13 Cute Couple Gifts for Loved Ones in Lockdown

Whether your favourite couple is doing long distance right now or just fancy keeping cosy at home, we have an array of gift experiences for couples that can be done without even leaving home! Make their day a bit brighter with everything from interactive cooking classes to hands-on craft classes. The best part? Anyone can take part virtually—even you!

That's why we’ve put together a list of lockdown activities that would make great presents for couples—whether it’s for an anniversary, birthday, the festive period, or if you just know a great pair who could do with some time out together.

1. Time to get building a terrarium… at home

Know a couple with green fingers? This terrarium making at home workshop will top their list of couple gifts. A DIY terrarium kit will be delivered for this terrarium workshop, which will have participants learning about soil layering, composition and how to pick the best terrarium plants. They’ll get to personalise their glass terrarium according to their preferences, learning how best to care for their new plant friend.

2. Get mixing, muddling, and shaking with an online cocktail making class

If you are after gifts for couples that you can also join in, book this virtual cocktail making class and trivia. You’ll learn the art of creating three delicious DIY cocktails from the comfort of your own kitchen, including how to make cocktails that will seriously impress at your next in-person dinner party. In between cocktails one and two, you’ll all have the chance to play a game of trivia and catch up as you sip on your beverages. As a result, this online cocktail making experience provides the ideal chance to have a laugh and make memories, even if you’re not together in person.

3. Grab some paint, wine and cheese—this class makes for perfect lockdown date ideas

If you know a couple who would benefit from some quality time spent together, this sip and paint class will allow them to step back from their hectic schedule and bond with one another. Online paint and sip classes are particularly popular couple gifts as everyone can enjoy the chance to get creative with a glass of something delicious in hand. A paint and sip kit will be delivered in advance ready for the lucky recipients of your gift to turn their kitchen or lounge into their very own art studio—they’ll just need to bring the snacks and drinks!

Looking for more gourmet gift experiences? Check out these gift ideas for couples who love to cook.

4. Unwind with Zentangle classes

These online drawing classes will have you feeling so relaxed and calm! Couples can learn Zentangle basics and gain an introduction to this super accessible and fun form of drawing. The Zentangle method focuses on drawing structured, repeated patterns, and you can finish up with something one-of-a-kind. But remember, it's not about the end result. Zentangle is all about promoting wellbeing and once you have the basics down pat, you can use this creative hobby as a simple and quick access to mindfulness.

5. Learn how to make Chinese dumplings from scratch

During Otao Kitchen’s class on how to make Chinese dumplings at home, couples will benefit from a live streamed course from an expert chef who will guide and instruct everyone through the process of how to make dumplings. The couple of your choice will master the art of making excellent dough, mixing ingredients to perfection, crafting perfect folds and, of course, eating the finished product. Everyone will finish up with confidence, knowledge, and a dumplings recipe to replicate in the future!

6. Demystify the art of lettering calligraphy with a live online class

Icy Icaro has made her learn brush pen and pointed pen modern calligraphy class as comprehensive as possible, making this a unique addition to any list of Zoom date ideas. Icy will deliver a detailed lesson on the fundamentals of how to write in calligraphy, as couples learn the basic strokes through demonstration and practice alongside one another. Couples will leave the class with the skills and resources needed to continue their newfound calligraphy hobby in their own time - together or solo!

7. Repair and revive ceramics with Japanese Kintsugi

At this beginner’s Kintsugi at home class, the couple of your choice will partake in the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi is over 500 years old and is a creative way of repairing and renewing broken ceramics using gold-powdered lacquer to breathe new life into old pottery. Couples will complete this online pottery class with a unique piece of Japanese pottery that they can proudly display. Kintsugi is a very meditative, calming practice, so this class is one of the best couple gifts for a duo in your life who love craft and would enjoy a mindful moment. It also is a creative representation that sometimes spending time mending bonds can make something that is stronger and more beautiful, just like a relationship!

8. Catch up with each other at a virtual wine tasting

A wine tasting experience doesn’t need to be done in the flesh. In fact, this guided wine tasting at home will have you catching up with your favourite couple from your own kitchens. Over the course of two hours at this online wine tasting, you’ll benefit from expert guidance over the wines sent in advance of the class, sipping and socialising over a glass or two of something delicious.

9. Create mesmerising resin coasters at home

Resin art requires serious skill and these online art classes are designed to introduce new audiences to this unique creative practice. For Chelsey Teale’s class on epoxy resin coasters, a DIY art kit will be delivered in advance full of the necessary equipment and materials needed to introduce your selected couple to resin art. Chelsey will take everyone through the process step-by-step, and by the end of these online art courses, every couple will have a set of resin coasters and feel ready to expand their skills on their own.

10. Get snapping during this online photography course

If you know a couple who needs a helping hand with their camera, a four-part photography at home course will soon have them navigating their hardware with confidence. What’s more, as this is a four-week course, it makes for great anniversary gifts for couples celebrating a major milestone. By the month’s close, they’ll be composing, snapping and editing images to make those all-important memories with ease.

11. Mosaic a Turkish lamp to light up your home

Is your favourite couple in the process of sprucing up their home decor? Why not get let them customise their own homewares with an online Turkish mosaic lamp class! Not only is this a fun way to bring some mood lighting into their home, but it's also one of the best at-home date night ideas, therefore should be at the top of your gifts ideas for couples list.

12. Craft unique candles for cosy nights In

For couples who love setting a warm and inviting ambience in their home, crafting candles together can be a delightful and intimate experience. Online candle making classes are an excellent choice for gift ideas for couples that promote creativity and relaxation. These classes typically provide a kit with all the necessary supplies, including fragrances, wax, wicks and moulds.

Couples can enjoy selecting their preferred scents and colours, and they'll receive expert guidance on the candle-making process during the virtual class. Whether they choose to create scented candles for romantic evenings or decorative candles to adorn their home, this virtual experience will allow them to handcraft beautiful candles that light up their love nest! It truly is one of the top cute couples gifts in 2024.

13. Dive into the art of gnocchi making

Cooking together can be a delightful bonding experience for couples, and gnocchi making is the ultimate Italian culinary adventure. An online gnocchi-making class offers a chance for your favourite couple to learn the art of crafting these delectable Italian potato dumplings from scratch. They'll be guided by a skilled chef who will walk them through the process step by step via live stream.

The couple will get to knead, roll and shape the dough to create perfect pillows of gnocchi. The class typically includes a lesson on preparing a delectable sauce to pair with the gnocchi, making it a complete gourmet experience. This gift will not only enhance their cooking skills but also provide them with a delicious homemade meal to enjoy together at home!

By gifting your loved ones with these creative and culinary experiences, you're not only offering them a fun way to spend time together but also the opportunity to learn new skills and make cherished memories. Lockdown doesn't have to be dull, and these experience gift ideas for couples can help them explore new hobbies and enjoy quality time in the comfort of their own home. So, why not surprise your favourite duo with an unforgettable experience that will bring them closer in these challenging times?