Top 10 Classes & Workshops in North Queensland, Queensland

Mission Arts is a vibrant community arts centre located in Mission Beach, QLD bringing a variety of creative opportunities and experiences to the residents and visitors of the Cassowary Coast. The centre was opened in August 2010 and consists of a gallery, gallery shop, open air workshop space, dedicated pottery shed, and a combined administrative/catering/storage area. We are the largest completely self-sustaining community arts organisation in the Far North and operate as a completely volunteer led and volunteer run organisation. We host approximately 12 exhibition openings a year, which are free and open to the public and facilitate more than 100 workshops a year, covering a range of areas such as basketry, mosaic and glass work, pottery, creative writing, drawing and painting. Our facility is available for hire and we welcome conversations with interested artists, individuals and groups wishing to further explore their connection to the arts.

Swim your way to happiness by joining Swimfit! Offering adult & kids group and private swim sessions in Port Douglas and Palm Cove.

Oaks Kitchen and Garden is Southeast Asian Cooking School, set in the lush natural surroundings of Oak Beach, Queensland, we've developed a working garden to grow the vast array of organic produce that we use, ranging from Thai eggplant to kaffir lime, we use what is available and seasonal. ​ Classes are held by ex Longrain, Easy Tiger chef, Ben Wallace. Cooking Classes are held from Tuesday to Saturday, there is a different style of class everyday. Great out door cooking experience, cooking with local organic produced, learn about Southeast Asian Flavours and cooking methods. Located 15min south of Port Douglas and 45min North of Cairns.

We have some of Cairns most experienced Scuba Diving instructors on our team, and teach snorkelling and scuba from the introductory recreational levels through to professional instructor levels. We run the dive ops on Reef Magic Cruises - introductory, helmet & certified diving and SEABOB tours. We also now teach SSI Mermaid courses. Self contained 2bdrm apartment available for rent on site too

Why not indulge yourself when visiting Port Douglas by trying Pour Painting in a fab artist’s studio. Perfect for single people, a group of friends and is definitely one of the top family friendly activities to experience in Port Douglas. This hidden gem is an informal and fun introduction to painting and it's good for couples too... especially those birthday and anniversary surprises!! So come on over and creat a pour painting within a working and air-conditioned artist studio in Port Douglas or if you're looking for that activity that's good for a rainy day - look no further. BE WARNED pour painting is addictive! Create a personal memory of your time in tropical Queensland. IT’S REAL EASY & GREAT FUN!

Scubabo is the only SSI Freedive School in Cairns, offering a Rainforest to Great Barrier Reef expirience. We have perfected a fun and holistic approach to the fastest growing water sport in the world. Nutrition, yoga and breathology techniques are only a few elements to help you master your mind. Join us as we take you to ancient volcanic crater lakes to the Great Barrier Reef.

Holiday Cooking Port Douglas is an easy Chef taught cooking class. Ideal for beginner or expert. Come for a short lunchtime class or create a dinner extravaganza where you can meet the locals and enjoy a great meal. Lots of international cuisines to choose from. Lunch classes usually run from 11:00 am till 14:00. Dinner classes depending on the dishes prepared run from about 16:00 till 20:00 if you are traveling with your partner they may join us for the dinner you have prepared at no extra charge. Small intimate classes are held at Jade Ridge and Birdsong in Port Douglas. Larger classes are held at various restaurants. From Bel Cibo to Nu Nu in Palm Cove. We can also hold classes at your holiday home. A great fun thing to do while on vacation in the far north of Queensland. BYO.

SOUTHERN END Four Mile Beach : MOST DAYS 8am-9am Monday to Saturday +++ GO ONLINE FOR LIVE CLASS UPDATES+++ $20 ($15 online) * We are the ONLY Locally Owned AND Operated Yoga offering on Four Mile Beach * We are the ONLY Yoga offering that donates 10% of Profits to Paws & Claws Animal Shelter * We are the cheapest Yoga Offering on Four Mile Beach. * ALL classes super beginner friendly

Come and build a knife in our fully equipped custom knife making workshop. You'll be blown away with what you achieve during this one day knife making tour. You will forge your OWN blade in our custom built forge, then using traditional blacksmithing tools and techniques shape your own style of fully functional knife.

Cairns Boat School offers training courses for powered vessels, recreational boat licence( RMDL) training, HF/VHF marine radio licence.