Experience Gifts

Let’s start with the basics: An experiential gift swaps a material item, such as a piece of jewelry or the latest gadget, for a fun activity! Experiential gifts may include a creative workshop, foodie experiences, or any fun excursion! By gifting an experience, you can treat your loved one to an opportunity to learn something new, explore an existing passion, spend time together, or unwind with a self-care day.

Whether you need experiences to gift your bestie or you want to go beyond the flower bouquet for Mother's Day, there are all types of experience gift ideas to let you give something out of the ordinary. If your friend has always wanted to try wheel throwing but hasn't found the time, our pottery classes are great for beginners. Friendly teachers guide new students every step of the way in a welcoming clay studio. The best part is learning a meditative and creative new skill while bringing home ceramics once they've been glazed and fired.

Is your significant other into beer or wine? Our wine tasting and beer making experiences are better than finding a fancy bottle at the specialty shop. Local beer and winemakers will walk you through the production process and give you notes as you taste your way through some delicious drinks. If your friends or family are cocktail lovers, try gift experiences in the Bay Area where you will learn how to make a margarita or a new negroni recipe with an expert mixologist. Get all the best tips and tricks while perfecting your bartending skills!

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From exciting wheel throwing classes to calming handbuilding, you can learn how to make a mug, dinner set, sculptures, and more in these hands-on workshops.

Gift the chance to explore one of the latest craft trends with a tufting workshop. Create a custom shag rug with your own two hands and a tufting gun!

These colorful mosaic workshops shine as a great experience day! Your giftee can unwind as they craft a vibrant lamp for their home.

A personalized perfume makes a much more special gift than a store-bought alternative! Your giftee can spend time perfecting a signature scent in a workshop!

Gift a sweet treat and a fun-filled day in the kitchen. Croissants, bagels, and macarons are some fan favorite recipes in our baking classes!

Learn how to turn broken ceramics into art in a kintsugi class! These traditional Japanese pottery classes are perfect for anyone who appreciates art and mindfulness.

Enjoy a cozy craft night with candle making classes. This gift is perfect for creative friends or spending quality time with your giftee in a relaxing environment.

Surprise your loved one with a floristry class instead of a bouquet this year! This is a chance to celebrate and spend time with nature!

Throw a pizza or pasta party for your loved one. These hands-on Italian cooking classes are perfect for celebrating with friends!

We offer painting classes for everyone, whether your loved one prefers a social paint and sip class or a peaceful watercolor lesson.

Unique experience gifts for everyone

Maybe a hands-on activity will make the best gift experience for newlyweds who already have a house full of things. If you need a gift idea for couples, a gift of experience, like woodworking or a Spanish cooking class, will make a meaningful and cherished present. Do you have a group of friends that does everything together? Learn how to make pizza with a local chef and create the perfect pies with deliciously crisp but chewy crusts and all your favorite toppings. Or try jewelry making and come away with new skills and fabulous new pieces to wear.

If your mom or sister really gets into their self-care days, you can learn how to make candles together. Find out how to mix the perfect scent and pour natural wax candles that burn clean and leave a heavenly smell when you light them. Or get an in-depth lesson in making bath bombs so you can have the perfect spa experience at home.

Do you need to find experience gifts that stand out from the crowd? Give LA gift experiences that will delight the foodie, challenge the woodworking fanatic, or relax the candle lover. They'll love trying a new aspect of their special interest or learning a new skill. It's not easy getting creative with gifts every year, but you can present our unique experiences as ways to think outside of the box and try something new.

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Memorable gift experience ideas

Even if you have that hard-to-please person on your list, our unique gift experiences will impress. Let their fashionista side stand out in our cool sneaker customization workshop or try a chocolate-making class for a memorable time creating, and best of all eating, chocolate! Need cool gifts for guys? Our cooking classes are a delicious way to spend an evening. Whether your friends are new to the kitchen or they’ve dreamed of being an Iron Chef, we have all kinds of lessons from learning how to grill steak to finding the perfect ramen recipe. An experienced chef will lead the class where all the ingredients are waiting for you. All you need to bring for this creative experience day is your enthusiasm and your appetite!

If you have some far-away loved ones you want to spend quality time with, these virtual gift ideas will bring a smile to your face. Your crafty friends will love one of our resin art classes where you can learn how to make colorful coasters or make a macrame wall hanging that could rival anything on Pinterest! Our floristry classes offer all kinds of beautiful projects from making dried flower arrangements to flower crowns. Take a look at our complete catalog of experiences to gift and find an activity your friends will remember for a long time to come.

5 reasons you should buy experience presents

1. Memorable and unique: activity gifts will create a memory that will last far longer than a material item

5. Try something new: Invite them to explore something they might not have on their own!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ClassBento experience gifts valid nationwide?

Yes, absolutely! Your gift card can be redeemed for any class on ClassBento. This gives the recipient the freedom to book any class, in any city we serve across the entire United States.

What types of experiences can I find on ClassBento?

You can discover an incredible variety of creative and hands-on workshops, all hosted by local artisans across the U.S. Our experiences fall into popular categories like arts and craft classes, culinary, mixology, gardening and floristry workshops, and many other unique experiences.

What valuable skills will the recipient take away from the experience?

They gain valuable hands-on skills in areas like pottery, painting, or mixology. More importantly, they leave with both a memorable new story and a handmade keepsake they created themselves.