The best DIY boxes and workshops of 2023

We inspire you with some DIY packages and sustainable workshops in Belgium with which you will for sure give your mother a lovely afternoon or evening!

Løv | Elly

Bake your own vegan cake

You will for sure be a big fan of Løv | Elly. With these mixes, you can easily make your own granola, date balls or snickercake! The baking mixes come with a self-explanatory recipe and are, because of this a walk in the park. Above this, you also know exactly what you eat. The ingredients do not contain any added sugar or E‑numbers and are vegan! Do you already crave the dishes? Take a look at the webshop of Løv | Elly!

Next to this, Løv | Elly offers gift sets! From skincare sets to zero-waste bathroom boxes to sustainable kitchen materials, you will surely find something your mother will love! 

Thaís Britta

Ethical fashion stylist based in Antwerp

Thaís always looks at the whole picture and provides the best tools to express your personality through fashion. The goal? To create a timeless and sustainable wardrobe that will excite you every day. 

Ethical fashion Stylist Thais Britta offers several services. Rediscover your current wardrobe with a ​‘Personal Closet Detox’. During this closet session, you will learn to create new styles and discover your wardrobe’s full potential.

Want to renew your wardrobe? The ​‘Shopping Experience’ package lets you discover eco-friendly, fair, and transparent stores and brands. 

HoiHoi

Repair your beloved leather item

At HoiHoi you can get your loved leather item repaired or refurbished so you can enjoy the lovely pair of shoes or handbag even longer. HoiHoi is located in Oosterzele, close to Ghent, but you can also get your item repaired via mail.

Your mom’s favourite bag repaired? You won’t find a better present than this, right? 

Zeepzot

Circular soap

If you’re looking for fun soaps with an original scent, Zeepzot is the place to be. The soaps have the Handmade in Bruges label, and they are created from residues with surprising scents. All Zeepzot soaps are entirely vegan, ecologically responsible and made using the cold method, so they are softer on the skin and contain no chemical ingredients. Would you like to make your own soap? You can, as workshops are held regularly. Register here.

Katrien Perquy

Learn how to felt in Bruges

Katrien Perquy can be found in her atelier in Bruges. She processes wool into art, house decoration and clothing and uses plant dye. She is a real connoisseur and likes to share her knowledge. She does this via her workshops. For example, she often gives workshops where she teaches you how to felt and plant dye. Perfect for a relaxing and creative afternoon for you and your mom. 

Ecocandle

Making candles

Also, in Bruges, you can find Ecocandle, where you can make candles in an environmentally friendly way. A lovely activity for adults and children and thus perfect for the whole family! Nothing is better than creating candles with your mom and seeing them daily in your house, right?

Abelone Wilhelmsen

Upcycle your wardrobe

At Abelone Wilhemsen, you can now attend fun workshops to rework your old clothing into a cool bag, clothing or interior item! The workshops take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. On Sundays, the price even includes a veggie lunch and drinks.

Ma Reine et moi in Heverlee

Make your own clothes

Did your mom always dream of drawing her own patterns and making her own clothes? At Ma Reine et Moi in Heverlee, close to Leuven, you can follow workshops to make your own pants, blazer or coat. Martine of Ma Reine et Moi teaches you how to draw a basic pattern based on your own measurements so you can go home with a design that fits your body perfectly. Remember: you should not fit the clothes; the clothes should fit you!

B.Right Fashion walks

Follow a sustainable fashion tour!

During a sustainable fashion walk, B.Right explains the fashion industry more and arms you with various tips for sustainable shopping. The tours can be followed in several cities, including Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels! Would you like to join the discovery tour? Discover the following tour dates here!

Zonnehoed in Zwalm

Pregnancy yoga and information sessions

Do you know someone who is a soon-to-be-mother? Why don’t you gift her a workshop on pregnancy yoga? For this, as well as information sessions about washable diapers, carrying your baby, and caring for yourself as a parent, you must be at Zonnehoed in Zwalm. A true recommendation for soon-to-be mothers (and fathers!). 

Clothilde in Aalst

Beauty workshops

Are you and your mom still looking for the perfect skincare routine, or do you want to learn more about make-up? Then a workshop at Clothilde in Aalst can definitely help you out! During the Skincare 101 workshop, you can try out several products and discover which products fit your skin best thanks to professional advice. Are you eager to learn basic techniques for a pretty and natural make-up look? During the make-up workshop at Clothilde, you learn which foundation and eye make-up fit you best!

Druantia in Lier

Immerse yourself in the world of natural cosmetics

Would you like to learn how to make natural care products yourself? Then Druantia in Lier is the perfect place for you! During the workshops, you will be introduced to natural cosmetics easily. Choose from the broad assortment and learn how to make anti-ageing‑, skincare‑, haircare- or other zero-waste products. 

During the workshop, you will learn how to work with biological vegetal oils, hydrolates and other ingredients according to strict certifications. Next, you will go home with lovely self-made cosmetics and receive the recipe to make the products again at home. 

Borgerhub in Antwerp

Discover several workshops and local products

Do you want to attend an event or sustainable workshop, or do you prefer to buy a local product? All is possible at Borgerhub, where more than 40 creative entrepreneurs sell their products. On a regular basis, Borgerhub organises events and workshops. In April, you could follow a workshop on Balinese dance and learn to make tea mocktails. There were also workshops where you got the chance to taste poké bowls and wraps or discover how to boost your creativity. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to be up to date with their workshops in the near future!

Orybany in Brussels

Go utterly creative with the workshops at Orybany in Brussels!

Do you already know Orybany in Brussels? You will find a present for your mom in this cute gift store. But you can also find lots of creative workshops there by true artists. In the atelier of this shop, local craftsmen and designers come together. At these local experts, you can book private workshops, from learning how to design and make jewels to natural cosmetics to origami to drawing, a zero-waste lunch or a workshop on Japanese cooking. Everything is possible!