EXPERIENCES FOR TEENS AND CHILDREN

A step-by-step video guide to gel painting with acclaimed nail artist Gabriela Cismas, introducing colours, types of brushes and the techniques required to paint effects such as roses and butterflies. £59.99. udemy.com

CUPCAKE SCHOOL

A great present for multiple families or friends: Nathalie of the Rock Bake House in south-west London will send out boxes of cupcakes and icing kits, and host an online decorating masterclass. She also runs online cake decorating and piping courses and in situ classes in West Hampstead. From £24.50. rockbakehouse.co.uk

On an outdoor photography day in Cumbria, Richard and Sue from Art by Camera go through the basics: shutter speed, focal length, lighting and editing, as well as what makes a good composition. They will also give practical advice about photographing for eBay or other websites, plus a guide on how to take an excellent selfie. £120. craftcourse.com

YOUNG SCIENTISTS

An alternative to a chemistry set: Little House of Science offers weekly handson science sessions. Topics including decoding black holes and understanding how fossils are formed are taught online in small groups. £169/term. littlehouseofscience.com

CREATIVE CODING

Invest in a godchild’s future career with a live coding workshop. These interactive sessions teach small groups of children and teens to develop a programming mindset and encourage creative skills, logical thinking and problem solving. £50 per class (£20 discount for a three course bundle). codetoday.co.uk