Brisbane's best creative workshops and art classes

From the theatre to the circus, and from brush strokes to crochet, here are some of Brisbane's best creative classes for everyone. 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. 

With 8 locations around Brisbane, Fame Theatre Company gives the stars of tomorrow the chance to shine. 

Never too late to make your dream a reality by signing up for one of Flipside Circus's adult circus classes. Learn to fly in a mixed aerial short course on tumble, juggle and move your way through a mixed circus class. Ignite the dream early and enrol your little one for their kindy classes - an interactive program for you both!

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.

Whether you're just finding your groove or you're a seasoned pro, Mad Dance House, in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, has more than 60 classes a week on offer. 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.

If crochet, sewing and embroidery spark craft-spiration within, take a trip northside to Brendale's Nest Community. Focusing on the social connection brought about by community workshops, this is a place to meet new friends and new skills!

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. Or join the Kenmore craft group and share your current project with other craft-minded people over a cup of tea.

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 boast 2 studios in Newstead and Morningside and there's 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

If you've got your drinks, there's an easel for you and your friends to explore your inner Picasso while having a laugh. In South Bank, there's Brisbane's Cork and Chroma who've paved the way for our city's paint and sip movement.

Cross the river on a CityCat to Bulimba's Rosé Soirée. 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.