Orlando may be known for its theme parks and endless attractions, but there’s more to the city than rides and resorts. Behind the magic is a creative community filled with artists, makers, and people who simply love getting crafty.
Whether you’re looking to try a new hobby, make something with your own hands, or find a space to let your creativity run wild, Orlando has plenty of places to get inspired!
From hands-on workshops to cozy creative spaces, here are some of the best spots around Orlando to make, create, and have a little fun along the way.
Upcoming Crafting Club Activities in Orlando
Handmade Craft Swap
- Date: August 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Location: À La Cart – SoDo, 2207 East Michigan Street, Orlando
The Whimsy Memory Lab – Junk Journal Workshop
- Date: August 29 from 8 to 9 a.m.
- Location: Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando
Upcoming events are on September 5 and November 14.
Girl You Need a Hobby
- Date: August 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Location: Lucky Goat Cafe, Orlando
Girl You Need a Hobby, created by Monique Malcolm, is a craft club with activities and events made for Women 35 and over to find hobbies they may enjoy.
Crafting Clubs in Orlando
Draw Lab Orlando
Founded in 2024, Draw Lab is a free monthly creative event that brings together artists, musicians, and more across Orlando and Miami through live drawing, models, and community rooted in hip-hop and urban art. Keep up with their Instagram to see when their next meetup is!
Sketch Book Club Orlando
Sketchbook Club Orlando hosts meetups with sustainable art stations, photo ops, and always has extra sketchbooks and materials. Their next event will be in September; keep up with their Instagram to find out when and where.
Craft Club Orlando
When Andrea Chenoweth first came up with the idea of Craft Club Orlando, she wanted a low-pressure, welcoming place for creatives to connect. A place where anyone, from seasoned artists to total beginners, could feel comfortable showing up and getting crafty.
Chenoweth likes to say, “We are a Craft Club, not an Art Club,” showing there are no expectations beyond having fun.
Since launching in December 2025, Craft Club Orlando has grown to more than 7,000 members and hosted more than 35 events, many of which reach capacity. The club hosts a mix of free and ticketed events, with free monthly meetups offering activities such as mini junk journals, fan decorating, and bracelet making.
“‘Crafting’ is such an inclusive term and activity,” said Chenoweth. “Sometimes, we picture crafting as a solo hobby you do at home, but we encourage people to get out of their comfort zone and craft together (essentially doing a solo activity alongside other solo crafters).”
Ticketed-event proceeds go back into funding the club, helping keep membership free and crafting accessible to everyone.
“We want to make crafting accessible to all, no matter what,” says Chenoweth.
More about Junk Journal Junkie
Emma De Leon, creator of Junk Journal Junkie, created the club based around the belief that creativity can bring people together. What started with paper, stickers, and pretty details became something more meaningful: a way to slow down, connect, and create memories.
“You don’t have to be a ‘crafty person’ to enjoy it,” De Leon says. Her gatherings are designed for couples, friends, sisters, parents and children, or anyone looking for a different kind of night out. “Instead of going out for another dinner or sitting across from each other scrolling on your phones, you get to sit together, laugh, talk, create, and make something meaningful side by side,” said De Leon.
De Leon also hosts events throughout Central Florida, using each gathering as an opportunity to introduce her community to local businesses and creative spaces. By bringing new customers through the doors of small businesses, she hopes to support the people and places that make Orlando unique.
“When we host an event at a local business, we’re not just showing up for our craft night. We’re supporting someone’s dream,” said De Leon. “We’re bringing new faces through their doors, introducing our community to their business, and helping keep small businesses thriving.”
Crafting Shops in Orlando
All Fired Up
- Location: 229 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park
A paint-your-own pottery studio that is a perfect spot for a date night or birthday party; no reservation required.
Messy Craft Orlando
- Location: 1595 Meeting Place, Orlando
This DIY studio hosts kid camps as well as adult workshops. Choose the craft you want to make, and all materials will be provided with guided help.
Abstract Orlando
- Location: 12211 Regency Village Drive, Suite 11, Orlando
This spot promises an elevated paint and sip night where even beginners can create fluid art perfect for date night, birthdays, or any event.
Sam Flax Orlando
- Location: 1800 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
This art supply shop has everything a beginner or experienced crafter needs, from paints and pencils to framing supplies.
The House On Lang
- Location: 1308 Lang Ave, Orlando
This shop offers thrifted clothes, home decor, accessories, and more and also hosts events like art workshops.
Whether you’re crafting with a club or making it a cozy craft date night at home, let your creativity run wild with these great crafting shops and crafting clubs in Orlando!
