5 Workshops & Classes in Dublin That Hold Up

1.Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street

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

At Silver Works on Drury Street, you’ll cut, shape, solder, texture, and polish a sterling silver ring in about two hours. Instructors such as Sinead, Audrey, Jill, Owen, Claire, and Kat have guided classes with patience and humor. Choose a finish and take home a handmade Dublin keepsake.

“It was well organised, the guides were professional, friendly and knew what they were doing. We had a great time!”

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2.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

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

Meet upstairs at Merchant’s Arch for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local instructors teach easy steps, then performers present lively songs and dances with audience participation. Singer-hosts such as Jim, Gary, or Stephen help keep the room moving. Drinks are available, but food is not included.

“Everyone should experience this when visiting Dublin! We absolutely loved it, the Irish have such a dense and beautiful culture and we got to experience it first hand from listening to singer Gary to watching and dancing with the Irish dancers! Everyone was lovely, it was the most fun and we will definitely come back!”

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3.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 whiskeys, sensory pairings, and Black Barrel production. You will nose, measure, and mix a personal 50ml blend to take home during this 90-minute, English-language class.

“This was an absolutely fantastic class! Gavin was so knowledgeable and so engaged. I’m not really a whiskey drinker, but I loved learning about how whiskey is made and doing the (very small sips—for me!) of whiskey. I highly recommend this.”

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

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

Join Ann in her Castleknock home for a small, hands-on Irish cooking evening. You will prepare soda bread, leek and potato soup, beef and Guinness casserole, and colcannon, then sit down for dinner, music, conversation, and a Jameson Irish coffee lesson.

“This was hands down The most fun we had in Ireland. The host is so warm and welcoming, the food is so delicious, she does all the prep work so you have more time to really enjoy yourself and focus on the recipes. This activity of limited to a group of eight so it’s very comfortable and you have appropriate support on how you’re executing your cooking.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $98

In a small English-language workshop at George’s Street or Drury Street, you’ll turn sterling silver into a ring from scratch. An expert tutor guides you through sawing, shaping, filing, texturing, and polishing. Tea, coffee, snacks, and your finished ring are included.

“Really amazing to find how it's all made, Kate really helped us when we got stuck and made the whole experience very good, we made two promise rings and will definitely be back 😊”

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