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Forget generic gift cards and bottles of bubbly! Show you really care with these unique 40th birthday present ideas. From wheel throwing workshops to cake decorating classes, browse 2,200+ present ideas for the special person in your life. Give the gift of a cocktail-making class in Melbourne or spoil them with a silver ring making workshop in Sydney – whatever you're looking for, you'll find gift experiences for every postcode and personality right here. With our curated collection of 40th birthday presents for him, her and everyone, finding the perfect gift is a piece of cake.
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Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
4.9 (375)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney & Chatswood
1 to 15 guests
$160
Clay and Sip Pottery Class for Date Night and All Occasions
5.0 (965)
Runs regularly
Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$90 Now $70 - $80
Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (1,753)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$99 - $115
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (611)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
5.0 (785)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 22 guests
$182 - $265
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (217)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
French Croissant Baking Class
5.0 (490)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 17 guests
$220 - $240
Bonsai Class for Beginners
5.0 (141)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$195
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (164)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$59
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
4.9 (675)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
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1 to 16 guests
$125 - $130
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (237)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 18 guests
$118 Now $108
Barista and Coffee Art Class
4.9 (134)
32 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 20 guests
$160
Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (141)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
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1 to 50 guests
$70 - $100
Travel Drawing Class
4.9 (40)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $99
Pressed Flower Frame Art Class
4.8 (30)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 Now $92
Kokedama Workshop
4.9 (35)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$56 - $80
Woodworking Foundations Class: Tool School
5.0 (31)
3k followers
Only 1 date left
Frenchs Forest
1 to 4 guests
$230
Smartphone Photography Class
5.0 (153)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
The Rocks
1 to 10 guests
$99 - $109
Beginner Soap Making Class with Natural Clays
4.9 (58)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$110
Jesmonite Terrazzo Casting Class: Coasters and Trinket
4.9 (36)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 10 guests
$110
Native Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (321)
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Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$97
Lino Printing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (83)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 10 guests
$120
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Class
5.0 (42)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 30 guests
$169
Half Day Sculpture Workshop
5.0 (15)
25 years in business
Runs regularly
Botany
1 to 8 guests
$130
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Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (688)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Pascoe Vale South
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $110
Jewellery Making Class: Silver Ring
4.9 (374)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 6 guests
$135
Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (273)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 24 guests
$143
Tufting Class: Design and Make Your Own Rug
4.9 (611)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 10 guests
$100 - $200
Introduction to Glassblowing Workshop
5.0 (193)
Runs regularly
West Footscray
1 to 30 guests
$230 - $250
Dumpling Cooking Class
4.9 (322)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 60 guests
$159 - $318
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (173)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 16 guests
$115 - $155
Barista Coffee Making and Latte Art Class
4.9 (254)
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
1 to 10 guests
$118
Paint and Sip Class in the Dark©
4.9 (752)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Port Melbourne
1 to 45 guests
$59
Gin Making Masterclass
4.9 (146)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
1 to 20 guests
$185
Bonsai Class for Beginners
4.9 (147)
Runs regularly
Armadale
/ Mobile
1 to 45 guests
$120
Serene Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (83)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 14 guests
$95
Tea Blending Workshop
5.0 (167)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 30 guests
$65
Fluid Art Workshop: Dutch Pouring
4.9 (340)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 10 guests
$93
Spoon Carving Class
5.0 (108)
Runs regularly
Coburg North
1 to 13 guests
$130
Six-Inch Cake Decorating Class for Beginners
5.0 (20)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 20 guests
$169 Now $129
Wines Tasting: Intro Masterclass
4.9 (40)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Northcote
1 to 30 guests
$49
Floristry Design Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (268)
Runs regularly
Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$95
Smartphone Photography Class
4.9 (101)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 12 guests
$99 - $109
Basic 3D Printing Workshop
5.0 (26)
Runs regularly
Bentleigh
1 to 5 guests
$89
Drawing Course: Foundations
4.9 (34)
Runs regularly
Albert Park
1 to 20 guests
$65 - $230
Introduction to Blacksmithing Class
5.0 (19)
15 years in business
Runs regularly
Footscray
1 to 20 guests
$180
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
5.0 (46)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 15 guests
$90
Cut and Paste Collage Workshop
5.0 (1,230)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 15 guests
$100 - $110
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners: Brisbane
4.8 (260)
Runs regularly
Brisbane City
1 to 32 guests
$89 - $99
Make Your Own Ring Workshop
5.0 (673)
27 years in business
Runs regularly
Carina Heights
1 to 12 guests
$194 - $2,219
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Brisbane
4.9 (1,590)
Runs regularly
Fortitude Valley
1 to 50 guests
$89 - $199
Rustic Italian Cooking Class: Part One
4.9 (202)
Runs regularly
Teneriffe
1 to 16 guests
$165
DIY Self-Guided Perfume Making Experience
5.0 (84)
Runs regularly
South Brisbane
1 to 6 guests
$115
Introduction to Watercolour Painting Class
5.0 (151)
Runs regularly
Banyo
1 to 15 guests
$96
Beginner Crochet Class for Right Handers
5.0 (86)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Redcliffe
1 to 4 guests
$66
Creative Soy Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (115)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Upper Coomera
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$55
Cupcake Decorating Class for Beginners
4.9 (162)
Runs regularly
Capalaba
1 to 6 guests
$99 - $115
Open Terrarium Making Workshop
5.0 (36)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Morayfield
1 to 20 guests
$145
Closed Terrarium Making Workshop
5.0 (24)
Runs regularly
Hemmant
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110
Resin Art Class: Make a Geode Clock
5.0 (38)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Petrie
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$150 - $160
Wood Carving Workshop
4.9 (30)
7 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Wilston
1 to 30 guests
$160
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class for Beginners
4.9 (144)
Runs regularly
Manly West
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85
Gardening Class: Backyard Herbalism
5.0 (24)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Corinda
1 to 25 guests
$95
Smartphone Photography Course
4.8 (72)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Brisbane City
1 to 12 guests
$90 - $109
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
5.0 (11)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Morayfield
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110
Blacksmith Blade Class for Beginners
5.0 (54)
Runs regularly
West Ipswich
1 to 6 guests
$300 - $350
Starter Cricut Class: Create Your Own Pantry Stickers in Vinyl
4.9 (386) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Petrie
1 to 6 guests
$80
Cricut Class for Beginners
4.8 (15)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Petrie
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$75
Sculpture-Mixed Media Workshop
5.0 (179) (teacher)
100% recommend (58+)
Runs regularly
Rochedale South
1 to 10 guests
$70 - $100
Indoor Plants 101 Plant Care Class with Coffee and Cake
5.0 (84) (teacher)
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
Morayfield
1 to 25 guests
$39
Creative Drawing Class
5.0 (27)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Banyo
1 to 8 guests
$75
Liqueur Making Class
5.0 (5)
11k followers
Runs regularly
Tamborine Mountain
1 to 8 guests
$85
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Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (84)
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 6 guests
$140
Creative Soy Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (115)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Upper Coomera
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$55
Gin Making Class with Native Botanicals
4.9 (35)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Varsity Lakes
1 to 16 guests
$180
Crochet Class for Beginners
5.0 (36)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Southport
1 to 5 guests
$40 - $55
All Day Barista Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (15)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Southport
1 to 6 guests
$209
Sip and Jewellery Making Workshop
4.8 (6)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Mermaid Beach
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$145 - $195
Sip and Paint Class
4.9 (13)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Mermaid Beach
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$85
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
5.0 (19)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Coomera
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$240
Sourdough Pizza Masterclass
4.4 (9)
4.8 (31) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Coomera
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$170
Cocktail Making Masterclass
4.9 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Varsity Lakes
1 to 20 guests
$80
Photography Class for Beginners
4.9 (123) (teacher)
98% recommend (71+)
Only 1 date left
Surfers Paradise
1 to 8 guests
$130
Liqueur Making Class
5.0 (5)
11k followers
Runs regularly
Tamborine Mountain
1 to 8 guests
$85
Linocut Printing Class
4.8 (6)
4.8 (49) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Mermaid Beach
1 to 20 guests
$80
Sourdough Starter and Fermentation Fundamentals Class
4.8 (31) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Helensvale, Paradise Point & Burleigh Waters
1 to 20 guests
$40 - $50
Ocean Inspired Resin Board Workshop
5.0 (66)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 20 guests
$110
Eco Terrarium Workshop with Natural Preserved Moss
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 30 guests
$135
Candle Making Workshop: Fragrant Soy Candles
5.0 (30)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 30 guests
$79
Natural Vegan Soap Making Class
5.0 (3)
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Clagiraba
1 to 10 guests
$195
Biophilic Wall Art Workshop: Create Your Own Moss Frame
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 20 guests
$119 - $139
1:1 Furniture Upcycling Workshop: Bring Your Own Piece
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Surfers Paradise
1 on 1
$249
Create Your Own Turkish Lamp Workshop
4.6 (16)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 20 guests
$110
Botanical Drawing with Limited Coloured Pencils Class
Only 1 date left
Broadbeach
1 to 12 guests
$85
Glam Workshop: Learn to Slay Your Makeup
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Southport
1 to 12 guests
$299
Hand Engraving Workshop
Your choice of time
Mermaid Beach
/ Mobile
1 to 3 guests
$150 - $180
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Beginners Pottery Wheel Workshop
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Montville
1 to 9 guests
$110
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
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Buderim
1 to 14 guests
$190 - $199
Authentic Italian Cooking Class: Hands-On Italian Feast
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Coolum Beach
1 to 40 guests
$140 - $155
Terrarium Making Class
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Only 2 dates left
Buderim
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1 to 10 guests
$110
Watercolour Landscape and Ink Workshop
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Runs regularly
Montville
1 to 12 guests
$90
Beginners Drawing Workshop: Perfecting Portraits
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Only 2 dates left
Montville
1 to 12 guests
$90
Kokedama Making Workshop
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Only 2 dates left
Buderim
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1 to 14 guests
$75
Fresh Flower Bouquet Arranging Workshop
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4.9 (85) (teacher)
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Buderim
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1 to 12 guests
$95
Acrylic Pouring Class
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4.9 (53) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Little Mountain
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1 to 10 guests
$95
Sublimation Coaster Workshop
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Elimbah
1 to 6 guests
$85
Mosaic Art Class Gympie: Turkish Lamp
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Runs regularly
Gympie
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $149
Crochet Basics Class
4.7 (15)
Runs regularly
Meridan Plains
1 to 15 guests
$35
Gelli Printing Techniques Class for Beginners
5.0 (3)
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Comes to you
1 to 4 guests
$45
Introduction to Espresso Barista Class
35k followers
4k followers
Runs regularly
Noosaville
1 to 4 guests
$185 - $250
Lost Wax Ring Carving Workshop
Runs regularly
Eumundi
1 to 5 guests
$330 - $1,400
Mindful Journaling Art Workshop
5.0 (12)
Only 1 date left
Montville
1 to 12 guests
$90
Luxurious Pop Up Picnic Experience
Runs regularly
Lake MacDonald
1 to 60 guests
$100 - $360
School Holiday Candle Workshop
4k followers
5+ years & Adults
Only 2 dates left
Maroochydore
1 to 20 guests
$70
Australian Bush Kids: Paper Clay Sculptures Workshop
9 to 15 years
Only 1 date left
North Maleny
1 to 12 guests
$45
Herbal Renewal: Building Your Winter Apothecary Workshop
Your choice of time
Coolum Beach
1 to 30 guests
$135
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Handbuilding Mug Workshop
5.0 (226)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Fremantle
1 to 30 guests
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Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
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Fremantle
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Custom Perfume Making Class
5.0 (25)
11k followers
Runs regularly
Osborne Park
1 to 100 guests
$145
Resin Cheeseboard Workshop
4.9 (356)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Canning Vale
1 to 30 guests
$125 - $135
Barista Basics Class
4.9 (58)
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Fremantle
1 to 8 guests
$149
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (78)
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Runs regularly
Balcatta
1 to 20 guests
$129 - $159
Candle Making Class
5.0 (167)
Runs regularly
Applecross
1 to 6 guests
$86 - $93
Beginners Crocheting Workshop
4.9 (49)
5 years in business
Only 1 date left
Subiaco
1 to 30 guests
$90 - $99
Thursday Night Paint and Sip Class
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Subiaco
1 to 30 guests
$65
Large Terrarium Making Workshop
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Cloverdale
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$90 - $95
Welding Workshop for Beginners: Metal Inert Gas
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Bayswater
1 to 6 guests
$150
Cupcake Decorating Class: Piping 101
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Runs regularly
Beechboro
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1 to 20 guests
$140
Hat and Wood Burning Workshop
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8 years in business
Runs regularly
Balcatta
1 to 16 guests
$145
Lebanese Mezze Feast Cooking Class
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Runs regularly
Spearwood
1 to 16 guests
$180
Body Soap Bar Making Workshop
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4 years in business
Runs regularly
Mindarie
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$135
Lino Print Workshop
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Fremantle
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1 to 10 guests
$119
Smartphone Photography Course (Fremantle, WA)
4.8 (32)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Fremantle
1 to 12 guests
$99 - $109
Art Journalling Workshop
5.0 (22)
2k followers
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Oakford
1 to 8 guests
$65 - $95
Forest Glow Wreath Making Class
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4.9 (121) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Cloverdale
1 to 20 guests
$49
Four Week Drawing Course for Beginners
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6 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Connolly
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1 to 30 guests
$245 - $260
One on One Makeup Class
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bertram
1 on 1
$75
Fluid Art Painting Class: Dutch Pour
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Lakelands
1 to 5 guests
$135 - $140
Nerf Mod Mayhem Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (100) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Wangara
1 to 8 guests
$73 - $78
Make Your Own Gin - Distilling Masterclass
5.0 (2)
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Herne Hill
1 to 6 guests
$195
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Perfume Mixology Workshop
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Kensington Park
1 to 12 guests
$145
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners
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Runs regularly
Parkside
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $79
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
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Adelaide
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$119
Gold or Silver Ring Making Workshop
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62k followers
Runs regularly
Adelaide
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Cake Candle Workshop: Create Your Own Dessert Candles
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Runs regularly
Adelaide
1 to 7 guests
$98
Fundamentals Beginner Watercolour Workshop
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9 years in business
Runs regularly
Adelaide
1 to 10 guests
$79
Resin Art Workshop for Beginners
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McLaren Vale
1 to 16 guests
$130 - $140
Cupcake Making Class: Swiss Meringue Buttercream
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Runs regularly
North Adelaide
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1 to 14 guests
$95
First Nations Weaving Workshop
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McLaren Vale
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1 to 16 guests
$95
Charcoal Drawing Class
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5 years in business
Runs regularly
Norwood
1 to 40 guests
$98
Terrarium Workshop
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9k followers
Only 2 dates left
Bridgewater
1 to 8 guests
$125
Latte Art Class
4.9 (16)
7k followers
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Unley
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1 to 5 guests
$190 - $220
Smartphone Photography Course
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18 years in business
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Adelaide
1 to 12 guests
$99 - $109
Botanical Monoprint Mandala Class
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Bridgewater
1 to 8 guests
$85
Silver Ring Stack Making Workshop
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Goolwa
1 to 6 guests
$210
The Ultimate Cocktail Making Class
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5k followers
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Adelaide
1 to 30 guests
$80
Mindful Mandala Workshop: Wooden Rounds
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5.0 (116) (teacher)
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Bridgewater
1 to 12 guests
$95
Market to Plate Cooking Class - (Spring Edition)
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15 years in business
Runs regularly
Hilton
1 to 50 guests
$189
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
5.0 (54)
8 years in business
Only 1 date left
Port Noarlunga
1 to 14 guests
$69
Pickling Workshop for Beginners
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Only 2 dates left
Unley
1 to 5 guests
$100
Pasta Like Nonna Makes Cooking Class
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Yankalilla
1 to 35 guests
$125
Jumping Spider and Bioactive Enclosure Workshop
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5.0 (566) (teacher)
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Port Noarlunga
1 to 13 guests
$148
Natural Skincare Making Workshop for Beginners
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Only 2 dates left
North Adelaide
1 to 10 guests
$85 - $95
DIY Decoden Whipped Cream Glue Phone Case Class
4.8 (134) (teacher)
Runs regularly
North Adelaide
1 to 20 guests
$88 - $98
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Perfume Making Class for Beginners
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Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$98
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
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62k followers
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Belconnen
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $449
Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel
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Weston
1 to 10 guests
$165
Candle Making Class
4.9 (51)
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Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $118
Make and Bake Authentic Focaccia from Scratch Class
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Whitlam
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$120
Resin Board Workshop
4.9 (106)
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Runs regularly
Googong
1 to 12 guests
$135
Tufting Class for Beginners
5.0 (100)
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Forde
1 to 6 guests
$118 - $288
Creative Glass Light Catcher Workshop
5.0 (27)
26 years in business
Runs regularly
Fyshwick
1 to 10 guests
$100
DIY Decoden Cream Workshop
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Forde
1 to 15 guests
$73 - $85
Home Barista Class
4.9 (38)
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Mitchell
1 to 6 guests
$140 - $160
Introduction to Painting Course
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Fyshwick
1 to 10 guests
$300
Indian Flatbread Making Class
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/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$120 - $150
Essential Oil and Crystal Stone Diffuser Making Workshop
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Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$98
Soap Making Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (39)
8k followers
Your choice of time
Googong
1 to 8 guests
$130 - $149
Lino Print Making Course
5.0 (26) (teacher)
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Bywong
1 to 8 guests
$160
Bonsai Making Workshop Canberra
5.0 (19) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Belconnen
1 to 30 guests
$120 - $125
Kokedama Workshop Canberra
5.0 (19) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Belconnen
1 to 10 guests
$90 - $95
Beginner's Charcoal Drawing Workshop
Runs regularly
Fyshwick
1 to 10 guests
$55
Terrarium Making Workshop
5.0 (19) (teacher)
5k followers
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Belconnen
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$69 - $115
Half-day Brewery, Wineries and Distillery Tour with Tastings
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Canberra
1 to 24 guests
$199
Creative Writing Walk Tour: Art and Nature
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Parkes
1 to 15 guests
$55
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Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings
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3 years in business
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Soldiers Point
1 to 10 guests
$200 - $220
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class in Newcastle
4.9 (1,590)
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1 to 20 guests
$99 - $209
Spin and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
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9 years in business
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Wallsend
1 to 6 guests
$107 - $119
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (13)
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Carrington
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $125
Succulent Table Wreath Workshop
5.0 (10)
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Dora Creek
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1 to 30 guests
$115 - $130
Resin Art Class: Make a Cheeseboard, Coaster and Cheese Knife Set
5.0 (14)
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Cardiff
1 to 15 guests
$245
Bread Making Class: Bread Three Different Ways
5.0 (9)
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Tighes Hill
1 to 15 guests
$195
Mead Wine and Honey Tasting Experience
4.9 (83)
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Broke
1 to 20 guests
$32
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4.9 (34) (teacher)
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Tighes Hill
1 to 18 guests
$185
Distilling and Dining Class
5.0 (6)
15k followers
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Carrington
1 to 100 guests
$119
Make a Platter Set Ceramic Workshop
5.0 (3)
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Branxton
1 to 30 guests
$140
Flower Tote Painting Workshop
9k followers
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Newcastle
1 to 20 guests
$70 - $85
Country Creations: Hat Burning Workshop with Kel
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2k followers
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Cardiff
1 to 12 guests
$160
Make Your Own Prize Ribbon Workshop
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Newcastle
1 to 50 guests
$26 - $55
Drawing Course for All Abilities
26 years in business
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1 to 12 guests
$260
Christmas Wreath Workshop
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Paterson
1 to 15 guests
$185
Two Day Kitchen Knife Making Course
Your choice of time
Bennetts Green
1 to 2 guests
$800 - $880
Port Stephens Landscape Photography Course
4.9 (632) (teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Anna Bay
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$1,099 - $1,199
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Textured Paint and Sip Class: Petals
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4.9 (23) (teacher)
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Parramatta
1 to 35 guests
$65
Paint and Sip Fluid Art Workshop
4.8 (9)
Runs regularly
Parramatta
1 to 50 guests
$45
Make Your Own Canvas Bag Painting Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (23) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Parramatta
1 to 30 guests
$45
Gratitude and Kintsugi Class: Repair, Reflect and Create
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Parramatta
1 to 30 guests
$85 - $90
Candle Making Workshop: Flower Candle Bouquet
4.9 (23) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Parramatta
1 to 50 guests
$75
Amigurumi Crochet Workshop: Craft Your Own Mini Octopus
5.0 (7)
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Parramatta
1 to 3 guests
$75
Paint and Sip Class: in the Club Edition - Parramatta
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4.7 (49) (teacher)
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Parramatta
1 to 50 guests
$55 - $65
Crochet Rose – Beginner-Friendly Flower Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Parramatta
1 to 3 guests
$70
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5.0 (1)
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Parramatta
1 to 3 guests
$75
Mosaic Coaster Making Workshop
4.0 (1)
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Parramatta
1 to 3 guests
$35
Honey Bee Crochet Workshop
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Parramatta
1 to 3 guests
$75 - $85
Paint and Sip Picnic Class
5.0 (1)
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Comes to you
1 to 120 guests
$65
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5.0 (1)
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Parramatta
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1 to 15 guests
$75
Creative Tote Bag Art Workshop - DIY
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Parramatta
1 to 25 guests
$60 - $65
Lippan Art Workshop
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Box Hill
1 to 15 guests
$200
Hot Flushes and High Tea Experience
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Parramatta
1 to 20 guests
$50
Indian Food Walking Tour: Masala Trail
5.0 (3)
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Harris Park
1 to 10 guests
$80
Contempory Kintsugi and Gratitude Class: Repair, Reflect and Create
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Parramatta
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1 to 25 guests
$85
Beginners Crochet Class: Make a Cute Smiley Face Ball
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Parramatta
1 to 3 guests
$600
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4.9 (23) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Parramatta
1 to 30 guests
$55
Beginner's Crochet Class
4.9 (18) (teacher)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Parramatta
1 to 8 guests
$250
Pretty Picnics, Events and Catering Experience
Your choice of time
Parramatta
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1 to 40 guests
$65 - $70
Dressmaking Course for Absolute Beginners
4.9 (18) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Parramatta
1 to 8 guests
$430
Line Art Drawing and Perspective Workshop
5.0 (5)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 20 guests
$80 - $120
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class in Hobart
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
31k followers
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Kingston
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $209
Ceramic Painting Workshop in Hobart
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
31k followers
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Kingston
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $119
Apothecary Gin Blending Class
4k followers
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Richmond
1 to 16 guests
$199
Terrarium Making Workshop
4.8 (4)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Hobart
1 to 30 guests
$80
Let's Make Sourdough Starter Workshop (GF Friendly)
5.0 (2)
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Sandford
1 to 10 guests
$70
Guided Canvas Painting and Wine Workshop
5k followers
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Hobart
1 to 20 guests
$75
Visual Kitchen Garden Planning Workshop
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Sandford
1 to 10 guests
$60 - $70
Leather Journal Workshop
5.0 (1)
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Bellerive
1 to 30 guests
$90 - $95
Photo Album Making Class
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Rosny Park
1 to 30 guests
$75 - $85
Photography Workshop: How to Spot and Photograph Rainbows
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Comes to you
1 to 20 guests
$350
Woodworking Workshop: Breadboard
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
Nicholls Rivulet
1 to 10 guests
$280
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Make Your Own Succulent Terrarium with DIY Kit
4.9 (44)
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LIVE STREAMING
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1 to 50 guests
$90 - $110
DIY Wire Wrapping Jewellery Making
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LIVE STREAMING
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$280
Learn Zentangle® Art - Introduction
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$70 - $80
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1 on 1
$130
Indian Vegetarian Cook-Along: Weeknight Curries with Anu
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1 to 50 guests
$39
Make DIY Organic Shower Products at Home
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$65 - $75
The Art of Making Gnocchi
4.8 (89)
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4.7 (72)
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$89 - $109
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Learn Embroidery at Home: Cross Stitch Basics
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$65
DIY Clay Hand Built Bowls and Plates
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$59 - $99
DIY Epoxy Resin Coasters at Home
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LIVE STREAMING
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$60 - $220
Make Scented Soy Wax Candles at Home
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Pre-recorded
Craft kit delivered
$149
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1 to 70 guests
$75 - $85
DIY Herbal Tea Tasting
4.9 (124) (teacher)
Pre-recorded
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DIY Resin Art: Sandy Ocean Beach with Miniature Figurines
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Craft kit delivered
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Japanese Pastel Nagomi Painting
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LIVE STREAMING
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1 to 30 guests
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Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home
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LIVE STREAMING
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1 to 5 guests
$195
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LIVE STREAMING
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1 to 20 guests
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Jo Anne • Attended Aug 2026
We absolutely LOVED Caitlin’s “Jewellery Making Workshop: Textured Copper Earrings“ & are curious to see what else we could learn how to make! Caitlin’s instructional style is clear, casual,We absolutely LOVED Caitlin’s “Jewellery Making Workshop: Textured Copper Earrings“ & are curious to see what else we could learn how to make! Caitlin’s instructional style is clear, casual, & cheerful. We had a blast getting to know her & have her share her creativity with us. We were glad to discover the different techniques, have a play & practice on our aluminium sheet, design our earrings & make them a copper reality. We even wore one of the pairs out to dinner later that evening! The smaller class size was perfect for this workshop - just remember to pace yourself so you have decent time to work on your actual earrings (we got carried away playing with all the tools, stamps, & techniques. So we rushed a little at the end to finish our pieces). The venue is a shared art space, where you’ll enter the gallery/framer at the front & will need to walk towards the studio spaces at the back. This workshop was a surprise for our friend & was the perfect gift for all of us to get hands-on, get creative, & make something we could keep & enjoy (or share as a hand-made gift)! + more
Ella Chan • Attended Aug 2026
I booked this class as a birthday gift for my best friend, and we had a wonderful time! Akki san & Hisae san are lovely, respectful and helpful teachers. This is a very special experience that highlightsI booked this class as a birthday gift for my best friend, and we had a wonderful time! Akki san & Hisae san are lovely, respectful and helpful teachers. This is a very special experience that highlights beautiful Japanese culture and art. I recommend this activity if you’re looking for a unique creative experience, with items you can treasure forever! + more
Erica Halls • Attended Aug 2026
Had the best time! Did the class as a gift for my best friend, both of us had never made rings before and it was such a beautiful space to be creative and make jewellery. Amy and Holly were so kind, knowledgeableHad the best time! Did the class as a gift for my best friend, both of us had never made rings before and it was such a beautiful space to be creative and make jewellery. Amy and Holly were so kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Would absolutely do again. I can’t wait for my ring to be ready! + more
Kia Richelle Smyth • Attended Aug 2026
Was a great class and the teacher was very friendly and helpful. My husband and I made personalised rings for each other as an anniverasy gift. Although we had no idea how to make rings or designed themWas a great class and the teacher was very friendly and helpful. My husband and I made personalised rings for each other as an anniverasy gift. Although we had no idea how to make rings or designed them we completed the class with unique and decent looking designs. Very happy woth the outcome! Cannot wait for the rings to arrive finished via post. + more
Amy Styles • Attended Aug 2026
Booked this as a gift for my mums birthday. Its the first birthday we've spent together in 19 years due to living in different countries. I wanted something special to do that we would always rememberBooked this as a gift for my mums birthday. Its the first birthday we've spent together in 19 years due to living in different countries. I wanted something special to do that we would always remember and this was perfect. Jane is lovely, so welcoming and has so much knowledge. The class itself was really relaxing and so enjoyable. I will 100% return with friends in the future and would highly recommend Bespoke Blends. + more
Paulene Infante • Attended Aug 2026
I bought this class as a gift for my friend so we could enjoy the experience together, and we had so much fun! Aybike was wonderful and explained every step of making our own beads so clearly. She sharedI bought this class as a gift for my friend so we could enjoy the experience together, and we had so much fun! Aybike was wonderful and explained every step of making our own beads so clearly. She shared a wealth of helpful tips and offered plenty of guidance as we created our beads and jewellery. My friend and I each walked away with several beautiful pieces and a newfound hobby! We’ll definitely be back to try more classes. + more
Charis Hudson • Attended Aug 2026
Wear something comfy, easy to roll up your sleeves and something you don’t mind getting abit dirty! Was a lot of fun! Highly reccomend as I bought this as a gift for a friends 30tth
Ella Chan • Attended Aug 2026
I booked this class as a birthday gift for my best friend, and we had the best time! Louella is a very experienced, personable and engaging perfumer and assisted us in creating personalised scents thatI booked this class as a birthday gift for my best friend, and we had the best time! Louella is a very experienced, personable and engaging perfumer and assisted us in creating personalised scents that we loved. I recommend this activity if you’re looking for a unique and creative experience! + more
40th Birthday Gift Ideas
What to look for in a 40th birthday gift in 2026
Your 40th birthday is an important milestone. You're not just getting older – you're getting wiser, more confident and more carefree. For many, your 40s is a decade of personal growth, exploration and freedom. Maybe your kids are more independent, meaning more time for personal pursuits. Maybe your career is finally where you want it to be, or you're thinking about pivoting to pursue something else. Perhaps you're ready to hit the road and travel the world. Whatever it is, your 40s is a moment worth celebrating – and it deserves more than a cake and a bottle of wine.
The best 40th birthday gift ideas are all about deepening connections and creating memories, rather than adding more stuff to someone's house. If you're unsure what to get, think about what makes your giftee tick. Your cocktail-obsessed friend who's always watching bartending videos? A mixology workshop is perfect. Your sister who stops to admire every handmade mug? Pottery class, obviously. Finding the perfect present is all about showing you pay attention to what they love and enjoy.
Consider their day-to-day life too. If they work a stressful job, or they're a full-time carer for their kids, a chill candle-making session might be exactly what they need. Social people will love group activities like paint and sip where they can laugh and connect with friends. Creative types might get excited about making something beautiful with their own hands, be it a clay mug or a mosaic lamp.
Let's be real, at this time in life, most adults talk themselves out of picking up new hobbies due to fear of failure. That's why the best 40th birthday ideas give people permission to try something new. No pressure. No expectations. Just the joy of being a beginner!
Popular 40th birthday presents for men
Skip the socks and scotch glasses! In 2026, give your main man something more memorable: an experience he’ll be talking about when he's 50! With our curated collection of gifts for him, finding 40th birthday presents for men is easy. No last-minute panic scrolls – just gift experiences he's guaranteed to love.
Tickle his taste buds with Italian cooking classes
Send him to an authentic Italian cooking class where he can master handmade pasta like a nonna. These hands-on foodie experiences make for a hearty birthday gift – and they're way more useful than another BBQ apron. Why not head along together and make a day of it?
Experiment with metalworking and silversmithing
Metalworking or silversmithing classes let him fire things up (literally) and create something with his own two hands. Think handmade rings, keyrings, or even a custom bottle opener — future family heirloom pending!
Gin distilling classes and mixology workshops
If he's partial to a sip of something special a gin distilling class will be right up his alley. He’ll learn to blend and distil his own signature spirits to enjoy at home with friends. Cocktail classes are also a popular 40th birthday present for men. "We had a group of eight for my husbands 40th birthday. Our teachers were 10/10. Food was great. Venue was great. Cocktails were delicious. Literally can't fault the afternoon. Fantastic – highly recommend." Cherie Worthington, Cocktail Masterclass for Private Groups
Photography classes for the Insta-obsessed
If he's always snapping pics on his phone, a photography class is the ultimate 40th birthday gift for him. Whether he’s all about moody street shots or golden-hour landscapes, he’ll pick up real skills and come away with some seriously cool snaps. Choose from DSLR photography classes or smartphone classes, depending on his equipment and preferences.
Unique 40th birthday gifts for her Australia-wide
Want to wow her with something beyond a bottle of wine and a “world’s best woman” mug? Experience gifts are thoughtful, fun and a guaranteed way to create core memories. Here's our pick of the bunch for the lucky lady.
Get glowing with DIY skincare workshops
Instead of grabbing another serum from the beauty aisle, let her make her own. She’ll learn how to mix natural ingredients into face masks, scrubs and moisturisers that actually suit her skin — and smell divine, too.
Clay and sip nights
One of the most wholesome 40th birthday gifts for her, clay and sip classes are a fun way to connect with close friends. Sipping on her favourite beverage, the lucky birthday lady will learn to shape clay into vases, mugs or whatever her imagination dreams up. Not just for pros, clay and sip classes are fun, messy and super Instagrammable – a must-do activity to kickstart a new decade! "Sally helped us host a relaxing ladies afternoon for a very special friend's 40th birthday. It was a lovely way to come together and celebrate in the most beautiful surroundings and relaxing atmosphere." – Robyn Griffiths, Private Hand Building Class
Glass blowing = serious wow factor
If she’s got a creative streak and a love for the dramatic, glass blowing will blow her away. It’s fiery, fascinating and feels pretty hardcore. Plus, she’ll walk away with a handmade piece to display at home.
Baking and cake-decorating classes
If she’s more “Great British Bake Off” than green thumb, swap the usual bunch of birthday flowers for a flour-filled experience gift. Whether it’s cake decorating, croissant-making or a chocolate tempering workshop, our baking classes are the crème de la crème of 40th birthday gifts for women.
Pottery never goes out of style
Wheel throwing is a classic for a reason. There’s something grounding about getting your hands dirty and creating something beautiful with nothing but a lump of clay. Bowls, mugs, sculptures or vases — whatever she makes, she’ll be proud to show it off.
4 reasons experiences make great 40th birthday ideas
Wondering what makes a great 40th birthday gift? We've got you. By this age, most people have tonnes of stuff. And whatever they lack, they can buy for themselves. Their homes are furnished, closets are full, and honestly, materials objects can feel like clutter rather than gifts.
- Experiences give you stories to tell. Instead of gifting another item that gathers dust, you gifting them memories to share. These moments become more precious over time, especially when they're experienced with loved ones.
- Learning new skills is super satisfying. Whether it's mastering pasta-making or creating DIY ceramics, accomplishing something new feels amazing. This hits differently at milestone ages like 40, when you want to feel like you're still growing.
- Group experiences bring people closer together. When you book a class for friends or couples, everyone gets to try something new while celebrating together. The birthday person feels surrounded by love and everyone has a blast.
- Here's the cool part – experiences often turn into lasting hobbies. That pottery class might become a weekly thing. That one-off cocktail workshop will give you ample skills for your next dinner party. Unlike regular gifts, experiences have the power to transform someone's life over the longterm.
Whether you go with cooking classes, Turkish mosaic workshops or paint and sip sessions, experience gifts show you really care. You're not just checking a box – you're investing in their happiness and growth. And that's what makes any birthday truly special. Cheers!
