The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Ireland

1.Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,065 reviews · from $98Our pick

Spend two hours at Silver Works shaping a sterling silver ring from raw strip to finished keepsake. You will cut, form, file, texture, and polish your ring with help from English-speaking tutors. Small groups, tea, snacks, and central Drury Street or nearby Georges Street locations make this a thoughtful Dublin activity.

“I loved that it was a small group and there were two instructors. There was water and some treats. Got good hands on experience and instructors were friendly. I enjoyed making my own ring”

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2.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 567 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet upstairs at The Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local instructors teach simple steps, then performers present Irish dances and songs with live musical accompaniment. You’ll have a reserved table overlooking the River Liffey and Ha’Penny Bridge, with drinks available to buy.

“My friends and I did this class on St Patrick’s Day and had a wonderful time. The instructors were amazing!”

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3.Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 489 reviews · from $28

Tour the former Guinness Power Station at Roe and Co in Dublin 8, learn how Irish whiskey is made, and choose between a Five Pillars of Flavour cocktail class or a Beyond The Blend whiskey workshop. You’ll make a drink, enjoy a Roe and Co cocktail at the Power House Bar, and leave with a better sense of your own taste.

“Brilliant experience! Short but sweet- you get a wee tour around the distillery, learn the history, and make a delicious cocktail. You also get a second cocktail which is yummy. The whiskey also tastes great!”

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4.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery Bow St., a Jameson Craft Ambassador leads you through four cask strength whiskeys, the making of Black Barrel, and the art of blending. You will nose, measure, and mix your own 50ml bottle to take home. Small groups, sensory touches, and guides such as Gavin, Shane, Josh, and Erin make this more hands-on than the standard tour.

“We loved all the information, the small group, and the “classiness” of the tour! Great experience to share with friends!”

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5.Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117Top rated

Join Ann in her Dublin home for a three-hour, small-group cooking evening. You will make soda bread, leek and potato soup, beef and Guinness casserole, and colcannon, then share dinner, conversation, music, and Jameson Irish coffee. The group is capped at eight, and you take home a recipe booklet.

“The experience with Ann was filled with great conversation, laughter, and food. Good Craic, as they say. The Food was delightful and surely the best Guinness Stew around. Ann seamlessly fit quick and easy lessons for multiple dishes while still ensuring our group was laid back and mingling. My friend and I showed up as a pair, but felt like we were among friends. Ann kept the wine glasses full and eventually our bellies were too. A truly great experience.”

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6.Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on George’s Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $98

In a small English-language class of up to six, you’ll cut, shape, solder, file, texture, and polish a sterling silver ring at Silver Works. Your tutor guides each step, with Kate among the instructors. Choose your finger, ring curve, texture, and finish, then take home a personal Dublin keepsake.

“Our two instructors were brilliant and we both had a wonderful time. Love our rings! Highlight of our short stay in Dublin!”

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7.Irish Baking Class: Granny’s Apple Cake, Traditional Scones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend 90 minutes in Emily Lavelle’s Victorian Dublin home, starting with tea or coffee before making traditional Irish scones or Granny’s apple cake. You’ll learn family recipes, hear about Irish food and daily life, enjoy your warm bake with cream or jam, and take home recipes. The class suits ages 8 and up, with space for six.

“Emily was a delight! Great environment, warm and welcoming and a genuine good laugh. As for the experience itself, my daughter and myself enjoyed every moment. We learnt a few golden nuggets of information that make an attempt to a success. I would strongly recommend anyone looking for a fun cooking experience in the area, to sign up for one of Emily's experience classes.”

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8.Forge Your Own Silver Claddagh Ring Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $148

At Silver Works in Dublin, you’ll turn a strip of sterling silver into a made-to-measure Claddagh ring in two hours. An English-speaking goldsmith guides you through marking, sawing, shaping, and sizing. Instructors such as Orla, Clodagh, and Audrey are known for patient, good-humored help. Tea, coffee, chocolate, tools, and an apron are included.

“Very fun, educational, really nice host and got a beautiful ring! Would really recommend it”

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9.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, an award-winning Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will shake, stir, and taste each drink, hear short stories about Jameson, and finish at a reserved table in JJ’s bar with a cocktail book to take home.

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10.Surf Lesson Experience in Strandhill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Atlantic Surf School at Strandhill’s National Surf Centre for a 2.5-hour beginner-friendly lesson. Certified instructors such as Zuhe, Marianna, Rory, Shane, and Yusa provide boards, wetsuits, boots, beach safety guidance, and coaching in the water. The lesson starts at 9:00 am and suits families, groups, and first-time surfers.

“This is the most amazing family experience and we wish to thank Zuhe, Marianna, Rory and Shane for a wonderful experience. From not knowing how to surf at the start of the week to being very proficient at the end is wonderful. Very much go and join this session with Zuhe with his team. Barry, Natalia and Filip.”

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11.Jameson Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $68

At Midleton Distillery, your English-speaking mixology host guides you through three Jameson cocktails in a dedicated room. You will make and taste each drink, learn from hosts such as Ben and Rory, then relax with one cocktail at the bar. The one-hour class welcomes all skill levels, but only adults 18 and older.

“We had a lot of fun. Ben was an amazing person. He was so patient and welcoming. he taught us to make 2 cocktails 🍸 whiskey sour and old fashioned. he also gave us another drink he made. It was an amazing experience.”

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12.Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Meet Elena in her modern Skerries home for a private, three-hour cooking class and meal. You’ll prepare seasonal Romanian, Irish, and international dishes, perhaps beetroot soup, Irish stew, grilled fish, and dessert, then eat at her dining table with views of the Irish Sea. Lunch or dinner times are available.

“This was a great experience-not only was it a fabulous dinner, but the kindness of the family was truly wonderful. The hostess picked us up from the train in Skerries Ireland and then took us on a tour of the beautiful village before going to their beautiful house. The evening wRead more”

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13.Experience a Surf Lesson in Strandhill, County Sligo – 2.5 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet Michael, Deb, Melanie, or another Rebelle Surf instructor at Strandhill’s National Surf Centre for a beginner-friendly 2.5-hour lesson. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, boots, safety gear, beach instruction, and about 80 minutes in waist-deep white water, followed by hot showers.

“Deb was a wonderful instructor! My friend and I were both surfing for the first time. She did a fantastic job explaining the basics, from technique to safety. We had a blast!!”

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14.Private Market Tour and Irish Cooking Class in a Modern Skerries Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $102

Meet Elena at The Hoar Rock in Skerries for a market or town tour, then cook a multi-course Irish-fusion meal in her modern home by the Irish Sea. You may prepare dishes such as Guinness stew, brown bread, seafood, or seasonal produce, then eat together with beer or wine. Lunch and dinner start times are available.

“Spending time with Lily was wonderful. She is so full of life and fun. Her passion for her lovely city and for cooking are contagious. This was a most enjoyable evening.”

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15.Surf Lessons in Co. Sligo, on The Wild Atlantic Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $66

Spend 2.5 hours learning to surf at Strandhill, one of Ireland’s best-known beach breaks. Your Irish Surf Association instructor covers beach safety and board skills on the sand, then guides you into the water. Wetsuit, boots, board, showers, and changing rooms are included. Suitable for beginners and intermediates aged 8 and up.

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