7 Experience Gifts for Moms Who Love Crafts

If you want to treat your creative mom to something special this year, we have experience gifts for moms that will allow her to explore her hobbies and interests! From new moms to grandmothers, moms from all walks of life will love these crafty gift ideas.

These gifts aren't just fun—they're also opportunities for moms to learn new skills and express their creativity in exciting ways. These classes are beginner-friendly so your mom can easily explore a new hobby or refine her existing skills. If your mom is already creatively inclined, she'll thrive in one of these hands-on workshops! Simple and engaging classes also make it easy for others to join in on the fun and celebrate your mom! Keep reading to find the most creative experience gift ideas for moms!

Two women in a painting class sit behind easels as an instructor stands to the side of them.

1. Fun birthday gift ideas for mom

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your artistic mom, why not invite all her friends and family to enjoy a creative activity together! These art-themed parties not only offer a fun-filled, engaging experience but also stimulate artistic expression and promote relaxation. They are also beginner friendly so all the guests will feel at ease even if your mom already feels at-home among paints and brushes! Some of the painting classes come with a glass of wine or allow you to BYOB, so you can enjoy celebratory drinks while you learn.

2. Moms-to-be can unwind with moss art workshops

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for moms-to-be but rather treat her to some relaxation time instead of traditional baby shower gifts, try a soothing moss art workshop. These classes will invite you to a zen atmosphere where you can gently arrange your dried plants. This new mom is not going to want to worry about plant upkeep when the baby arrives, which is why no-maintenance preserved moss is the perfect option!

An instructor assists a woman to center her clay on the potter's wheel in a wheel throwing workshop.

3. Retired moms will love wheel throwing classes

Skip the knitting and jump on the pottery wheel! Retired moms deserve some excitement as well as relaxation, and this is the perfect time to dive into a new hobby. Gift her a pottery workshop where she can discover a new passion, or at the very least, spend a day creating handmade functional homeware. These workshops make some of the best experience gifts for moms who have a little extra time on their hands because they can fully dive in. They can even take a multi-session pottery course, such as this Austin wheel throwing course with Broad Club House Studios, to learn all of the fundamentals. But if your mom is interested in knitting, we offer those classes too!

An instructor helps a student in a metal smithing workshop.

4. Fuel her fire with metalsmithing classes

If you know a new mom or mom with young ones who’s tired of cleaning off finger paints and slime smudges, but still loves a craft day, treat her to something kids can’t do! Bring out the power tools in a metalsmithing workshop! Whether she’s pounding metal into a dainty handmade silver ring or forging her own knife under a halo of sparks, moms will love these hands-on classes. These experience gifts are loved by locals everywhere from NYC to San Francisco.

A student in a candle making class smiles as she inserts her wick into a jar.

5. Handmade candles make thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas

How do you show your mom how much you appreciate her? One of the best gifts is quality time. These workshops allow for creative connection through learning something new together. Spend a relaxing day learning how to make candles. Discover a signature scent or choose one that blends you and your mom’s favorites. You’ll leave with a sentimental gift that will far surpass a store-bought candle because it was made together!

6. Learn the art of cake decorating

When you think of crafts, baking might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but cake decorating is an art! Imagine the piping bag as your paintbrush and the frosting as your paints. Your mom can challenge her creativity with a new medium and create edible art! Not to mention, she'll take home a delicious (and gorgeous) cake!

A student in a macrame class ties a knot in blue macrame cord to create a DIY plant hanger.

7. Unwind with a macrame class

If you're looking for a way to spend quality time with your mom, macrame workshops make great experience gifts for moms. This calming, easy, and repetitive process, leaves the perfect opportunity for you to catch up with your mom while you craft. After you learn the basic macrame knots, you can connect with your fellow classmates while you finish your handmade plant hanger or wall hanging! Your mom might even feel a pang of nostalgia with this retro craft medium.