Fight the Festive Frazzle with Our Soul Soothing Gift Experiences for Her in London

Fight the Festive Frazzle with Our Soul Soothing Gift Experiences for Her in London


By Victoria Haynes
label Christmas

Got a marvellous mate or magnificent Mum who is feeling a bit overwhelmed this festive season? If they’re feeling the festive frazzle, one of our ultra-relaxing gift experiences for her in London could be just what she needs in 2024. After all, a few hours spent away from the yuletide rush, learning some new skills and making new friends sounds way better than any material Christmas present you could find her!

Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a little stressful; from lengthy Christmas gift lists and hoards of visiting relatives to endless food preparation, scores of social events and punishing work schedules, it can be all too easy to end up feeling completely snowed under. If the lady in your life is feeling tormented by trees, disturbed by decorations or overwhelmed by work, help her switch off from the festive stress with one of our London gift experiences for her! From cooking classes and craft workshops to fabulous floristry sessions, you'll help her feel relaxed and rejuvenated in no time! 

We’ve got fun sessions across the whole of London, so whether she’s keen to chill out in Chelsea, let loose in Lambeth or soothe her soul in Southwark, you’re bound to find something that’s right up her street — and if she’s not a London local, why not treat her to a weekend in the city to go with her gift experience? A beautiful hotel, the festive sights in the capital and the chance to embark on a new hobby — sounds like a winner to us!

Not sure which of our fabulous creative experience gifts to choose? From chilled-out pottery making classes and tranquil candle making workshops to appetite-whetting cooking classes and baking sessions, we’re sure to have something that will put a smile back on her face. Read on for our pick of the best relaxing gift experiences for her this Christmas!

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Need relaxing activity gifts for her? Soothe her soul with a candle making workshop

There’s nothing more relaxing at the end of a long day than sinking into a warm bath or cosy sofa in a room filled with soothing scents and beautiful twinkling candlelight. But rather than just popping down to the shops and picking up a pre-made candle, why not give your favourite gal the opportunity to craft her own with a hands-on Christmas gift? A candle making workshop is one of our most tranquil craft classes, so it’s perfect if she’s really in need of a little zen-boost!

If she’s a festive fan who loves a seasonal craft, let her indulge in the fun side of yuletide with one of our Christmas candle making workshops, where she’ll craft a handmade candle scented with warming orange and cinnamon and smoky cedarwood — the perfect accompaniment to an evening spent decorating the tree! Perhaps she’s fed up with all things festive and is feeling a bit more no-no-no than ho-ho-ho? Let her switch off from Christmas completely with a calming aromatherapy candle making class in London; a soothing sensory experience packed with tips and tricks for crafting cruelty-free homemade candles and using essential oils for healing, it’ll leave her feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to take on that gift list! 

If you're searching for more hands-on ways to surprise your loved one, why not check out our list of cracking DIY Christmas gift ideas and make something they'll never forget?

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Searching for experience gifts for her? Let nature calm her this Christmas with a floristry class

Studies have shown that immersing yourself in nature is one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety — but if she doesn’t fancy wrapping up and wandering around Hyde Park in frosty temperatures, why not treat her to a floristry class or houseplant gift experience instead? She’ll benefit from the healing power of perennials, and stay warm at the same time — it’s a win-win! 

For the gals who love a bit of festive greenery, a Christmas wreath making workshop will make the perfect experience gift. Sure, you could buy her a festive wreath from a local shop, but we think the opportunity to learn how to make a Christmas wreath is way more fun! Not only will she be able to craft her own DIY wreath under the guidance of a floristry pro, but she’ll also leave with all the skills needed to continue her greenery journey at home — so she’ll be able to adorn every door in the house with a beautiful, natural decoration. If she’s more of the passionate perennial type, treat her to a DIY terrarium class, where she’ll explore plants in glass jars and be able to build a miniature ecosystem for her desk or shelf, or a herb garden workshop, where she’ll learn all about beautifully scented, edible plants (great for adding to those festive tipples and DIY cocktails!). 

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Want cute gifts for her London-style? Tantalise her tastebuds with a winter baking class

What better way to unwind and beat the chill in the colder months than getting into the kitchen and whipping up some tasty winter warmers? From delicious homemade sourdough bread and cosy vegan delights to fabulous festive cookies, pies and tarts, it’s the best time to relax and explore some serious culinary creativity! 

Is your lovely lady looking for some new dishes to add to her yuletide repertoire? If she’s already a Christmas pudding pro and her mince pies are nothing short of magnificent, our Christmas baking class in London will teach her how to make some fresh festive favourites; with a hazelnut bundt cake and browned butter gingerbread Madeleines on the menu, there’ll be plenty of happy tummies this Christmas! 

Meanwhile, for the budding bread baker, our sourdough bread workshop will let her discover the secrets behind the perfect all-important starter, and how to transform it into a deliciously soft and chewy loaf — perfect as hot buttered toast with a steaming mug of tea on a frosty morning! Is your marvellous Mum or fabulous friend an eco-warrior with the planet on her mind? If she’s ditched the dairy and you need fun Christmas presents, she can still join in with the culinary fun with our vegan baking class in London! Completely plant-based, she’ll learn how to make cookies, cupcakes and other planet-friendly treats that will make great winter treats for all her loved ones — super sweet stocking stuffer, anyone?

Discover four cracking gift experiences for her here!

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Christmas classes

Masking Tape Box Masterclass

5.0 (3)

Instagram followers2k

date_range Contact for details

location_on Bredbury

1 to 8

label £49

Sip and Spin Class

4.5 (4)

date_range Runs regularly

location_on South West London

1 to 12

label £44

Gilded Coasters or Tealight Holders Craft Class

Instagram followers2k

date_range Runs regularly

location_on South East London

1 to 6

label £50 - £59

Gift Wrap Screen Printing Class

date_range Fri 8 Nov, 6pm

location_on Edinburgh

1 to 8

label £60

Cards and Gift Tags Lino Printing Class

date_range Sat 9 Nov, 10am

location_on Edinburgh

1 to 4

label £95

Advent Calendar Applique and Quilting Class

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Stonehaven

2 to 4

label £50

Make Desserts and Edible Gifts

4.7 (3)

date_range Runs regularly

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

1 to 50

label £60 - £70

Make Your Own Ribbon Wrapped Decorations Workshop

Instagram followers4k

date_range Your choice of time

location_on South East London

1 to 15

label £36

Italian Entertaining Cooking Class

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Birmingham

1 to 6

label £100

Handmade Wedding Favours Pottery Workshop

Instagram followers5k

Facebook likes5.0 stars (14+)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Kettering / Mobile

3 to 10

label £65

Beaded Flower Jewellery Workshop

Facebook likes4.9 stars (89+)

Instagram followers1k

date_range Your choice of time

location_on South West London

4 to 10

label £45

Mince Pie Baking Class

Instagram followers2k

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Comes to you

8 to 30

label £25

Sew Your Own Tree Decorations Workshop

date_range Your choice of time

location_on South West London

4 to 10

label £8

Candle Holder Decoupage Workshop

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Comes to you

5 to 20

label £35

Block Printing Workshop and Indian Dining Experience

date_range Your choice of time

location_on East London

5 to 20

label £95

Snowman Pottery Class for Kids

4 to 14 years

date_range Your choice of time

location_on Wakefield

8 to 16

label £18

Creative Korean Kimbap Making Workshop

date_range Your choice of time

location_on East London

15 to 30

label £79

Make a Winter Hoop Wreath at Home

Instagram followers4k

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

1 to 98

label £30

Christmas Chocolate Making Workshop

Facebook likes5.0 stars (121+)

Instagram followers3k

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West London

1 to 10

label £35

Festive Decoupage Workshop

date_range Runs regularly

location_on South West London

1 to 10

label £8


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