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Everyone could use a little me time these days, whether it’s your sister, best friend, or co-worker. Giving a wellness-focused gift is easy with our gift experiences for her in New York City. From surrounding yourself in relaxing scents while making candles to finding a flow state in a pottery class, you might want to treat yourself in addition to your friends and family.
Taking time for an activity you enjoy definitely counts as self-care. From the hustle of city life to work pressures, finding the space to chill will boost your mental health and bring you better focus in your daily life.
If you’re looking for birthday gifts or Mother’s Day presents, or you need a team building activity to bring your colleagues closer together, these unique experiences offer creative well-being and relaxing vibes.
Glow up with customized beauty products
If you know someone who cannot go a day without going through a skincare routine, learning how to make face oils and body lotions is a great way to customize products. Learn from a skin expert and gain knowledge about the ingredients that help your skin glow.
Or if perfume making is more of an interest, a workshop can help you come up with your own fragrance. You’ll get into the knitty gritty of scented oils, making the right blends, and using carrier oils to make your perfume last. Learn about top notes and base notes, while understanding all the different sources of your favorite scents from bergamot to sandalwood. This is not only a great gift for friends, but you can also make it an event for a bachelorette party weekend.
Get cozy with candle making
It’s always nice to warm up the room with a candle, especially when it smells amazing. When you take a candle making class, you can learn how to create your own with natural waxes like soy or coconut for a clean burn that’s friendlier for the planet.
Your teacher will show you all the steps and help you pour melted wax with your favorite scents into a glass vessel. This is a fun craft to do if you want to decompress, hang out with friends, and surround yourself with relaxing fragrances.
Go with the flow with fluid art
Isn’t it mesmerizing to watch paint flow? Lean into that feeling with a fluid art class. With just a few supplies, you can create a cool work of art that’s unique to you!
Your instructor will show you how to create a piece with acrylic paint and the right techniques. Covering a canvas is fun but you can also choose to make pieces with wooden boards or even a trendy bearbrick. You don’t need any special art skills and all the supplies you need will be waiting for you in class.
This is the perfect activity for friends to hang out doing something creative or for teams to bond outside of work. You’ll appreciate how relaxing it is and when your time is done, you’ll have a piece of art to take home. You just might find paint pouring addicting enough to keep trying on your own!
Play all day with clay
Did you know that creative activities like pottery classes are great for your body and your mind? Sit with friends and paint pottery in a laid-back environment. It’s a time when you don’t have to focus on perfection, just see where your paint strokes take you.
You can also get in a meditative zone with a wheel throwing class. Your instructor will demonstrate how to form your clay as your spin the wheel and then it’s your turn to try. If your mom or sister feels inspired by handmade ceramics, this is a great gift to give.
This is the ideal time to put away phones and focus on a tactile experience. Working in a studio is great for being in a different mindset and meeting new people. You’ll learn from passionate artists who are excited about sharing their knowledge. When your class is over, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and well-being.
Socialize with a paint and sip class
Sometimes it feels like an effort to get together with friends even if you know how important it is to maintain connections. By planning an outing like a paint and sip class, you can combine creativity with a mood-boosting activity.
Our NYC paint and sip classes offer an array of art projects. You can paint a canvas in the style of a well-known artist or make your own vision come to life. A local artist will guide you step by step, so even if you don’t have any painting experience you’ll be able to follow along.
The best part of class is catching up with friends and making new ones white you enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail. Of course anyone in the group can keep it alcohol free with a mocktail or other beverage. These workshops are inclusive and accessible for all, so everyone feels relaxed while they work.
These are just a few of the gift experiences perfect for helping the women in your life feel their best. You can explore more creative ways to connect meaningfully with your loved ones and help everyone find their chill.
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