In this story:
- Discover your inner artists with Christmas calligraphy and brush lettering classes
- Make your own candles and explore the scents of the season
- Organise a pottery making party
- Enjoy London based jewellery making classes together
- Embrace the season with festive baking classes
- Make the season more special with experience days for mum and daughter in London
Make finding gift experiences for mum in London a joy with this helpful breakdown of the top crafty presents for mum available this year. Make Christmas super special and treat your number one lady to festive London activities that’ll get both of your creative energies flowing. Whether your mum is already well into her crafts or if she’s a beginner who would enjoy the chance to learn more about flower arranging, candle making, cooking or pottery, our 2026 selection of gift experiences for mum in London is bound to tick all your boxes this season.
Surprise your mum with a thoughtful, unique experience gift, instead of another box of chocolates or book. You’ll be gifting her with the chance to discover a newfound skill and hobby to continue long after the holiday lights have been taken down. Plus, you’ll be able to reconnect and catch up in each other’s company, spending time getting creative and making memories together. So, pour yourself a mulled wine or glass of fizz (it’s the season, after all), and delve into this selection of fabulous gift experiences for mum in London.
Discover your inner artists with Christmas calligraphy and brush lettering classes
Surprise your mum with a seasonal calligraphy class or brush lettering workshop. You’ll learn all about this impressive artform with the guidance of a seasoned professional, and will be able to enjoy time spent in a cosy workshop, surrounded by fellow learners.
Relax into the season of merriment by gifting your mum a calligraphy workshop that she’ll always remember. Pick up brush lettering skills and transform this season’s Christmas cards, gift tags and DIY Christmas decorations. Getting hands on with a calligraphy brush requires focus and attention, which makes it a fabulous mindful activity as well as an excellent way of adding a unique flourish and artistic flair to any handwritten notes, invitations or greetings.
Make your own candles and explore the scents of the season
When you think of Christmas, it’s likely that you think of the scents of the season. From the delicious scents of cinnamon and ginger emerging from baked goods, through to the woody fragrance of pine, orange, and even frankincense and myrrh, there are certain aromas that signal the festive period is underway.
So, what better addition to a selection of gift experiences for mum in London could there be than candle making classes? You’ll both leave with a selection of handmade candles to light around your homes, as well as knowledge of how to make candles once you’re back home.
Discover all about blending different waxes, scents and oils to create deliciously-scented candles with unique aromas. Your friendly teacher will guide you through the process, taking you through the work of candle making and answering any questions you may have in the process. Go for soy candle making classes for an eco-friendly option.
Organise a pottery making party
There’s little more relaxing than pottery classes. Getting hands on with clay means there’s just no time to spend on doing life admin and replying to messages, so these workshops are perfect gift experiences for mums in London who could benefit from a little time out. Relax, unwind and lean into the process of crafting homemade ceramics from scratch.
If you’re wondering what to get mum for Christmas and don’t want to rely on the same-old list of gift ideas, why not treat her to some seasonal pottery workshops? Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike, these classes take place in a fully equipped studio where you’ll be guided by a friendly local ceramicist in the art of all things clay. You could even both create DIY Christmas decorations from clay – why not craft a vase to house a seasonal sprig of holly, or create delicate hanging ornaments perfect for the tree? You’ll be able to cherish these homemade pieces for years to come, remembering time spent together.
Enjoy London based jewellery making classes together
If your mum would enjoy learning more about silversmithing, why not take her to a class in DIY jewellery? Going with her will ease any nerves, as you’ll both be learning together.
Your friendly teacher will be on hand at all times to guide you through the process of creating DIY rings, making a piece or two that are unique to you. From using a blow torch to mastering the art of filing and finishing, you’ll both leave with newfound skills and a pretty piece to wear for years to come. Bring your piece of jewellery out each Christmas and wear it when you meet up with one other to mark the special London experience gift you shared together.
Embrace the season with festive baking classes
From gingerbread houses and mince pies to yule logs and Christmas puddings, baking is hard to beat as a seasonal activity, which is why baking classes are a must-have addition to any selection of gift experiences for mum in London. Whether you and your mum are seasoned bakers or want to pick up new basic skills from expert chefs, a baking class has something for everyone.
You could even top it off with cake decorating classes, where you’ll learn skills like working with buttercream and fondant icings, and will be able to craft Rudolph, Santa and beyond on your baked goods.
Make the season more special with experience days for mum and daughter in London
Show her just how much you love her with experience gifts for mum in London. You’ll spend time in each other’s company, relax and learn a new skill all in one go. Plus, whether you’re baking cakes or handling clay, you’ll leave with newfound knowledge to explore at home, as well as different trinkets and souvenirs to mark the time spent together.
Runs regularly
Nine Elms
1 to 65 guests
£36 - £40
12 years in business
