14 Workshops & Classes in Ireland Worth Booking

1.Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street

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

At Silver Works on Drury Street, you mark, cut, shape, texture, and polish a sterling silver ring in two hours. English-speaking tutors guide each step, with small-group help, tea, coffee, and snacks. The class may move to nearby Georges Street, so check your message the day before.

“it was very fun to partake in. I like my ring, I got a flat, shiny finish to the ring and the time passed very quickly the moment the class started. I sadly do not remember the young lady's name, but she was a student at the art college entering her 4th year and she was very patient, helpful, and knowledgeable on how to craft the ring the well. I'm so glad out class got her!”

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2.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

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

Meet upstairs at The Merchants Arch in Temple Bar for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local dancers teach easy steps, then perform with a live singer and musicians. You’ll have a reserved table overlooking the Ha’Penny Bridge, with drinks available to buy.

“the singer was fantastic just a pity I could not join in the dancing as I had a injury as this looked so much fun”

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3.Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

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

Spend one hour at Roe and Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties district, touring the working distillery and choosing a Flavours cocktail class or Beyond The Blend whiskey session. Guides such as Andrew, Luke, Erin, Isaac, and Oisin lead lively, practical workshops. You finish with a Roe and Co cocktail in the Power House Bar.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Cocktails were great, we had two each. And then the guide gave us a recipe list for all of the cocktails so we could make them at home.”

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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 whiskies, the making of Black Barrel, and your own 50ml blend. Expect a small group, hands-on mixing, chocolate, a tasting notebook, and guides such as Gavin, Shane, Erin, or Josh.

“The guide was excellent. The group small- 8 of us which was so manageable and helpful for asking g questions”

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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 near Phoenix Park for a three-hour, hands-on Irish cooking evening. Help prepare soda bread, leek and potato soup, Beef and Guinness casserole, colcannon, and Jameson Irish coffee, then share dinner and conversation with a small group. A recipe booklet goes home with you.

“Steam rising like a whisper of comfort, each bite wrapped in the warmth of care. The rich aroma curls around you, familiar and inviting, as if love itself had been slow-simmered into every spoonful. Flavors melt on your tongue, tender and full, the kind of nourishment that lingers not just in the belly but in the soul. Every forkful speaks of hands that have stirred with affection, seasoning not just with spice but with devotion. It’s more than food—it’s an embrace, a promise that you are cherished, one delicious bite at a time.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $98

At Silver Works on George’s Street or Drury Street, an English-speaking tutor guides you through cutting, shaping, soldering, filing, texturing, and polishing sterling silver. In two hours, you create a ring sized to your finger, with optional engraving, gold plating, and wider bands available.

“Lovely way to spend a couple of hours in a nice little workshop with a great host, and you get to take away a great souvenir to remember your fantastic 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, beginning with tea or coffee before baking traditional Irish scones or her Granny’s apple cake. Learn family recipes, Irish food customs, and practical baking tips, then eat your warm creation with cream, butter, and jam.

“Not only did I learn the recipes and techniques to make delicious scones and apple cake, I had an absolute wonderful time visiting with Emily and learning about her life in Dublin. She was warm and welcoming, and I felt very comfortable in her beautiful home. Would recommend for solo travelers and families. A great experience!”

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8.Forge Your Own Silver Claddagh Ring Workshop

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

At Silver Works in Dublin, an English-speaking goldsmith guides you through marking, sawing, shaping, and sizing a Sterling silver Claddagh ring. Instructors including Orla, Clodagh, and Audrey have led warm, patient sessions. You leave after two hours wearing a ring you made yourself.

“This was such a wonderful experience. Instructions were clear and simple and it was a lot of fun with a nice keepsake to have at the end.”

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9.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery Bow Street, an English-speaking Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will use professional bar tools, hear short whiskey stories, enjoy all three drinks at a reserved table in JJ’s Bar, and take home a cocktail book.

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10.Jameson Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery Midleton, an English-speaking mixologist leads you through three whiskey cocktails in a dedicated room. You will make and taste drinks such as a Whiskey Sour and Old Fashioned, then enjoy one at the bar. The one-hour class welcomes all skill levels and up to 16 people.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Join Elena in her modern Skerries home for a private, three-hour cooking class with sea views. Prepare a seasonal meal shaped by Romanian, Irish, French, Vietnamese, and Australian influences, then sit down together for lunch or dinner. Confirm the host’s name when booking, as some details identify her differently.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $102

Meet Elena in Skerries for a private three-hour experience that combines a local market or town tour with hands-on Irish cooking. Visit Skerries Mills when the Saturday market is open, then cook and eat in her modern seaside home with Irish, Romanian, and international flavors.

“Great food and conversations. Very accommodating to our needs and went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. Also included a tour off Skerries which we did not ext.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $66

Meet your Irish Surf Association instructors at Strandhill Surf School for a 2.5-hour beginner or intermediate lesson. You’ll get a wetsuit, boots, board, beach coaching, and time in the Atlantic. Bring only swimwear and a towel. Lessons suit ages 8 and up.

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14.Premium Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $49

Spend two hours at Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin, Ireland’s only tiki bar, and make three cocktails with help from English, Polish, or Portuguese-speaking mixologists. You’ll prepare one drink behind the bar, sample two more, and explore a rum collection spanning all seven continents. Adults only.

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