some brilliant christmas present ideas

School of Sewing
It is so much more ethical to make your own clothes, so give someone the gift of conscience-free creativity with Alison Victoria’s range of sewing classes. She has one for every kind of dexterous hand: the winter coat, the cocktail dress, refresher courses, beginners. Your new handmade wardrobe starts here. From £30 for half a day. schoolofsewing.co.uk

Into the Blue ballroom dance classes
Know someone who is interested in actually learning the paso doble rather than just watch celebrities mess it up on Strictly? This is the gift for aspiring dancers, although unfortunately, sparkly dresses are not included. Introductory class costs £29, voucher is redeemable at studios nationwide. intotheblue.co.uk

Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons cookery school
Don’t be daunted by Raymond Blanc’s name above the door. Here, surrounded by blissful Oxfordshire countryside, you can learn to cook in a day, perfect your breadmaking skills, train in food nutrition or just learn how to provide the perfect dinner party — after all, staying in is the new going out. Courses start from £310 for a full day. manoir.com

Three Choirs Vineyard Wine Tasting break
Dramatic views across their Gloucestershire vineyards and a weekend of wine tasting will make for a uniquely alcoholic experience. From £210 per couple per night including accommodation, wine tasting and notes and a vineyard tour. three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk

McQueens Floristry School
Thrusting two hydrangeas into a vase does not a florist make. Give someone the knowledge to create startling flower arrangements at McQueens. There are one-day courses in hand-tied bouquets, table centres and more, or really splash out on a six-week advanced course. From £290. mcqueens.co.uk

Fabulous in High Heels
There is an art to making walking around in gravity-defying heels look effortless. If you know someone with great shoes but, um, perhaps not the accompanying saunter, book her in with Sarah. She will help with posture, too. Course costs £150 and includes one 90-minute class. Louboutin heels aren’t part of the price, annoyingly. sarahtoner.co.uk

I know these are all in the UK, but perhaps there's something similar wherever you're located.
 
hint: i would love the sewing, floristry and cookery classes :-)