Top South West England Classes & Workshops

Learn to surf on the famous Fistral Beach in Newquay. Our family owned surf school is based less than 100 meters from the stunning South Fistral Beach, run by local surfers in association with Quiksilver, Roxy and The Esplanade Hotel. Our main focus is delivering fun, professional and informative lessons, getting you up and surfing with good technique, confidence and style. As an esthablished surf school for over 15 years we have years of experience in teaching all ages and abilities. We are fully acredited by Surfing England and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. All of our instructors are lifeguard qualified and hold a ISA/ Surfing England Surf Instructor Qualification. Our equipment is always updated and includes top quality wetsuits for all weathers and the latest in learner surfboards for all ages and sizes.

While it’s possible to learn to surf just by picking up a board and tooling around, it’s quicker and safer to learn from the pros. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already learning to turn, this half-day course will help you navigate Cornwall’s surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. With this surfing lesson in Newquay, begin with a safety briefing and a warm-up session on the beach. Then, learn the fundamentals of surfing with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

Nothing brings people together quite like food. Pasta Uliana runs a series of open pasta-making classes that you can attend at the Laboratory where you can learn about pasta making with Federico, have a go and take home your hand-made creation. Whether you take part alone or in a group, we always promise a warm welcome and plenty of laughter while you are with us. And remember, wine and snacks are on us!

Our Family / Small Group Surf Lesson costs £210 and includes: • A private 2 hour surf lesson for you and your family or friends with one of our professional surf coaches (up to 4 participants) • All equipment is included: wetsuits, surfboards and boots and gloves if its in the colder months • Use of the Escape Surf School facilities including hot showers and changing rooms

1.5 hour Life Drawing class held in our exclusive venues for maximum privacy with full bar service available. Tailor made classes for stag and hen groups. Includes an experienced artist to guide you through the session, fully nude model and all the materials provided.

A unique weekend of progressive surf lessons, restorative yoga sessions and wild camping in our private Cornish woodland.

Our unique location and years of experience means that you are getting the best lesson in town. We guarantee you will learn lots whilst having heaps of fun!

Sound baths can be booked by individuals or groups and can be enjoyed by anyone. Get in touch if you would like your own private experience. Nestling in the heart of the Spa Quarter in historic, Georgian Bath, the Soul Spa offers a retreat from the world for a wonderful experience of deep calm and relaxation in one of the city's oldest buildings. Your sound bath can be complemented with a treatment with one of our wonderful therapists, and bookings for couples or groups can be tailored to suit your needs.

There are few better places to learn to surf in the UK than Cornwall, which is renowned for its scenic coastline and great waves. Learn new skills or develop existing ones with a surfing package that includes two 2-hour lessons, which can be taken in the same day or over a few days.

Go surfing in Newquay with a private lesson that’s tailored to your skill level, whether you’re catching the very first wave or brushing up your technique. One-on-one attention from the surf instructor makes the most of your time in the water; it’s a great way to take your surfing to the next level in a short period of time.

Our cocktail classes are interactive and super fun. Our fun loving cocktail experts will show you how to make a selection of classic cocktails. You and your group will get hands on behind the bar to make and shake your own creations. Every group has exclusive use of the venue for maximum privacy and you get to drink everything you make! Perfect for hens, birthdays or just a girls night out!

This private surf lesson in Newquay offers an intensive experience for you and one other person. Coaching is suitable to all levels, whether you are novices or looking to improve on surfing techniques; instructors asses your experience and tailor lessons to current abilities. With all equipment provided, this 2-hour lesson at Towan Beach is ideal for accelerating the learning process.

This experience for two allows you to create your own handmade wedding rings. Led by an expert jewelry maker at a Cornwall studio—learn how to make a silver ring from scratch (or gold for an additional fee). It’s a much more personalized experience than buying a ready-made ring from a jewelry store, and there’s also the possibility to engrave a personal message inside the ring.

LIGHTCAMP, a bootcamp workshop for photographers, was founded by JasonPB in 2018 to provide an alternative to traditional photography workshops. It creates an exciting communal space for photographers to experiment and improve their photographic skills by completing a series of timed tasks. Tasks are specifically designed to challenge your photographic skill whilst simultaneously developing creativity. We start classes with practical tasks (not boring theory) and then debrief as a group to discuss successes and failures learning quickly from one another. JasonPB answers questions to any level from beginner to seasoned professionals so students can learn at their own pace. Then the group moves on to the next timed task. At LIGHTCAMP we get rid of the dry theory, skip past the jargon and get you focused on shooting better as quickly as possible. Our specially crafted tasks are all field-tested, designed to work for everyone no matter your learning style.

Bubble Football is a hilarious and chaotic twist on the beautiful game, strap yourselves into your giant inflatable bubble and step onto the pitch, then barge, bounce and bump your way through a thrilling five-a-side match. Players will be rotated every few minutes to ensure everybody gets plenty of fun game time. If you can stop yourself howling with laughter for long enough, dribble it forward before smashing it home past the goalie.Rules are the same as standard football except you are wearing a protective bubble and barging people to the floor isn’t frowned upon. A referee will be on hand to run through the rules and keep things in order. We are also Mobile and can come to your venue.

Just like our group classes, this is a culinary experience guaranteed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a full time pasta artisan at home. The private class enables Federico to spend more one to one time with his guests to allow you to benefit from his full attention and knowledge during this intimate and personable event.

Sewing workshops in a rural setting Come and make: Bunting Aprons Bags Creating an unique holiday experience and memories to keep

I have a large studio space primarily used for running pottery classes which is fully equipped with all the tools you'll need to do pottery along with numerous clays and glazes to work with. There are also books and magazines for inspiration too. The location is beautiful, located directly next to a nature reserve, near to Wareham a Saxon walled town, a few miles from Corfe Castle a romantic ruin and a stones throw from the Jurassic coast and numerous other places of interest and attractions.

Ideal for yoga teachers wanting to improve their photo skills for their business, or photographers that want to hone-up on their portrait photography, we’ll have four fantastic yoga models on the day to work with. We'll learn the basics of portrait lighting, as well as making the most of moving away from AUTO modes. Communication with models will be key to getting great shots and course leader JasonPB will guide you through this process.