Bristol is one hell of a creative hub with craft workshops popping up all over the place. If you’re looking for somewhere to host your own workshop as a small business and need a hand with finding the perfect space, here’s our recommendation for the best workshop venues in Bristol.
You might also want to peek at the list if you’re looking for a craft workshop in Bristol. Go on, we know you want to learn how to macrame…
1. The Forge, Colston Yard, Bristol City Centre
If you want to impress your workshop attendees with a 5 star venue, The Forge is an absolute must. A unique building nestled in Colston Yard near the Christmas Steps, The Forge is a dreamy, Instagram-able space with effortless rustic style and epic views of Bristol’s old city. This gorgeous workshop venue ticks all the wow factor boxes. With events from yoga brunches to jazz nights, and craft workshops to creative writing, The Forge is a stunning venue that makes you ‘ahhhh’ as soon as you step through the door.
In their words
“A space to meet, work, create, share and celebrate surrounded by a beautiful and inspiring backdrop. A space for ideas, imagination and possibility. A space to make your own.”
In our words
Best for wowing the pants off your workshop attendees.
For more info
Visit The Forge website, drool over their Instagram feed, or email hello@theforgebristol.com.
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2. Creative Space Bristol, North Street
You’ll find Creative Space Bristol nestled among the independent shops on North Street in Bedminster. The shop is run by Emma who’s nurtured the space for over a decade alongside her business In Recovery Upholstery. It’s an inviting, open venue that offers workshops and craft courses, with plenty of plug sockets, bright light and flexible furniture arrangements it’s super practical too.
Creative Space Bristol’s latest workshops and courses includes upholstery, pattern cutting, dressmaking, lampshade workshops, machine knitting, stained glass, fused glass, oh and ceramics too.
In their words
“A studio space on North Street offering classes, workshops and courses for creatives those who want to unleash their creativity!”
In our words
Best workshop venue for hands-on sessions with mess and machines.
For more info
Visit the Creative Space Bristol website, scroll their Instagram feed, or email info@creativespacebristol.co.uk.
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3. HOURS, Colston Yard, Bristol City Centre
Next door to The Forge, HOURS is a light-filled event and workshop venue hidden in the heart of Bristol, and a surprisingly affordable venue for the uniqueness of the space on offer. With dark oak floors and fresh white walls, flexible lighting, optional wall dividers and a gallery hanging system, it’s the ultimate blank canvas.
Also packed with a sound system, fully fitted kitchen, washroom toilets and a top floor terrace with stunning views of Bristol, HOURS is a super flexible venue to work with as a creative small business.
In their words
“Inspiring event space and gallery hidden in the heart of Bristol. Meet & create, celebrate & learn. Ground floor entrance and top floor views.”
In our words
Best for a completely blank (very beautiful) canvas.
For more info
Visit the Hours website, browse their Instagram feed, or email hello@hours-space.com.
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4. Cafe Kino, Gloucester Road, Bristol
For our number 4. here’s Rachel (Studio Cotton’s General Administrator) coming at you from 2025, with Cafe Kino.
Our previous number 4, Cafe Jackalope is sadly no longer open, but community institution Cafe Kino is close by on Bristol’s fiercely independent Gloucester Road. A not-for-profit co-op, they are passionate about supporting Bristol’s local businesses, especially those committed to environmental sustainability and social good, brewing Triple Co coffee and serving up delicious homemade vegan food.
Cafe Kino’s basement workshop space hosts everything from life drawing to discussions, screenings to live music events. A hidden gem, and cosy underground safe space.
In their words
“We strive to provide a community resource. The work of local artists hangs on our walls and we have an affordable event space downstairs”
In our words
Best for community building, creative thinking, and discussion based workshops.
For more info
Visit the Cafe Kino website or take a look at their Instagram feed.
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5. Kiln Workshop, Gloucester Road, Bristol
Tucked away on a corner between North Road and Gloucester Road, Kiln Workshop offers pottery painting and crafty workshops for kids and grown ups. This cute studio displays shelves of pottery waiting to be painted, giving a crafty and handmade vibe. Kiln is a perfect backdrop for any small creative workshop, especially if you’re looking to make some mess. The soft lighting, hanging lamps and simple wooden furniture provide a warm and cosy welcome to this Bristol workshop venue.
In their words
“Pottery painting, parties and crafty workshops for kids and grown ups 💛”
In our words
Best for pottery, paints and mucky stuff.
For more info
Visit the Kiln Workshop website, browse their Instagram feed, or email kilnworkshop@gmail.com.
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Well, we couldn’t write a workshop venues in Bristol list without mentioning Studio Cotton…
We co-host craft and artisan workshops with Bristol creatives over the weekends. Studio Cotton also run expert-led workshops, designed for creative small business in Bristol looking for help with their website design, marketing and branding. Look out for our new ‘Walkthroughs’ coming this summer, perfect for helping you understand apps like MailChimp, Later and Eventbrite.
(A note from 2025: this is our old space, but we’re still running workshops at our new home at 63 Broad Street, BS1)
Visit the Studio Cotton Eventbrite page for all our latest workshops.
