Five Unique Craft Classes That Make Great Gift Experiences

Five Unique Craft Classes That Make Great Gift Experiences


By ClassBento Team

Good news – our workshop experience gift cards are here to help with all your pressie-worries! Whether you’re looking for a fun birthday gift for that quirky mate or an exciting Christmas present for your daring date, your search ends here – we’ve got a huge range of craft classes and creative workshops which make the best unique experience gifts for your adventurous loved one!

Finding the perfect gift can be tricky, especially if your favourite person has a creative, quirky side that socks, sweets or scent just won’t satisfy. Opting to ditch the material presents for an alternative gift experience is the perfect solution – whether you’re searching for ideas for a totally different birthday gift, a Christmas present that would make even the Grinch feel festive or a breathtaking anniversary surprise, we can help you make it a day to remember for all the right reasons. 

Still not convinced? We’ve rounded up our favourite unique gift experiences which will delight even the most adventurous crafter; from cheeky textile courses for those who are nifty with a needle and carving classes for wannabe woodworkers, to exciting forging workshops for your budding blacksmith buddy, there’s something for everyone!

Need an exciting gift experience voucher? A stone carving workshop makes the ideal birthday present

If your loved one is a bit of a dab hand with DIY, let them add another string to their creative bow with our stone carving workshop in Birmingham. Ideal for anyone who loves learning something a bit different and is keen on the idea of keeping traditional skills alive, this fun craft class will teach them everything they need to know to create their own superb stone sculpture in a single afternoon.

Led by a professional artisan, they’ll start the class with a brief introduction to the history of stone carving and an overview of the tools used, before settling down to watch a few demonstrations of hand carving techniques. Then, it’s aprons on and chisels at the ready as they’re presented with their own block of stone and encouraged to make all their creative carving dreams come true! They’ll finish the day with their own beautiful stone relief work of art, and all the skills they need to continue their craft journey at home. Whether they’ve got visions of giant stone sculptures at the end of the driveway, or small personalised ornaments with letters carved in stone, this creative workshop will definitely kick start their carving journey in style.

Plan a hen celebration with a difference with a naughty sewing class

Got a mate with a wild side that’s getting wed? If your bestie is getting hitched and you want to send her off in style, ditch the novelty straws and tacky tiaras and sign up for one of our cheeky sewing classes instead. Swapping Negronis for needles might sound like a drag, but why stick to the usual dinner and drinks drill when you can all head off to a nipple tassel making hen party celebration instead? You’ll be able to combine cocktails with creativity for a fun-filled evening the bride-to-be will never forget – it’s a win-win!

Led by a total craft maven, you’ll all learn basic sewing skills that will help you craft a perfect pair of personalised tassels. You’ll be equipped with super shiny sequins, sparkly Swarovski crystals, luxurious lace and twirly tassels, and shown step-by-step how to turn them into the perfect naughty accessory. No previous textile design experience? No problem! This fun sewing class is designed for total beginners – all you need to bring is your enthusiasm, your wild side and a willingness to unleash your creativity. If you’re looking for a unique gift experience to celebrate your naughty mate's nuptials, this is it! 

Hands sewing some white fabric at a craft class.

Turn them into a furniture designer with a woodworking class

If your favourite person is passionate about interiors, let them explore their creative dreams and transform them into a furniture designer with a super creative wood workshop in Aberdeen. The perfect experience gift for anyone who likes to go bold with their crafts, they’ll be able to design, build and finish their own totally bespoke stool – so no more flatpack furniture or DIY disasters!

Your loved one will spend a happy afternoon at a well equipped workshop in rural Aberdeen, surrounded by nature, learning everything there is to know about woodworking – fuelled with plenty of tea and coffee (essential in the colder months!). Led by countryside ranger and conservation expert Ged, they’ll be taken step-by-step through the stool making process; from the all-important health and safety procedures, wood trimming and cleaving to shaping a slab, drilling out holes and assembling the stool, everything is covered. 

At the end of the wood workshop, they’ll head home with their beautifully finished handcrafted stool and all the skills they need to continue their creative journey at home – so they’ll be able to turn all of their wood project dreams into reality!

Three women smiling whilst making macrame plant hangers.

A blacksmithing class will let them have fun at a forge

Searching for a birthday experience or Christmas gift for someone who likes to go bold with their crafts? If your loved one likes the idea of trying something really out of the ordinary, sign them up for our blacksmithing course for beginners where they’ll get to step back in time and experience life working at a rural forge. We think it’ll definitely fire up their creative spark! 

During this three-hour blacksmith experience, your favourite person will spend time crafting whatever item they want at a professional forge. Guided by a professional blacksmith, they’ll delve into the history of the craft and learn all about the techniques and tools used in metalworking, before diving right into their imagination to come up with a gorgeous item to whip up.

A man showing a woman how to silversmith at a craft class.

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