Brisbane's best creative workshops and art classes
Discover the best creative workshops and art classes in Brisbane for you to discover your cool and creative side. From acting and dance, to clay, paint and crafts, there's something for everyone!
From theatre to circus, painting to crochet—discover some of Brisbane’s best creative classes for all skill levels. Whether you are a kid, a teenager, or an adult, you can rediscover your creativity. With something for everyone, you can find a class that connects with your cool and creative side.
That's showbiz!
Dreaming of becoming an actor and hogging the limelight? Look no further than the Australian Actors Studio in Fortitude Valley! They've been nurturing talent since 1989.
Brisbane Arts Theatre invites your tweens and teens to develop their skills. They offer creative and performing arts workshops for ages 8 to 18.
Fame Theatre Company, with 8 Brisbane locations, gives tomorrow’s stars the chance to shine.
Make your dream real—join a Flipside Circus's adult class and learn circus skills at any age. Learn to fly, tumble, juggle, and move in a mixed aerial short circus course. Enrol your little one in kindy classes—an interactive program designed for both child and parent to enjoy together.
Let's dance
Dial-up your endorphins with a community dance class at Queensland Ballet. For more than 10 years, they've taught aspiring dancers ballet, jazz, and contemporary moves. Age is never a barrier to find your place at the barre. Enrol in Ballet for Seniors classes - great for improving poise, core strength, and making new friends.
Mad Dance House in Brisbane's CBD offers over 60 weekly classes for beginners and experienced dancers. From contemporary dance, salsa, jazz, tap and hip hop, there's something for everyone to pop, lock, and bop to! Classes are for beginners right through to experienced professionals.
Get crafty
Feeling the call of creative inspiration, but not sure what sparks the most joy? Find craft classes near you.
Discover your artistic talent at artisan. They offer online courses in book art, paper folding, clothing, textiles, embroidery, and repair. Also learn about natural dyes, sustainability, and more. In-person courses are available too.
Don't forget to cast your creative eye over the range of free and low-cost workshops and classes run by Council. Zentangle colouring-in is a fun way for adults to de-stress and to improve cognitive function. Classes at Council libraries throughout the year. Join the Kenmore craft group to share your current project and enjoy tea with fellow craft enthusiasts.
Keep calm and throw clay
Make unique homewares for yourself or as gifts for family and friends at these local wheel-throwing places. Mas & Miek Ceramic House has studios in Newstead and Morningside, offering something for every clay lover. From their throwing workshop to Friday night date night for couples, the team offers weekend workshops and 6-week courses. They will help you improve your pottery wheel skills.
Mitra Ceramic House in South Brisbane has workshops for everyone. Create a new favourite mug, or make your own ceramic plant pot for your favourite house plant. Get ready for the next birthday on your list and make you special someone something special.
Paint, sip and repeat
Bring drinks, grab an easel, and explore your inner Picasso with friends while having a laugh. Brisbane's Cork and Chroma in South Bank pioneered the city’s popular paint and sip movement.
Cross the river on a CityCat to Rosé Soirée in Bulimba. Here, you can bring your own cheese platter and drinks and try painting cute creations or enjoy making candles. Rosé Soirée classes are also at Woolloongabba.