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ClassBento's blog on workshops, mindfulness, hobbies and more.
9 Seriously Romantic Gifts for Two
Need some seriously romantic gifts for two? From spicy cooking classes to fiery candle making, explore these 9 experience gifts that can be enjoyed ...
Magical Gifts for Women to Make the Festive Season Sparkle
Shopping for your favourite gal this yuletide? We’ve rounded up our favourite festive gifts for women that will make Christmas 2022 her best y ...
5 Creative Christmas Gifts for Couples in 2025
Discover our gift experiences for couples this Christmas and try everything from pottery making, flower arranging or learning how to cook with your ...
Top 29 Last Minute Gift Experiences for Her Guaranteed to Spark Joy
Make her smile with these cute last-minute-friendly gift experiences for her – from peaceful pottery classes to tipsy painting, jewellery making ...
7 Joy-sparking Gift Experiences for Her
From pottery classes and terrarium workshops to cocktail making classes and baking courses, pick a gift from these special gift experiences for her ...
Need Last-minute Gift Ideas? Whizz Through Your List with This Christmas Quiz
Whizz through your Christmas gift list with this quiz. From pottery classes to candle making kits, there’s a unique gift experience for everyone ...
Flip Your Festive To-dos Into Quality Time This Christmas
From seasonal paint and sip classes to festive baking workshops, make this year one to remember with our selection of fun, stress-free Christmas ...
15 Ways Shopping Local Makes an Artisan's Day
From keeping traditional crafts alive and helping the planet to encouraging creativity, we’ve rounded up 15 brilliant reasons to shop small this ...
9 Reasons to Explore Lip-Smacking Cooking Classes Near Me
Discovering global flavours, picking up new recipes and honing life-long skills are just some of the best reasons to sign up to cooking classes in ...
5 Couples Cooking Classes to Level Up Date Night
Delight your partner with unique couples cooking classes across the UK. Learn how to cook with your other half in London, Manchester, Bristol and ...
Up Your Game with UK-wide Indian to Italian Cooking Classes
From an Edinburgh-based French cooking class to vegan cooking classes in London – here are the exciting things you’ll learn at the UK’s best ...
3 Proven Reasons Why Gifting Will Boost Your Mood This Christmas
Always wondered why it feels so good to give gifts? Here's three scientific reasons why – plus how you can make the most of your Christmas gifts ...
Go Above and Beyond with Christmas Gift Experience Ideas
From pottery making and weaving workshops to fun craft classes, wrap up something unique and thoughtful with our Christmas gift experiences in London.
Warm Up Your Heart and Mind with These 11 Winter Wellbeing Tips
From candle making and cake baking to bracing winter walks, nourish your mind, body and soul this season with eleven uplifting tips for winter w ...
Christmas on a Budget? 5 Ways to Save Money with DIY Crafts
Cosy up to a handmade Christmas on a budget this year and discover 5 thrifty ways to save money and make your loved ones smile with easy DIY gifts ...
Four Fun Ideas for the Perfect Birthday Bash
From candle making to cake baking, make it a celebration to remember this year with our top four ideas for the perfect birthday bash!
7 Thrifty Ways to Create a Planet Friendly Home
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 ...
Save £1.2k with These Crafty Wedding Ideas on a Budget
Make your big day one to remember with these crafty wedding ideas on a budget. Discover money-saving sewing classes, baking workshops, candle making ...
4 Portable Crafts to Help You Find Calm on the Go
Fancy transforming your travel-time? Indulge in a mindful moment wherever you are with these fuss-free portable crafts – perfect for commutes and ...
Why Everyone Should Try Glass Fusing — Yes, Even You
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 ...
Save Money and Warm Hearts with Handmade Gifts
Save money and put a smile on your loved ones faces with these handmade gifts guaranteed to warm hearts.
Crafty Tips for Saving Money on Clothes in 2025
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 ...
3 Simple Crafts to Help You Fight WFH Fatigue
Fancy some art therapy at your home office? Uplift your spirit and refresh your outlook while working from home with these three marvellous miniature ...
25 Practical Tips to Boost Your Wellbeing
Explore our practical tips to be kind to your mind and boost your sense of wellbeing step by step.
Cancel Your Dinner Plans! There's a Better Way to Celebrate Your Anniversary Milestones
Hint: it's a quality-time twist on traditional wedding anniversary gifts...
15 Crafty Hacks to Host a DIY Summer Festival
Capture those festival vibes from the comfort of your own home with our 15 top tips for hosting your own outdoor summer extravaganza!
29 Budget Friendly Decor Tips to Make Your Home a Haven
Fancy transforming your space into a peaceful zen filled haven? We've got 29 budget decor tips that will help you do just that!
7 Instagram Photography Tips to Boost Your 2025 Feed
Ready to give your Instagram a boost? These essential tips and hands-on photography classes in London will level up your skills!
4 UK Staycations That Will Bring You Joy This Summer
Tour the UK with these local experiences full of creativity and have the best summer holiday ever!
The Perfect Cocktail for Your Mood Right Now
Discover great cocktails…from an indulgent espresso martini to a revitalising mojito, find out the best cocktail for you based on your mood right ...
How to Host Your Summer Dinner Party for Under £25
Wondering how to save money on food for your next summer shindig? Check out these chef-inspired summer dinner party ideas…
Why You Knead to Try Baking with Friends
Add a sweet touch to your usual fun group activities and learn how to bake with your family, friends and loved ones!
Save a Penne or Two and Visit Italy from Home This Summer
Here's why you should take a culinary trip to the continent from the comfort of your own kitchen.
How to Spark Joy Through Crafting
Ever wondered why arts and crafts make you feel so good? Read on to discover what the science says about the mood-boosting benefits of being cre ...
Crafty Summer Picnic Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
Become Britain's best picnic host with our wallet friendly guide to creating a fabulous outdoor fiesta on a budget!
Why Hobbies Make You Happier
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.
Millennial Men Master Macramé
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 scra ...
Why Creativity Is the New Self-care
Escape the daily grind and switch off with a little creative self care. From perennials and pottery to watercolours and weaving, anything goes!
How to Play as an Adult (and Why You Should)
Adults deserve to have fun too! Here are three simple steps to getting your childhood playtime back (as a grown-up!)...
Let Your Creativity Bloom This Spring
If you want to experience life in full bloom this Spring, head along to one of our floristry classes in London and let those flower arranging skills ...
I Swapped TV for Craft and Got My Life Back
Looking to make a change? I swapped TV for craft for one week and now I'm never going back...
Waste Not, Want Not: DIY Your Way from Trash to Treasure
Harness some creative know-how and get ready to turn trash into treasure!
Small Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity
Unearth the inner artist within you with five easy steps that will help you shake off your perfectionist fears.
Just Like Nonna Used to Make
Silvana Lanzetta is preserving the pasta making practices of the generations past, using her Grandma’s recipes to share her love of authentic Italian ...
9 Vegan Cooking Classes to Veg Out with in 2025
In need of some veggie inspiration? Discover how to dish up delicious vegan recipes with these fun vegan cooking classes…
Super Simple Ways to Have a Very Happy Veganuary
From sustainable craft workshops to plant based cooking classes, we’ve got everything to make sure you have a very happy Veganuary!
Have a Sustainable New Year with Vegan Friendly Experiences
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!
Christmas Events Cancelled? Kick Off the New Year with Some January Festivities Instead
From floristry classes and cooking workshops to cocktail shaking, bread baking and picture painting, our Christmas gift experiences work just as ...
