4 Workshops & Classes Worth Getting Wet For

1.2-Hour Guided Family Pasta or Pizza Cooking Class in Acqui Terme

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

At VerdmontItalia near Acqui Terme, Ariela guides a small group of up to eight through handmade pasta or stone-baked pizza. You mix, knead, shape, cook, and eat your meal under the portico with salad, local wine, dessert, and a recipe to take home.

“my wife and I took a cooking lesson of how to make pasta with Ariela, and we loved it! Atiela was so welcoming and explanatory. We enjoyed learning from her, and she is a great hostess! The experience was absolutely superb.”

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2.Surf Lesson Caldas da Rainha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Best value

Meet at SurFoZ Surf Shop in Caldas da Rainha for a 2.5-hour lesson at the beach best suited to the day’s conditions. You get a level-matched board, wetsuit, certified instructor, insurance, parking, and optional round-trip transport to Baleal.

“Best surf lessons in the west zone, very professional and helpful staff, 5 stars. I recommend it to everyone who wants to have contact with surfing.”

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3.Hot Spring Dyeing Workshop in Beppu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $71

At Space Beppu, a local instructor shows you how Beppu’s mineral-rich onsen water changes fabric color through natural chemical reactions. You’ll dye a supplied tea towel, or bring your own fabric item, with translation help available. The 90-minute workshop suits adults, children, solo visitors, and small groups.

“This was a very fun experience I enjoyed it very much and the translations made it soo easy to understand and I love the handkerchiefs I got to take home”

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4.Hands On Pottery Workshop in Arima Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $52

At 温馨窯 光碧庵 in Arima Onsen, a professional potter with more than 20 years of experience guides you through kneading clay and using an electric wheel. Make a plate, tea bowl, or cup, choose an Arima glaze, and receive one fired piece later, with international shipping available for a fee.

“It was a great experience. I learned a lot about pottery and the art behind it. The house where the workshop is in is super beautiful and the craft itself almost like meditation. I’m super happy to have been part of this experience. I have great memories from it.”

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