Maddie Hudson

If you’re fed up with the spasmodic jolts and jiggles that pass for dancing in today’s clubs, perhaps some much needed class and sophistication is in order? Well, look no further that Obby’s Top 10 Best Ballroom Dancing Classes!

There is a prevalent myth that "artistic talent" is something you're born with – something you either have or you don't. Well, here at Obby, we think that's balderdash! We believe most people simply haven't had the opportunity to cultivate the artistic seeds we all harbour.

Have you always been fascinated by flowers – their form, fragrance, and ephemeral beauty – but have been hesitant to explore further? Well, Obby’s Top 10 Best Floristry Classes in Manchester could be the start of a magnificent journey!

Did you ever look at your grandmother's sewing machine as if it was a relic of a bygone era? A little memento gathering dust in the corner of the living room, holding secrets always withheld from you. Well, with Obby's Top 10 Best Sewing Classes in Manchester, its mysteries can be revealed!

After being almost unknown in the West for centuries, it wasn't until the 20th century that meditation became more than a fringe interest. Thankfully today, the ancient practice has spread throughout the world, allowing everyone the chance to learn the secrets of the old masters.

Remember the joy you felt when, as a wide-eyed child, you kneaded a pile of wet clay with your chubby fingers, moulding it into something half-resembling a pot? Well, perhaps it's time to rekindle those forgotten feelings and explore the world of pottery in more depth!

When we visit an art gallery we can become entranced by the works we're viewing, and our minds gradually fill with questions – how did Rembrandt achieve such uncompromising realism? How did Turner convey light? How does Paula Rego balance the personal with the sociopolitical?

Fed up of relying on takeaways and T.V dinners? Does your lacklustre cooking leave your partner unimpressed? Well, for those whose culinary skills are in dire need of improvement, Obby's Top 10 Best Cooking Classes in Manchester will help you on the path to gastronomic excellence!

In the 14th century a community of Flemish immigrants settled in Manchester, bringing with them the skills of their trade: textile manufacturing. Arguably, this was the catalyst that would eventually lead to the small Lancastrian township becoming a global powerhouse of industry.

Ballroom dancing not your thing? Can’t tolerate the tango? Well, maybe it’s time to harness the four elements, get a proper sweat going, and bust out some shapes!