We understand that your free time is precious! With the trials and tribulations of modern life, we can often find ourselves getting caught up in the stresses of the working week. That’s why we have rounded up the top 10 things to do at the weekend that will help you unwind and feel rejuvenated! Whether it's energising glassblowing experiences that help you feel motivated or creative painting projects, explore the best things to do at the weekend to help you feel refreshed, recharged and motivated.
Top 10 Things to do at the Weekend to Motivate you:
- Fresh Florals Watercolour Painting Workshop at MasterPeace
- Beginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board Course at The River Shop
- Hatha Yoga Workshop at Bendyoga
- Aromatherapy Candle Making Kit from Yougi
- Beginner Pottery Workshop with The Slightly Curious Studio
- Macrame Plant Hanger Class with Craft My Day LTD
- Glassblowing Masterclass with Blowfish Glass
- Terrarium Masterclass with Botanical Boys
- Dim Sum Cookery Class with London Cookery School
- Life Drawing Class with Minerva Workshop
Fresh Florals Watercolour Painting Workshop at MasterPeace
Location: Belgravia, Central London
Learn to paint gorgeous seasonal florals in this beginner friendly watercolour workshop, coached by experienced artist Grace Bull. In this class, you will explore the mindful process of painting while enjoying a glass of Pale Fox Prosecco.
Working from a freshly cut bouquet of flowers, sourced by the amazing Blooming Flair, Grace will gradually introduce you to new watercolour techniques including washes, wet on wet, colour layering, adding pen detail and many more.
Leave this mindful painting experience with your own unique botanical illustration on lovely watercolour paper, ready to hang in your home to be admired with a sense of accomplishment.
MasterPeace is a drop-in art experience in Belgravia for adults who want to learn to paint mindfully and express themselves creatively, making their workshops the perfect place to feel relaxed and motivated.
Book now on ObbyBeginners Woodworking: Make a Bread Board Course at The River Shop
Location: Woolwich, South East London
In this beginners woodwork course, students will learn how to make a beautiful wooden bread board. The course will cover how to join together the wood as well as how to use the various machines and tools needed to get a high quality finish.
At the end of this day long course, students can expect to take home with them a board that's useful and takes pride of place in their kitchen.
Workshops with The River Shop are a great opportunity for students to experience the rewarding feeling of creating their own furniture and wooden items with their own two hands.
Book now on ObbyHatha Yoga Workshop at Bendyoga
Location: Stockport, Cheshire
Yoga and meditation has been celebrated for its ability to help reduce stress and maintain a positive wellbeing both physically and mentally.
Are you looking to build flexibility and strength while also relaxing and de-stressing? This workshop with Bendyoga will help you do just that!
David at Bendyoga has been practising yoga and meditation for 20 years and teaching for the past 8 years. David is enthusiastic about helping everyone explore the calming and relaxing experience yoga and meditation can offer.
Book now on ObbyAromatherapy Candle Making Kit from Yougi
Delivery: available across the UK and internationally
Creating candles is a sensory experience that relaxes the mind by getting you in a flow and allowing you to focus only on the material and the scent.
Making candles stimulates neural input from almost all of our senses, including our smell, touch, and visual pathways which communicate with both left and right hemispheres of the brain.
With this kit, you can expect the supplies and guidance needed to make a beautiful and natural candle.
Yougi celebrates the calming process of both creating and burning candles. As well as their aromatherapy candle making kit, Yougi also hosts a range of candle making workshops and classes.
Shop now on ObbyBeginner Pottery Workshop with The Slightly Curious Studio
Location: Alperton, North West London
This is a relaxed crash course pottery session where you will gain practical pottery making skills. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to try something new and fun!
Students are welcome to play and experiment as much as they like in this three-hour class. Indulge in some clay fun and create something unique and handmade using hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
All workshops with The Slightly Curious Studio are designed to build confidence as well as encourage and inspire students to take risks without criticism.
Book now on ObbyMacrame Plant Hanger Class with Craft My Day LTD
Location: Worcester Park, South West London
It's time to weave your worries away! Macrame is simply knots created with rope to create decorative and also functional pieces of art.
This addictive craft shows you instant results in a couple of hours and the best thing about it is that anyone can do it! Craft My Day LTD will teach students the basic Macramé knotting techniques to create their very own Macramé plant hanger.
Craft My Day LTD work with local artists to create a unique space for people to come and learn a variety of crafts in a fun and relaxed setting.
Book now on ObbyGlassblowing Masterclass with Blowfish Glass
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Start this class as a beginner and leave a glass making addict. In this full day workshop, you will learn each step of the glass blowing process from experienced and encouraging glassmaking experts in their inspiring studio!
Not only will you get to take your three perfect and personalised glass pieces home at the end of the workshop, you will also be leaving with a full understanding of the glass making process and techniques as well as a burning hunger to create more gorgeous glass.
This invigorating workshop with Blowfish Glass is sure to leave you feeling motivated and eager to take on more thrilling creative projects!
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Location: Kings Cross, Central London
One way to relieve stress is to get in touch with nature! For those feeling stuck in the mud and bogged down with the mundane tasks of day to day life, this workshop will help you see the beauty in the world around us!
You get to build a self-sustaining living garden in a 3 ltr glass jar topped with a natural cork lid to take home with you for displaying in your interior.
Making your own terrarium is an incredibly enriching experience which is sure to make you feel motivated and inspired to look after yourself (and your plants) during the coming week.
Book now on ObbyDim Sum Cookery Class with London Cookery School
Location: Islington, North London
Of course, most people cook everyday, not just at the weekend! However, the process of making some dishes can be very soothing and fulfilling.
Impress yourself and your friends by learning how to make a variety of authentic Dim Sum in this sociable half day class. The intricate process of creating this handmade dish is sure to satisfy your craving for calm as well as delicious Dim Sum.
Workshops with London Cookery School will help you add some really exciting new recipes to your own repertoire of meals and introduce you to the peaceful process of cooking.
Book now on ObbyLife Drawing Class with Minerva Workshop
Location: Kentish Town, North West London
It's time to pick up a pencil and unwind in a life drawing workshop. This beginners class with Minerva Workshop provides all of the material and guidance needed to help you awaken your inner artist.
Explore new techniques for working with charcoal to sketch the intricacies of the human body. Creativity and art has been championed for its ability to help promote a positive and healthy wellbeing.
As well as learning and expanding skills, the team at Minerva Workshop also aim to send participants away feeling refreshed and invigorated after encountering a worthwhile creative experience.
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From smoothing and sculpting clay in a pottery workshop to getting creative in a painting workshop, fill your weekends with mindful activities that are sure to leave you feeling recharged and ready for another busy week! Whether you’d like to explore calming activities such as painting and drawing or discover energising hobbies such as woodworking and glassblowing classes, it’s time to find an exciting passion project to fill your weekends.
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