Gift Experiences for Couples

Experience Gift Ideas for Couples

Benefits of couples experience gifts

If you feel like you’ve given one too many flower bouquets or generic gift cards, offering an experience to your friends or loved ones is the perfect alternative. You have over 4,000 possibilities to choose from across the country, both in-person and online. From chocolate making in New York to pasta making in San Francisco, and couple gifts in LA we have you covered! 

Why choose gift experiences for couples? Our workshops let you pick something perfectly suited for the special duo. If they are the active type, you can find walking food tours that let them explore their city while tasting the best of what local food purveyors have to offer. Or maybe they’ll love painting in the park where everyone spreads out on a blanket while a friendly instructor teaches them how to observe and paint a beautiful scene.    

If you know a crafty pair, we have woodworking classes perfect for anyone who wants to furnish their home with DIY projects. They can learn to make a lamp, create a coffee table, or make a customized cutting board. They can take their interest in a more playful direction with a skateboard making class and customize a longboard they can ride down the downhill streets.

Not sure how to choose the perfect gift experience? Couples gift cards take care of any worry you have about finding the perfect present. Your favorite couple can explore whatever activity they want to try with ease. We guarantee a great time whether it's an in-person workshop or an online class. 

Your guide to experience presents for couples

When it comes to buying experience gifts for couples, finding something that excites both parties can be a challenge. However, with this gift guide, you can find the perfect presents for couples in the Bay Area and across the East Coast that will suit every type of personality. 

Activity gift ideas: For the couple that’s always on the go, an activity or adventure gift to explore their city will delight their energetic personalities. A splatter art class, a photography walking tour, or a metalsmithing class will allow them to move their bodies, try something new, and spend time together!

Crafty gift ideas: If you have a couple of art lovers in your life or maybe a couple who loves to DIY, a craft workshop makes for an ideal present where they can spend time learning new skills. 

Foodie gift ideas: Cooking classes make great couples experience gifts where they can step out of their comfort zone (and the dining room) and into the kitchen! 

Activity gifts for couples from $150 for two

It’s not always easy finding time to do things together. Our gift experiences let your favorite couple indulge their creativity. Whether they already love to do activities that bring out their artistic side or they want to dabble in a new skill, getting them experience couple gifts allows them to explore together.

We have hundreds of ways for people to try out a hobby they’ve always wanted to dive into. These couples activities gifts start at $75 dollars per person. When you buy a gift card online, you can choose an amount within your budget. Maybe they’ve always wanted to learn how to make desserts but didn’t know where to start. We have baking classes that cover everything from cake decorating to French macaron making. A professional pastry chef will lead the way and they’ll walk out of class with plenty of tips and tricks to recreate treats at home and a batch of treats to eat too.

If your loved ones have a curiosity about learning watercolor painting, our expert teachers will show them step by step and take the uncertainty out of learning something completely new. We also have calligraphy lessons, hand lettering classes, and paint your pet workshops to try all kinds of ways to use a brush. It’s a fantastic way for couples to spend time together and they’ll appreciate the thoughtful gift.

Painting on a canvas is one thing, and with a couple's UV body painting class, they can use each other as the backdrop for art. This unique activity is a fun gifts for couples because they can bond while trying something outside of the normal date night outings. The instructor will demonstrate how this type of body paint works and once the lights switch off, everyone can work on their ideas with the encouragement of their partners. Treat your favorite duo to creative adventure gifts for couples that will last a lifetime. 

Top couple present ideas for your friends

1. Pottery classes: Gift a clay date to your loved one with hands-on wheel throwing or hand building workshop. They can sculpt matching mugs or simply have some laughs with this messy and light-hearted craft. 
2. Painting classes: Painting dates make for fun couples gift ideas in Seattle where they can step out of their comfort zone. We offer a variety of art workshops to fit their unique style, from classic oil painting or watercolors to trendy graffiti or textured painting!
3. Cooking classes: Couples cooking classes make for exciting and romantic gift ideas for foodies. They can learn to make anything from sushi to French cuisine. 
4. Cocktail making classes: Swap the bottle of fancy liquor for a mixology workshop with this creative gift idea! Perfect for couples who always have a fully stocked bar cart– now they can learn unique new recipes!
5. Jewelry making classes: A silver ring making class makes for thoughtful experience presents for couples where they can create personalized jewelry together. This sentimental gift is great for anniversaries or newlyweds.

Unique gift experiences for older couples

Looking for best gift experiences for couples like your in-laws or a congratulations gift for your newly-retired co-worker and their partner? Remind them that they’re never too old to break out the art supplies or learn something new with these experience couple gifts! In fact, getting creative can stimulate your brain and provide a social atmosphere, which are two important practices as you age! 

These gifts for older couples will fill their day with childlike wonder and maybe even inspire a new hobby to pursue in retirement! They can unwind with a watercolor painting class, enjoy a unique cultural experience with Japanese kintsugi class, or work those creative muscles in a wheel throwing class.

Why experience gifts for couples are so fun

Our experience gift cards are designed to help every pair connect and make beautiful memories from learning something new together. All of our classes are designed to include every level so even if they’ve never tried painting, woodworking, candlemaking, or whatever they choose, it doesn’t matter. Our workshops will make everyone feel at ease from the moment they walk in and set the stage for a fun night of creativity!

Our popular gift experiences for couples include romantic couples cooking classes, where you can make dinner together with an instructor there to guide you through your recipes. Learn professional techniques and have a blast getting to know a local chef. They can even choose a virtual cooking class and get the same attention from an online experience while learning from the comfort of their own home.

Cocktail making classes are also really popular and make for a seriously fun couple gift. As they learn how to make fantastic cocktails, they’ll get familiar with different spirits and mixers. Once they’re done they’ll feel more confident mixing drinks the next time the party is at their house!

Many of our experience gifts are budget friendly and perfect for beginners. No matter what your special couple chooses to do, they'll have expert guidance and plenty of time to master a new skill, make a DIY project, and socialize. You can even make it a date night with other couples if you want to create a celebration around your experience like an anniversary or engagement party. No matter what the occasion, you'll impress your recipients with a thoughtful couple's gift idea that prioritizes their interests at heart.  

5-star rated gift cards for couples

Looking for the best gift cards for couples that take a creative spin on quality time? Hear what some of our happy students have to say about their couple experience gifts!

Clay Date Pottery Class with Blue Barn City Farm, Los Angeles

“We loved this pottery class! It was a gift for me and my wife and both of us were complete beginners. Zoe was a gracious host and a good instructor. We made two pieces each and had such a great time. Blue Barn City Farm is an amazing space with great ambiance, nature, and animals. We can't wait to return for another clay date in the future. Would highly recommend for couples or with friends.” -Adam

Make a Chef Knife Class with Craftsman Ave, New York City

“Went to make a chefs knife class for my 40th birthday and this was such an amazing experience! Jeff was a great instructor and made the day super fun and engaging. We got to be very hands on and truly make the knife our own. Great date for couples and a great unique gift.” -Brian