Love getting creative but don’t fancy staying indoors? We hear you! Bristol is full of inspiring ways to get hands-on and enjoy the fresh air. From flower arranging in sunny gardens to pottery under the trees, these outdoor craft workshops in Bristol are perfect for anyone who wants to get making while soaking up the outdoors.
1. Hand‑tied flower bouquet workshop in Bishopston
Why you’ll love it
Unleash your inner florist in a mindful, outdoor setting. This flower-arranging workshop guides you through building a beautiful hand‑tied bouquet with seasonal blooms - perfect to bring home or gift.
What you’ll do
- Choose seasonal flowers, foliage and focal stems
- Learn bouquet construction, binding techniques and finishing touches
- Wrap your arrangement to take home beautifully
Key details
- 2½ hrs, outdoor garden space in Bristol
- Materials and bouquet wrapping included
£75 per person, view upcoming dates for this experience
2. Make your own clay mug: pottery workshop in Old Market
Why you’ll love it
Experience the joy of pottery under the open sky. It’s tactile, grounding and you get a handmade mug to take home.
What you’ll do
- Explore clay‑shaping techniques like hand‑building or wheel‑throwing
- Personalise your mug’s form, texture and design
- Hear practical tips for drying and glazing at home
Key details
- 2½ hrs, held at The Wiper and True Barrel Store
- £38.50 per person, view upcoming dates for this experience
3. Create your own mini jungle: closed terrarium workshop in Bedminster
Why you’ll love it
Escape into a leafy studio garden and design a self‑sustaining ecosystem in a stylish glass jar. Ideal for plant lovers or anyone seeking a calm, creative afternoon..
What you’ll do
- Layer substrate, soil and stones for perfect drainage
- Select humidity-loving plants and decorative mosses
- Design your terrarium’s miniature world
- Learn care tips to keep it thriving long after the session
Key details
- 1½ hrs, all materials provided (BYO glass welcome)
- Held at Plant Studio, BS3
- Tickets from £45, view upcoming dates for this experience
4. Foraging walk for wild edibles & medicinal plants in Purdown or Conham River
Why you’ll love it
Explore Bristol’s wild spaces and learn to identify, harvest and make use of edible and medicinal plants - interesting, creative and rooted in nature.
What you’ll do
- Walk riverside and woodland paths guided by an expert
- Identify seasonal wild plants safely and responsibly
- Gather ingredients and discover their uses
Key details
- 2½ hrs, outdoor countryside setting
- £36 per person, view upcoming dates for this experience
5. Drink & draw at KASK Wines: outdoor sketching social in Bedminster
Why you’ll love it
Blend creativity and social time on a scenic wine terrace in Bedminster. Sketch the world around you - no pressure, just friendly vibes and a glass of something delicious.
What you’ll do
- Sip wine and sketch with guidance
- Try different drawing techniques outdoors
- Meet other creatives in a relaxed atmosphere
Key details
- 1½ hrs, relaxed outdoor setting
- £16.50 per person, view upcoming dates for this experience
Whether you’re layering soil in a terrarium, shaping clay in the fresh air or gathering wild herbs along the riverbank, these outdoor creative workshops in Bristol offer more than just a fun activity. They’re a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and learn something new in a relaxed, open-air setting.
It’s creativity with a breath of fresh air - no screens, no stress, just mindful moments and something handmade to take home.
