Name: Curated Gift Basket Experience — Design, Swap & Build
Start: 2026-06-27T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-12-19T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Canvas & Company

$Curated Gift Basket Experience \u2014 Design, Swap & Build$

A hands-on workshop focused on gift basket design, curated item swapping, and building a polished, gift-ready basket.
About this Event

Curated Gift Basket Experience is a hands-on, social workshop designed to help participants learn the fundamentals of gift basket curation while meeting new people in a relaxed, collaborative setting.

Using a guided swap-style format, participants work with a curated mix of materials—similar to a white elephant exchange—to design a thoughtful, cohesive gift basket. Each basket is built with intention, balance, and presentation in mind, using materials with a combined retail value of approximately $75.

Beyond the social experience, this workshop introduces practical skills that can be applied personally or leveraged into a small business, including product pairing, theme development, pricing considerations, and presentation techniques.

Guests leave with a completed gift basket, new connections, and a clearer understanding of how curated gifting works.

Agenda
Arrival & Settle In — 10 minutes

Info: Arrive, get comfortable, and review how the workshop will flow. Materials are staged and baskets are assigned.

Welcome & Framing — 10 minutes

Info: Overview of the experience, what “Design, Swap & Build” means, and how curated gifting works. Ground rules for the swap are explained.

Design Foundations — 20 minutes

Info: Guided instruction on:
Building a cohesive theme
Balancing items by size, use, and perceived value
Presentation and visual flow
This sets the strategy before hands-on work begins.

Guided Swap Process — 35 minutes

Info: Participants engage in a structured, white-elephant–style swap using curated materials.
Timed rotations
Clear stopping points
No rushing or competition
This phase encourages creativity and conversation while working within constraints.

Build & Assemble — 45 minutes

Info: Participants assemble their final gift baskets.
Arrangement and layering
Filler and spacing
Wrapping and finishing touches
Facilitators circulate for support and refinement.

Presentation & Value Tips — 15 minutes

Info: Brief guidance on:
Elevating perceived value
Gifting use cases
High-level pricing considerations for personal or business use

Optional Sharing & Connection — 10 minutes

Info: Guests may briefly share their finished basket or design choices. Sharing is optional; listening is equally welcome.

Wrap-Up & Take-Home — 5 minutes

Info: Final guidance, packing, and departure at your own pace.