January Sessions: Try something new this New Year

January is often a month of resolutions and resets and InExeter is inviting everyone to try something new.

January Sessions is a programme of activity-led, no or low alcohol evenings across the city - great nights out that fit perfectly with Dry January, and a fresh start to the year without losing any of the fun.

From learning a new craft to joining a welcoming group or mixing up amazing flavours at tea-based mixology classes, January Sessions offers creative, social and relaxing ways to reset the button this month.

Nicola Wheeler, CEO at InExeter, said: “January can feel like a pause after the buzz of Christmas.  January Sessions makes it easy to reconnect, learn something new and enjoy a great night out, without the drinking.”

What you can do in January
Discover hands-on creativity and chilled social nights across the city: learn new sewing and jewellery making skills with Bunyip Craft, building confidence on a sewing machine and pick up sustainable patch-and-mend skills. Try artist-led Inky Finger Workshops at Positive Light Projects and mix tea-inspired mocktails at Bird & Blend’s Dry January workshops. Get creative at late-night paint-your-own pottery and slab-built mug making at The Jolly Pottery, enjoy an evening of poetry, spoken word and live music with Spork at Chococo, and settle into quiet reading at Exeter City of Literature’s Silent Book Club at 12 Bar Music & Social.

Event listings - January 2026

  • Craft Nights at Bunyip Craft
    33 Fore Street, EX4 3AN
    Learn to Embroider – Tues 6 January, 6 – 8pm
    Beyond the Basics: Jewellery Making - Thu 8 January, 6 - 8pm
    Beginners Sewing Machine - Fri 16 January, 6 - 9pm
    Patch & Mend - Thu 22 January, 6 - 8pm
     
  • Inky Fingers Workshops
    Positive Light Projects, 187 Sidwell Street, EX4 6RD
    Collage Club - Tue 6 January, 6:30 - 9pm
    Origami Club - Tue 13 January, 6 - 8pm
     
  • Cocktail Tea Mixology
    Bird & Blend, 46 High Street, EX4 3DJ
    Fri 16 January, 6 - 7:30pm
    Fri 30 January, 6 - 7:30pm
     
  • The Jolly Pottery
    126 Fore Street, EX4 3JQ
    Pottery Painting Night - Wed 21 January, 6 - 8pm
    Mug Making Night - Wed 28 January, 6 - 8pm
     
  • Sporkcoco
    Chococo, 22 Gandy Street, EX4 3LS
    Wed 28 January, 7 - 8:30pm
     
  • Exeter City of Literature Silent Book Club
    12 Bar Music & Social, 6 Paris Street, EX1 1GA
    Thu 29 January, 6 - 8pm

After the hustle and bustle of Christmas, January often becomes a time for people to recharge, enjoy some ‘me time,’ and explore more creative and mindful activities. In recent years, the focus has shifted away from traditional resolutions, which many see as short-lived, toward experiences that offer lasting value. These events are designed to spark new opportunities, skills, and hobbies that can grow throughout the year, while still providing the fun of a night out, minus the alcohol.

All events, details and booking links: https://exeter-dry-jan-sessions.glide.page

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