ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPERIENCES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Are you looking to discover a new artistic hobby or tap into your existing talent?

A creative art class in South Africa is a great way to do just that, while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of creating something new. Maybe you’re a secretly skilled jeweller, just waiting to make their next wearable work of art? Or perhaps you’d like to try your hand at sewing your own clothes? 

Discover a new passion with one of our favourite arts and crafts classes, listed below!

Private Sewing Lessons with Create Hobby - various prices

How many times have you abandoned a perfectly good piece of clothing just because it has a hole in the sleeve, or paid for an expensive tailor to re-size those trousers that are just a touch too big for you?

Take matters into your own hands with a private sewing lesson. Based in Cape Town, Create Hobby Studio offers a range of classes for those who want to learn more about making and altering their own clothes, as well as pattern making and fun craft classes for those who want something different to do on their bachelorette or birthday party. 

If you’re looking for a more long-term course, they offer beginner, intermediate and advanced which take place over a period of weeks, so you can really get stuck in to your new (or existing) skill.  

Before long, you’ll be sewing your own garments with ease… who knows, we might have a future fashion designer on our hands!

Perfume Making Workshop Cape Town - Gold Package - R 520  

For those who prefer their art to be of the spritz-able variety, this perfume making class in Cape Town offers the chance to create your very own signature scent from scratch, using professional-quality ingredients with the help of an expert perfumer. 

You’ll spend two hours creating your own perfume at the prestigious Kumanov Perfumery. Your experienced perfume expert will help you choose your own blend of scents imported from Grasse, France – the world’s perfume capital.

As you assemble your own personal perfume, your perfumer will be on-hand at all times to give you advice, explaining which fragrances complement one another and helping you create a scent that’s perfect for you. After your workshop, you’ll head over to the exclusive perfume museum – the first of its kind in South Africa, and a fascinating insight into the ancient art. Finally, you’ll leave with a concentrated bottle of your signature creation, plus a luxurious scented body cream.

For those with a passion for perfumery, or who just want to try something different, it doesn’t get much better than this unique workshop!

Full Day Cape Town Mosaic Craft Workshop - R 1500 

For a truly one of a kind art class, this full day mosaic craft workshop ticks all the boxes.

Throughout history, many cultures have used mosaics to adorn the floors, walls and ceilings of their proudest monuments. From the earliest known examples in Mesopotamia, to the gold leaf embellishments of Byzantium, to Antoni Gaudi's technicolour Parc Güell, in Barcelona, mosaics feature among art history's greatest achievements. 

Contemporary artists are still breathing new life into the form - and today you're one of them! During the session, you'll each receive two sheets of tiles, thirty neutral background colours, and a mirror or bird bath base. 

Using the glue and tile cutter provided, you'll create your own bold design - if necessary, taking inspiration from artworks around the room and the advice of your experienced teacher. After six hours, you'll leave with your completed piece - to be displayed proudly, or given as unique and personal gift.

Fabric Jewellery Making in Maboneng - from R 534.68

Create your own beautiful, colourful piece of fabric jewellery with this fun and relaxing class in Maboneng. 

Hosted by local fabric jewellery designer Thandie, this fun and interactive class will teach you everything you need to make your own beautiful fabric jewellery. You’ll begin by getting to know the rest of your classmates over local tipples before being introduced to the South African fabric you’ll be turning into jewellery: shweshwe! 

Over the next hour, you’ll use this unique fabric to create either a necklace, bracelet, or a pair of earrings. You can feel proud wearing your own creations, knowing that you made them with your own two hands… or, if you can bare to part with them, you can give them as a gift. 

Creative Flower Arranging Workshop Gauteng - R 1550 

Flower arranging is a subtle and delicate art form which can be used to add a brightly-coloured touch of life to your space! Your experience takes place at the beautiful, sweet-smelling and calming environment of a florist’s studio in Johannesburg. 

There, you’ll meet your expert florist Jill, and she’ll supply you with all the materials you need to create your own beautiful masterpiece. While you quietly get stuck in and make your arrangement look just right, your instructor will be on-hand at all times to offer any guidance you might need. 

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your creative class, as the floral smells fill the air and the class quietly chatters around you… there’s really nothing more therapeutic than creating something new, and by the end of your class you’ll have a gorgeous floral arrangement to display in your home. 

Art Classes with Mandy’s Art Studio – from R 290

Mandy’s Art Studio, based in Johannesburg, offers painting and art classes to adults and children alike, so no matter how old you are, you can enjoy the benefits of being creative in this calming, attractive studio space. 

All classes are taught by highly-qualified professional teachers with the students’ enjoyment in mind, so you can get the most out of your class. They pride themselves on a small, inclusive atmosphere so each student can get the attention they deserve. Get to know your fellow artists in a supportive atmosphere while you make something beautiful!

This unique studio uses art as a way to practice mindfulness, with a focus on the mental benefits of an artistic practice. They believe that by practicing art, you can relieve anxiety as you get out of your own head and focus on something outside yourself; boost your self-esteem; encourage creative thinking in other aspects of your life, and become a better student in general.

Want to see whether you could reap these benefits…? Only one way to find out!

Thanks for reading!

Thanks for reading our guide to the best creative classes in South Africa. We hope you’ve found a fun and artistic experience to help you express yourself, learn something new, or invest in an already existing talent. 

If you’re looking for more creative things to do in South Africa, browse our full range of lessons and classes here. 

If you’ve got a question, please feel free to leave a comment – we’d love to hear from you!