Step into an exciting new season of learning, creativity and inspired growth. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Classes + Workshops Edition highlights a curated selection of hands-on experiences, expert-led trainings, and skill-building opportunities crafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. Whether you’re gifting knowledge, encouraging a new passion, or investing in your own entrepreneurial journey, these classes and workshops offer meaningful, transformative moments that last far beyond the holidays.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared our Skin + Hair Care, Color Cosmetics, Fragrance, Men's Gifts, Home Fragrance, Bath + Body, and Home editions, each filled with handcrafted treasures to inspire thoughtful holiday gifting. Now, we’re shifting the focus to experiences that spark creativity, build confidence, and encourage personal growth. Start your holiday shopping today and gift a class or workshop that offers learning, connection, and value long after the season ends.
Events by Rachel Beyer Artist Apothecary (Oregon)
Maker: Rachel Beyer
Rachel Beyer is the heart and hands behind this collection of handcrafted goods and the artwork that frames them. Her journey with plants and creating began in her own backyard and community garden, where she personally cultivates the herbs that inspire and fill the products she makes for you. Rachel offers curated classes in her Portland studio.
Events by STRŌB Apothecary (Maryland)
Maker: Olivia MacMillan
STRŌB Apothecary is a community-centered herbal wellness shop and apothecary located in Crofton, Maryland. Founded in love, they've created a welcoming sanctuary where herbalism, spirituality, and wellness come together in the spirit of collective care. Strob offers curated classes in their Maryland studio.
ECourse by Henna Sooq (Maryland)
Maker: Khadija Dawn Carryl
Henna Sooq's professional henna hair dyeing and Ayurvedic hair care certification eCourse is a great way to learn to professionally color all hair textures and types naturally using henna hair color and treat clients hair with Ayurvedic infused masks and treatments. The certification program is self-guided with live virtual trainings and includes lifetime support. You'll receive all the tools, henna color and hair care products you'll need for success.
The Workshop Blueprint – Go Beyond the Studio by Olive My Skin (Connecticut)
Maker: Laura Luther
Based on her actual work creating and leading workshops that go beyond the studio and craft fair environment, Laura of Olive My Skin's The Workshop Blueprint course is a method for teaching that bridges the gap between an idea and practice, ensuring that your students are well-prepared to apply their skills in real-world settings.
Parties by Blank Mason Candle Bar (Illinois)
Maker: Sara Jennetten
Plan Your Perfect Party and celebrate everything from bridal and baby showers to Girl's Night Out with a custom candle or perfume experience. This fabulous event is deal for birthdays, showers, corporate events, and more. Parties are hosted at Blank Mason's beautiful studio located just outside Chicago.
“Make Your Own” Scrubz Party by Scrubz Body (New York)
Whether a birthday party, lady’s night, bridal or baby shower, graduation celebration, Girl Scouts Troop activity, walk-in class, or another occasion, there is nothing quite like a “Make Your Own” Scrubz Party.” No muss, no fuss! Leave all the headache, popcorn, planning stress, and party mess to Scrubz. What scent will you create?
Aromatherapy Certification Course by Ology Essentials (Tennessee)
Maker: Kayla Fioravanti
Students will complete case study assignments, write a research paper, gain hands on blending experience, and above all learn about the art and science of aromatherapy. At the end of the course, when you pass the final exam, you will become a certified aromatherapist! The aromatherapy course at Ology Essentials is approved by The National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists (NAHA).
Body + Mind Detox by DeRosa Media (New Jersey)
Maker: Donna DeRosa
Imagine a Life Where You Feel Lighter, Clearer, and Absolutely Thriving … What if you could release excess weight, declutter your mind, and create an atmosphere that helps you build the life of your dreams – all without feeling deprived, overwhelmed, or hungry? Yes, it’s possible. And you can achieve all of this by embracing a Mediterranean lifestyle.
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