6 Classes and Workshops in Metro Manila to Indulge Your Hobbies
By: Melecio Martin G. Arranz IV
If you’re in Metro Manila looking to dive into new hobbies or refine skills, you’re in luck. The capital offers various classes and workshops catering to any interest, from arts and crafts like pottery and gardening to physical activities like sports and self-defense. Whatever you pick, the metro has great places to spend leisure time and connect with like-minded people!
Ready to rediscover your passion or learn something new? Let’s explore some of the best-reviewed classes and workshops in Manila to help ignite your energy.
6 Classes and Workshops in Metro Manila
Indulging in your hobbies can help you release stress from work or school and find new ways to spice up your day during your leisure time.
1. Pottery at Laro Ceramics
Location: YDG Building, 219 Katipunan Ave., Project 4, Quezon City
Pots, vases, bowls, mugs—you name it, and Laro Ceramics will teach you how to make it. Its owner, Erika Austria, leads workshops that teach how to work with your hands. Her mug-making class is priced at ₱3,200, while the “Wheel and Painting for Two” workshop is on sale at ₱7,000 for two people.
Laro Ceramics’ strategic location is a short drive from Valencia Hills Tower E, allowing condo owners to make ceramics without hassle on weekends.
2. Classical visual art at Galvez Atelier
Location: 8 11th Jamboree, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City
Learn from the best by taking the Galvez Atelier Classical Program from artist Alfred Galvez. His classes can accommodate you wherever you are in your artistic journey—a beginner or an experienced artist seeking new techniques.
Galvez Atelier’s upcoming 2024 Intensive Workshop starts with the basics of classical drawing, then gradually increases in difficulty as you learn new techniques. There’s a ₱41,600 fee, which includes materials for 20 sessions. Considering the expert knowledge you’ll absorb for four hours every weekday for a month, this workshop is worth every peso.
3. Woodworking at Wood Academy
Location: 772 Aurora Boulevard corner Betty Go-Belmonte Street, Quezon City
Have you ever had an idea for a unique furniture piece yet do not have the skills to achieve it? Here’s your chance to turn your vision into reality. Wood Academy offers classes for enthusiasts and professionals of any age or skill level. Here, you’ll learn how to make cabinets, use resin, build furniture, install electrical fixtures, and work with metals.
Plus, Wood Academy is very beginner-friendly! One of its niche workshops is Woodworking for Minors, which offers classes for kids as young as 11, starting at ₱2,500 for a four-hour session. However, it also provides advanced workshops if you’re an experienced woodworker looking for a challenge.
4. Yarn tufting at Craft MNL
Location: 302 Pasay Road Condominium, 926 Arnaiz Ave., Makati
Make your own rugs at Craft MNL, where their Tufting, Yarn? beginner workshop can help you learn how to hand-make rugs with a tufting gun. The class’ instructor is Asha Angeles, who owns Profanity custom rugs and has been tufting since 2020. Craft MNL’s four-hour tufting class takes place in its homey Makati studio and only costs ₱5,500 per person, including materials and equipment rental.
Besides yarn tufting, Craft MNL offers woodworking, screen printing, and machine sewing classes, making it one of the best spots in the country to learn all things handmade.
5. Archery at Poitiers Archery
Location: Dormus Executive Dormitories, España Boulevard, Barangay 397, Sampaloc, Manila
Channel your inner Hawkeye or Katniss Everdeen by taking an archery class from the neon-lit Poitiers Archery, one of the few unlimited indoor archery places in the metro. “Unlimited” means you won’t break the bank: for ₱350 for 30 minutes or ₱450 for an hour, you can shoot as many arrows as you can. An in-house trainer will teach you the ropes if you haven’t shot an arrow before.
It’s even better if you live in a nearby condo, like the Four Season Riviera. Poitiers Archery can become your go-to place to train your bow arm, practice your aim, or release frustrations during your free time!
6. Indoor rock climbing at Climb Central
Location: The Portal, Mayflower Street, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong
Start your rock climbing journey at Climb Central, a top-rated indoor rock climbing spot in Mandaluyong. Its introductory classes for kids and adults teach safety basics and beginner climbing techniques. However, if you have prior experience in indoor rock climbing, the more advanced Beta Technical courses may suit you better.
Climb Central’s beginner training sessions only cost ₱4,400 for four people, so it’s a great place to learn a new hobby with your loved ones. It’s open all weekdays from 1 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and from 10 AM to 10 PM on weekends and public holidays. Sessions are available by appointment and on a walk-in basis.
Learn New Hobbies in Metro Manila
When life becomes monotonous, you could take the time to indulge in your hobbies or find new passions. Lucky for you, Metro Manila has endless classes and workshops to offer. You won’t run out of things to do—all you need is to choose and start.
Living in Metro Manila also places you closer to these activities and more. You can find notable properties from Federal Land, a top real estate developer in the Philippines. The Quantum Residences, our pre-selling condo in Pasay, is near the intersection of Taft and Buendia, offering a central location and amenities to support young professionals and small families.
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Melecio Martin G. Arranz IV
Digital Marketing Head
Martin is an experienced marketer with over 16 years of experience across various industries including real estate, banking and finance, technology, and advertising.
Martin has a broad range of expertise in having handled campaigns, brand launches, activations both in the traditional and digital space. Currently serving as the Digital Marketing Head at Federal Land, Martin leads a team focused on managing digital sales and platforms for the residential, estates and commercial business units.