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Super Simple Ways to Have a Very Happy Veganuary

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By Victoria Haynes

From sustainable craft workshops to plant based cooking classes, we’ve got everything to make sure you have a very happy Veganuary!

Find Renewable Joy with These Planet-friendly Trending Crafts

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By Victoria Haynes

Discover 2026's top trending crafts! From kintsugi to jesmonite, explore planet-friendly DIY hobbies that nourish your soul.

Gifts for Nature Lovers to Make Them Bloom

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By Victoria Haynes

Treat your nature-loving friends this year with our flower-filled unique experience days! Craft glass terrariums and dabble with ikebana. Book now!

5 Reasons Why a Candle Making Class Will Spark Joy in Your Life

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By Dan Ward

Discover the joy of candle making classes in the UK. Learn a new skill, unleash your creativity, and take home something beautiful.Discover the joyDiscover the joy of candle making classes in the UK. Learn a new skill, unleash your creativity, and take home something beautiful.Discover the joy of candle making classes in the UK. Learn a new skill, unleash your creativity, and take home something beautiful. ...

Why Hobbies Make You Happier

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By Betty Gardiner

Ever wondered why you feel so good when you do something you love? Come and learn about the flow state and how hobbies can give you a mood lift.

25 Practical Tips to Boost Your Wellbeing

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By Laura Maskery

Explore our practical tips to be kind to your mind and boost your sense of wellbeing step by step.

Isabella Strambio: The ClassBento Judge Showing Creatives the Ropes

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By Victoria Haynes

Meet ClassBento Awards judge Isabella Strambio! Find out how she went from interior designer to macrame master, and hear her tips on getting started in crafts

How to Make Your Hen Party Shine with a Candle Making Workshop

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By Dan Ward

Discover why candle making classes are the perfect hen party idea. Learn a new skill, have fun and create something beautiful with your friends.

Best Team Building Events in the UK

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By Betty Gardiner

Reward your staff with fun team building events. Try creative classes and workshops where you can learn something new.

Craft Joyful Blooms for Every Occasion with Fabulous Floristry Classes

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By Victoria Haynes

Elevate every occasion with stunning floral creations. Join one of our floristry classes, learn magical skills, and craft unforgettable memories - book now!

How Crochet Classes and Knitting Courses Elevate Your Mind, Body and Spirit

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By Victoria Haynes

Unlock a world of creativity, self-expression and tranquillity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses across London, Edinburgh andUnlock a world of creativity, self-expression and tranquillity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses across London, Edinburgh and the whole of the UK. ...

Make Italian Meals with Cook with Luca

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By Dominic Brown

Seasoned chef Luca Favorito from Cook with Luca talks us through his festive holiday favourites and shares what he’s most grateful for in life.

Stitch Your Way to Happiness with the Ultimate Guide to Sewing Workshops

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By Victoria Haynes

Craft your own clothes and homeware with sewing workshops across the UK. Unlock the world of sewing with our beginners guide and stitch your way to style!

9 Vegan Cooking Classes to Veg Out with in 2026

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By Phoebe Griffiths

In need of some veggie inspiration? Discover how to dish up delicious vegan recipes with these fun vegan cooking classes…

Millennial Men Master Macramé

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By Dominic Brown

Learning how to macrame isn't just fun, it's also a brilliant chance to create beautiful wall hangings, bags and macrame plant hangers from scratch!

Why Everyone Should Try Glass Fusing — Yes, Even You

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By Dan Ward

If you loved watching Blown Away on Netflix and want to capture some of that melty magic for yourself, here’s why you should give glass fusing a go this year.

Top Chocolate Making Workshops in the UK to Sweeten Up Your Day

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By Dan Ward

If you have a craving for something new, discover why our chocolate making workshops in the UK are the ideal option for everything from birthdays to workdays.

Floral Birthday Gift Ideas for Her

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By Victoria Haynes

Your nature-loving lady will have a blooming brilliant birthday this year, with our handy guide to the best floral birthday gift ideas for her.

29 Budget Friendly Decor Tips to Make Your Home a Haven

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By Victoria Haynes

Fancy transforming your space into a peaceful zen filled haven? We've got 29 budget decor tips that will help you do just that!

Team-Building Painting Classes Offer a Canvas for Creative Colleagues

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By Dan Ward

Discover the power of team-building through painting classes. Foster creativity, understand strengths, and create lasting memories with your colleagues.

Discover the Art of Wreath Making Workshops in the UK

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By Dan Ward

Explore wreath making classes in the UK's major cities. Craft your botanical masterpiece in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Unleash creativity and connect with nature!

Embark on a Flavour-filled Adventure with an Italian Cooking Course

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By Victoria Haynes

From crafting fresh pasta to mastering traditional pizza making, a fun Italian cooking course will kickstart your cooking adventure today! Book now!

Make Chocolate Truffles with R&M Fine Chocolate

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By Betty Gardiner

We join R&M Chocolates' head chocolatier Raanan as he shows us how to make delicious handmade chocolate truffles and shares his seasonal festive joys.

Dive Into Kintsugi Pottery with Classes for Every Type of Crafter

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By Victoria Haynes

​​Dive into beautiful Kintsugi pottery today! Find classes for every crafter, from newbie to enthusiast. Embrace imperfection and create golden art. Book now!

4 Super Creative Skills You Can Learn at Crochet and Knitting Workshops

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By Victoria Haynes

From basic techniques to lace patterns, knitting in the round and amigurami crochet, our crochet and knitting classes will help you craft your way to success!

How to Play as an Adult (and Why You Should)

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Adults deserve to have fun too! Here are three simple steps to getting your childhood playtime back (as a grown-up!)...

Unique Experience Days – the Perfect Gift

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Discover unique experience days, the perfect gift for any occasion! Explore pottery, cooking, jewellery making, and more, creating lasting memories and new skills

Top Experience Gift Cards in the UK for Foodies

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By ClassBento Team

Want the best foodie gift cards in the UK? Check out our favourite drool-worthy options here.

Top Gift Experiences for Birthday Boys

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Looking for birthday gifts for men? Our online classes and craft boxes, from DIY crafts to BBQ cooking classes, make for super unique birthday gift experiences for him!

From Brushstrokes to Bliss: Find Calm with UK Painting Courses

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By Victoria Haynes

Visit ClassBento today and find the perfect painting course to unleash your inner artist and boost your wellbeing! Remember, it's never too late to start!

Small Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity

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By Betty Gardiner

Unearth the inner artist within you with five easy steps that will help you shake off your perfectionist fears.

Why Choose Cocktail Making Classes for Your Office Party

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Want some crowd-pleasing office Christmas party ideas? Here’s why cocktail making promises to get the good times flowing…

Top Floral Gifts for Her

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By Victoria Haynes

If you've got a special occasion coming up, the lady in your life will blooming love one of our floral gifts, online classes or virtual courses!

Craft Your Way to an Unforgettable Birthday Celebration

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By Dan Ward

Whether you're an aspiring potter or fancy some floral fun, our crafty birthday ideas in the UK are here to make your big day extra special!

Carve Your Path to Artistic Brilliance with UK Woodworking Classes

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By Victoria Haynes

Experience the beauty of woodworking classes across the UK! Join us to carve your way to success and create stunning handmade woodcrafts. Enrol today!

The Perfect Cocktail for Your Mood Right Now

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By Laura Maskery

Discover great cocktails…from an indulgent espresso martini to a revitalising mojito, find out the best cocktail for you based on your mood right now.

Arty Gift Experiences for Him

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By Victoria Haynes

Find your creative fella the perfect gift for his special occasion with our range of arty online classes and DIY kits

Five Ways Floristry Classes Are a Blooming Wonderful Self-care Activity

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By Victoria Haynes

Discover the therapeutic benefits of floristry courses for self-care. Unleash creativity, find mindfulness, and connect with nature. Join a workshop today!

Waste Not, Want Not: DIY Your Way from Trash to Treasure

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By Victoria Haynes

Harness some creative know-how and get ready to turn trash into treasure!

Why Embroidery Classes Are Sew 2026

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Need a new hobby? Find out why embroidery is 2022’s hottest craft trend and how you can get started…

Transform a House Into a Home with Painting Lessons Near Me

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By Victoria Haynes

Transform your house into a home with painting lessons near you! Learn to paint, create gallery walls and add seasonal flair to make your space sing. Book now!

Just Like Nonna Used to Make

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By Laura Maskery

Silvana Lanzetta is preserving the pasta making practices of the generations past, using her Grandma’s recipes to share her love of authentic Italian cuisine with others.

Crafty Tips for Saving Money on Clothes in 2026

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By Dan Ward

Looking for some simple money-saving ideas? Discover how you can save old clothes from landfill with little more than a needle and thread by learning to mend!

Celebrate with Creativity: Why Crochet Classes and Knitting Courses Are Perfect for a Fun Get-Together

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By Victoria Haynes

Celebrate your special occasion with a dose of creativity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses in London, Manchester and acrossCelebrate your special occasion with a dose of creativity with our range of crochet classes and knitting courses in London, Manchester and across the whole of the UK! ...

Make Bath Bombs with Craft + Light

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By Jane Gauger

Long Beach craft teacher, Shelley Williams, believes that everyone needs a space to cultivate their creativity, so she opened a place to welcome everyone.

Four Fun Ideas for the Perfect Birthday Bash

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By Victoria Haynes

From candle making to cake baking, make it a celebration to remember this year with our top four ideas for the perfect birthday bash!

Why You're Bound to Love Craft Classes in Aberdeen

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By Victoria Haynes

Relax, unwind and learn all the skills you need to get creative with our range of craft classes in Aberdeen

Twirl Those Forks: Your Ultimate Guide to an Italian Cooking Course

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By Victoria Haynes

Learn to cook delicious pasta and pizza with an Italian cooking course in the UK! Master knife skills, explore regional specialties and have fun – book now!

7 Thrifty Ways to Create a Planet Friendly Home

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By Victoria Haynes

Keen to go green? Roll up those sleeves, strap on an apron and DIY your way to planet friendly paradise with our 7 thrifty tips for a super sustainable home

How 8 Global Makers Are Using Workshops to Change the World

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By ClassBento Team

Join us to celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with ten authentic and inspirational voices from our community, crafting change one stitch at a time.

Tabish Khan: The ClassBento Judge Making Art Accessible to All

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Meet 2026 ClassBento Awards judge, Tabish Khan! Find out about his career in art criticism as well as his advice for those looking for a foot inMeet 2026 ClassBento Awards judge, Tabish Khan! Find out about his career in art criticism as well as his advice for those looking for a foot in the door in the art world. ...

Grace Sodzi-Smith: The ClassBento Judge Fighting for Creative Change

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By Victoria Haynes

Meet 2026 ClassBento Awards Judge Grace Sodzi-Smith! Learn about her fight for change in the arts sector, and what she’s looking for in a prize-winning entry.

5 Creative Gift Vouchers for Kids

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By ClassBento Team

Discover stimulating, imaginative, and exciting experience gift vouchers for kids of all ages when toys just won’t do it anymore.

Dive Into Colour with UK Painting Courses and Discover Your Artistic Flair

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By Victoria Haynes

Explore UK painting courses and find your creative bliss! Learn to paint, have fun, and discover new techniques - let's paint your happy. Sign up today!

Have a Sustainable New Year with Vegan Friendly Experiences

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By Victoria Haynes

Looking to embrace Veganuary this new year? Our vegan craft classes and plant based cooking workshops will help you green up your life for good!

Top Tips for Unlocking Your Inner Flower Power with Floristry Classes

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By Victoria Haynes

Dive into the vibrant world of floral design with our beginner-friendly floristry classes. Learn floral care, arrangement secrets, and create stunning displays!

Make Vegan Shortbread with Caroline Rowe

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By ClassBento Team

Meet Caroline Rowe, the passionate foodie inspiring everyday Aussies to get creative in the kitchen and uncover the joys of cooking for one.

I Swapped TV for Craft and Got My Life Back

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Looking to make a change? I swapped TV for craft for one week and now I'm never going back...

Make Chocolate with Z.Cioccolato

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By Jane Gauger

Chocolate-maker Mike Zwiefelhofer on hitting the sweet spot when it comes to running a business during a pandemic It’s hard to resist chocolateChocolate-maker Mike Zwiefelhofer on hitting the sweet spot when it comes to running a business during a pandemic It’s hard to resist chocolate – just ask Mike Zwiefelhofer, who’s been making customers happy with his sweets and hands-on virtual classes. ...

7 Last-Minute Father's Day Ideas in the UK That Don't Look Last-Minute

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By Victoria Haynes

Need last-minute Father's Day ideas in the UK? From instant gift vouchers to kits delivered to his door, here are 7 same-day Father's Day presents he'll genuinely love.

Easy Things to Make for Father's Day: 9 Creative DIY Gifts He'll Love

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By Amy Brown

Find easy things to make for Father’s Day with creative DIY ideas, handmade gifts and simple projects Dad will love and actually use.

7 Edinburgh Experience Gifts for Mum That Will Make Her Mother's Day Extra Special

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Warm her heart in 2026 with quality time via these Edinburgh experience gifts for Mum! Explore fun crafts like macrame, tea tasting, cooking classes and more!

12 Creative Classes for Dad He'll Love This Father's Day

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By Dan Ward

Put a smile on Dad’s face with our inspirational ideas for Father's Day gifts for 2026. From pottery to painting, there’s something for everyone. Book now!

Choose Experience Vouchers to Support Local Creatives This Christmas

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By Dan Ward

Discover how experience vouchers in the UK will help the craft community and ease those festive stresses this Christmas!

The Best Creative Mother's Day Gifts for 2026

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By Phoebe Griffiths

Treat your mum to something extra special this year with crafty mother’s day gift ideas, from online classes, craft boxes and indulgent virtual experiences

Best Mother's Day Ideas for Mums Who Love to Cook

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By Victoria Haynes

Explore tasty Mother’s Day gift ideas in the UK for mums who adore cooking. From gourmet classes to artisanal delights, let the celebration begin – book now!

5 Unforgettable Christmas Gifts for Your Wife, Girlfriend or Partner

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By Dan Ward

Treat your special someone this Christmas with these top picks for Christmas gifts for your wife, girlfriend or partner.

Christmas Gifts for Newlyweds: Creative Ways to Celebrate Your First Festive Season Together

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By Amy Brown

Celebrate your first Christmas as newlyweds with creative gifts for two across the UK. From pottery to pasta, make memories that last long after the holidays!

Support Local UK Artisans with Experience Vouchers This Christmas

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By ClassBento Team

Discover how you can support local UK artisans in your area while learning new things with our experience vouchers.

Top Christmas Gift Experiences for Eco-friendly Folk

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By Victoria Haynes

Need sustainable Christmas gift experiences for the eco-friendly pals in your life? Whether it's a terrarium class for dad or an experience giftNeed sustainable Christmas gift experiences for the eco-friendly pals in your life? Whether it's a terrarium class for dad or an experience gift card for mum, we've got you covered. ...

Best Father's Day Plans: Budget-friendly Ideas for an Unforgettable 2026

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By Amy Brown

Explore the best Father’s Day plans for every budget, with creative activities, days out and memorable ways to celebrate Dad in 2026.

Magical Experience Gift Ideas for Women to Make the Festive Season Sparkle

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By Victoria Haynes

Shopping for your favourite gal this yuletide? We’ve rounded up our favourite festive gifts for women that will make Christmas 2022 her best yet!