Workshops and classes

If your idea of fun is more about getting involved with something rather than watching from a distance, get right into the thick of things by booking into on of Portsmouth’s top workshops and classes.

There’s a huge variety on offer, so you’re sure to find something that matches your taste. How about painting, printing or weaving at the Hotwalls Studios? Here you can learn from the resident designer-makers what goes into their marvellous creations, before having a go yourself. What’s more, you get to take home your creation at the end!

Elsewhere, there are a number of paint-along events, where professional instructors guide you through a painting – which you’re free to copy entirely or use as inspiration to go off the beaten track. If that didn’t sound appealing enough, many of these events take place at pubs and bars, so you can even have a glass or two of something you like whilst you paint!

Whatever your interests, the workshops and classes below will be sure to offer a fun-filled trip where you can put your hands to good work.

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Mystery at Fort Nelson

Address

Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO17 6AN

Telephone
01329 233 734

fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk

Portchester

Junior detectives are invited to solve a murder mystery at Fort Nelson.

Venue

Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson, Fareham

Dates

From:

17 Feb 2025to21 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Portsmouth BookFest

Address

Various venues, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DX

Telephone
023 9268 8057

askalibrarian@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth BookFest returns for 2025, with a host of literary events taking place across the city.

Dates

From:

18 Feb 2025to9 Mar 2025
Airfix Extravaganza

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

theddaystory@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Make your own genuine Airfix model to take home at The D-Day Story.

Venue

The D-Day Story, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
21 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Operation: Spies and Lies

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

theddaystory@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Work together to complete challenges, crack codes, and answer questions to find a mystery object hidden inside The D-Day Story.

Venue

The D-Day Story, Portsmouth

Dates

From:

22 Feb 2025to23 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

Address

Victory Business Centre, Somers Road North, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PJ

Telephone
07985777293

humelooms@gmail.com

Price
Price £85.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Join textile artist Alice Hume for an introduction to frame loom weaving.

Dates

From:
22 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

Address

Unit 5, Victory Business Centre, Somers Road North, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PJ

Telephone
07985777293

humelooms@gmail.com

Price
Price £40.00 Per Ticket

Somers Road North, Portsmouth

Join textile artist Alice Hume for a two hour macramé pot hanger workshop.

Dates

From:
23 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
Survivor! From North East to Nightclub via Normandy

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

theddaystory@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Join The D-Day Story volunteer team for an informative guided tour of LCT 7074.

Venue

The D-Day Story, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
25 Feb 2025
Survivor! From North East to Nightclub via Normandy

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

theddaystory@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Join The D-Day Story volunteer team for an informative guided tour of LCT 7074.

Venue

The D-Day Story, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
27 Feb 2025
Fabulous Flamingo Paint and Sip

Address

Hampshire Rose, 44 London Road, Widley, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO7 5AG

Telephone
07736470741

Jennymattingley@thecreationstation.co.uk

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Widley, Portsmouth

Join the Creation Station to create your very own Fabulous Flamingo.

Dates

From:
27 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Choral Workshop Day with composer Will Todd

Address

David Russell Theatre, Portsmouth Grammar School, High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LN

Telephone
07882518844

PCUPublicity@gmail.com

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

High Street, Portsmouth

Conductor and composer Will Todd hosts a Come and Sing event with the Portsmouth Choral Union.

Dates

From:
1 Mar 2025Open 13:40 - 18:00
Buff Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Address

Go Rogue, 78 Palmerston Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PT

Telephone
07432830484

requests@fabulousbeyondproductioms.com

Price
Price £44.95 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The UK's craziest drag bingo brunch lands in Portsmouth every first Saturday of the month.

Dates

From:
1 Mar 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
Friday Late: Earthly Echoes

Address

Aspex Portsmouth, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BF

Telephone
023 9277 8080

info@aspex.org.uk

Price
Price £8.00 Per Ticket

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Aspex Portsmouth collaborates with Women in Art and Kino Cult CIC to celebrate International Women's Day 2025.

Venue

Aspex, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
7 Mar 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
Peacock Paint and Sip

Address

Lord John Russell, 12 Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2SH

Telephone
07736470741

Jennymattingley@thecreationstation.co.uk

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Join the Creation Station for its monthly Paint and Sip event, to create a colourful peacock

Dates

From:
10 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Monthly Quiz

Address

Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS

Telephone
023 9273 7370

office@groundlings.co.uk

Price
Price £2.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Join the fun at the Groundlings Pub Quiz! Get ready for a trivia night like no other...

Venue

Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
11 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
Shakespeare Schools Festival

Address

New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £13.75 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The New Theatre Royal plays its part in the world's largest youth drama festival.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
11 Mar 2025Open 19:00 -
Calligraphy Workshop with Jodie Rose Calligraphy

Address

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

events@stanstedpark.co.uk

Price
Price £65.00 Per Ticket

Rowlands Castle

An introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy within the beautiful setting of Stansted House's Blue Drawing Room.

Venue

Stansted Park, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
14 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 12:30
Pompey Dogs

Address

Staggeringly Good Brewery, St Georges Industrial Estate, Rodney Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8SS

info@makingewavesfilmfestival.com

Price
Price £28.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket

Rodney Road, Portsmouth

Making Waves Film Festival hosts a live immersive cinema experience at Staggeringly Good Brewery.

Dates

From:
22 Mar 2025Open 18:00 - 23:00
Spring Floristry Workshop

Address

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

events@stanstedpark.co.uk

Price
Price £65.00 Per Ticket

Rowlands Castle

Create a beautiful spring meadow table arrangement with exclusively British-grown spring flowers.

Venue

Stansted Park, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
29 Mar 2025Various Opening Times
Buff Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Address

Go Rogue, 78 Palmerston Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PT

Telephone
07432830484

requests@fabulousbeyondproductioms.com

Price
Price £44.95 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The UK's craziest drag bingo brunch lands in Portsmouth every first Saturday of the month.

Dates

From:
5 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
Monthly Quiz

Address

Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS

Telephone
023 9273 7370

office@groundlings.co.uk

Price
Price £2.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Join the fun at the Groundlings Pub Quiz! Get ready for a trivia night like no other...

Venue

Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00