How to Plan Experience Days for Him in 2024

Planning a special surprise for the man in your life can be both exciting and a tad stressful, so switch it up in 2024 with our workshop experience gift cards! With our huge range of workshops, you can create remarkable moments without any hassle, as they open up a world of opportunities to learn new skills, explore various hobbies or simply have fun. From crafty activities like pottery-making and woodworking to culinary adventures such as cocktail crafting or wine and cheese tasting – the choice is endless! So get ready to plan a day full of joyous learning experiences with our easy-to-follow guide. Let's help you add that extra pinch of love that transforms any ordinary day into an extraordinary one!

Why give a workshop experience gift card?

We all know that one man (father, boyfriend, brother or uncle) who is ridiculously hard to buy for. Whether it’s because they have no discernible interests and hobbies or they already have everything they need. Either way, buying them unique gifts that you’re proud to give feels like an impossible task. Sound familiar? 

Fear not! That’s where giving an experience as a gift comes in. With activity gifts, you can use a class or workshop to introduce your loved one to a new hobby or craft, and it’s unlikely they’ll have arranged a similar day for themselves before — that’s what makes them the perfect gift for those tricky people! 

They are also the ideal gift for those who love indoor activities, as they can help give them something to look forward to without leaving the house! If you do introduce them to a new hobby, it might help them forget all about the four walls around them as they use their extra time to get lost in a captivating craft. 

Now that we’ve convinced you that experience gifts are the best presents, let’s get down to planning! 

Step 1: Choose an experience day theme

Set the tone for the day by choosing a theme. It could be anything from DIY arts and crafts or watercolour painting and resin art to cooking and cocktails at home. Whatever your theme, make sure it’s one he’ll enjoy, whether it's from a welcoming studio or the comfort of your familiar surroundings! 

Once you have your theme, you’ll be able to better plan your gift experience days as you can find a suitable workshop or class. With that in mind, you can prepare all the extras — perhaps pairing an art class with a set of beautiful new brushes or a terrarium workshop with some gardening gifts for him. 

Step 2: Find the perfect gift experience

The beauty of our collection of experience gifts is that they take place in cities across the entire UK. You can even choose a virtual class and connect with a teacher to discover new skills from your chosen space!

Depending on your theme, you can pick a class that’ll be engaging, fun and maybe even one that could be the start of a new hobby! Our workshops range from Italian pasta classes to an afternoon of soothing soy candle making.

It all depends on their specific interests and hobbies. If they like all things nature and gardening but don't have any outside space, you could consider indoor activities like a DIY terrarium workshop or flower arranging classes. However, you could be giving this experience gift to one of those ‘tricky people’ who perhaps don’t have a particular interest. In that case, you could introduce them to a new craft or try something broader where enjoyment is guaranteed for all (like a pottery wheel class or baking experience!). 

Maybe they miss the nightlife and their favourite bar but struggle to find the time to get there. Bring the nightlife to them with a private cocktail making experience run by a brilliant bartender, where they'll learn to pair flavours, shake up delicious mixed drinks and garnish them with fresh herbs – all at a time that suits them!

Perhaps they would prefer to get creative while they drink? Well then, you should consider booking them a paint and sip class so they can release inhibitions, as well as their inner artist – what could be better than creating a masterpiece with your favourite tipple on hand? 

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Step 3: Consider fun craft boxes and DIY kits

Along with exciting in-person classes, you can also get your hands on some craft kits for adults if they don't fancy heading off to an in-person workshop This way, the lucky receiver of your expertly planned experience day will have everything they need for an innovative day of activities in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or wherever they're based! 

Let them breathe in some fragrant scents with a soy candle making class, get crafty with a pottery making session or channel their inner Gordon Rasmey with an Indian cooking workshop — there’s a gift experience for every mood! 

Step 4: Watch them enjoy their workshop experience!

There is surely no greater feeling than watching your loved one enjoy a present that you have put so much thought, love and care into. With your experience day, your loved one will forget about the outside world and its problems entirely as they unwind and become absorbed in their exciting activity. And you? You’ll get to watch them and even join in! 

With a cooking class, you can whip up delicious dishes with an expert chef in Bristol, create handmade ceramics in Manchester, or level up your date nights in London. It doesn't matter if you've never made dumplings before or it's your first attempt at weaving, as all of our gift experiences are beginner-friendly.

So why not make 2024 your year to seek new experiences with your loved one and learn something new together? Whether you're looking for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts or you need birthday presents for him this year, he's sure to love his experience day! The only problem with a well-planned experience day for him is how you’ll top it next year...