If you’re searching for original Christmas gift ideas for crafters, makers, teens, parents, or anyone who loves trying something new, experience-based gifts are a perfect solution. Instead of gifting something that may end up on a shelf, you can give the joy of making, creating, and learning — the kind of present that becomes a memory.
At Lucas Miles Atelier, we offer two beautiful, tactile, and truly enjoyable creative experiences:
- A Chunky Velvet Finger-Knitted Bag Kit you can complete at home (in collaboration with Zero50 Factory)
- Our Introductory Tufting Workshop in the studio
Both options let you gift someone not just an object… but the pleasure of crafting something they’ll treasure.
1. Velvet Finger-Knit a Bag Kit (At-Home Experience)
For anyone who loves crafting, calm creative moments, or trying a new skill, this kit is one of the best experience-style Christmas gifts you can give — and it can be enjoyed from the comfort of home.
Why it’s a perfect Christmas gift
- An accessible experience: No needles required — it’s all done with your fingers, making it suitable for all ages (including teens and supervised children).
- Beginner-friendly: No previous knitting skills needed.
- Relaxing & mindful: Perfect for cosy winter evenings.
- A project with purpose: They’ll finish the experience with a beautiful velvet bag they can actually use.
- On-demand: Comes with a step-by-step video tutorial they can pause, rewind, and enjoy at their own pace.
- Printed Instructions: In addition, the kit includes a pdf. for step-by-step guidance with images.
What’s inside
* Plush chunky velvet yarn (choice of colours), Stitch Marker tool, Dust bag, Written instructions + video workshop tutorial
This is an ideal choice for anyone who likes DIY, tactile crafts, or the joy of making something by hand. Click here to select your colour and buy the kit.
2. Introductory Tufting Workshop (In-Studio Experience)
For those who prefer an in-person creative experience, the tufting workshop is an unforgettable gift. Held in our beachfront tufting studio at Lucas Miles Atelier in La Herradura, it’s hands-on, energetic, and incredibly fun.
Why people love gifting this workshop
- A true experience gift: They get to learn tufting from scratch, using professional tufting guns and tools.
- Make something lasting: Students create their own custom tufted piece — a rug, or a tufted wall hanging art piece.
- Perfect for beginners: No experience needed. (not suggested for children 12 years, or younger)
- A creative day out: Ideal for crafty friends, couples, teens, or anyone who loves trying new things.
- Memorable and personal: Every finished piece is unique, and the workshop itself feels like a mini creative retreat.
This gift is especially thoughtful for people who love design, interiors, colour, texture, or hands-on art experiences.
So, to summarise, if you're stuck on what to buy someone who already has plenty of “stuff”, these two experiences solve the dilemma beautifully:
* They’re practical, personal, and creative
* They result in something handmade and meaningful
* They’re suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities
Whether your loved one prefers a cosy at-home craft or an immersive studio experience both options offer a joyful, mindful break from the fast pace of everyday life. Buy a Gift Card here