Ireland · WORKSHOPS
Good workshops & classes fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Forge a sterling silver ring in central Dublin. Cut, solder, texture, and polish your band in 2 hours, then take it home.
“This was an excellent experience! What a great opportunity to create our own ring from Ireland! They were prompt, well organized, and helpful. A one of a kind, unique workshop. They do not disappoint! Thank you for sharing your expertise. I love my ring!”
Learn Irish step dance and enjoy a live music show in a Temple Bar pub, with a reserved table and clear, crowd-friendly instruction.
“My friends and I did this class on St Patrick’s Day and had a wonderful time. The instructors were amazing!”
Tour Roe and Co in Dublin's Powerhouse, learn the flavor pillars, and craft your own whiskey cocktails in 1 hour.
“The tour guy was so funny and knows his stuff it was lots of fun making your own cocktail and learning all the history behind how they make the whiskey.”
Hands-on Jameson Black Barrel blending in Dublin: taste cask-strength whiskies, blend your own 50ml bottle, and learn from a craft ambassador.
“Josh, the guide was amazing! Great experience! 90-minute tour, tasting and mixing our own blend.”
Cook Irish comfort food with Ann in Central Dublin, then enjoy beef and Guinness dinner and learn Irish coffee, with recipes to take home.
“Steam rising like a whisper of comfort, each bite wrapped in the warmth of care. The rich aroma curls around you, familiar and inviting, as if love itself had been slow-simmered into every spoonful. Flavors melt on your tongue, tender and full, the kind of nourishment that lingers not just in the belly but in the soul. Every forkful speaks of hands that have stirred with affection, seasoning not just with spice but with devotion. It’s more than food—it’s an embrace, a promise that you are cherished, one delicious bite at a time.”
Forge a sterling silver ring in Dublin on George's Street. Small group, expert guidance, custom textures and polish, plus tea and snacks.
“Our two instructors were brilliant and we both had a wonderful time. Love our rings! Highlight of our short stay in Dublin!”
Hands-on Irish baking in Dublin. Choose Granny’s apple cake or traditional scones, start with tea, bake in a Victorian home, take recipes.
“Emily was amazing and so gracious! She shared old family recipes, tasted wonderful, and shared about Irish heritage and life. Best part of the trip!!”
Forge your own sterling silver Claddagh ring in Dublin with a goldsmith, learning scribing, sawing, and ring shaping in 2 hours.
“This was such a wonderful experience. Instructions were clear and simple and it was a lot of fun with a nice keepsake to have at the end.”
Make three classic Jameson whiskey cocktails in Dublin, enjoy them at JJ’s bar, and take home a practical cocktail book.
A 2.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Strandhill, Sligo, led by Irish Surfing Association certified coaches with all gear provided.
“I am organising a social project for Ukrainians Family Surf Week and one if the days we surfed with Atlantic Surf School. It was the amasing experuence, nuce location, eveything clean and tide, cleab wet suits, shoes are in the good condition, comfortable boards for the beginners and, the last, but not the least is very carying and inspiring instructors who provided very clear instructions and supported in the water”
Mix three Jameson cocktails in one hour at Midleton Distillery, Cork. Hands-on class, tastings, and a recipe book included.
“We had a lot of fun. Ben was an amazing person. He was so patient and welcoming. he taught us to make 2 cocktails 🍸 whiskey sour and old fashioned. he also gave us another drink he made. It was an amazing experience.”
Private Skerries cooking class with sea views, mixing Irish comfort with Romanian and global influences, then sit down to eat together.
“This was a great experience-not only was it a fabulous dinner, but the kindness of the family was truly wonderful. The hostess picked us up from the train in Skerries Ireland and then took us on a tour of the beautiful village before going to their beautiful house. The evening wRead more”
Surf a beginner lesson in Strandhill, County Sligo. Two and a half hours with gear, heated rooms, and coaching on waist deep waves.
“Deb was a wonderful instructor! My friend and I were both surfing for the first time. She did a fantastic job explaining the basics, from technique to safety. We had a blast!!”
Private market tour and hands-on Irish cooking in Skerries, with beer or wine and a multi-course Irish fusion meal.
“Great food and conversations. Very accommodating to our needs and went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. Also included a tour off Skerries which we did not ext.”
Learn to surf at Strandhill, Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. 2.5-hour beginner and intermediate lessons with gear included.
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