11 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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6.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 near Morehampton Road. Choose traditional Irish scones or Granny’s apple cake, learn family recipes and Irish food customs, then eat your warm creation with cream, butter, or jam. Groups are limited to six.

“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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7.Forge Your Own Silver Claddagh Ring Workshop

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

At Silver Works in Dublin, you will mark, pierce, shape, and size a sterling silver Claddagh ring with guidance from a professional goldsmith. Instructors including Orla, Clodagh, and Audrey bring a patient, easygoing approach. Tea, coffee, chocolate, tools, and an apron are included.

“Very fun, educational, really nice host and got a beautiful ring! Would really recommend it”

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8.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, an award-winning Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will use professional bar tools, learn Jameson’s story, enjoy three drinks at a reserved table in JJ’s Bar, and take home a cocktail book.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Join Elena in her modern, sea-facing Skerries home for a private three-hour cooking class and meal. Prepare Romanian, Irish, and international dishes, enjoy drinks, and eat at her dining table with views across the Irish Sea. Lunch or dinner sessions are available.

“The entire experience was outstanding! Prior to the cooking lesson, Lili took us on a tour of the fishing village of Skerries, which was awesome! The cooking lesson was great and the food was delicious! The lesson and time spent with Lili in Skerries was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $102

Meet Elena at The Hoar Rock in Skerries for a market or town-shop tour, then cook and eat a multi-course Irish-fusion meal in her modern seaside home. Expect hands-on instruction, local conversation, beer or wine, and a private three-hour visit for your group.

“Spending time with Lily was wonderful. She is so full of life and fun. Her passion for her lovely city and for cooking are contagious. This was a most enjoyable evening.”

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11.Premium Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $49

Spend two hours at Ohana Tiki Bar, Ireland’s only tiki bar, sampling three cocktails and making one behind the bar with help from an English, Polish, or Portuguese-speaking mixologist. The class includes rum-focused instruction and an optional €6 40 Foot Drop Zombie.

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