5 Gifts for Women Who Love Arts and Crafts

Candles, handmade ceramics, and cozy scarves all make wonderful gift ideas for loved ones, but you can make your gift ideas for her even more memorable by treating her to a craft workshop! With these experience gifts in Chicago, she can learn how to make these gorgeous handmade items herself! Not only will she take home her own work of art but she’ll leave with a new skill and memories from a fun experience.

If she loves arts and crafts she’ll love these creative workshops in everything from a relaxing candle-making class to an exciting paint-and-sip workshop! Whether you’re looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas, birthday party ideas, or even a date night to celebrate a special occasion, you’ll find something for her in our list of offerings. These classes are perfect for beginners so you can even join in on the fun celebration even if you aren’t typically the crafty type. 

Create custom candles 

While no one would ever frown at receiving a candle as a present, imagine the look on their face at the opportunity to spend an afternoon making custom candles with their favorite scents. The process of candle-making is incredibly relaxing so you can be sure of a recharging self care day. Your instructor will guide you through, choosing your preferred essential oils and melting and pouring your wax. 

Once you learn the candle-making basics from an expert, you’ll realize how easy and fun it is to make candles on your own! This will bring some creativity to your gift ideas that will leave your friend or loved one with not only a beautifully scented candle but also fond memories to recall! 

Pottery classes for the lover of handmade

If you’re shopping for someone who loves to browse the handmade ceramics booths at your local craft fairs in Chicago, treat her to a day of learning how to make pottery herself! She can draw inspiration from the gorgeous locally made ceramics she’s seen to find her own style. She’ll be thrilled to see her ideas come to life in a pottery workshop! 

We offer a variety of different types of pottery classes in Chicago for you to explore. She can learn to make smooth and symmetrical pots in a wheel-throwing class or learn to create pinch pot mugs with character in a hand-building workshop! Either way, you’ll get to relax while you dig your hands into clay!

Celebrate with painting parties 

Throwing a birthday party or surprise party for a special lady in your life? Paint and sip classes in Chicago are the perfect place to celebrate the guest of honor! All you need to do is invite her friends and family, and the paint and sip crew will do the rest. Travel to one of their painting studios in Chicago or bring the party to you. All supplies for painting will be provided. Some teachers will even provide the wine or you can bring your own favorite beverage! 

These classes cultivate a fun and inspiring atmosphere. You’ll learn an easy painting lesson from an expert instructor, relax with a glass of wine, and spend time with your friend and loved ones. You can all admire your works of art at the end of class and leave with a masterpiece of your own creation. 

Enjoy a relaxing knitting class

Looking for something a little more slowed-down, gift her a knitting workshop in Chicago. If you are looking for gifts for someone who loves to keep busy but at home, knitting is the perfect hobby. With these beginner knitting workshops, you can learn the basics of knitting with a friendly instructor by your side to answer any questions. 

There are so many creative avenues to explore with this textile art as well. Try finger knitting an infinity scarf or learn how to make a chunky knit blanket! She’ll be excited about all the possibilities to create handmade items on her own! And with the cold blows of the midwest, knitting will be a useful skill to have in the winter. Maybe you’ll even get to unwrap a hand-knit sweater this holiday season. 

Explore resin art classes

Resin art might seem intimidating on your own, but with an experienced instructor by your side, you can learn how to make resin art safely and confidently! These workshops make some of the best arts and crafts classes in Chicago because of their exciting and creative nature. 

You can learn how to make resin jewelry that will shine as statement pieces or learn how to add stunning swirls of color to a charcuterie board. Maybe you’ll even be inspired to continue exploring the world of resin on your own! Regardless of whether or not you discover a new passion, you’ll still leave with a handmade resin craft that will make you feel proud.