6 Awesome Alternative Christmas Gifts for Couples Ideas

6 Awesome Alternative Christmas Gifts for Couples Ideas


By ClassBento Team

There’s no need to get yourself in a muddle finding experiences gifts for couples in London: we’ve put together a collection of extraordinary gift experiences for couples in London. Your favourite loved-up duo will adore these awesome cooking courses, art classes and pottery workshops in the beating heart of the capital!

Forget about the usual kitchen appliances and Christmas jumpers – this festive season, treat the special couple in your life to memories that last a lifetime. In our curated selection, you’ll discover the most unique gift experiences for her and experience days for him from every borough, saving you hours of browsing the web. If you want to cut down on xmas presents for couples-buying stress, you're in the right place!

These experience gifts for couples in London nourish healthy and enduring relationships. Participants may rediscover their passion for each other, free from social media and work email distractions. Couples who create together, stay together! So, book a soy candle making experience or delicious cooking class and watch your best buds fall in love all over again.

Buckle up and read on as we share some of the top London Christmas present ideas that take couples off the beaten track. Whether you're buying for Mum and Dad, your sister and brother-in-law or family friends, you'll find considerate e-gift cards to please every personality.

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Encourage their creativity with pottery classes

Want an experience gift that promotes pure relaxation for couples? Look no further than a soothing pottery workshop. As calming music plays, couples can hand-build charming ceramics or try their hand at the potter's wheel. Either way, an expert teacher will guide you through simple steps to craft beautiful pieces.

The sensual art of shaping clay is deeply satisfying and meditative. And you get memorable keepsakes from making pottery together. Surprise your loved ones with this tranquil workshop where creativity flows as freely as the soft background music. It's the perfect way to de-stress and bond over making art with your hands.

Alongside traditional pottery courses, there's a wealth of more unusual styles to pursue, including this kintsugi pottery class for beginners. Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese practice that restores broken ceramics with gold epoxy resin. As students painstakingly complete their work, they’re reminded that the largest fractures can always be mended. Crafter Mahbub Ali and his wife headed off to this class, and he told us afterwards:

Brandon and Lee were wonderful patient teachers who mixed historical teaching, practicality, and wit seamlessly during the two hour class. My wife and I enjoyed every minute of it!

Or delight green-fingered couples with this pottery workshop - terracotta planters. Here, students will manipulate terracotta clay into adorable pots for their shrubs and succulents.

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Feed their romance with tempting cooking classes

Treat your favorite couple to a global culinary experience with cooking classes like pasta making, pizza workshops, sushi rolling, or dim sum dumpling folding. These tasty couples activities allow them to gain cooking skills while exploring new cuisines. With luck, you may become their official taste tester for the new recipes they learn!

Pizza and pasta courses offer a delicious Italian escape. Or learn the delicate art of sushi rolling for a Japanese food adventure. Dim sum dumplings provide a Chinese cooking journey. With so many worldwide flavors to sample, the cooking possibilities are endless.

Give the gift of culinary knowledge this Christmas. Your special couple will bond while gaining abilities to whip up brand new dishes from around the globe. Their cooking skills and palates will expand deliciously!

This sushi making and cocktail masterclass combines tantalising morsels with a bevy of refreshing Japanese beverages. Your pals will roll sushi, cook flawless rice and balance complex flavours like soy and seaweed. Jumping across the world to Italy – this artisan pasta making class is an equally mouth-watering experience gift. Who needs dry turkey when perfectly al dente pasta makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece? Keen cook Andrew Worrall learnt to make pasta at this workshop, and said:

We had an amazing time, learning to make all different shapes of fresh pasta, guided by Silvana in her home. The history, nutritional value information and culinary tips all add to a really interesting experience, learning from a master pasta maker! We made a delicious sauce based on asparagus and pistachio which turned our efforts into a great meal at the end, which we shared with Silvaner. Altogether, a highly recommended experience for anyone with a passion for Italy, it’s food and culture. Thank you!

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Invite them to unwind with candle making classes

Candle making classes are experiences gifts for couples in London that are good for the soul. Pouring DIY candles is a sensory adventure where they’ll be delighted by heady fragrances like lavender, eucalyptus and lemongrass. Best of all, scented candles keep the passion alive at home – your friends or family members will love how they enhance the ambience with a romantic yellow glow.

This blissful candle making workshop leaves stressed-out students feeling recharged. A friendly teacher will explain the ins and outs of candle making, including how to melt, mix and pour hot wax into professional-looking shapes. Crafter Emma Willis got stuck into making candles, and told us:

This was my first time at ArtPlay or doing candle making, the space was great and everyone was lovely. Aislinn our teacher was really friendly and informative and kept it low pressure to enjoy the experience. Left with two pretty and amazing smelling candles I haven’t had the heart to light yet!

Know a vegan couple who'd love to join the fun? This soy candle making class is one of the most eco-conscious Christmas present ideas for couples, thanks to its emphasis on cruelty-free materials.

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Excite their inner party animals with sip and paint nights

If you know a busy couple who always put others first, spoil them with a sip and paint night. Paint and sip classes offer a delightful mix of art class and party atmosphere, never taking themselves too seriously. On the one hand, they focus on meaningful artistic endeavours, emulating the greats through whimsical watercolours, vibrant oils and fuss-free acrylics. On the other, they inspire carefree fun!

Embolden your favourite people to forget about their responsibilities for a while with this celestial painting class. The otherworldly motif is enough to transport the most anxious minds to a faraway world bursting with intrigue. Know a couple of proud pet parents? Swap stars and galaxies for this painting class - paint your pet instead. ClassBento crafter Zoe Smith headed off to paint a portrait of her furry friend, and said afterwards:

Our teacher was so lovely and encouraging, a real gem. She made sure to give each of us one-on-one guidance for our paintings. It was so nice to see everyone’s paintings at the end!

Whichever theme you choose, art classes are beginner-friendly for budding Rembrandts. The only thing people need to bring is bundles of enthusiasm for trying something new!

Prioritise luxury with his and her jewellery making classes

Buying his and her bracelets is a cute idea, but giving a couple the silversmithing skills to make their own DIY rings and handmade jewellery is far better! Experiences gifts for couples in London should be luxurious, which is why this interconnecting rings workshop has made our Christmas list.

Students create a beautiful set of three interlocking rings symbolising unity, eternity and empowerment – what could be better for married couples who want to cement their love for each other? Crafter Charlotte Turner became a jeweller for the day, and told us:

What a great workshop thank you so much. The venue was serene, many cups of coffee were provided, and we learned some great skills from a wonderful teacher. I made this ring to remind me of my family and I’ll treasure it forever. Thank you so much!

Focus on memories over waste with floristry courses

Know an eco-conscious couple who'd prefer making memories over adding more clutter to their home? Floristry courses tick all the boxes. As well as brightening interiors with festive colours and aromas of cinnamon, clove and pine, they're also fully compostable.

This floristry class - farm-to-table bouquet breaks down flower arranging for complete beginners, explaining the process from start to finish. A lovely teacher will reveal where to purchase gorgeous seasonal flowers, which techniques are best for standout bouquets and how to increase the arrangement's shelf life. Nature loving Sara Damircheli spent the afternoon crafting with flowers, and said afterwards:

I had a wonderful experience in this floristry class! The teacher was lovely, very knowledgeable, and had such a positive energy that made learning so enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone interested in flowers and creativity.

Finding London Christmas present ideas doesn’t have to be a chore. Simply browse the unique e-gift cards in our diverse selection, covering everything from cocktail making classes to art classes. Delighting your favourite people has never been easier, thanks to these sensational experience days for couples in London that'll get sparks flying.





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Session dates Runs regularly

Location Hackney

Guest numbers 1 to 2 guests

Price £95

Date Night Pottery Workshop

4.8 (163) (teacher)

Years in business 6 years in business

Session dates Runs regularly

Location Bedford / Mobile

Guest numbers 1 to 100 guests

Price £50

Tiramisu Date Workshop: Sip, Make and Enjoy

5.0 (5)

Session dates Runs regularly

Location Surbiton / Mobile

Guest numbers 1 to 6 guests

Price £20 - £25

Couples Terrarium Workshop

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Instagram followers 10k followers

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Location Glasgow

Guest numbers 1 to 15 guests

Price £85 - £170

Bespoke Silver Bangle Making Class

5.0 (20) (teacher)

Session dates Runs regularly

Location Shepton Mallet

Guest numbers 1 to 4 guests

Price £240 - £580

Date Night - Stained Glass Workshop

Years in business 4 years in business

5.0 (3)

Session dates Runs regularly

Location Liverpool

Guest numbers 1 to 3 guests

Price £175

Paint and Sip at Home: Date Night Experience

5.0 (10)

Session dates Runs regularly

Class mode LIVE STREAMING

Kit Craft kit delivered

Guest numbers 1 to 300 guests

Price £10 - £69

Couples Cooking Workshop

4.9 (20) (teacher)

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Lewisham

Guest numbers 3 to 6 guests

Price £180

Pottery Wheel Taster Class - Date Edition

4.9 (33)

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Woolwich

Guest numbers 1 to 2 guests

Price £75

Date Night Soap Making Workshop

5.0 (33) (teacher)

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Bristol

Guest numbers 2 to 6 guests

Price £58

Queen Nefertiti Painting Class

4.8 (76) (teacher)

Years in business 5 years in business

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Manchester

Guest numbers 8 to 100 guests

Price £30 - £35

Date Night Paint and Sip “Hearts & Chocolates

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Teddington

Guest numbers 10 to 50 guests

Price £45

Valentine's Day Cooking Class

4.8 (371) (teacher)

Years in business 22 years in business

Session dates Only 2 dates left

Location Wandsworth

Guest numbers 1 to 10 guests

Price £375

Lebanese Comfort Food Cooking Class

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Devizes / Mobile

Guest numbers 6 to 15 guests

Price £75

Cooking Class for Couples

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Ashford

Guest numbers 15 to 35 guests

Price £125

Couples' Cocktail Class

5.0 (7)

Years in business 4 years in business

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Bristol

Guest numbers 1 to 30 guests

Price £60

Sip and Paint Class

4.7 (59) (teacher)

Instagram followers 13k followers

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Knutsford

Guest numbers 10 to 100 guests

Price £30 - £40

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Session dates Your choice of time

Location Newport Pagnell

Guest numbers 2 to 4 guests

Price £100

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5.0 (438) (teacher)

Session dates Your choice of time

Location Comes to you

Guest numbers 1 on 1

Price £295

Painting Class: Paint & Sip at Home

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Class mode LIVE STREAMING

Guest numbers 3 to 50 guests

Price £25


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