This has led to the rise of businesses such as London's Make Lounge, shown above, where experienced and want-to-be crafters can sign up for workshops to learn how to make jewelry, take up knitting, decorate cupcakes and many other activities. Make Lounge also offers kiddie parties and baby shower crafts.
The Ministry of Craft in Manchester is another business that provides a place for learning crafts in the company of other craft-minded people. From sewing to digital photography, lampshades to scrapbooking, this business helps bring out the creativity and inventiveness in its students.
Homemade London is, as its name suggests, a specialist in teaching crafts such as making chocolate truffles, sewing totes and creating a personal perfume.
The beauty of hand-made crafts is that the creators add their own personal touches to individualise every gift...and in the process, they learn a skill they can use to make different items for themselves or for others. It all makes for a happy holiday season for gifters and giftees!
