HobbyHub
Learn something new.
Meet someone new.
A judgement-free zone to explore new hobbies.
Step into a space where creativity flows and pressure disappears. HobbyHub provides all the tools, materials, and guidance so you can fall in love with a new crafty hobby. Every workshop is curated so you end with a piece that’s wholly created by you.
We pop up in inspiring spaces around Toronto to help you try something new, meet great people, and discover your next obsession.
Workshops
Remember Shrinky Dinks? They're back and they're better than ever! In this seriously fun workshop, you'll design your very own charms from scratch or use one of our provided templates, colour them in, and watch the magic happen as they shrink down into the most adorable little pieces. From there you'll assemble your charms onto chains and accessories to create a one of a kind bag charm that is so uniquely you.
Whether you're a doodler, a colourer, or someone who just wants a really good time, this workshop is guaranteed to bring out your inner kid while producing something you'll actually want to carry everywhere.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Old Flame Brewery (43 Tank House Ln, Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 8th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $52 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
There's something deeply satisfying about creating a journal that is completely and entirely yours. In this hands-on workshop, you'll transform a beautiful Paperage blank notebook into a one of a kind junk journal using an eclectic mix of paper, stickers, washi tape, and so much more. Layer it, collage it, make it messy — there are no rules here and that's exactly the point.
Think of it as a home for all the little moments worth remembering — ticket stubs, polaroids, pressed flowers, and all the tiny details that make your life uniquely yours. Because memories deserve more than a camera roll.
Whether you're a seasoned junk journaler or have never picked up squiggle scissors in your life, this is the perfect creative escape for a Thursday evening.
All materials are included — paper, stickers, washi tape, and your very own Paperage blank notebook — so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Black Sheep (165 E Liberty Village, Toronto, 3rd floor above Brazen Head)
Date & Time: Thursday, September 10th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $54 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Meet your new favourite little obsession! Nommis are irresistibly cute blind box figures from the 100% Sweetness series, styled like dreamy dessert-inspired characters complete with cherries, sprinkles, bows, and fluffy textures — each one with its own unique personality and a whole lot of charm.
In this sweet and super fun workshop, you'll receive your very own Nommi 100% Sweetness blind box to unbox together with the group — because half the fun is the surprise! You'll then transform your mystery Nommi into a one of a kind bag charm, personalizing it with beads, chains, and accessories to create something totally unique to you and your new little companion.
All materials and your Nommi blind box are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: The Germain Hotels (75 Bremner Blvd, Toronto)
Date & Time: Sunday, September 13th from 12-2pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $62 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Spooky season is calling! In this beginner friendly needle felting workshop, you'll learn the art of sculpting wool into the most adorable little felted bat — just in time for Halloween. It's meditative, it's satisfying, and honestly the perfect hobby to pick up as the days get shorter and the sweater weather sets in. Once you start needle felting, you won't want to stop.
No experience needed — just show up, embrace the cozy autumn vibes, and leave with the cutest little bat you've ever seen.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: The Germain Hotels (75 Bremner Blvd, Toronto)
Date & Time: Sunday, September 20th from 4-6pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $56 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Fall is here and we're celebrating the only way we know how — by making something beautiful! In this fun and festive workshop, you'll learn the art of decoupage and transform mini pumpkins into stunning, one of a kind pieces of autumn décor. Layer on patterns, colours, and textures to create pumpkins that are so uniquely yours they'll be the centrepiece of your fall display.
No experience needed — decoupage is one of those crafts that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to pick up once someone shows you the basics.
All materials and two mini plastic pumpkins are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Old Flame Brewery (43 Tank House Ln, Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22nd from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $58 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
There's something magical about light passing through coloured glass — and now you can create that magic yourself! In this beginner friendly workshop, you'll learn the art of faux stained glass and design your very own piece on a frame, choosing colours, shapes, and patterns that are completely your own. Feeling the spooky season? Go full Halloween. Prefer something more abstract or floral? The creative direction is entirely yours.
The result is a stunning, light-catching piece that looks like it belongs in a boutique — and it's wholly created by you.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Cassette (1214 Queen St W, Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $56 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Knot your average craft night! In this beginner friendly macrame workshop, you'll learn the basics of knotting and weaving to create your very own adorable macrame ghost — the perfect handmade addition to your Halloween décor this season. It sounds intricate but it's surprisingly easy to pick up once you get going, and the finished result is genuinely so cute.
No experience needed — just show up and get knotting!
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your Halloween spirit!
Location: Cassette (1214 Queen St W, Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, October 1st from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $52 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Fall just got a whole lot cuter! The Sonny Angel Pumpkin Patch series is here and we're unboxing them together. In this festive and fun workshop, you'll receive your very own Sonny Angel Pumpkin Patch blind box to open with the group — because the thrill of the reveal is half the fun! You'll then transform your mystery Sonny Angel into a one of a kind bag charm, personalizing it with beads, chains, and accessories to create something totally unique to you and your new little autumn companion.
It's the perfect cozy fall activity — seasonal, creative, and so much fun to share with friends.
Your Sonny Angel Pumpkin Patch blind box and all materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Black Sheep (165 E Liberty Village, Toronto, 3rd floor above Brazen Head)
Date & Time: Sunday, October 4th from 12-2pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $74 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Nothing says fall quite like the warm, spiced scent of dried oranges strung into a beautiful garland. In this cozy and relaxing workshop, you'll create your very own dried orange garland from scratch — a stunning, natural piece of seasonal décor that looks gorgeous draped over a mantle, a doorway, or a holiday table.
It's simple, it's satisfying, and it's the kind of handmade touch that makes your home feel like autumn in the best possible way.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Old Flame Brewing (43 Tank House Ln, Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 6th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $54 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Who you gonna felt? In this beginner friendly needle felting workshop, you'll learn the art of sculpting wool into not one but two adorable little ghosts to take home. They're spooky, they're sweet, and they're guaranteed to be the most charming addition to your Halloween décor this season.
Needle felting is one of those crafts that is as relaxing as it is satisfying — and once you get started, you won't want to stop.
No experience needed and all materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your Halloween spirit!
Location: Black Sheep (165 E Liberty Village, Toronto, 3rd floor above Brazen Head)
Date & Time: Thursday, October 8th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $56 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Punch needle is one of those crafts that looks complicated but is surprisingly easy to pick up once someone puts a needle in your hand — and incredibly hard to put down once you get going. In this beginner friendly workshop, you'll learn the basics of punch needle and work your way through creating up to two coasters, each one a little textile masterpiece that is wholly created by you.
It's rhythmic, it's relaxing, and by the end of the evening you'll be wondering why you didn't discover this hobby sooner.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Cassette (1214 Queen St W, Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, October 22nd from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $58 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
It's back by popular demand! Kinusaiga is a stunning Japanese textile art form where you carve into a foam block and slot colourful fabrics into the grooves to create a beautiful, one of a kind mosaic. It sounds intricate but it's incredibly satisfying and addictive once you get going — and the finished result is something you'll genuinely want to frame and show off.
No experience needed and all materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Old Flame Brewing (43 Tank House Ln, Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $58 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Your tote bag is about to get a serious upgrade! In this creative and relaxing workshop, you'll learn the basics of beaded embroidery and stitch your own unique design directly onto your very own tote bag, turning an everyday essential into a one of a kind wearable piece of art. It's meditative, it's satisfying, and you'll never want to put it down.
No experience needed — just show up, thread your needle, and let your creativity do the rest.
Your tote bag and all materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Black Lab (818 Eastern Ave, Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $61 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Who says flowers have to be real to be beautiful? In this charming and beginner friendly workshop, you'll learn how to craft your own pipe cleaner flower bouquet from scratch, making lilies, lavender, and roses that will never wilt and never need watering. It's colourful, it's creative, and the results are honestly stunning.
Whether it ends up on your desk, your nightstand, or as a gift for someone special, this little bouquet is guaranteed to brighten up any room it lives in — indefinitely.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Cassette (1214 Queen St W, Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, September 3rd from 6-8pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $54 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Tiny stitches, big satisfaction! Cross stitch is one of those crafts that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to pick up once someone shows you the basics — and that's exactly what we're here for. In this beginner friendly workshop, you'll learn the foundational stitches behind this timeless needlework craft and leave with a sweet little piece that is wholly created by you.
Whether you've always been curious or just need a relaxing Sunday activity that gets you off your phone and into your creativity, this one is for you.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity!
Location: Old Flame Brewing (43 Tank House Ln, Toronto)
Date & Time: Sunday, August 30th from 12-2pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $56 each or Buy 3 Get 1 Free with discount code B3G1F at checkout (must have quantity of 4 in cart for discount to apply)
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
In a world of DMs and voice notes, there is something truly special about receiving a handwritten letter. Join us for an unforgettable workshop inspired by Martina Calvi's brand new book The Art of Snail Mail, where we'll slow down and rediscover the lost art of letter writing together — and Martina herself will be in the room with us!
You'll learn the art of crafting a beautiful, heartfelt letter from start to finish, from the ritual of putting pen to paper to the finishing touches that make your correspondence completely and uniquely yours. Every registration includes a copy of The Art of Snail Mail, with the potential for Martina to sign your book on the day.
This is more than a workshop — it's a love letter to analogue creativity and human connection.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and someone you'd love to write to!
Location: Society Clubhouse (967 College St, Toronto)
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18th from 2pm-3:30pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $68 each
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Images © Petrina Tinslay
In a world of DMs and voice notes, there is something truly special about receiving a handwritten letter. Join us for an unforgettable workshop inspired by Martina Calvi's brand new book The Art of Snail Mail, where we'll slow down and rediscover the lost art of letter writing together — and Martina herself will be in the room with us!
You'll learn the art of crafting a beautiful, heartfelt letter from start to finish, from the ritual of putting pen to paper to the finishing touches that make your correspondence completely and uniquely yours. Every registration includes a copy of The Art of Snail Mail, with the potential for Martina to sign your book on the day.
This is more than a workshop — it's a love letter to analogue creativity and human connection.
All materials are included so all you need to bring is yourself and someone you'd love to write to!
Location: Society Clubhouse (967 College St, Toronto)
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18th from 11:30am-1pm
Ticket Price: Tickets are $68
Make sure to book your spot early as workshop slots are limited and will fill up quickly!
All materials included. Just show up & create.
Images © Petrina Tinslay
About HobbyHub
It can be daunting to try out a new hobby because it’s something you’ve never done. HobbyHub aims to alleviate the barriers of exploring something new while helping to find new ways of expression that you may never have considered. We’re a judgement-free zone where you can come learn a new skill with no expectations.
One thing’s for sure: You won’t leave an expert. But you’ll leave knowing if it’s a hobby you want to explore further.
Hear from Crafters
“10/10 session! As a first experience, I really feel like I have the basics down. Epiphanie really takes the time with each person.”
-Erin
“I had so much fun at my 1st HobbyHub event. The event felt cozy and everyone was sweet and open to conversation. Really loved how social the event was.”
-Jeanna
“Wonderful workshop! Very inspiring and a great start to make my own at home. Can’t wait to try another workshop!”
- Sarah
“This was a fantastic way to meet new people and such a fun, screen-free way to spend the afternoon! Would 100% recommend. HobbyHub made it really easy to pick up a new hobby.”
- Carolyn
“Amazing guided workshop that allows for free play and creation.”
- Michelle
“10/10 across the board!”
- Tansy
“So much fun! I’ve already signed up for the next one.”
- Monica
“This was an absolute treat, especially for a first-time mom like me.”
- Leslie
“So therapeutic & so much fun!”
- Aditi
“I appreciated how Epiphanie adjusted the class for each person and provided individual advice. This was a fantastic value and I will be attending again!
- Sophie
“Already registered for the next one.”
- Jessica
“Great workshop - very fun & informative. Instruction was great - I feel confident I can continue this on my own & have a new hobby. Can’t wait for more hobby workshops!”
- Katy