Best Creative Team Building Activities

Are you looking for a fun team-building event that inspires creativity for your business or organization? CourseHorse has several creative online team-building activities they can deliver to you.

Expressing yourself creatively is a great way to reduce stress while building bonds among group members. CourseHorse offers unique classes taught by talented instructors who are perfect for small or large groups. With CourseHorse's wide variety of virtual creative classes, individuals will have the opportunity to learn a new skill and embrace their creative side while working alongside fellow coworkers or group members. 

Booking with CourseHorse offers several benefits such as not having to pay booking fees, having access to an event provider who will answer your questions, and being able to change your group size after booking. Organizing a creative group activity is easy with CourseHorse since you don't have to worry about providing most materials as they will deliver them to each participant for you. Also, while Zoom is the default video conferencing platform, CourseHorse will accommodate others such as Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meets.

Benefits of Creative Team Building Activities

CourseHorse's array of online creative team-building activities provides many unique options not found elsewhere. In these classes, individuals have the chance to learn a new skill in a relaxing atmosphere while bonding with each other. Expressing your creativity is a great way to reduce stress and can even be a form of meditation or therapy. Participating in creative activities as a group will allow you to share your creativity with others and appreciate your team members' unique personalities and skills. From watercolor painting to pancake art, CourseHorse has numerous creative events to fit your preference. 

Top Virtual Creative Team Building Activities

Virtual Terrarium Workshop

A popular online group event, the Virtual Terrarium Workshop will get your creative juices flowing while making something fun and soothing to the eye. In this relaxing team building experience, groups of up to 50 people will learn how to apply the principles of feng shui – a Chinese practice of organization that creates balance and harmony – to create a tranquil terrarium that can be displayed on a table or hung on a wall. Individuals will bond with other group members as they create their terrariums by arranging succulents, moss, soil, and rocks in a glass bowl or terrarium. Your instructor will guide you as you arrange a peaceful garden and learn more about the art of feng shui. All materials will be sent to each participant including the glass terrarium, succulents, reindeer moss, crystals, decorative rocks, and succulent soil.

Virtual Brick Building Team Workshop

If your group wants a fun activity that evokes nostalgia, the Virtual Brick Building Team Workshop may be what you are looking for. In this 75-minute event for groups of up to 80 people, participants will compete in groups and individually to see who can build the best Lego structure. In each round of the competition, individuals will work in teams to tell a story with their Lego creations and the whole group will vote for the winner. This popular workshop is the perfect way to promote teamwork in your business or organization while demonstrating that diversity and unique perspectives are key to forming useful ideas. Some example challenges include building a zoo scene, clones (where each participant on a team builds the exact same structure), building the largest tower, self-portraits, creating a form of transportation, and building something that represents your favorite hobby. Each participant will receive a bag of 200 Legos prior to the event. 

Virtual Watercolor Workshop

In CourseHorse's Virtual Watercolor Workshop, participants will learn the foundational skills for creating a beautiful watercolor painting. In this relaxing 90-minute class for groups of up to 255 people, your group will learn the wet-on-wet technique for creating an abstract watercolor painting. An engaging instructor will guide participants as they express themselves through their paintings and paint their own interpretation of the image they are recreating. CourseHorse offers a library of images to select from or you can send in your own photograph of what you would like your group to paint. Materials will be shipped to each participant, including 18+ watercolor paints, premium grade paper, and watercolor paint brushes in various sizes. 

Virtual Clay Hand Building

If your group wants a hands-on creative activity you can book the Virtual Clay Hand Building class for groups of up to 500 people. In this two-hour class, participants will enjoy the satisfying act of manipulating clay with their hands to create a planter or candle holder. Your expert instructor will teach you all the skills you need to create your clay masterpiece in this beginner-friendly workshop. All materials will be sent to each participant including 2 lbs of air-drying clay (no kiln is needed for this course), modeling tools, a wire clay cutter, a metal scraper, a needle tool, a sponge, and other useful pottery tools. 

Virtual Mosaic Tray Workshop

In the Virtual Mosaic Tray Workshop, groups of up to 100 people will create beautiful and functional pieces of art by decorating trays with mosaic tiles. An engaging instructor will guide participants as they glue small pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic onto a wood serving tray. You will put your creative skills to use as you come up with your own designs while receiving expert tips from the instructor. At the end of the 90-minute class, you will walk away with a beautiful and fully functional serving tray to display and use in your home. All materials are shipped to each participant in advance, including a wooden serving tray, mosaic tiles, grout, glue, paint, and accessories.

Virtual Wood Burning Workshop

For groups looking for a unique and exciting creative activity, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Wood Burning Workshop. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 500 people, participants will have the chance to use a wood-burning tool to create unique designs on a piece of wood. A professional instructor will teach you how to prepare the wood, transfer your design, work with different nibs to create your design, add lettering, and use watercolor and colored pencils to add color to your piece. If it seems challenging, don't worry – you'll have the chance to practice your skills on a practice piece of wood. Once you are comfortable, you'll start your chosen design with help from the instructor and eventually learn how to care for your finished piece. Each participant is sent materials in advance including gloss, paint colors, and wood (a practice piece and a piece for your design). You can choose the type of wood you would like for your masterpieces such as a natural tree slice, a carving block in which you can insert pictures, or natural wood coasters. 

Virtual Candle Making

Virtual Candle Making is a beginner-friendly, stress-free class for groups of up to 250 people to learn the creative skill of soy candle making. An expert instructor will guide participants as they create environmentally friendly soy or beeswax candles that they can display proudly in their homes. This one-hour low-pressure class will have your group bonding as they create something unique by hand and learn a new skill. CourseHorse will send individuals everything they need for this class in advance, including a small melting pitcher, a stir stick, wax chips for two candles, clothespins, wicks, fragrance oil, wick adhesive, and candle labels. 

Virtual Shibori Dye Workshop

CourseHorse offers the Virtual Shibori Dye Workshop for groups that want to learn a creative technique that adds uniqueness to a variety of fabrics. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 500 people, participants will learn about Shibori, a Japanese manual tie-dying technique that creates a variety of patterns on fabric. Guided by a professional art instructor, individuals will twist, bunch, tie, and bind their fabric as they apply six different shibori techniques to create beautiful designs with dye. No prior experience is necessary and most materials are sent to individuals in advance, including six full-size dinner napkins, a cotton tote bag, RIT indigo dye, color-safe fixative, and two large tin pans, as well as craft sticks, wood squares, and rubber bands to create unique designs. Participants should supply their own plastic bags and large pot and should wash their fabric prior to the event.

Virtual Cartooning and Doodling Workshop

The Virtual Cartooning and Doodling Workshop is a fun interactive class for groups of up to 250 people to learn a new skill. In this beginner-friendly 75-minute workshop, participants will learn how to draw cartoons in their own unique, creative style. Beginning with a brief demonstration, an expert instructor will guide you as you draw fun cartoon faces and characters that you can share with your group. Learning how to draw cartoons and doodles is a great way to combine your humor and creativity together into something you can share with others. Participants should provide their own materials, including a pen, pencil, and sketchpad or paper. 

Virtual Calligraphy Workshop

Is your group interested in learning a unique creative skill that has a variety of applications? If so, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Calligraphy Workshop, an interactive class for groups of up to 100 people. In this class, you will learn how to create beautiful penmanship that can be used in cards, signs, invitations, etc. With modern calligraphy, you can express yourself through your writing by applying various techniques with your brush pen or marker to create elegant letters. A professional will teach your group everything they need to know about creating beautiful penmanship, including how to use lettering tools, eight basic brush strokes, how to compose upper and lower case letters, how to connect letters, an introduction to bouncing and flourishes, and other tips and tricks. Participants will be sent everything they need in advance to practice their calligraphy skills, including calligraphy pens and markers, stationery, and worksheets. 

Virtual Group Drawing and Sketching Class

If your group is looking for a peaceful and relaxing class to express their artistic ability, you can book the Virtual Group Drawing and Sketching Class offered by CourseHorse. In this one-hour class for groups of up to 255 people, your group will learn from a professional how to do a graphite still-life drawing. Participants will learn how to apply techniques such as hatching and cross-hatching to create depth, building objects with basic shapes, and composition to create a professional-looking sketch that expresses their unique creativity. The skills you learn will be applicable to numerous types of drawing projects and you can choose from a variety of themes for your sketch including still life, landscapes, botanicals, and faces. Individuals should provide their own graphite pencil and drawing paper to participate.

Virtual Polymer Clay Jewelry

The Virtual Polymer Clay Jewelry class is a creative way for groups to bond while creating something they can proudly wear or gift to others. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 500 people, participants will create unique jewelry pieces out of polymer clay. An expert instructor will guide your group as they roll out slabs of clay for earrings, mold flowers into keychains, or form a uniquely designed brooch. Individuals will be sent everything they need to create their clay jewelry in advance, including 42 bars of oven-make molding clay in vibrant colors, 5 sculpting tools, and accessories for earrings and keychains.

Virtual Sun Printing Workshop

If your group or team wants to learn a unique and ethereal type of art, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Sun Printing Workshop as a perfect option. In this one-hour class for groups of up to 100 people, a professional instructor will teach your group how to use sunlight to print exquisite patterns onto paper. By using special paper, items found around the house, and sunlight, participants will be able to print ghostlike patterns onto paper, a process that seems almost magical. Individuals can gather materials such as leaves and flowers, or any other household items like buttons, keys, or lace to create beautiful sun prints. You'll have fun sharing your uniquely created designs with your group once completed. This technique of using the sun to create prints is called cyanotype – a photographic printing process that creates a cyan-blue print, originally used by engineers as a simple process to create blueprints. Participants will be sent a sun printing kit in advance that includes multiple sheets of Sun Art solar paper, an acrylic panel, two sheets of decorative clip art, blank greeting cards for envelopes, a dry-erase marker, and foam letters. 

Virtual Tote Bag Painting

CourseHorse's Virtual Tote Bag Painting is a fun team-building activity for groups of up to 500 people. In this 90-minute class, groups will have the chance to paint beautiful pictures onto matching tote bags. While you will all be painting the same image onto your bag, the outcome will be your own unique creative expression. No prior painting skills are necessary for this beginner-friendly class as a professional artist and instructor will walk you through each step in your painting. CourseHorse has a catalog of images your group can select from in advance or you may send in your own photograph. All materials needed will be shipped to each participant ahead of time, including fabric paints, a tote bag, and brushes. CourseHorse also offers the option to ship a bottle of wine to each participant for an extra fee. 

Virtual Watercolor Georgia O'Keeffe

The Virtual Watercolor Georgia O'Keeffe class is perfect for groups that want to learn more about a professional artist while creating their own art. In this 90-minute event for groups of up to 255 people, groups will learn about the life and artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, as well as some of the techniques she used in her serene watercolor paintings. Individuals will use that knowledge to create an O'Keeffe-inspired painting using the creative method of watercolor abstraction. This class is an excellent opportunity for your group to draw inspiration from an iconic artist while creating their own masterpiece. Materials will be sent to each participant in advance, including over 18 watercolor paints, premium watercolor paper, and paint brushes in varying sizes. 

Virtual Soap Making Workshop

If your group wants to put their creative skills to use by making something that is good for your skin and smells sensational, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Soap Making Workshop for groups of up to 500 people. In this two-hour workshop, your group will learn how to make their own handmade melt-and-pour soap. Your expert instructor will review basic techniques, different recipes, and the benefits of making your own soap. You will also learn how to use botanicals and other good-smelling and skin-softening additives to personalize your soaps. All materials are sent to participants, including a shea butter soap base, fragrances, dye, molds, stirring sticks, a pouring pitcher, a mixing bowl, and soap boxes. You'll walk away with handmade soaps you can use yourself and that also make perfect gifts for friends and family.

Virtual Pride Rainbow Tie Dye Workshop

The Virtual Pride Rainbow Tie Dye Workshop is the perfect class to get your group to embrace peace and love as they create unique tie-dyed creations. In this one-hour activity, for groups of up to 50 people, an expert instructor will teach you how to take a plain t-shirt and turn it into something beautiful that is uniquely yours. Through techniques such as twisting, tying, and rubber banding, your group will walk away with groovy tie-dyed creations they can wear or gift to others. You'll also have the opportunity to bond with the entire group as you take turns showing off your creation at the end of class. Each participant will be sent a tie-dye kit and white t-shirt in advance. 

Virtual Dot Mandala Painting

Does your group want to learn a unique and ancient art form? CourseHorse offers the Virtual Dot Mandala Painting workshop for groups of up to 500 people. In this 90-minute class, you will learn about the ancient art form of mandala designs. Dot painting originated from aboriginal Australia and a mandala in Sanskrit signifies a circle representing the universe. An expert instructor will guide you as you learn to create your own mini-universe on canvas. Creating dot mandalas will not only give you a beautiful art piece to admire but is a meditative and relaxing activity in itself. Your group will enjoy showing each other their creations and displaying them proudly in their homes or workspaces. All materials are sent to participants in advance, including a dot mandala tool set, acrylic paints, and 4x4 canvas boards. CourseHorse offers the option to ship a bottle of wine to each participant for an additional cost. 

Virtual Pet Portraits

What could be more fun than having your pet's portrait painted? How about doing the painting yourself? In Virtual Pet Portraits, your group of up to 200 people will have the opportunity to paint their cherished pets. With your favorite photo of your pet to serve as inspiration, you will sketch your pet onto canvas before using acrylic paint and brushes to paint a beautiful portrait. Individuals will have fun bonding with group members while they share their pet portraits in this light-hearted 90-minute class. Materials shipped to each participant in advance include paints, canvas, brushes, and a palette; additional materials to be supplied by participants include an image of your chosen pet, water, paper and pencil, and paper towels. 

Virtual Embossing Workshop

If your group is looking to learn a unique creative skill or hobby, CourseHorse offers the Virtual Embossing Workshop for groups of up to 500 people. In this 75-minute workshop, your group will learn how to use a heat gun to transform their own designs into beautifully textured works of art. A professional artist and instructor will guide participants as they create unique designs using an embossing pen and black powder. After creating your original design, you will use a heat tool to transform the powder, giving it a raised effect. You will also learn basic watercolor painting techniques to create a beautiful backdrop for your embossed design. By the end of class, you will have a framed embossed image you can proudly hang in your home or gift to a loved one. Moreover, you will have the skills and tools you need to create other embossed projects on a number of surfaces such as glass, wood, ceramic, and paper. Individuals will be sent all materials in advance, including an embossing pen, black embossing powder, a heat tool, a picture frame, watercolor paint, and accessories to personalize your project. 

Virtual Clay Marbling Workshop

CourseHorse's Virtual Clay Marbling Workshop is a fun way for groups to work with their hands as they mold a beautifully unique creation. In this one-hour class for groups of up to 500 people, a professional artist and instructor will guide your group as they use polymer clay and simple techniques to create uniquely patterned bowls and plates. This low-pressure interactive class is perfect for groups that find working with clay both satisfying and stress-reducing. Your group can bond as they share their unique creations with each other and can proudly display their pieces in their homes or workspaces. Each participant will be sent a clay marbling kit ahead of time that includes 15 different blocks of Sculpey Clay, a gloss glaze, a knife, a roller, and a gold Sharpie. 

Virtual Art & Meditation 

Has your group been putting in long work hours and is in need of some serious destressing? The Virtual Art & Meditation workshop offered by CourseHorse is perfect for keeping your group calm and happy as they let their creative side shine. In this 75-minute class for groups of up to 100 people, your professional instructor will begin by guiding you through a simple breathing meditation you can do from your chair, subsequently moving on to the soothing act of coloring. Individuals will find inner peace and relaxation as they color in their mandala coloring book with a set of gel pens, both of which are provided by CourseHorse. 

Virtual Acrylic Pour Art 

CourseHorse's Virtual Acrylic Pour Art class offers groups the chance to learn a unique way to paint that has numerous creative possibilities. In this 90-minute class for groups of up to 100 people, individuals will learn a variety of techniques for expertly pouring paints to create beautiful masterpieces that evoke a wide range of interpretations. Individuals will enjoy sharing their abstract works of art with members of their group and can proudly display their pieces in their homes or workspaces. All materials are sent to each participant in advance, including pouring paints, silicone oil, and painting tools such as gloves, cups, tablecloths, and stirring rods. CourseHorse also offers the option to send a bottle of wine to participants for an additional cost. 

Virtual Origami Workshop

Your group can form bonds and have fun while learning origami in CourseHorse's Virtual Origami Workshop for groups of up to 500 people. In this 90-minute class, participants will learn the basics of how to fold 3 to 4 origami shapes, including a fish, butterfly, crane, and jumping frog. These whimsical creations make great bookmarks or can be displayed on your desk as a conversation piece. An expert instructor will start slowly and work up to more challenging pieces as they teach you how to fold paper properly, identify the different folds, create fun shapes, and find creative uses for your origami. No previous skills are needed and CourseHorse will send you an origami kit in advance that includes 200 sheets of colorful origami paper. 

Virtual Pancake Art Workshop

Is having fun with your food something that appeals to your group? CourseHorse offers the Virtual Pancake Art Workshop as a fun activity and creative cooking skill for groups of up to 100 people to learn. In this one-hour class, groups will make their own batter and learn how to draw fun designs they can eat. Starting with simple designs such as flowers, stars, and letters, your instructor will expertly guide you as you work your way up to more challenging shapes and techniques such as layering and making animals and faces. The primary ingredients will be sent to each participant, including pancake mix, a squeeze bottle, a funnel, and pancake syrup. Individuals will need to provide their own butter, mixing bowl, spatula, whisk, pan, and towels. Even if your designs do not turn out the way you wanted, you will still have fun showing off your pancakes to your group and getting to eat your art. 

Virtual Paint and Sip Party

If your group is in need of some well-deserved adult time and enjoys wine and being creative, the Virtual Paint and Sip Party offered by CourseHorse is a great choice. In this relaxing 90-minute class for groups of up to 500 people, you'll destress as you sip wine and paint a beautiful image of your choice. A professional artist and instructor will guide you step-by-step as you have fun painting and bonding with your group in this beginner-friendly class. All materials are sent to participants in advance, including acrylic paints, a canvas, brushes, a palette, a wooden easel, and a bottle of wine. Groups can select an image to paint from CourseHorse's catalog of images or provide a photograph of what they would like to paint in advance.