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Looking for just the right present for your plant-based friends or family? Our Christmas gift experiences make it easy for you to find something they’ll love in 2024! No matter what their interests are or where they are located, you can give them something that fits their lifestyle and provides lasting memories this Christmas. We have a range of cooking, baking, arts and crafts experiences that are vegan-friendly and make unique gifts.
Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts for vegans that help to escape the cold in New York or rain in San Francisco, there are plenty of ways to keep busy or well-fed without the use of animal products. More and more people are adopting plant-based diets for their health and for the planet. If you or someone you love are vegan, read on for our curated list sure to delight everyone on your list.
Try vegan Indian cooking classes
If you're looking for the perfect gift for a vegan in your life who loves to travel, why not consider a vegan Indian cooking class? Not only will they have the opportunity to further develop their culinary skills, but they will also learn how to prepare delicious and authentic Indian dishes in a vegan-friendly way. These cooking classes are a fantastic gift choice for vegans because they allow them to explore and expand their knowledge of plant-based cooking specifically in the context of Indian cuisine. They will walk away with a wealth of new recipes and techniques that they can incorporate into their own cooking repertoire, making it easier for them to maintain their vegan lifestyle while still enjoying the rich flavors of Indian curries and dahls.
If you're in San Jose, gift a cooking experience with Pasarti Maji where your loved one will take a journey through India without having to leave the city.
Relax with organic skincare making
Are you looking for gift card ideas for beauty gurus? Spoil them with a skincare making experience that aligns with their ethics! If your friend or loved one is interested in cruelty-free beauty, they'll love learning to make DIY beauty products at an organic skincare workshop.
In these hands-on classes, they'll learn all about using natural ingredients and discover how to create their own beauty products using butters, balms, and essential oils. Why not head along together for a bit of bonding and learn how to make your own organic lip balm and hand cream?
Switch off with a mindful tea tasting
Tea is a beloved beverage for vegans and non-vegans alike, so what better experience than mindfully sipping sustainable and ethical tea? Tea classes are great Christmas gifts for vegans in your life who need a little nudge to take some time out.
The slow process of brewing tea forces you to slow down, tap into your senses and simply enjoy the present moment. Whether it be a tea blending class where you make your own DIY blends or a tasting class where you can simply watch and sip, these workshops are bound to light up the plant-based people in your life these holidays.
Try vegan Mexican cooking classes
If the vegan in your life is an enthusiastic cook, why not treat them to a food-filed adventure? They can take a class in Mexican cuisine and learn how to transform all of the classics into yummy vegan delights. Vegan cooking classes are a great present for anyone who is new to it and hasn't had the time (or confidence) to start cooking more interesting meals at home for themselves yet. They'll gain plenty of practical skills that they can use later on when experimenting in their own kitchen and pick up plenty of Mexican-inspired vegan recipes that they can incorporate into their repertoire.
Soy candle making for fragrance lovers
If you’re looking for presents ideas for crafty vegans, our soy candle making workshops are the perfect experience gifts to give! They’ll learn all about how custom candles are made and why they make great alternatives to beeswax or petroleum-based candles. During the class, they'll also pick up tips on how to create beautiful fragrance blends using essential oils like patchouli, rose, and lavender. While our DIY soy candle workshops are suitable for vegans, they're a fun indoor activity that anyone will love!
Soy candle making classes are an easy way to teach someone how to create their very own homemade vegan candles from scratch. Not only will your giftee have a lot of fun turning something simple into something beautiful, but it'll make them think twice about buying mass-produced, store-bought candles that aren't clean burning. If you're looking for gift ideas for vegans in San Francisco you can't go past Moonshot Studio's Candle Making Class held on 24th Street for a personalized experience where everyone will walk away with their fragrant creation.
Make vegan desserts
Sometimes being vegan means skipping dessert, but that's not the case anymore. There are plenty of vegan dessert options now and no one has to miss out on sweets! At vegan-friendly cake decorating classes, you can learn how to transform a cake into a masterpiece, crafting flowers, patterns, and more with delicious vegan ingredients. Or make other desserts free of animal products like vegan macarons, chocolate, and cinnamon rolls.
Need more gift ideas for your entire friend group? Find the perfect presents and save money with these DIY Christmas gifts!