A Creative Weekend in Wellington: Workshops, Coffee & a City Wal
A creative workshop, good coffee and time to wander can be enough to make a weekend feel different. Wellington has plenty of places to combine all three, whether you’re heading out with a friend, planning a date or spending the day on your own.
Choose a class or workshop first, then fit a few of these stops around it. There’s no need to squeeze everything into one day.
Start with a Class at AWHI Yoga & Wellbeing
If you’d like to begin with some movement, check the weekend timetable at AWHI Yoga & Wellbeing. The studio offers yoga, Pilates and meditation, with different styles depending on how you feel like moving.
You might prefer a slower class or something more active before heading out for breakfast. Check the class description and book a session that suits you.
๐ Level 2, 15 Johnston Street Instagram: @awhiyoga
Explore Hannahs Laneway
Make your way to Hannahs Laneway in Te Aro for a wander and something to eat. Pick up a pastry at Shelly Bay Baker on Leeds Street, browse the small shops or stop at Wellington Chocolate Factory.
It’s a good place to leave a little time between plans, especially if you’d rather sit with a coffee than rush to the next stop.
๐ Between Leeds Street and Eva Street, Te Aro
Stop for Coffee at Evil Twins
For coffee or matcha, head to Evil Twins on Willis Street. Take a seat if you have time, or grab a drink before your workshop.
Choose whichever café fits your route, whether you’re after breakfast or just a quick coffee.
Try a Jewellery-Making Workshop at Workspace Studios
Spend a few hours making something you can wear at Workspace Studios. Their Wellington programme includes jewellery-making workshops where you can try techniques such as making stacking rings, adding texture to silver or working with silver clay.
If you’re new to jewellery making, look for a beginner-friendly taster session. It’s a chance to try the tools and techniques before deciding whether you’d like to join a longer course.
Browse upcoming Workspace Studios workshops on ClassHub and choose a Wellington session that suits you. Book your workshop first, then fit coffee, a walk or dinner around it.
If pottery is more your thing, Inner City Art Studio on Victoria Street offers adult pottery and ceramics classes, including beginner hand-building courses. Check its current programme for weekend availability and whether a session is a one-off workshop or part of a longer course.
Take the Cable Car and Walk Through the Botanic Garden
If the weather is good and you have time after your workshop, take the Wellington Cable Car up to Kelburn.
Enjoy the view, then explore the Botanic Garden at your own pace. You can walk back towards the city or take the Cable Car down if you’d prefer a shorter outing.
๐ Cable Car entrance: Cable Car Lane, off Lambton Quay
Finish with Dinner at Ombra
If you’re staying in town for the evening, Ombra on Cuba Street is an option for Venetian-inspired small plates, pasta and a glass of wine.
Order a few dishes to share and leave time to talk about what you made, what you tried and whether you’d do it again. Book ahead if you have a particular dinner time in mind.
