{"id":377269,"date":"2026-08-21T07:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/377269\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:46:13","slug":"the-best-spots-to-get-creative-in-orlando-with-your-sweetheart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/377269\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Spots to Get Creative in Orlando with your Sweetheart!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orlando may be known for its theme parks and endless attractions, but there\u2019s more to the city than rides and resorts. Behind the magic is a creative community filled with artists, makers<\/a>, and people who simply love getting crafty.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to try a new hobby<\/a>, make something with your own hands, or find a space to let your creativity run wild, Orlando has plenty of places to get inspired!<\/p>\n

From hands-on workshops to cozy creative spaces<\/a>, here are some of the best spots around Orlando to make, create, and have a little fun along the way.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Crafting Club Activities in OrlandoHandmade Craft SwapDate: August 24 from\u00a0 6:30 to 8 p.m.Location: \u00c0 La Cart \u2013 SoDo, 2207 East Michigan Street, OrlandoThe Whimsy Memory Lab \u2013 Junk Journal WorkshopDate:\u00a0 August 29 from 8 to 9 a.m.Location: Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando<\/p>\n

Upcoming events are on September 5 and November 14.<\/p>\n

Date: August 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.Location: Lucky Goat Cafe, Orlando<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

When Andrea Chenoweth first came up with the idea of Craft Club Orlando<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Chenoweth likes to say, \u201cWe are a Craft Club, not an Art Club,\u201d showing there are no expectations beyond having fun.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>A monthly craft meetup with Craft Club Orlando in Orlando \u2014 Image by Craft Club Orlando<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Crafting\u2019 is such an inclusive term and activity,\u201d said Chenoweth. \u201cSometimes, 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).\u201d<\/p>\n

Ticketed-event proceeds go back into funding the club, helping keep membership free and crafting accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to make crafting accessible to all, no matter what,\u201d says Chenoweth.<\/p>\n

Emma De Leon, creator of Junk Journal Junkie<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to be a \u2018crafty person\u2019 to enjoy it,\u201d De Leon says. Her gatherings are designed for couples, friends, sisters, parents and children, or anyone looking for a different kind of night out. \u201cInstead 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,\u201d said De Leon.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we host an event at a local business, we\u2019re not just showing up for our craft night. We\u2019re supporting someone\u2019s dream,\u201d said De Leon. \u201cWe\u2019re bringing new faces through their doors, introducing our community to their business, and helping keep small businesses thriving.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crafting Shops in OrlandoLocation: 229 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park<\/p>\n

A paint-your-own pottery studio that is a perfect spot for a date night or birthday party; no reservation required.<\/p>\n

Location: 1595 Meeting Place, Orlando<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Location: 12211 Regency Village Drive, Suite 11, Orlando<\/p>\n

This spot promises an elevated paint and sip night where even beginners can create fluid art perfect for date night, birthdays, or any event.<\/p>\n

Location: 1800 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803<\/p>\n

This art supply shop has everything a beginner or experienced crafter needs, from paints and pencils to framing supplies.<\/p>\n

Location: 1308 Lang Ave, Orlando<\/p>\n

This shop offers thrifted clothes, home decor, accessories, and more and also hosts events like art workshops.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Orlando may be known for its theme parks and endless attractions, but there\u2019s more to the city than…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":377270,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[139,141,140],"class_list":["post-377269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/377269","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=377269"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/377269\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/377270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=377269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=377269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=377269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}