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ClassBento’s teachers are your local artisans and small businesses. They appreciate your support!

Our workshops are a great way to let your recipient take a real break, and improve their mental wellbeing.

We’ll also donate to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) with every booking.

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Some happy gift recipients




Eliss Manon




Had a great time making our Terrariums!! They give you a lot of options to decorate with and our instructor Vivien was super helpful!! A great gift idea, would definitely recommend

Terrarium experience review by Eliss Manon - New York City


Evan Moore




This was an anniversary gift for my partner and I. What a wonderful class. The learning was very minimal (mostly a focus on Ikebana’s focus on no symmetry, and how to start creating an ikebana arrangement) but it was a calming and serene class, the teacher was so kind, sweet, and supportive. If you don’t want to feel much pressure and just want some resources to make a beautiful arrangement, this  + more

Ikebana Class: Fun Beginner Lesson review by Evan Moore - New York City


Iain




I enjoyed this mosaic class! Located in a convenient spot in Brooklyn, we were given just the right amount of guidance whilst also having lots of unguided time where we could explore our creativity and have a chat. The little mosaic pieces were fun to work with and I’m pleased with my creation, I gave it as a gift for my mum and she loves it (I’m not a good plant parent myself). Would rec  + more

Mosaic Pot Class review by Iain - New York City


Cyril Scovens Ii




Elena was an amazing instructor very kind and patient. I purchased this class as an anniversary gift to my girlfriend and I. Everything was provided from the smock to the painting utensils. You learn how to sketch from a reference photo, how to mix paint to make colors lighter or darker, and of course how to paint using oil based paint. Elena was a hands on instructor not shying away from helping you  + more

Oil Painting Class review by Cyril Scovens Ii - New York City


Christine Gnieski




I got tickets to this class as a 9th anniversary gift (pottery) for my partner. Patrick was a great teacher and we had so much fun trying something new. The small class size and encouraging atmosphere were perfect for us beginners!

Pottery class review by Christine Gnieski - New York City


Christina L Solazzo




We went for a friend's bday present experience. The instructor was great! He demonstrated what we had to do and made sure we were on track. We had a fun time, and the macarons came out well! Thanks for a great experience!

Baking and Desserts class review by Christina L Solazzo - New York City


Ha Nguyen




Alzerina jewelry making class is an absolute gem! As an instructor, she's patient, knowledgeable, and overflows with infectious enthusiasm. From the moment my friends and I stepped into her studio, her warm, welcoming energy put us all at ease. Alzerina has a true gift for breaking down complex techniques in a way that makes jewelry making accessible and fun. Her bubbly personality, funny jokes, and  + more

Bracelet Jewelry Making Class review by Ha Nguyen - New York City


Kirsten Luke




Came here with my BFF as a birthday gift and it was great! Loved that the terrarium glass was large and of good quality. The kit had everything we needed and there was a decent variety of plants to choose from at our table. I really appreciated that they had a snack and drinks table (was not expecting that!) and the hosts were very friendly and patient. I genuinely enjoyed the activity and the hosts  + more

Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant review by Kirsten Luke - New York City


Alexis Molinari




Went as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday! It was great. We had a lot of fun and our dumplings were delicious. Our teacher was very informative, nice, and funny. He continually came around to offer individualized help and did a great demo! All around it was romantic and fun :)

Cooking class review by Alexis Molinari - New York City


Mary Anne McTiernan




This was the best present ever. We created three delicious pasta dishes, salad, and dessert following the instructions of two incredibly warm and talented chefs. Great atmosphere! Beautiful people! I highly recommend.

Cooking class review by Mary Anne McTiernan - New York City


Katie Fiedler




The instructor was very knowledgeable and passionate about perfume making and it made the class so enjoyable! Not only did we learn a lot to help us pick perfumes out in the future but we got to create our own personalized scent to take home with the help of the instructor! The space and materials/packaging were so cute and thoughtful. This class was a perfect gift for my girlfriend’s birthday and  + more

Perfume Making class review by Katie Fiedler - New York City


Justine Raymond




This class was incredible! I bought the class as a surprise gift for my partner and we each made one knife each. Our instructor Arlene was so helpful, funny, inspiring, and had a great taste in music. The effort was somehow both easier and harder than expected (my arms are spaghetti), but the teacher was available to help if you were struggling. To be able to leave with a handmade knife was amazing!  + more

Metalwork class review by Justine Raymond - New York City


Sophie Bronsil




I bought this class as a gift for a friend of mine and we had the best time. We had never done pottery before and yet we managed to make a piece that we were proud of. The guidance and support of the teacher is awesome as it is a small group so she has time to come help you whenever you need. I would definitely recommend and I am looking forward to going back!

Pottery class review by Sophie Bronsil - New York City


Anonymized ClassBento student




This was a gift for my son and his girlfriend. They had such a great time, and you even got my son to try things he never ate Thank you! Thank you! Regards, Marie


Michael Shea




Great value. You get drinks, an awesome teaching session, and the tools to make drinks at home. Host makes sure all people are having a fun time and the bar has a great vibe. Overall an amazing gift or experience!

Cocktail class review by Michael Shea - New York City


Bona Jeong




Melanie was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions in details and thoughtful manner. I always wanted to learn about candle making for hobby, and this amazing birthday gift from my sister gave me this chance! This specific venue got a little noisy in the end as the customers started to come in for lunch. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who has interest just  + more

Candle Making class review by Bona Jeong - New York City


Paul Oh




A wonderful and educational class! EunYoung is very knowledgeable and patient as a teacher, she was so helpful teaching us all about matcha and how to make a proper cup. She went through the history, origins, types, and instruction on how to prepare matcha. I bought this course as a gift for my wife’s birthday and she enjoyed it a lot. I would recommend anyone who enjoys matcha to try this class. The shop she teaches in is cute too.


Evan Jaffee




My partner Beth, who spent several years living in France after college (and still speaks French fluently) had long wanted to learn how to how make croissants so I purchased this class for her birthday. In all the years we have been together I think the class may have been her favorite birthday present thus far which says something. Our instructor Emily was incredibly patient, friendly and wasn't pretentious like so many other professional bakers in New York are. You could also tell she was passionate about her craft which is always great to see. I  + more


Doan Buu




My wife and I took the pet bowl class for an upcoming holiday gift exchange, and we were really happy with our decision! Natalie was very nice, helpful, and imformative and created a fun, relaxing environment. I'd never really worked in clay and by the end of the class I was quickly putting together my second bowl without much help or instruction! Two hours went by in a flash, I'd definitely recommend to anybody who wants to spend an afternoon crafting creatively.


Moongelina Hanson




Brittany and Cristian made the experience fun and comfortable, truly loved it. I think the cost for the class was really worth it, and the scents are to die for. I will be telling all my friends and anyone asking for recommendations for fun and relaxing to do in NYC. I also love the gift shop and how it felt like a little secret hang out when we went to where the class was taking place, it was a very  + more

Candle Making class review by Moongelina Hanson - New York City


Anna




My all time favorite store to shop and browse around when in Bushwick!!!! The atmosphere is always so cozy and they’re always playing the tunes! My partner and I recently did their candle making class and it was probably one of the best experiences we’ve done this year. The candle making studio is so nice and intimate, it’s perfect for a date night! Cristian and Britt were very helpful and  + more

Candle Making class review by Anna - New York City


Itai Atedgi




Marla was amazing! Candles smelled and looked beautiful with many different colors and scents to choose from, great birthday gift would definitely recommend!


Ann Marie Rocco




This was a gift to me from family as I always wanted to learn how to make mozzarella. I thought the class size was nice and enabled the teacher to be very engaged with the class. The teacher was great and very personable. She made it very enjoyable. I liked being able to jump right into making cheese, was fun.


Gina Martinelli




The tickets were a gift for my sister for us to take the class with her two daughters. Several busy months later, we were able to schedule it. It was such a fun class! The instructor is personable, knowledgeable, and very engaging. I would definitely recommend this class!


Michele Chirichella Gervat




Great class. Christmas gift to share experience. Loved the atmosphere. Great pesto recipe!! Chef and assistant were awesome.


Amanda Cepeda




Took my mom for s mother's day gift and it was very cute and great small class allowed for extra attention. The instructor was very sweet and well informed!


Edwin Froehlich




I got this for a gift for my girlfriend for valentines day. I printed out ClassBento and let her pick the class of her choosing. She landed on Red Inside Pasta Class and she could not have chose a better class. 100/100. I cannot wait to take another one of their classes! The two chefs were incredible and full of knowledge. Awesome experience, highly recommended.


Abigail Gepner




I got this as a gift for my partner's birthday – neither of us had done a cooking class before, but we cook a decent amount at home so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a full class, but Stefano and Dona did an excellent job of being attentive to everyone making sure we all got to participate in different parts of the process. Even as someone who is an experienced home cook, I came away learning a lot and the food was delicious! It was neat getting to try our hands at making the three different types of pasta from scratch. As a bonus, they  + more


Christopher Hutton




This was a xmas gift for my partner and we both enjoyed it. Teacher was great spending enough time with everyone to make sure we did not struggle. Venue had enough wheels, space and materials and we did learn the basics as set out. Yes I would recommend this class to any beginners.


Lisa Garcia




Purchased as a gift for my partner, this terrarium-making class met all expectations! The setting was intimate, clean & organized, and the the supplies were excellent quality. On top of that, the instructors were so pleasant and helpful throughout the class. Working with your hands and building something to take care of is so rewarding. Both my partner and I came out of this class happy with what we made and would highly recommend this class!


Phallan Grossman




I got this class as a gift for my best friend as her 25th birthday present. We both absolutely loved this experience. One thing I loved was we learned the overall process of making perfume. If we didn't know what we liked, he guided us through it. I highly recommend, to go with friends, family or a significant other!


Orri Cohen




Very fun and easy to learn. Great birthday gift for my wife and I to do together.


Pamela




This class was a gift from my daughter. Our teacher was engaging, informative, knowledgeable and entertaining (funny)! The professional kitchen was clean, spacious, and well-equipped. We (a class of 16) had plenty of room to observe, participate in demonstrations, and do the work of the class - making dumplings! We learned how to roll a spring roll with rice wrappers, how to make dumpling dough, and four ways to roll and shape dumplings. Our teacher's demonstrations were detail-oriented but not overly complicated. Our creations were steamed and  + more


Pj Linen




We had a great time in our class, it was a perfect birthday present for my boyfriend. He felt like he was on the show Forged in Fire and had a great time. It was a great beginner class, we could do things ourselves but always had our teacher right there to answer any questions or guide us in the right direction. We’ve already talked about doing a next level class!


Carson Elrod




This is a GREAT time. I was given this class as a Christmas present and it's one of the best gifts I've ever gotten. The class size is small. My teacher was Gerard, and he was warm, nurturing, enthusiastic, encouraging, skilled, and patient. This is a no-nonsense class where you really learn by doing. There's a quick hello and then you're geared up and pounding on molten pieces of rebar like you're a Viking blacksmith forging a sword. After hammering, shaping, quenching, grinding, and weaving, four hours later you leave the workshop with a knife  + more


Sabrina




Got this as a Christmas present and I loved it! We got a feel for the clay and were able to just have fun and make little pots and bowls. Definitely want to go back for another class


Clara Smith




The class was great! Instructors were super friendly and helpful! It was a gift for my mom, would recommend.


Matthew Talmage




Context: workshop gifted to me by my partner because she knows I like to swing by cologne counters and check out offerings. Andbest gift EVER! Workshop: Michelle lead our workshop with much info, ease and aplomb! She started out with a few slides with information on perfume structure and scent categorization then quickly pivoted to passing around and smelling scent samples from their collection. We smelled a dizzying number of scents (I had to re-up on the mimosa 1/2 way through) as Michelle explained how each was derived/extracted; its characteristics  + more



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Handmade Sushi Rolls Class

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Pasta and Sauce Making Class

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Cooking Class: Tagliatelle Al Pesto

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Georgian Cooking Class

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Cake Decorating Basics Workshop

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Italian Cuisine Cooking Class

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Japanese Cooking Class: Ramen

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New York Bagel Making Class

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Asian Dumplings Cooking Class

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A Palestinian Dessert Making Experience: The Art of Knafeh

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Sourdough Bread Making Workshop

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Runs regularly

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Runs regularly

Manhattan

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Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant

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Bonsai Tree Class

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Ikebana Class: Introduction to Ikebana

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Ikebana Class: Moribana Style

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Runs regularly

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Moss Art Workshop

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Closed Terrarium Workshop

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Surprise your loved one with fun experience gift cards that open the door to all kinds of creative possibilities. Not only will they get to learn from talented local artists and makers, but they'll also support small businesses in their community and across the country. Whether you need last minute gifts for family or classes gifts for friends, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Treat your mom to a candle making class or your sister to a perfume workshop as a relaxing activity. There's something for everyone to nurture a new passion or just spend time with friends.


Types of experience gift cards

Types of Experience Gift Cards

One of the reasons to gift an experience is the chance to let your friend or loved one decide the kind of activity they’d like to try. You can give a hands-on foodie gift like a cooking class where handmade pasta, Thai cuisine, and French pastries are just some of the culinary courses they can take.

If you know someone who has always wanted to develop their artistic skills, you can give them a creative gift card to sign up for a painting class or a pottery workshop. They can find one that works for their schedule so you don’t have to do the guesswork. Our classes are well-suited for beginners and supplies are included, so all they have to do is show up! They’ll meet other people just starting out or take a class together and bond over a shared activity.

No matter where you are in the country – from San Francisco to New York City – there are creative experiences to delight all the important people in your life.


5 reasons to buy classes gift cards

  1. Unique: gift a memorable experience.
  2. Personalization: they can choose something that inspires them.
  3. Convenience: easy to buy, deliver, schedule, and redeem!
  4. Shop small: support local makers and small business owners through their workshops.
  5. Sustainable: swap material goods for a new skill and precious memories.

How experience gift cards work

How Experience Gift Cards Work

It doesn’t get any easier than giving a fun gift card for experiences. There are no apps to download or codes to keep track of. When you buy our gift cards, everything is simplified with an email. Have a browse at our classes and choose whatever catches your eye or piques your curiosity.

Instead of generic gift cards, you can send friends and family something unique that fits their interests. If your co-worker loves flowers, she can learn how to make her own bouquets with a floral arrangement class. Maybe you need a gift for a teacher or assistant. Find a creative experience they’d enjoy from making ceramics to unwinding with a wellness gift like an aromatherapy skincare making class.

Our unique gift cards are perfect for couples too! If your partner has a passion for arts and culture, you can find art classes that allow them to develop their skills and knowledge. A street art class gives you an insider view with a graffiti artist as a guide. Take it together for the perfect date night. Or perhaps your grandparent loves plants and gardening – a terrarium-making class for two would be the perfect opportunity for them to level up their knowledge while having fun. This is a thoughtful way to show your love and appreciation.


How to buy experience gift cards

  1. Gift a specific class or select a chosen amount and let your recipient pick a class later!
  2. Purchase a gift card with your chosen amount. Our popular classes start at $50!
  3. Choose to have ClassBento email the gift certificate directly to your giftee immediately or skip this step and print out the gift certificate to hand-deliver to your giftee at a later date.
  4. Your giftee can redeem their experience gift card for any of our workshops at a time convenient for them. And don’t forget, these are gift cards with no expiration date!
  5. Your loved one can embark on their creative experience!

Benefits of experience gift cards

Your guide to the best gift cards for experiences in 2024

Cooking class gift cards for…

If you’re looking for gifts for people who love to cook, add a cooking class gift card to your shopping cart! This will allow them to learn new recipes from an expert, all while having a fun and flavorful evening in the kitchen!

Pottery gift cards for…

Looking for gifts for couples? Pottery classes are become one of the most popular date ideas! Gift your favorite pair an opportunity to craft something special together!

Art class gift cards for…

If you have an art lover in your life, a painting class will treat them to a relaxing self care day where they can learn new skills and express themselves!

Benefits of Experience Gift Cards

Gift cards offer a unique opportunity to give someone the gift of exploration and self-discovery. Instead of just receiving a material object or a traditional gift, they can try an interest or hobby that can spark a new passion. Whether learning to make their own scented candles or mastering Spanish cooking, your loved one will have the chance to become immersed in a new skill with expert guidance.

One of the greatest advantages of gift experiences is the opportunity to learn from local experts. Our teachers are passionate about what they do and take joy in sharing their knowledge with others. Your mom, sister, or best friend can immerse themselves in creative workshops and gain a new hobby.

While material gifts may provide instant gratification, experiences have longer-lasting benefits. For someone who leads a busy and stressful life, taking time out for themselves to engage in something fun and enjoyable can be incredibly rejuvenating. Whether it's attending a workshop pizza making or exploring meditative pottery, our hands-on experiences cater to all interests and provide an escape to care for your wellbeing.


Why experience vouchers are good last-minute gift ideas

We’ve all been there– you forgot to put the birthday party on the calendar or the Christmas errand list has one too many stores to fit in this week. That’s where gift vouchers can save the day! In less than five minutes, a ClassBento gift card can be in their inbox!

These gift cards make great last-minute gifts that won’t skimp on quality or thoughtfulness. From delicious culinary experiences to creative artistic adventures, they can redeem their certificate for something special. No more pressure to find the perfect gift, when your loved one can pick an experience that sparks their interest!


ClassBento gift cards support small business

Did you know you can shop small with ClassBento? Our classes are taught by local artisans, chefs, makers, and foodies across the US. When you book a class with us, we connect you with amazing teachers and local studios eager to share their passions and expertise.

With these experience gift cards, you can enjoy lessons everywhere from mom-and-pop pottery studios in the Bay Area to iconic NYC bars. If you’re looking for the best gift cards that support small businesses, buy a workshop from an artisan in your community!

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