Won’t be spending Mother’s Day together this year but still want to show your appreciation? Look no further than these gift experiences for Mum in Australia to give your mum a personalised gift from the heart! After all, what better way is there to show your mum that you love her than with a personalised gift? No matter where you are in the country, from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and beyond, you are bound to find an experience that your mum will cherish! Our experiences for Mum with a crafty spin let you create something truly unique and personal. Whether it's a pretty painting for her mantelpiece, or a gorgeous hand built mug, personalised presents are the one of the most thoughtful presents you can get your mum.
If you want to get a personalised gift for Mum but aren't sure what to choose, why not try a tailored gift certificate that allows her to embrace old hobbies or try something new? From Mother’s Day gifts to Christmas gifts or just a plain old 'thinking of you' gift, we're here to share 11 of our top activities and gift ideas for Mum–handpicked for you!
1. Create beautiful jewellery
Jewellery has long been one of the best gifts for mum, especially if you want to mark a special occasion. But for something even more personal, why not treat her to personalised jewellery with a jewellery making class?
Whether she wants the relaxing experience of threading beautiful beads onto thread or fancies giving traditional silversmithing a go, our Australian craft classes cover a variety of different techniques. Whichever you choose, your mum will leave her friendly studio with a brand new, one-of-a-kind item for her jewellery box. Nothing could be more personal than that. Looking for more unique present ideas? Check out these 10 one-of-a-kind gifts for Mum that support local makers!
2. Paint a stunning masterpiece
Whether you’re looking for fun things to do in Sydney or relaxing rainy-day activities at home, our painting classes are the perfect choice. From still life to illustration, pet portraits to watercolour art, you’ll find a spectrum of studio workshops around your corner. All of our classes are led by some of Australia’s best artists and are suitable for beginners and experts alike, making it easy to find something your mum will love. So whether you give her a gift card for an art class, paint something for your mum as a personalsied gift, or attend a virtual art class together, there are so many ways to show Mum how much she means to you with art.
3. Get messy with fluid art
Help your mum find her flow at one of our fluid art classes. Unlike some other crafts, this art form offers complete freedom – simply dip, swirl, and mix to your heart’s content! From marbling paper to preserving pressed flowers in resin, fluid art can have breathtaking results. But it’s not just the finished product that will make your mum smile. Our experience gifts promise a fun and informative class at one of our friendly studios. It’s a fabulous way for your mum to unwind, relax, and explore her creativity. If your mum has more of an abstract style then she'll enjoy the gift experience of a fluid art class. Plus when she's done, you can hop on a video call so she can show you her masterpiece!
4. Discover the relaxing art of calligraphy
Want to brush up on your penmanship? Swap the computer keyboard for pen and ink at one of our calligraphy and brush lettering courses. Our handwriting styles are almost as unique as our fingerprints – so if you’re looking for the best personalised gifts for mum, these classes provide everything she’ll need to embrace her particular skills.
To spend some quality time together from afar, why not book an online calligraphy course? Wherever you are in Australia (or the world), you and your mum can stream our classes direct from our friendly studios. This means you can enjoy a gift experience together, no matter how far apart you are.
5. Embrace the meditative rhythm of macrame
From handbags to homewares, it’s clear that macrame is having a moment! If your mum wants to try her hand at this on-trend craft, our beginner-friendly classes are the perfect place for her to get stuck in and learn something new.
Macrame is a textile craft that involves tying strands of yarn together. Methodical and meditative, our classes are one of the best gifts for mums who need a bit of me-time. Not only will she leave with her own personalised keepsake, but she’ll also benefit from the calming process of knotting, winding, and tying her worries away.
6. Make a colourful mosaic vase
Mosaic making is one of the most personal crafts you can try. From choosing your tiles to arranging them into your chosen shape, there’s plenty of room for personalisation. That’s exactly why our mosaic making classes are a perfect choice if you’re looking for personalised gifts for mum.
Looking for birthday gifts for mum from daughter? A Turkish mosaic vase class will give her somewhere beautiful to store her birthday bouquets! Alternatively, if you’re on the hunt for Mother's Day gifts ideas, why not celebrate mum's day with a mosaic workshop where she can make her own DIY decorations?
7. Draw your own portrait
Sketch up a storm at our beginner-friendly drawing classes. Whether your mum wants to hone her portraiture skills or doodle as a form of stress relief, our classes are the ultimate way to unleash her creativity.
Led by experienced local artists from around Australia, you’ll find our workshops everywhere from Sydney to Brisbane and Melbourne to the Gold Coast. We’ll provide all of the tips, tools, and materials your mum will need to get started – all she’ll need to bring is herself! Plus the next time you visit, maybe you can sit for her so she can draw your portrait. It's a meaningful bonding experience that creates precious memories. After all, memories are at the foundation of personalised gifts.
8. Dive into the world of pottery
People have been making pottery for thousands of years. At our brilliant pottery classes, your mum will have the chance to get her hands dirty and make this ancient craft her own. Whether she wants the satisfaction of building a project by hand or the thrill of throwing clay on a wheel, there’s something for everyone who’s keen to experiment with clay. The best part? Whatever she makes in the class she gets to keep! Her own personalised clay creation. So whatever she fancies making, a pottery workshop is a great personalised gift for Mum.
From a cute clay mug or a pot planter for her plant friends, she’ll have loads of fun crafting her own DIY projects for her home. No more store bought furniture but a whole, curated list of gift experiences for Mum that she’ll enjoy!
9. Knit a warm sweater
If you want to help your mum unwind but can’t be with her in person, what could be better than a textiles class? Ideal gifts for mums who want to make art with a needle and thread, our workshops cover everything from weaving to punch needle – one of the latest trends in the world of fibre craft.
Textile courses make excellent gifts for Mums in Australia. Whether she chooses to make something practical like a warm sweater or decorative like a wall hanging, she’ll create a beautiful keepsake that will always remind her of her experience. Perhaps she'll pick up a new hobby and send you beautiful handmade sweaters that will almost feel like a hug from Mum. Or you can try virtual knitting together and make it an ongoing hobby that acts as a regular check-in time for you and your mum.
10. Learn how to arrange flower bouquets
Floral arranging is one of the most sensory art forms. From the colour of your flowers to the scent of their petals, every aspect of this craft is guaranteed to engage your senses. That means our floral arranging classes are some of the best gifts for mum, whether you choose an everlasting dried bouquet class or an Ikebana course. Forget storebought flower bouquets and pick something colourful and fun that reminds you of your mum.
With so many classes to choose from, it’s easy to pick something personal. Not only will you be treating your mum to a wonderful day out, but you’ll also help her learn skills that will last a lifetime. Discover the complete selection of gift experiences for Mum today!
11. Cook up a storm in the kitchen
When it comes to finding the best Mother’s Day gifts online, there’s nothing more unique than inspiring Mum to make her own delicious DIY ferments, baked goods and restaurant-worthy meals!
If she’s keen to learn how to make kombucha or she’d like to master the art of sourdough baking, our online cooking classes are the perfect Mother’s Day present. Why not book her into a fermenting workshop, baking class or virtual cooking experience? Whether she's a fan of Italian cuisine (hello pasta making classes!) or she'd like to learn sushi-making from a pro, there's sure to be an online cooking class to satisfy her appetite! The best part is you can join her! What better gift is there for the mum who lives far away than the opportunity to spend some time in the kitchen with a child and savouring a meal together wherever you are in the world? Pick your mums favourite cuisine for the ultimate personalised gift experience.
12. Personalised fragrance for Mum with a perfume making class
It's said that smell is one of the most intimate and personal of the senses, evoking memories and even dictating our preferences. So why not treat Mum to a perfume making class and give her the luxury of creating her own bespoke fragrance? Using essential oils, our perfume making classes offer only the best non-toxic, natural ingredients for that added element of splendour.
Whenever your mum spritzes herself with her new perfume, she can remember the wonderful gift you gave her and also feel whatever sensation her handmade fragrance invokes for her, whether that be calm or thrilled. If you're looking for personalised gifts for Mum, you can't get more personal than letting her craft her own scent.
13. Level up the candle gift with a candle making class
We won't deny a candle makes a good gift but a candle making class makes a great gift! Level up your gift-giving game when you gift your mum a candle making class. Not only is the gift experience a totally relaxing time that lets your mum take a break from her busy days to immerse herself in the world of wax and scents but she also gets a handmade candle at the end to add a touch of calm to her home.
The next time she needs a moment to herself, she can unwind in her room, light her candle and feel peace wash over her.
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