How to Plan Experience Days for Him in 2024

Planning a special surprise for the man in your life can be both exciting and a tad stressful, so switch it up in 2024 with our workshop experience gift cards! 

With our huge range of workshops, you can create remarkable moments without any hassle, as they open up a world of opportunities to learn new skills, explore various hobbies or simply have fun. From crafty activities like pottery making and woodworking to culinary adventures such as cocktail crafting or wine and cheese tasting – the choice is endless! So get ready to plan a day full of joyous learning experiences with our easy-to-follow guide. Let's help you add that extra pinch of love that transforms any ordinary day into an extraordinary one!

Why give a workshop experience gift card?

We all know that one guy—whether it's your dad, boyfriend, brother, or uncle—who is nearly impossible to shop for. Maybe he doesn’t have obvious hobbies or interests, or perhaps he seems to already own everything he could want. Finding a gift for him that stands out and makes you proud to give it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Does this sound familiar?

Don’t worry! That’s where gifting an experience can save the day. An activity gift, such as a class or workshop, introduces your loved one to a new hobby or skill, and it's something they probably haven’t thought to try themselves. This is what makes experience gifts the perfect solution for those hard-to-buy-for men.

Experience gifts are also great for those who enjoy indoor activities, providing them with something exciting to anticipate without having to leave home. A new hobby can help them escape the monotony of their surroundings and immerse themselves in a fascinating craft during their spare time.

Convinced that experience gifts are the way to go? Let’s get started on planning the perfect one!

Step 1: Choose an experience day theme

Set the tone for the day by choosing a theme. It could be anything from DIY arts and crafts or watercolour painting and resin art to cooking and cocktails at home. Whatever your theme, make sure it’s one he’ll enjoy, whether it's from a welcoming studio or the comfort of your familiar surroundings! 

Once you have your theme, you’ll be able to better plan your gift experience days as you can find a suitable workshop or class. With that in mind, you can prepare all the extras — perhaps pairing an art class with a set of beautiful new brushes or a terrarium workshop with some gardening gifts for him. 

Step 2: Find the perfect gift experience

The beauty of our collection of experience gifts is that they take place in cities across the entire UK. You can even choose a virtual class and connect with a teacher to discover new skills from your chosen space!

Depending on your theme, you can pick a class that’ll be engaging, fun and maybe even one that could be the start of a new hobby! Our workshops range from Italian pasta classes to an afternoon of soothing soy candle making.

It all depends on their specific interests and hobbies. If they like all things nature and gardening but don't have any outside space, you could consider, for example, a terrarium workshop or flower arranging classes. However, you could be giving this experience gift to one of those ‘tricky people’ who perhaps don’t have a particular interest. In that case, you could introduce them to a new craft or try something broader where enjoyment is guaranteed for all (like a pottery wheel class or baking experience!). 

Maybe they miss the nightlife and their favourite bar but struggle to find the time to get there. Bring the nightlife to them with a private cocktail making experience run by a brilliant bartender, where they'll learn to pair flavours, shake up delicious mixed drinks and garnish them with fresh herbs – all at a time that suits them!

Perhaps they would prefer to get creative while they drink? Well then, you should consider booking them a paint and sip class so they can release inhibitions, as well as their inner artist – what could be better than creating a masterpiece with your favourite tipple on hand? 

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Step 3: Consider fun craft boxes and DIY kits

Along with exciting in-person classes, you can also get your hands on some craft kits for adults if they don't fancy heading off to an in-person workshop This way, the lucky receiver of your expertly planned experience day will have everything they need for an innovative day of activities in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or wherever they're based! 

Let them breathe in some fragrant scents with a soy candle making class, get crafty with a pottery making session or channel their inner Gordon Rasmey with an Indian cooking workshop — there’s a gift experience for every mood! 

Step 4: Watch them enjoy their workshop experience!

There is surely no greater feeling than watching your loved one enjoy a present that you have put so much thought, love and care into. With your experience day, your loved one will forget about the outside world and its problems entirely as they unwind and become absorbed in their exciting activity. And you? You’ll get to watch them and even join in! 

With a cooking class, you can whip up delicious dishes with an expert chef in Bristol, create handmade ceramics in Manchester, or level up your date nights in London. It doesn't matter if you've never made dumplings before or it's your first attempt at weaving, as all of our gift experiences are beginner-friendly.

So why not make 2024 your year to seek new experiences with your loved one and learn something new together? Whether you're looking for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts or you need birthday presents for him this year, he's sure to love his experience day! The only problem with a well-planned experience day for him is how you’ll top it next year...