kitteclub.ca/products/p/tilebytile
3) Watercolour Painting 🖌️🌲
Studio: PH1 Studios
Brief description: Soft washes, cozy vibes, and a calm little reset for your nervous system. Perfect if you want to romanticize your weekend and pretend winter never happened 😌
Location: Spadina + Richmond
Date/Time: Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $75
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-watercolour-landscapes-a-beginners-workshop-tickets-1983976164114?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
4) Ravioli Making (with wine pairing) 🍝🍷
Studio: Eataly Toronto
Brief description: Learn to make ravioli from scratch and yes, it comes with wine pairing. If we’re leaving winter behind, we’re doing it with carbs and a glass in hand 🥹
Location: Sherway Gardens
Date/Time: Sat, Mar 14, 4:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: $134
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hands-on-ravioli-tickets-1982198490043?aff=erellivmlt
5) Silver Smithing (Sterling Silver Jewelry) 💍✨
Studio: The Gem Studio
Brief description: Make your own sterling silver jewelry and leave with something shiny you actually made. Bonus points if you call it “my winter survival piece” 🏆
Location: The Well and Shops at Don Mills
Date/Time: Various
Cost: $85+
Book here: https://www.thegemstudio.ca/book
6) Chocolate Tasting 🍫🤎
Studio: Soul Chocolate
Brief description: A very valid way to celebrate longer days. Taste chocolate like a pro, learn what you like, and leave happier than you arrived. Science 😉
Location: Greenwood + Gerrard
Date/Time: Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 to 5:00pm
Cost: $120
Book here: https://www.soulchocolate.com/a/experiences/en-US/8570574733528?shop=soul-chocolate.myshopify.com
