6 Baby Shower Ideas for Parents-to-be

6 Baby Shower Ideas for Parents-to-be


By Betty Gardiner

Let us inspire you with our unique baby shower ideas that will help you find the perfect party to celebrate that bun in the oven! Fed up with those ‘what to do at a baby shower’ searches on google that come up with bland activities? We’ve got sweets to tempt your tastebuds, painting to keep your mind zen, and flowers to spruce up your party decorations!

Whether you want things to do in London, Edinburgh, or Manchester, we have some exciting experiences in a city near you. Keeping it all online? We’ve even got virtual baby shower ideas that will connect you with your loved ones across the country, all at the same time! So you can be doing an indoor activity at home in Glasgow and still enjoy the fun with your pals in Bristol.

Finding the perfect event doesn’t have to be tricky! We’ve got loads of arts and crafts classes to delight your mamas and papas-to-be whilst keeping all your other guests captivated too. So, whether you’re planning a baby shower party for you and your bump, or you’re organising one for a loved one as a baby shower gift, we have curated a list of some of the most creative, crafty and cute ideas. 

Try art classes for a mindful break before the baby comes

Two women enjoy a painting class

Swap stressful small talk and flat chit chat for a therapeutic session where you learn how to paint! A painting class can be a great way to relax and ease your worries before the birth of your little one. 

We’ve got abstract art workshops, watercolour painting, drawing classes and more to excite your creative side. Whatever creative project you go for, our teachers will guide you from start to finish so that you leave your paint party with some amazing new skills and a masterpiece to be proud of! Hang up all the art you and your group make in the nursery to show your baby how loved they are by so many people! 

Soothe those sugar cravings with chocolate making

Someone makes a pot using wheel throwing

If your pregnancy has you yearning for something sweet, why not learn how to make chocolate truffles for a delicious baby shower everyone will love! Learn all about the history and benefits that high-quality dark chocolate can have on your blood pressure, an ideal way to keep calm during stressful months. You can even do this one at home with a chocolate making kit that will have you elbow deep in one of the world’s best confectionery treats.

It also checks one other thing off your party planning list, baby shower favours! Everyone will go home with a box of handmade chocolate, sure to make this the best celebration they’ve ever been to.

Make some DIY home decor for the nursery

A crocheted teddy sat next a crochet hook and yarn

Reignite your creative spark with some fun DIY crafts that will turn your baby's room from drab to fab! If you’re into a boho look, you could try making macrame wall hangings to decorate the nursery. Or, you could find a pottery class and make hand-built sculptures, bowls and other cute decorations. Our teachers are happy to help you find the perfect theme for the nursery and add a little creativity to your baby shower.

The best part of these craft workshops is that they offer up a meditative experience that is sure to help you gain a slice of peace. You’ll also then have a little piece of your loved ones in that special room to look over your baby and remind you of all the fun you had!

Pick up some useful sewing skills for custom baby grows

A woman tries makes a floral arrangement with pink flowers

If it’s a little bit of learning you’re after, master a homemaking skill to get you ready for being a new parent! Learn how to knit blankets to keep your baby warm, or pick up the crochet hook and learn to crochet up little animals as special toys for your child! Sewing classes are also ideal as they come in handy when your kiddo’s teddy bears get hurt, or clothes get holes. You could also have a go at making a quilt with your loved ones which everyone can give to the future mum and dad as a personal baby shower gift!

There are so many different kinds of textile art to open your mind to and learn useful skills. Get crafty with your loved ones and spend some time stitching and socialising!

Learn cake decorating skills for a delicious centrepiece

For the perfect baby shower cake, why not have a go at making it yourself as a fun party activity. Edible art is easier to master than you might think when you have passionate teachers guiding you along the way. Tell them your theme, and they’ll show you how to bake a tasty cake and whip up colourful icing to top it off. The end result is a fabulous cake with personal touches that no bakery could match.

Join a cake decorating class with your closest family and friends and make a centrepiece for your baby shower party that you can share with everyone. This gives you a chance to spend quality time with the people that mean the most and you don’t have to scramble around looking for baby shower food ideas when everyone can have some homemade cake! 

Create your own floral arrangements for your party

Fed up of all the tummy rubs and unwanted advice? Use the power of flowers to keep your relatives and friends busy instead! There are loads of flower designs to choose from that will suit your baby shower decorations, from bouquets to DIY wreaths, glass terrariums and more. You can work with the sweet-smelling, real thing or dried and artificial flowers for everlasting versions that will remind you of this amazing day!

Floristry classes are also an ideal way to relax as flowers and plants have a unique ability to help you chill and boost your mood. So not only do you get mindfulness benefits, but it will also spruce up your party as you spend time getting creative with the people you love.

When a new bundle of joy is on the way, you’re always thinking about the future. With one of our craft classes, whether they’re in your city or a virtual experience, you’ll be reminded of the present as you take a much needed meditative rest. Our welcoming environments are a great place to help you unwind and learn something that might make parenthood a little easier to venture through!




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