Online Christmas Party Ideas with a Creative Twist

If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the holidays with all your friends and family near and far, try these online Christmas party ideas. Just because you can't all make it together in person, doesn't mean you still can't have a good time! These online parties come in the form of creative classes, from painting to baking, there are so many options for everyone!

This year may be your merriest one yet! Imagine how much fun you can have painting the night away with your besties or learning how to bake desserts together as a family. Taking online classes together can help bridge the gap and have you feeling closer to each other than ever.

These unique activities are not just perfect for a virtual Christmas party either. They are also terrific for fun date nights, remote team builders, bachelorette parties, birthdays, or just a way to relieve some stress anytime you need it.

Keep reading as we take a closer look into what makes Zoom parties so awesome, plus seven of the best online classes to add to your holiday schedule!

What makes online Christmas party ideas perfect for the holidays?

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be incredibly challenging, especially for the people organizing the festivities. For instance, you have to find a location, choose a menu, purchase gifts and decorations – all while keeping your guests happy.

Virtual Christmas party activities allow you to skip all the hassle and go straight to the best part of the holidays: bonding, laughing, and having a great time with the people you love! There's no need to travel — which may be impossible because of lockdown restrictions anyway — or even get out of their PJs.

You don't need to stress over the logistics either since it takes only a few minutes to book these Zoom activities. Choose your preferred class and schedule, sign yourself up (and anyone else attending with you), and all that's left is to wait for your scheduled course! Making things even easier are the craft kits filled with everything you need for the virtual activity, delivered straight to your home and the rest of the participants.

On top of that, these virtual workshops can help you chase the winter blues away. Step away from your endless to-do list and chill out with wine and art in a paint and sip online class. Are the kids getting a little too rowdy for you to handle? Book an online gingerbread decorating class so you can enjoy some peace and quiet while they're having the time of their lives!

7 creative Christmas party ideas to fill your holiday calendar

Make a toast to Christmas with virtual cocktail making classes

What's Christmas without a drink or two? There's nothing better than enjoying some delicious cocktails with your friends and family to really get the mood going! Luckily, you can learn how to make them at home in these virtual cocktail making classes!

Under the guidance of spirits experts, you'll learn skills like muddling, shaking, stirring, and layering to make cocktails like the refreshing mint julep, the classic old fashioned, and tart margaritas. And before the class, you'll receive a material kit packed with everything from a cocktail shaker to a jigger and even garnishes like dehydrated lemon wheels to make Instagram-worthy drinks.

Can't go for drinks with your office buddies? Add this virtual experience to your Christmas list! No need to wait for Friday to enjoy happy hour. Plus, everyone on your team can join in wherever they are in the world!

Craft handmade Christmas cards

Handmade cards are one of the sweetest gifts you can give this Christmas, and this online craft class will teach you how to make them look as good as any Hallmark card!

Explore templates and colors, such as snowflakes or rainbow balloons. Incorporate pretty touches like glitters or ribbon if you like!

Let pottery soothe your stress and anxiety

Struggling over a busy holiday season? Return to a state of calm by joining online pottery classes. The feel of the clay and the satisfaction of creating a beautiful, new vessel can help your negative emotions subside. It also serves as a great distraction from all that holiday hoopla (e.g. decorating for Christmas, planning the menu, shopping)!

In this guided class, you'll learn how to use traditional pottery tools, shape the clay, fire your creation, and decorate it with homemade glazes. No prior pottery experience is necessary!

Wow everyone with a handmade Christmas wreath

There's nothing like hanging a Christmas wreath on your door to get you in the mood for the holidays! But instead of buying one this year, how about making it yourself?

Make your holiday decorating efforts even more special by joining this online floristry class. Under the direction of an expert florist, learn how to use twine, flowers, and other materials to create a stunning wreath you can display with pride!

Share some Christmas cheer with a gingerbread decorating class

Children will enjoy this online baking class where they get to decorate a tasty gingerbread train with all sorts of sweet and yummy things like chocolates, marshmallows, and jellybeans!

This online baking class is a great experience gift for the little ones or something to keep them occupied during a rainy day or a slow weekend!

Discover the art of making chocolates

Learn how to make luscious treats in this online chocolate making-class! This course is extra-perfect during the holidays. Because aside from eating your handmade confections, you can also give them away as edible gifts!

Learn how to make adorable Christmas cookies with royal icing that will look almost too good to eat. Christmas cookies not only make for delicious treats, but a fun activity to do with family and lovely homemade holiday decor. They'll stand out on a dessert table and all of your friends and family will be impressed by these easy to follow designs that look professional. 

Let our master chocolatiers teach you the process of tempering chocolate, tabling, and vaccination. Plus, you also get some easy-to-follow recipes so you can make chocolate treats like a pro!

Kick back and relax in a paint and sip online class

Let your creativity flow while keeping the drinks flowing in an online paint and sip class! It's exactly what it sounds like: you paint while sipping wine, beer, or your favorite cocktail. These online painting classes are a great way to spend time with friends, family, date night, or solo for the holidays!

Ready to have a blast this Christmas?

These seven are just a few of our many virtual Zoom party ideas here at ClassBento. We’ve got plenty of online Christmas party ideas for all ages and interests, and our flexible course schedules mean there’s always a perfect time to join one!