The exact start of spring differs depending on who you ask, for those who follow the Astronomical seasons - which refers to the position of Earth's orbit in relation to the Sun, considering equinoxes and solstices - say that Spring starts this year on the 24th March 2022. While for those who follow the Meteorological seasons - based on the annual temperature cycle and measure the meteorological state - Spring always starts on the 1st of March.
With flowers such as lilacs, irises, lilies, tulips, daffodils, and dandelions blooming, and adorable baby animals like lambs, rabbits and deer being born; it's easy to see why the season is assoicated with rebirth and rejovination. If you're looking to bring these into your life, then you're in luck! Here at Obby we've rounded up our Top 10 Picks to help you welcome in the new season, check them out below.
Our 10 Spring Activities To Do In 2022 are:
- Alcohol Inks Workshop with artist Grace Bull
- Seasonal Fresh Flower Bouquet Workshop
- Make Your Own Jesmonite Terrazzo Plant Pot
- Venus Candle Making Kit
- Wildlife Photography Workshop in Richmond Park
- Weekly Craft Club
- Spoon Carving Workshop
- Terrarium Workshop
- Vintage Furniture Upcycling Workshop
- Make Your Own Saddlebag Workshop
Alcohol Inks Workshop with artist Grace Bull
Location: Belgravia, London | Price: £49pp
Welcome in the vibrant colours of Spring with this painting class from MasterPeace, run by artist Grace Bull as she teaches you how to use alcohol inks to create an amazing abstract piece like the one above!
Taking place in the tranquil setting of the MasterPeace studio in Ecceston Yards, Grace will take you through step-by-step to help you learn the four key techniques required to master this stunning medium: ink washes, stippling, colour mixing and lifting. When all four of these techniques come together, you will finish will something truly mesmerising that you can take home with you.
Book now on ObbySeasonal Fresh Flower Bouquet Workshop
Location: London | Price: £65pp
If you want to bring some Spring feeling into your world, then what better way than through flowers? With this workshop from Stems Rebellion, you'll get to create your very own seasonal bunch to take home this springtime.
You will be given plenty of insider tips on how and where is best to shop for all your flower needs, as well as gain educate students in the art of floristry, and learn the skills you need to create floral designs and decorations to a high standard. Then, you can take both your beautiful bouquet and new skills home, and keep practising and admiring your new creations all season round.
Book now on ObbyMake Your Own Jesmonite Terrazzo Pot
Location: Deptford, London | Price: £55pp
If you looking to nurture your green thumbs and plants this Spring, why not give your greenery a beautiful pot to bloom in? Learn how to make one of these fabulously colourful Jesmonite plant pots with Salt Studios.
In the workshop, you'll learn how to pigment Jesmonite with your own choice of colours, and make your own unique terrazzo chips in the process! With your personalised coloured terrazzo chips, you'll cast your own plant pot and pour your creations into silicone moulds. It's the perfect class to go along by yourself, or bring friends along with you to welcome in the springtime.
Book now on ObbyVenus Candle Making Kit
Location: At Home | Price: £55pp
What more fitting way to welcome in Spring than to make your own candle verison of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, prosperity, and often associated with the arrival of Spring!
Made by Yougi, the candle-making company was founded by Emily Lynama, a self-confessed candle fanatic inspired to bring the beauty of fragrance and ritual to people's homes. All the materials in Emily's kits are vegan, cruelty-free, ethically sourced and 100% natural.
With this at-home kit posted straight to your door, you'll learn how to create a natural fragrance, to blending your essential oils with the soy-wax, setting up your wick, and pouring your candle into your mould (worth £15 on it's own!) to create your Venus candle.
Book now on ObbyWildlife Photography Workshop in Richmond Park
Location: Richmond Park, London | Price: £99
Explore the local Spring nature and learn to capture it's beauty in this workshop from professional photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis! In this 3-hour class, you'll get to explore the beauty of Richmond Park whilst learning how to capture everything the park has to offer; from Red and Fallow deer, to Silver Birch Tree copses, lone Oak Trees, ferns and lakes.
Alongside soaking in the British nature, Matthew will teach you all the techniques you need to capture the best wildlife photos possible! From composition, to making the most of available light, to photographing wildlife respectfully, Matthew will help teach you the mindset needed to capture pictures worthy of the beautiful British springtime.
Book now on ObbyWeekly Craft Club
Location: Worcester Park, London | Price: £25pp
Want to get crafty and create something new this Spring? Then Craft My Day's Weekly Craft Club is the perfect place to get stuck in and enjoy crafting something new with other like-minded crafty people and tutors!
Craft My Day offer workshops in Encaustic Art, Polymer clay, Jewellery making, Alcohol inks, Paper crafts and more. If you're looking to sustain your crafting all the way through Spring and into the rest of 2022, you can book a bundle of 5 classes together to recieve a discount on your sessions and join the weeks that suit you.
Book now on ObbySpoon Carving Workshop
Location: Woolwich | Price: £80pp
Reconnect with the Earth this Spring with this Spoon Carving Workshop by Creative Nature HQ! A collective of artists, makers, and designers who believe each of us are all inherently creative. They specialise in five disciplines: to draw, carve, build, weave and cast.
In this workshop will walk you through how to take green wood - freshly cut with a high moisture content - and turn it into a handcrafted spoon you can take home with you and use! You'll use an axe, knife, and crook knife, under supervision of course, to help you create your new piece of cutlery.
Book now on ObbyTerrarium Masterclass
Location: Coal Drops Yard, London | Price: from £68
If you're looking to connect with nature and greenery this Spring, then this masterclass from the Botanical Boys is a perfect, low-maintenance way to connect with nature.
Terrariums are a miniature environment of living plants which thrive off moisture. As they are self-sustaining, they're a great way to connect with the Earth; even if you've not been blessed with the gift of green thumbs!
In the masterclass, you'll learn the history of terrariums, before jumping into building your mini environment where you'll learn: layering and planting techniques, watering techniques, and aftercare for your new garden so it'll last long past Spring and into the rest of 2022.
Book now on ObbyTurning Tables Vintage Upcycling Workshop
Location: Streatham, London | Price: £120pp
If you're looking to incorporate those ideas of rebirth and starting afresh that everyone associates with Spring, this Upcycling workshop is a great way to welcome them in!
In this workshop by Touch Wood Vintage, you'll learn how you can use natural ethical paints, accent colours and waxes to bring a whole new layer of creativity to your re-purposing and up-cycling projects.
Lynda, your teacher, will provide everything you need for the workshop - even a piece of furniture if required - and you'll be introduced to colour trends and how to mix your own unique natural colours, and don't forget a few tips and tricks to help you along your way!
Book now on ObbyMake Your Own Saddlebag Workshop
Location: Leyton, London | Price: £145pp
Finally, if you're switching over your wardrobe to bring in some new Spring colours, why not find a creative way to update your closet with this Make Your Own Saddlebag Workshop! In this workshop by Love & Salvage, you'll learn how to create your own leather saddlebag from scratch; using 100% reclaimed leather from offcuts that would otherwise be binned!
You'll learn how to choose your own leathers, use a range of leather tools, use an industrial sewing machine, construct your bag, as well as fit the hardware for your bag. Suitable for all beginners, you'll be expertly guided by your teacher Eli through the whole process.
Book now on ObbyNeed more advice?
Hopefully, these ideas on how to get creative this Spring will help you out if you've been looking ways to welcome in the new season in 2022! If you're still stuck for the perfect class for you, be sure to take a read of some of our other amazing guides and best round-ups below. We're sure you'll find something useful, oh - and don't forget to share the love.