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The 15 Best Workshops in Sydney

17 reviewed

Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level - How your 2 hours actually play out on the day

1.Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Our pick

2-hour beginner surf lesson at iconic Bondi Beach. Small groups, safety coaching, and all gear included for $70.

“I almost canceled because I was worried I’d be bad, but my instructor Brontë made the lesson a low stakes/expectations environment where she just wanted us to have fun and try something new. She explained everything super well and was extremely personable. I would definitely recommend to someone visiting Sydney, definitely a bucket list item to surf at such an iconic beach!”

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Mosaic Art Classes Sydney: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Mosaic Art Classes Sydney: Turkish Lamp Workshop - From glass pieces to a candle holder: the Turkish mosaic process step by step

2.Mosaic Art Classes Sydney: Turkish Lamp Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $56Top rated

Make a Turkish mosaic candle holder in Sydney. Pick colors and geometric templates, get tea and snacks, then plaster at home.

“I’ve never seen an offering like this (Turkish lamp) and really wanted to give it a try. This would be a lovely afternoon or evening out. The process is relatively simple and you get to take home a delightful keepsake from your trip. Don’t just hold this for a rainy day! Other classes are offered at the location too!”

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Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Surfing Lessons on Sydney's Bondi Beach - Stop 2: Bondi Beach waves, coaching, and real progress

3.Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $71

Learn to surf on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach with small groups, full gear, and coach-guided progress from sand practice to waves.

“What a great time!! My wife, my (14 y/o) son and I LOVED this outing!! Freddy was great!! No reason to be afraid of sharks or anything else! We could stand everywhere we were surfing! Don’t miss out on one of the best places to learn to surf!!!”

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Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls - BYO wine rules, tea breaks, and the snacks rhythm

5.Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $49Best value

Paint your own Sydney ceramic plate or bowl with included supplies, apple tea, Turkish delights, and BYO wine during a 2.5-hour class.

“This was a great activity as a solo traveler. When I arrived a very kind and friendly woman introduced the activity to me and gave some tips to help it go smoothly. The tea was delicious and the two hours was perfect for the time it took to complete. Overall it was so calming and peaceful, a nice break from walking around the busy city of Sydney. I loved it!”

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Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Acrylic Art, Canvas & Wine

Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Acrylic Art, Canvas & Wine - From shop door to finished canvas: how the class flows

Resin Art Classes Sydney: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Resin Art Classes Sydney: Cheeseboards & Coasters - All Supplies Included: Epoxy Resin, Pigments, and Resin Tools

From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise

From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise - Helping set sails (and steering) near Sydney’s landmarks

8.From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On 2.5 Hour Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 2h 30m · from $119

Hands-on yacht cruise from Manly: set sails, steer, and spot the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Sydney Harbour in 2.5 hours.

“As we had no prior sailing experience, our guide Will walked us through the basics of how sailing works. Gradually, we were able to take part in operating the boat ourselves, which was a lot of fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone with little or no sailing experience.”

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Sydney Harbour – Sailing Hands-On Experience

Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience - Hands-On Sailing: What You Can Do Onboard

Sydney: Dee Why Beach Group Surfing Lesson

Sydney: Dee Why Beach Group Surfing Lesson - How 90 minutes of group coaching really plays out

10.Dee Why Beach Group Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Dee Why Beach group surf lesson: 90 minutes of coaching, surfboard and wetsuit provided, small group. $53 pp in Sydney.

“This was so much fun and our instructor Will was so helpful! Great experience for a good price, we were all able to learn how to stand up on our boards.”

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From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On Taster Yacht Cruise

From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On Taster Yacht Cruise - Meeting on the wharf: find Manly Yacht Club the easy way

11.From Manly: Sydney Harbour Hands-On Taster Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $84

Hands-on Sydney Harbour yacht taster from Manly. Help set sails and steer in a small group. 90 minutes, $84.

“We had an awesome sailing trip with our skipper Onur, who made sure that we made a hands on experience, while giving a real sailing flavor and even provided a route that gave us spectacular views of the city. Highly recommend!”

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Sydney Harbour: Hands-On Sailing Experience on Luxury Yacht

Sydney Harbour: Hands-On Sailing Experience on Luxury Yacht - Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House: the views that change when you’re moving

Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls Paint and Sip Classes

Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls Paint and Sip Classes - BYO Wine, Provided Wineglass, and the Practical Upside

13.Ceramic Plates & Bowls Paint and Sip Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Sydney ceramic paint-and-sip class with BYO wine, step-by-step help, glazed bowls, take-home art, plus Turkish tea and cookies for $55.

“It was fun and good to try, the teacher we lovely! Was just more colouring in then actually creating the plate and feel it was quite expensive for just a small plate.”

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Sydney: Mosaic Art Classes – Turkish Lamp Workshop

Sydney: Mosaic Art Classes - Turkish Lamp Workshop - Getting to the meeting point and starting smoothly

Sydney Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

Sydney Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Milsons Point and McMahons Point: start wide, then learn what to exclude