The Best Artistic Experience Days for Mum

We're here to inspire your gift giving in 2024 with our huge range of gift experiences for mum!  Whether you’re searching for a unique birthday present for your creative mum, hunting out a Christmas gift with a difference or if you’re just looking for a way to show her how much you appreciate her, our selection is here to inspire you! Swap flowers and chocolate gifts in favour of a creative journey into the exciting world of painting, drawing and photography classes with our experience days for Mum!

Our hands-on classes are led by passionate artists who share their love for art in a fun and engaging way. From pottery to painting, floristry to jewellery making, there's something for every artistic taste, so show her how much you appreciate her while she explores her creative side. These sessions aren't just about learning new skills, they're about making memories too. It's not merely a gift—it’s an unforgettable experience that will ignite Mum's passion for creativity and leave her heart full of joy

So, ditch the routine and unwrap a gift that whispers "I believe in your creativity." Whether you join her on a creative adventure for two at a London life drawing class or surprise her with a solo escape to a Manchester pottery workshop, these experiences offer the perfect blend of learning, laughter, and shared joy. No matter where your mum's artistic inclinations lie, we have the perfect experience waiting to unleash her inner artist and paint a new chapter in your memories together.

We've rounded up four amazing gift ideas for her to consider whenever you’re thinking of treating mum!

Surprise her with a hands-on painting class for beginners

When it comes to the best gifts for mum, it’s easy to see why a painting workshop with her loved ones tops the list! Hosted in welcoming studios, cosy bars and welcoming restaurant spaces across the whole of the UK, our selection of painting classes won’t just help her transform a blank canvas into a handmade masterpiece, she’ll also create unforgettable memories that she can fondly look back on for years to come. 

Whether you’re layering gorgeous oranges and reds to capture a stunning sunset or lion in acrylic or you’re chilling with your mum at a soothing watercolour painting class, you’ll pick up plenty of artistic techniques as you develop your brushwork in an inspiring space, led by a talented and friendly tutor. Prefer to keep it cosy and unleash your inner Picasso from the comfort of home? Painting for mum doesn't mean leaving the house. Team up and log on to one of our online art classes together to learn how to whip up some wonderful wall art without even leaving the house! This is a great option if you're looking for gifts for her that you can enjoy if you live far apart. 

Searching for anniversary gifts for her to help your mum mark her special occasion? There are plenty of couples' painting experiences on offer in our 2024 range, so the experience day for mum will suit Dad too! You could even tag along with the family and show her how much you care by making the effort to spend some quality time together. After all, what better gift for mum than quality time with the ones she loves the most? 

Looking for crafty gift experiences rather than artistic gift experiences? Discover them here. 

Get creative with clay with your mum at a pottery class

If you've got a super creative Mum who loves to really get stuck in and get her hands dirty, a pottery class could be just the artistic present she needs to level up her creative skills. From wonderful pottery wheel workshops to fabulous hand building classes, there's something for every budding ceramicist! She'll be connected with a talented local potter who will show her how to knead, mould and shape her way to handmade ceramic success, while spending a happy few hours with fellow creatives. As relaxing as it is creative, clay making is ideal if your Mum has been been feeling frazzled; let her explore the wonderful world of pottery and smooth her cares away! 

Got your mum’s special day coming up and looking for unique birthday experience gifts to help her celebrate in style? Why not add a creative touch to your usual festivities with an afternoon or evening of pottery fun in the city? Whether you’re spending a few hours creating a cracking homemade ceramic coffee mug, a perfect dinner plate or a beautiful handmade vase for that all–important birthday bouquet, she's sure to have a birthday she'll remember for all the right reasons!

Sharpen her creative skills with jewellery making experience days for mum

Does your Mum love a bit of sparkle? Whether she loves to finish her outfits with some seriously bold bling, prefers more subtle delicate glittering diamonds or likes to mix it up with some quirky acrylic accessories, a silversmithing class or jewellery-making class could be just the experience gift you need to help her tap into her inner creativity. From silversmithing courses that will teach her how to make a necklace, to beading classes that help her level up her bracelet-making skills, we've got something for every jewellery-loving Mum!

On the hunt for DIY mothers day gifts for mum? Provided with all of the tools and equipment, she’ll get the chance to zone out and forget all about her everyday worries as she begins mastering her jewellery making techniques with the guidance of a local expert. You could even join in and motivate your mum to try something new as you develop your accessory design skills as a pair. It’s a great chance to enjoy some parent-child bonding, especially if you live far away from each other!

Whether she’s enjoying an evening of still life drawing in Bristol, logging on for a virtual art class held over Zoom or unboxing a DIY drawing kit at home, she’ll end the experience with a calming new hobby, where mistakes are easily erased and including your own personal touch is highly encouraged.

Treat her to a fluid art workshop - it's a fun and creative gift for her if she loves art

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience day filled with arty fun to surprise your creativity loving mum, a fluid art workshop could be just the thing you need. A unique art form which is growing in popularity across the UK, fluid art involves using different paint pouring techniques to create beautiful canvases full of colour that your Mum will certainly love! Gifts for artistic people don't get better than this!

With the help of an experienced artist and armed with her own fluid art kit, she’ll learn about paint pouring and discover all of the best tips and tricks to create eye-catching artwork that’s sure to be the topic of conversation at her future get-togethers and gatherings. Not only that, but she'll have the opportunity to properly relax and unwind as fluid art is one of the most soothing and meditative artistic experiences around. From swirling colours together for the perfect pattern, to chatting with her like–minded creative classmates, she'll be able to switch off from the daily grind and really immerse herself in the process. 

If you’re searching for ‘just because’ gifts for mum to thank her for all she does, why not invite her friends along and book a private paint pouring workshop? It doesn’t matter if there’s no special occasion coming up, arty experience days for mum will give her a group activity to look forward to and a personalised artwork to take home — It’s the perfect fusion of an everlasting memory and experience gift!

Unleash her inner photographer with a captivating photography workshop

Forget predictable gifts that gather dust – gift your mum the power to capture the world's beauty through her own lens! Our captivating photography workshops offer an escape into the breathtaking landscapes and cities of the UK, guiding her to develop her photographic skills and witness nature's magic firsthand.

Imagine her walking through sun-dappled woodlands, learning to frame the perfect shot of the sunset, or capturing the impressive Edinburgh architecture in a single click. Our expert instructors will share their passion and knowledge, teaching her everything from composition and lighting to camera settings and editing techniques. Whether she's a complete beginner or looking to hone her existing skills, these workshops cater to all levels and interests.

We hope we've helped you find something for your mum in our range of gifts for budding artists. Your special lady deserves something wonderful as a birthday present for her or for Mother's Day, and we think a combination of your creative mum, art teachers with a passion and welcoming workshops are the perfect way to show her how much you care.