Looking to explore your creative side or pick up a new hobby? Manila is buzzing with exciting workshops that not only spark your imagination but also offer stress relief and a much-needed creative outlet. You can connect with your inner child, commune with nature, or come up with a novel idea that’s too interesting to shake off.
From pottery and latte art to furniture making, these activities are perfect for relaxing, learning something new, and creating something unique.
Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just curious to try something new, these five creative classes in Manila are worth checking out. Plus, they won’t break the bank!
1. Mug Making and Painting
Host: Wabi Sabi
Fee: PhP 2,900 per participant
Duration: 3 hours
Unleash your inner artist with a crash course in ceramics at Wabi Sabi. This mug-making and painting workshop combines form and function, allowing you to craft a personalized piece of art that’s both decorative and practical.
Participants will learn clay coil building, shaping, and underglaze painting techniques to create one-of-a-kind mugs. All materials and tools are provided, including a single mug for each attendee. Plus, Wabi Sabi offers an underglaze firing service to finish your masterpiece. Bring a friend along for a discounted fee of PhP 5,500 for two!
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2. Rug Tufting
Host: Oh Craft
Fee: PhP 2,999 per participant
Duration: 4 hours
If you’re a fan of cozy, handmade home décor, Oh Craft’s rug tufting class is for you. This workshop lets you create your own fuzzy rug from scratch, choosing from over 80 yarn colors.
Oh Craft provides all the materials you’ll need, including a tufting frame and a tufting gun, ensuring you can focus entirely on your design. The final product? A stunning 45 cm x 45 cm tufted rug that you’ll treasure for years. Need extra time? Extend your session for just PhP 250 per hour.
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3. Soapmaking
Host: Habonera
Fee: PhP 5,000 per participant
Duration: 3 hours
If you want to dive into the world of DIY, soapmaking will sure tap into that inner artist of yours. Whether or not you aced chemistry in college, this new activity will truly nab your attention. Through Habonera’s basic soapmaking session, you will be taught the bare-bones of artisanal soap production—from safe practices to aesthetic design techniques. If you’re curious about the class, Habonera dabbles in the traditional cold process, which combines premium materials like mica powder, oatmeal, and fragrance oils. Trainees use tools such as digital scales, stick blenders, soap molds and cutters, masks, gloves, and safety goggles.
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4. 3D Latte Art and Etching
Host: Commune Café + Bar + Roaster
Fee: PhP 1,800 per participant
Duration: 1.5 hours
If coffee is your love language, why not take it to the next level? Consider taking a coffee making course, you may look into latte art making at Commune Café + Bar + Roaster. The activity features milk foam and etching techniques that employ “drawing” or “engraving” on your drink’s surface using syrups and tools. This artistic aspect of creating coffee lets you learn how to prepare beverages by pouring microfoam or steamed milk on a shot of espresso, however you wish to express it! This course is taught by an in-house Commune Café + Bar + Roaster barista.
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5. Furniture Making
Host: Wood Academy
Fee: PhP 8,000 per participant
Duration: 9 hours
Elevate your creativity with Wood Academy’s furniture-making workshop. Marvel at the beauty of building side tables and stools, and take part in this advanced class. After taking the woodworking training from the same art studio, you can elevate your creativity and hop onto the highly-coveted course of creating your own furniture. Open to furniture enthusiasts and aspiring designers alike, this wood-based workshop by Wood Academy teaches enrollees different techniques and design principles in fabricating common furniture pieces. The session is only suitable for ages 18 and above.
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Why Try These Creative Classes in Manila?
Creative classes offer more than just skills—they’re therapeutic, relaxing, and a fantastic way to meet like-minded individuals. Whether you’re interested in creating practical pieces like furniture and mugs or experimenting with art forms like tufting and latte art, these workshops help you tap into your creative side while having fun.
Start Your Creative Journey Today!
Manila offers plenty of opportunities to explore new hobbies and unleash your creativity. From mug making to furniture crafting, these workshops are designed to help you relax, learn, and create. So why wait? Sign up for one (or all) of these classes and discover your new favorite hobby!
