Creative Team Building Activities in Birmingham for Groups
Forget the standard corporate away day, team building in Birmingham takes on a whole new level when you add a creative twist. These activities are all about connecting through imagination, craft, and plenty of laughs.
If you’re looking for something more inspiring than the usual icebreakers, this guide is packed with fresh ideas to get your team working together in fun and memorable ways. From tossing pizzas near Broad Street, to hand crafting artisan chocolates in the Jewellery Quarter, or even painting ceramics in Digbeth’s creative hubs, Birmingham has no shortage of unique experiences that make team building feel anything but ordinary.
10 Best Creative Team Building Ideas in Birmingham
Here’s our pick of Birmingham’s best creative workshops, perfect for teams who want a relaxed, imaginative and fun event.
1. Chocolate Making
Indulge your team with a hands on chocolate workshop led by expert chocolatiers. Perfect for groups in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, this activity blends creativity with plenty of sweet treats to take home. A great fit for reward days or team festive events.
2. Cocktail Making
Shake, muddle, and stir with a cocktail masterclass hosted by professional mixologists. With fantastic bars around Broad Street and stylish venues in Brindleyplace, it’s a lively way to mix fun with teamwork in Birmingham.
3. Perfume Making
Design unique fragrances in a creative perfume-making workshop. Popular in elegant settings near The Mailbox or Colmore Row, this sensory experience is ideal for teams looking for something refined and memorable.
4. Glass Painting
Unleash creativity with a relaxing glass painting session. Venues in Digbeth or the Custard Factory provide the perfect backdrop for teams to design colourful glassware and enjoy a calm, mindful experience together.
5. Ceramic Painting
Tap into Birmingham’s artistic side with ceramic painting workshops. Whether held in quirky spaces in Digbeth or quiet studios near Eastside, this activity encourages imagination and conversation in a laid back setting.
6. Crafty Workshop
From jewellery design to fabric crafts, Birmingham is full of spaces to host bespoke crafty workshops. Creative hubs like the Custard Factory make the perfect home for hands on activities that bring out everyone’s inner maker.
7. Desk Accessory Painting
Brighten up the office with a desk accessory painting session. Easy to host in your own Birmingham workplace or at nearby venues around Birmingham Business Park, it’s a simple but effective way to spark creativity.
8. Pizza Making
Roll, toss, and top your own pizzas in this fun foodie workshop. Ideal for teams gathering near Broad Street or the lively restaurants of Brindleyplace, it’s a delicious mix of cooking, eating, and bonding.
9. Dance Classes
Get everyone moving with a dance class designed for pure fun and laughter. Studios around Centenary Square and the Jewellery Quarter make excellent indoor venues for this high energy Birmingham activity.
10. Masterpiece Challenge
Bring out your team’s creative side by painting individual canvases that come together to form one giant masterpiece. It’s colourful, collaborative, and guaranteed to spark conversation.
This activity can be hosted at any Birmingham venue, from hotel function rooms to office spaces and with our free venue finding service, we’ll make sure it fits your group perfectly.
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What Clients Say About Our Birmingham Workshops
"We had a great experience with Funktion Events! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a creative team building day."
"We used the Perfume making as a team building day for our staff who all felt really engaged and happy to have created their own perfume"
Ready to Plan Your Creative Team Event?
From chocolate making to dance classes, Birmingham offers endless ways to add imagination and energy to your next team day. Whether you want something hands-on, relaxing, or just plain fun, we’ll help match you with the right activity and venue.
Explore our full range of team building activities in Birmingham to find the perfect fit for your group.