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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Try your hand at the time-honored craft of wood carving in this beginner-friendly workshop. With expert guidance on safety, proper tool handling, and finishing techniques, you'll shape raw wood into a functional, handcrafted piece. An optional wood burning element lets you add personalized decorative details to your creation.
Sat. Nov 28th, 12–4pm PT
(4 hours)
Make Cozy Candles
Classpop! See all classes by this school @ 501 S Santa Fe Ave, San Diego, CA
Relax and get creative in this cozy, hands-on candle-making workshop led by expert instructors. You'll learn to pour and finish an 8-ounce soy wax candle and explore the craft of hand-rolled beeswax candles. Welcoming to all skill levels, this session offers a warm, inspiring atmosphere from start to finish.
Nov 1st
2–4pm PT
$43.99
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Nov 15th
2–4pm PT
$43.99
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Dec 6th
2–4pm PT
$43.99
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Sun. Nov 1st, 2–4pm PT
(2 hours)
Ceramic Charcuterie Board
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create a custom ceramic serving board as you learn the fundamentals of hand-building and decorating pottery in this beginner-friendly workshop. With all materials provided, you'll design a functional piece that's perfect for entertaining and personalize it with hand-painted details or your choice of glaze.
Sun. Nov 8th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Halloween Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the Halloween spirit by creating a spooky stained glass suncatcher featuring a spiderweb, jack-o-lantern, or bat design. Using pre-cut glass, copper foil, and solder, you’ll create your own festive decoration with guidance throughout the process—no experience necessary and all materials included.
Oct 30th
12–2pm PT
$75
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Oct 30th
6–8pm PT
$75
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Oct 31st
12–2pm PT
$75
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Fri. Oct 30th, 12–2pm PT
(2 hours)
Halloween Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Celebrate spooky season in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop by learning the basics of wheel throwing and creating a festive bowl. Personalize your piece with fun Halloween-inspired details and your choice of painted or studio-applied glaze, with all materials included.
Sat. Oct 31st, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Learn the basics of stained glass while creating a charming 3D glass succulent in this beginner-friendly workshop. Using prefabricated glass pieces, you'll learn copper foiling, soldering, and finishing techniques before displaying your completed sculpture in a terracotta pot, with all materials included.
Sat. Nov 28th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
This beginner-friendly pottery workshop provides a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing with a choice of glazing options. Finished pieces are fired and shipped directly to you, and no prior experience is required to join.
Nov 7th
5–7pm PT
$65
6 Seats Left
Nov 15th
5–7pm PT
$65
9 Seats Left
Nov 21st
5–7pm PT
$65
10 Seats Left
Nov 27th
6–8pm PT
$65
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Sat. Nov 7th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Ceramic Jack-o-Lantern
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the Halloween spirit by handbuilding and decorating your own ceramic jack-o-lantern, perfect for holding tea lights and displaying for years to come. Choose from a selection of glazes to finish your creation, with all materials included and no prior experience necessary.
Fri. Oct 30th, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
Scent As Interpretation: Building A Foundation In Olfactory Heritage & Museology
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore olfactory storytelling and museology to learn how scent can enhance interpretation, memory, and public engagement in museums and cultural heritage settings. Through real-world case studies, examine practical approaches to scent-based interpretation while considering accessibility, ethics, and visitor choice in exhibitions and educational programs.
Dec 12th
1–3:30pm ET
$150
25 Seats Left
Feb 20th
1–3:30pm ET
$150
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Sat. Dec 12th, 1–3:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board
Coastal Design Workshops LLC See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Discover the craft of pyrography and create a custom charcuterie board in this virtual wood-burning class. Add a one-of-a-kind touch to your next event or make a personalized gift using the skills you build in this workshop. Get ready to unleash your creativity!
Nov 23rd
7–8pm ET
$85
200 Seats Left
Dec 21st
7–8pm ET
$85
200 Seats Left
Jan 18th
7–8pm ET
$85
200 Seats Left
Feb 15th
7–8pm ET
$85
200 Seats Left
Mar 15th
7–8pm ET
$85
200 Seats Left
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Mon. Nov 23rd, 7–8pm ET
(1 hour)
The Art & Science of Aromatic Blending
Peach Academy See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual Class
Explore the art and science of aromatic blending by learning about fragrance families, scent characteristics, pairing techniques, and the principles of creating balanced fragrance compositions. Through live instruction and self-paced modules, students will develop foundational blending skills for personal fragrance exploration, creative projects, and handmade product development.
All levels
18 and older
Nov 2nd
12–1pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 9th
12–1pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 16th
12–1pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 23rd
12–1pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 30th
12–1pm PT
$45
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Mon. Nov 2nd, 12–1pm PT
(1 hour)
Aromatherapy for Beginners: Understanding Essential Oils
Peach Academy See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual Class
Discover the fundamentals of aromatherapy and essential oils, including their aromatic properties, common uses, safe handling, and dilution principles. Through live instruction and self-paced modules, students will build foundational knowledge to explore essential oils with greater confidence and responsibility.
All levels
18 and older
Nov 3rd
10–11am PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 10th
10–11am PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 17th
10–11am PT
$45
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Nov 24th
10–11am PT
$45
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Dec 1st
10–11am PT
$45
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Tue. Nov 3rd, 10–11am PT
(1 hour)
Essential Oil Safety & Responsible Aromatic Crafting
Peach Academy See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual Class
Learn the fundamentals of essential oil safety, responsible handling, storage, dilution, and informed use of concentrated botanical oils. Through live instruction and self-paced modules, students will explore precautions, label awareness, and risk reduction practices for safer aromatic crafting.
All levels
18 and older
Nov 3rd
10am–12pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 10th
10am–12pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 17th
10am–12pm PT
$45
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Nov 24th
10am–12pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Dec 1st
10am–12pm PT
$45
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Tue. Nov 3rd, 10am–12pm PT
(2 hours)
Choosing Essential Oils by Aroma & Blending Characteristics
Peach Academy See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual Class
Explore how essential oils differ in aroma, fragrance families, intensity, and blending characteristics while learning to identify complementary and contrasting scents. Through live instruction and self-paced modules, students will build foundational knowledge of essential oil selection and responsible blending for personal and creative applications.
All levels
18 and older
Nov 3rd
12–1pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 10th
12–1pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 17th
12–1pm PT
$45
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Nov 24th
12–1pm PT
$45
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Dec 1st
12–1pm PT
$45
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Tue. Nov 3rd, 12–1pm PT
(1 hour)
Understanding Top, Middle & Base Notes in Aromatic Blending
Peach Academy See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual Class
Learn how top, middle, and base notes contribute to the character, balance, depth, and longevity of an aromatic blend. Through live instruction and self-paced modules, students will explore scent classification, fragrance families, and foundational blending principles for planning creative and personal fragrance compositions.
All levels
16 and older
Nov 3rd
1:30–2:30pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 10th
1:30–2:30pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 17th
1:30–2:30pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Nov 24th
1:30–2:30pm PT
$45
25 Seats Left
Dec 1st
1:30–2:30pm PT
$45
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Tue. Nov 3rd, 1:30–2:30pm PT
(1 hour)
Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle
Coastal Design Workshops LLC See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Create a beautifully scented organic soy candle at home through this engaging virtual workshop. A complete DIY craft kit is delivered directly to you before the session, so all you need to do is follow along with expert, step-by-step guidance. You'll walk away with a custom natural wax candle and the know-how to make more as gifts or for your own space.
Nov 28th
4–4:45pm ET
$49
200 Seats Left
Jan 23rd
4–4:45pm ET
$49
200 Seats Left
Feb 20th
4–4:45pm ET
$49
200 Seats Left
Mar 20th
4–4:45pm ET
$49
200 Seats Left
Apr 17th
4–4:45pm ET
$49
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Sat. Nov 28th, 4–4:45pm ET
(45 minutes)
Scent As Interpretation: A Brief Introduction to Olfactory Heritage & Museology
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore olfactory museology and discover how scent can help museums and cultural institutions interpret history, culture, and heritage. Learn key concepts, practical approaches, and the opportunities and challenges of using smell as a tool for education, storytelling, and public engagement.
Nov 21st
1–2pm ET
$60
25 Seats Left
Jan 30th
1–2pm ET
$60
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Sat. Nov 21st, 1–2pm ET
(1 hour)
Three Flowers, One Sunday: Rose
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore the scent of Rose through guided smelling and Pierre Bénard Ségu’s Systematic of Scents, discovering its facets, key profiles, accords, and aromatic connections. Participants will deepen their understanding of fragrance materials and accord construction while creating and evaluating a simple Rose-inspired accord to take home.
Sun. Nov 22nd, 12–1pm ET
(1 hour)
Three Flowers, One Sunday: Orange Blossom
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore the scent of Orange Flower through guided smelling and Pierre Bénard Ségu’s Systematic of Scents, discovering its facets, key profiles, accords, and aromatic connections. Participants will deepen their understanding of fragrance materials and accord construction while creating and evaluating a simple Orange Flower-inspired accord to take home.
Sun. Nov 22nd, 2–3pm ET
(1 hour)
Three Flowers, One Sunday: Jasmine
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore the scent of Jasmine through guided smelling and Pierre Bénard Ségu’s Systematic of Scents, discovering its facets, key profiles, accords, and aromatic connections. Participants will deepen their understanding of fragrance materials and accord construction while creating and evaluating a simple Jasmine-inspired accord to take home.
Sun. Nov 22nd, 10–11am ET
(1 hour)
Reviews for DIY Classes in San Diego
DIY Classes in San Diego are rated 4.6 stars based on 29 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
We took this class as a date night and it was such a blast! The instructor Justin was friendly, super knowledgeable, and always ready to help at every step. The class itself was beginner-friendly but still provided a fun challenge. We will definitely be coming back for more classes. :) -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Had a great time. Five of us took it. We all enjoyed the experience. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Jeff was great. He was very informative and taught in a manner that complemented my learning style. I highly recommend this course. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Great teacher learned a lot enjoyed the class will be back -
Intro to Wood Shop Power Tools
So excited to take this course. Really enjoyed being introduced to MarkerPlace space and the tools they have available for use. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
I didn't expect we would actually make things (since never done this before), but we made a few bowls and I'm excited that I'll be able to pick them up at later time to take them home. It was fun and I learned something! would do it again. -
Squeegee Benders
It was a great experience, everyone was awesome and I learned a lot above all the instructor treated us with respect ✊ -
Squeegee Benders
Starla is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Enjoyed the class a lot. -
Cutting Board Workshop: Face Grain Cutting Board
Ty was super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Learned a lot in this class and ended up with a beautiful final product. Couldn’t have been a better experience with the space and the teacher. I’ve already recommended the class to a bunch of people and it hasn’t even been a full day since I’ve completed it. -
Screen Printing Basics
Except for the cold weather, this place is incredible!! So glad I found you guys!! I will try to be back soon!! Mike was fun & very informative. Thanks for taking time with us, Mike!! -
Intro to Wood Shop Power Tools
Good course where you finished making a simple toolbox -- that involved using all the tools you are introduced to. Instructor was great. She was informative, patient & was amazing at managing to help everyone with any issue they encountered. I really liked the class. -
Screen Printing & Hot Foil Workshop
Loved it from day one to the end... -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Very informative! A must for someone new to this paint. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
It was such a wonderful class. I really enjoyed it. -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Instructor was well organized, knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. She gave each of us individual time and answered all our questions. I’m looking forward to taking another class with her! -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Awesome class!!!! I will definitely be taking more! -
Screen Printing: Limited Edition Cards
Great instructor. Learned enough to know I want to learn more.
