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The 15 Workshops & Classes in Ireland to Book First

30 tours  ·  from $20

The 15 best workshops & classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street - Filing gives the ring its character
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Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street

1.Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street

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

Spend two hours at Silver Works on Drury Street shaping a sterling silver ring from raw strip to finished keepsake. Your English-speaking instructor guides you through sawing, forming, filing, texturing, and polishing. Small classes, tea, snacks, and a second studio on South Great George’s Street make this a friendly, practical Dublin activity.

“loved the hands on making of something special by myself, I was born st Patrick s day , so I'll be engraving it for memories. The ladies showing us were superb 👌 👏 xx”

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Dublin: Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson - The dance lesson: simple steps, plenty of laughter
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Dublin: Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

2.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

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

Meet upstairs at Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local instructors teach easy group dances, while performers such as Jim, Gary, or Stephen lead songs and audience participation. You’ll also have a reserved table overlooking the Liffey and Ha’Penny Bridge.

“It was so much fun. The dancers were amazing and great teachers. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. The dancing took place on the top floor of the Merchants Arch”

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Dublin: Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience - A short tour with a useful purpose
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Dublin: Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

3.Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

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

Step inside the former Guinness Power House in Dublin’s Liberties for a one-hour Roe and Co experience. Choose the Flavours cocktail workshop or Beyond The Blend whiskey session, then enjoy a signature drink at the bar. Guides such as Andrew, Luke, Isaac, Erin, and Oisin bring history, humor, and hands-on instruction to the visit.

“Fun and informative! Our guide Luke was entertaining and enthusiastic and took time to answer questions. The cocktail making was great and got me excited to try some new things. It was a fantastic experience, I will definitely return!”

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Dublin Jewellery Forge a Hammered Silver Ring: Drury Street - The planishing hammer creates the personal touch
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Dublin Jewellery Forge a Hammered Silver Ring: Drury Street

4.Dublin Jewellery Forge a Hammered Silver Ring: Drury Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $104Top rated

At Silver Works on Dublin’s Drury Street, you’ll make a sterling silver ring from start to finish in about two hours. Tutors such as Trish, Kate, Luke, Holly, and Lucy guide you through cutting, shaping, soldering, filing, texturing, and polishing. Groups are small, though some sessions may include up to 12 people.

“Super fun, was an easy step by step process to create your own ring. The staff were so helpful and patient.”

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Dublin: Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum - Two origin stories, one famous drink
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Dublin: Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

5.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23

Make your own Irish coffee at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum in a lively 45-minute class. Your English-speaking host explains two origin stories, then shows you how to balance whiskey, coffee, and cream. Guides such as Briain, Linda, Andrew, Tiernan, and Lydia have been praised for humor, warmth, and clear instruction.

“It was brilliant we had the tour guide all to ourselves and had a fabulous lesson making our Irish Coffees”

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Dublin: Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class - Starting at Jameson Distillery Bow St.
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Dublin: Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class

6.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class

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

At Jameson Distillery Bow St., a Craft Ambassador leads you through Black Barrel’s four whiskey components, tasting and blending. You will nose, measure, and mix your own 50ml bottle, with chocolate, aromas, and a tasting notebook included. Guides such as Gavin, Shane, Erin, and Josh have led engaging sessions, though the pours are deliberately small.

“Shane was amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient with all of us. Our group consisted of 6 - all from the States. I totally recommend this over the basic tour. Learned a lot and had lots of laughs!!”

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Experience Irish Coffee Masterclass in Ireland - Starting at the Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street
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Experience Irish Coffee Masterclass in Ireland

7.Experience Irish Coffee Masterclass in Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At the Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street, an instructor such as Briain, Hailey, or Matt guides you through Irish coffee’s disputed origins and the proper method for making one. You’ll prepare and drink your own coffee in a small group, with notes to repeat the recipe at home.

“Lydia was amazing. Very personable and so fun to have a class! She was also very patient with everyone. Def recommend.”

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Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin - Making soda bread and leek potato soup
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Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin

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

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

Join Ann in her Dublin home for a small, three-hour evening of hands-on Irish cooking and friendly conversation. You will help make soda bread, leek and potato soup, beef and Guinness casserole, and colcannon, then prepare a Jameson Irish Coffee. The evening ends with a recipe booklet and local tips.

“Ann was such a gracious host and extremely patient and kind. She also accommodated the two groups attending special requests which we all appreciated. Would highly recommend attending her lovely cooking class evening. Delicious Irish meal and even better craic.”

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Cocktail Masterclass & Distillery Tour Combo - Seeing the distillery with a founder
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Cocktail Masterclass & Distillery Tour Combo

9.Cocktail Masterclass & Distillery Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60

At Rebel City Distillery in Cork, a founder-led tour begins with a gin and tonic, then moves through distillery operations and cocktail basics. In a group of up to 12, you’ll learn shaking and stirring techniques and make two bespoke cocktails with the distillery’s own spirits. Sessions run Fridays and Saturdays at 5:45 pm.

“It is a lot of fun!! We were traveling from the US - the other participants in our group were locals- who gave us so many great places to go!! The proprietors are adorable and the gin was quite tasty! Learned a lot about spirits and laughed along the way!!”

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Dublin Jewellery Forge a Hammered Silver ring:Georges Street - Filing creates the ring’s character
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Dublin Jewellery Forge a Hammered Silver ring:Georges Street

10.Dublin Jewellery Forge a Hammered Silver ring:Georges Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $103

At Silver Works on South Great George’s Street, you’ll cut, shape, solder, texture, and polish a sterling silver ring in about two hours. Instructors such as Emily, Trisha, Cat, Owen, and Ava guide each step. Choose your ring’s curve, hammer texture, and finish, then take it home.

“I really enjoyed this and I love my ring. I was not interested in another t shirt and this is the best thing to bring home.”

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Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on George's Street - Shaping the ring with a mallet
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Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on George’s Street

11.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 mark, cut, shape, solder, texture, file, and polish a sterling silver ring at Silver Works on George’s Street or Drury Street. Tutor Kate and her team guide you through the tools and techniques. Tea, coffee, snacks, and your finished ring are included.

“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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1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin - The distillery story and the science of spirits
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1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin

12.1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, you’ll learn about distillation, see the working equipment, and make two signature cocktails with fresh ingredients and molecular touches. Hosts such as Glenn and Jake lead the 60-minute English-language class, which includes a welcome drink, your two cocktails, and time to relax with food or more drinks.

“I took this Mixology Course during the Christmas season. It was fun and I learned quite a bit about the drinks the class made. We had a chance to tour the distillery and learn about its history and development. The instructor was friendly and passionate.”

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Paint a Metal Miniature - Watching liquid metal become your figure
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Paint a Metal Miniature

13.Paint a Metal Miniature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Best value

At the Toy Soldier Factory near Macroom, you choose a mould, watch staff cast your figure in liquid metal, then paint the primed miniature with acrylics. Mary may greet you at the visitor center, where you can also see the Toy Museum exhibits. The workshop lasts about an hour, suits families with children over six, and runs in English.

“Lots of fun seeing how the figurines were made and the quiet painting time was a nice change for me after lots of running around sightseeing.”

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Dublin Guided Irish Coffee Masterclass with Whiskey Tasting - The Powers tasting: two styles, two small pours
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Dublin Guided Irish Coffee Masterclass with Whiskey Tasting

14.Dublin Guided Irish Coffee Masterclass with Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $48

Meet your host at the Palace Bar in Temple Bar for a one-hour Irish Coffee Masterclass. You’ll taste two 20ml Powers whiskeys, learn the drink’s story, and build your own mug step by step in the upstairs Whiskey Palace. Derek hosts the experience, with Patrick also leading some sessions.

“Patrick provided insightful knowledge on Irish whisky and provided us a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that truly embraced the Irish spirit . Not your typical tourist trap experience.”

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Irish Baking Class: Granny's Apple Cake, Traditional Scones - What the 90-Minute Morning Looks Like
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Irish Baking Class: Granny’s Apple Cake, Traditional Scones

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

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

Join Emily Lavelle in her Victorian Dublin home for a 90-minute baking class with tea, Irish food stories, and a choice of traditional scones or Granny’s apple cake. You’ll bake by hand, learn practical techniques, enjoy the warm results with cream and jam, and take home recipes. Groups are limited to 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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