Arty Gift Experiences for Him

Whether your dad’s birthday is coming up, your brother is looking for a new hobby, or you just want to surprise a loved one in 2024, gift experiences for him in London are a great way to keep them entertained and show you care at the same time. Lockdown has made shopping for presents almost impossible, so if you’re looking for ways to go the extra mile, opting for one of our arty experience gifts is an ideal and thoughtful solution.

If the man in your life is the creative type, you’ll definitely find something to make his day amongst our huge selection of gift experiences for him. For the guy who’s passionate about plants, a floristry course online will help his creative skills bloom, while budding painters will be able to channel their inner Picasso with one of our online art courses. If he’s keen to learn at his own pace, our craft kits and craft boxes include everything he’ll need to get creative, delivered directly to his door, while anyone who needs a little more guidance would love a pre-recorded session or live-streaming class with extra help from the teacher. (If you're looking for more alternative gifts for the man in your life, check out some of our best alternative gifts for him.)

Choose candle making workshops for a relaxing experience gift

If lockdown has been getting him down, or he’s suffering from a serious case of stress, a candle making gift experience is ideal for boosting that all-important inner calm. Choose from simple rolled candle online classes with a colourful arty vibe, or a heavenly scented soy candle making kit, which will leave his home smelling super sweet. Some candle making gift experiences also come with a beautifully packed craft box, which means everything he needs to get creative with wax will be delivered directly to his door. No extra shopping required! 

Spending time crafting DIY candles is great for relaxation, as the repetitive stirring and rolling will allow him to switch off and zone out. At the end of the virtual class, he’ll have some beautiful new candles to display around the home; the gentle glowing light will help boost his well-being, reduce anxiety and centre the mind. 

A painting class is ideal for budding artists

Whether he’s keen to capture his pet’s best side, master the art of watercolours, or just have fun with guided art workshops, a painting class online is one of the best gift experiences for him you could give. Designed with the complete beginner in mind, it doesn’t matter if the man in your life has never picked up a paintbrush before - our talented teachers and their online art courses will soon turn him into the next Monet! 

Letting go and getting creative with paint is one of the most fun things to do when you’re bored, which makes this the perfect time to send your favourite guy one of our arty gift experiences. Not only will he learn new skills, and have some beautiful new artwork to hang in his home, it’ll also help him to pass the time during the long lockdown hours! 

Help him get green-fingered with floristry courses

Whether the man in your life is a seasoned gardener, or he’s a plant novice who just wants to add some greenery to his home, our range of floristry courses online will make the perfect experience gift if there’s a special day coming up. Choose from a brilliant step-by-step live-streaming class which will teach him the art of crafting a beautiful garland or wreath, or let him get mucky with succulents and soil with a glass terrarium craft box, delivered swiftly to his door. For something a bit different, an online class in Kokedama making will show him how to bring the outside inside, with gorgeous houseplants grown in a handmade moss-covered ball.

If he’s been looking for things to do in lockdown, a plant-based online class or activity is perfect. Spending time with nature is a great mental health booster, and can help to soothe troubled souls during difficult times. Not only that, he’ll also finish the craft kit or online session with some beautiful new greenery to add to his home!  

Help him get snapping with photography classes 

You don’t have to own a fancy camera to be a professional behind the lens, and if he’s been longing to take better pictures a smartphone online photography course could be one of the best arty gift experiences you could give. Whether he’s looking for artwork to hang on the wall or the best insta-worthy shots, our iPhone photography classes will teach him everything he needs to know about capturing life’s special moments.

Without even leaving the comfort of his own home, your favourite guy will be taken on a virtual tour of famous London landmarks, from London Bridge and the Barbican to Brick Lane and Camden Market. Alternatively, you could send him on a digital trip overseas, where he’ll take part in an online photography class and learn to take amazing photos from the breathtaking Sydney Harbour. He’ll be shown how to find the best compositions, set up the perfect lighting, and then edit his images to professional standards afterwards. 

Cooking classes are great for getting creative in the kitchen

You don’t always need a paintbrush or pack of clay to get arty - there are plenty of ways to help the man in your life channel his inner chef and get creative in the kitchen! An online cooking course or virtual baking classes make great birthday experiences for him, especially if he’s been looking for fun things to do in lockdown. What better way to celebrate your special day than cooking up a storm in the kitchen, while filling the house with the heavenly smell of fresh food?

Whether he’s got a sweet tooth, or wants to master the fine art of pasta making, we’ve got a huge selection of foodie experience gifts for him that will make his birthday one to remember. Passionate about puddings? Why not send him on an online baking course that will show him how to whip up some gorgeously gooey brownies or wonderfully comforting treacle sponge? Keen on fine cuisine? Some lessons in Asian or French cooking will boost his culinary skills, and make him a master in the kitchen.

Searching for experiences in London? 

If you’re looking for some ideas that will get your special person out and about, there are so many creative things to do in London that will make his special day extra memorable. From painting parties to flower arranging and more, the city is bursting with unique activities. There's an arty gift experience in London for every kind of interest. 

If you think he'll love exploring his creativity through pottery making, there are in-person ceramics classes that are a real must-do in London when you feel like you’ve gifted it all. Or, get together with all his friends and loved ones and try a terrarium class as a group – you'll have a great time bonding over your luscious little terrarium plants and you'll all go home with a gorgeous miniature jungle to nurture.