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January often feels like a good time for a fresh start – a time for resolutions, resets, and new experiences. This year, InExeter is inviting you to make the most of that energy with January Sessions: a series of creative, social, and alcohol-free evenings across the city.

If you’re embracing Dry January or simply looking for a different kind of night out, these sessions are the perfect way to start 2026. Think hands-on workshops, inspiring activities, and relaxed social vibes – all designed to help you reconnect, learn something new, and have fun without the pressure of drinking.

Bunyip Craft Nights

What’s on?

From crafting and creativity to poetry and tea-based mixology, January Sessions offers something for everyone:

Craft Nights at Bunyip Craft, 33 Fore Street

Learn embroidery, jewellery making, and sewing skills – plus sustainable patch-and-mend techniques.

Learn to Embroider – Tue 6 Jan, 6–8pm
Jewellery Making – Thu 8 Jan, 6–8pm
Beginners Sewing Machine – Fri 16 Jan, 6–9pm
Patch & Mend – Thu 22 Jan, 6–8pm

Inky Fingers Workshops at Positive Light Projects, 187 Sidwell Street

Get creative with collage and origami in a welcoming space.

Collage Club – Tue 6 Jan, 6:30–9pm
Origami Club – Tue 13 Jan, 6–8pm

Tea Mixology at Bird & Blend, 46 High Street

Shake up your evening with tea-inspired mocktails.

Fri 16 Jan & Fri 30 Jan, 6–7:30pm

Pottery Nights at The Jolly Pottery, 126 Fore Street

Paint your own pottery or try slab-built mug making.

Pottery Painting – Wed 21 Jan, 6–8pm
Mug Making – Wed 28 Jan, 6–8pm

Sporkcoco at Chococo, 22 Gandy Street

An evening of poetry, spoken word, and live music.

Wed 28 Jan, 7–8:30pm

Silent Book Club with Exeter City of Literature, 12 Bar Music & Social

Enjoy quiet reading and good company.

Thu 29 Jan, 6–8pm

Why January Sessions?

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.”

The January Sessions are all about making that pause meaningful – giving you the chance to recharge, meet new people, and discover hobbies that last beyond the month. Whether you’re crafting, reading, or sipping a tea-based mocktail, you’ll find plenty of ways to start the year feeling inspired!

Ready to try something new? Explore the full programme and book your spot at https://exeter-dry-jan-sessions.glide.page

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