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40th Birthday Present Ideas Melbourne
Looking for the best 40th birthday present ideas in Melbourne? Whether you’re shopping for your partner, your best friend or yourself, Melbourne’s buzzing creative scene makes it the perfect place to celebrate this major milestone. From hands-on pottery and cocktail making to personalised resin art and pasta classes, these experience gifts turn a regular birthday into an unforgettable one. Skip the socks and last-minute bottle of wine—these thoughtful and exciting activities will make turning 40 feel like a true celebration.
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Jewellery Making Class: Silver Ring
4.9 (407)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 6 guests
$145
Tufting Class: Design and Make Your Own Rug
4.9 (640)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 10 guests
$100 - $200
Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (289)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 24 guests
$143
Smoking Meat Masterclass
5.0 (13)
9 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Brunswick
1 to 100 guests
$195
Introduction to Glassblowing Workshop
5.0 (207)
Runs regularly
West Footscray
1 to 30 guests
$230 - $250
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (723)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Pascoe Vale South
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $110
Dumpling Cooking Class
5.0 (331)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 60 guests
$159 - $318
Share a Wheel: Pottery for Two Class
4.9 (40)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Braeside
1 to 50 guests
$50 - $65
Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (965)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood & Brunswick
1 to 18 guests
$110 - $119
Bonsai Class for Beginners
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Runs regularly
Armadale
/ Mobile
1 to 45 guests
$120
Beginners Leadlight Workshop
5.0 (151)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Preston
1 to 6 guests
$195
Glassblowing Workshop: Taster
5.0 (107)
16 years in business
Runs regularly
Coburg North
1 to 6 guests
$145
Modern Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (209)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 14 guests
$100 - $135
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot
4.9 (235)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick & Burwood
1 to 18 guests
$129 - $134
Silver Letter Ring Making Class
5.0 (834)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 4 guests
$200
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (171)
Runs regularly
Fitzroy
1 to 13 guests
$275 - $499
Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (673)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 20 guests
$99 Now $79
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Melbourne
4.9 (1,612)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 50 guests
$89 - $199
Blacksmithing Class for Beginners
5.0 (147)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Cheltenham
1 to 4 guests
$197
Private 2 Hour Woodworking Class
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
Heidelberg Heights
1 to 20 guests
$180 - $195
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Dumpling Cooking Class
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12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 60 guests
$159 - $318
Barista Coffee Making and Latte Art Class
4.9 (264)
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
1 to 10 guests
$118
Whisky Distillery Tour, Tasting and Cheese
4.9 (17)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Somerville
1 to 20 guests
$89
Tea Blending Workshop
5.0 (173)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 30 guests
$65
Italian Cooking Class
5.0 (24)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
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1 to 12 guests
$195 - $305
Gin Making Masterclass
4.9 (148)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
1 to 20 guests
$185
Thai Cooking Class
4.9 (80)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Chocolate Making Workshop
4.8 (126)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Malvern
1 to 12 guests
$179
Pizza Masterclass and Lunch: Dough Making
4.9 (264)
Runs regularly
Elsternwick & South Yarra
1 to 30 guests
$130
Latte Art Class for All Levels
5.0 (153)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 6 guests
$125
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
4.9 (85)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 60 guests
$190
Thai Cooking Master Class: Pad Thai and Green Papaya Salad
4.9 (33)
Only 2 dates left
South Wharf
1 to 36 guests
$119
Vietnamese Cooking Class
4.9 (52)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$207 - $373
Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (22)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$190 - $295
Wines Tasting: Intro Masterclass
4.9 (42)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Northcote
1 to 30 guests
$49
Pasta Making Masterclass
5.0 (95)
8 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Preston
1 to 12 guests
$220
Japanese Cooking Class
4.9 (86)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 40 guests
$207 - $373
Spanish Cooking Class: Tapas, Pintxos and Sangria
5.0 (13)
41k followers
Your choice of time
Footscray
1 to 60 guests
$180
Steak Cooking Masterclass
5.0 (7)
9 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Brunswick
1 to 100 guests
$195
Spanish Cooking Class
4.9 (53)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$175 - $285
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Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (723)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Pascoe Vale South
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $110
Share a Wheel: Pottery for Two Class
4.9 (40)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Braeside
1 to 50 guests
$50 - $65
Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (965)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood & Brunswick
1 to 18 guests
$110 - $119
Modern Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (209)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 14 guests
$100 - $135
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot
4.9 (235)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick & Burwood
1 to 18 guests
$129 - $134
Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (673)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 20 guests
$99 Now $79
Wheel Throwing Workshop with Glaze and Firing
5.0 (115)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 6 guests
$139 Now $119
Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi
5.0 (24)
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 14 guests
$135
Sip and Sculpt Class: Make Quirky Clay Plant Pots
4.5 (202)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Altona North, South Melbourne & Alphington
1 to 100 guests
$65
Private Wheel Throwing Workshop for Two
5.0 (136)
Runs regularly
South Yarra
1 to 2 guests
$150
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (304)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 12 guests
$135
Wheel Throwing Taster Class: Clay Soirée
4.9 (666)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $115
Ceramic Painting Workshop
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
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1 to 8 guests
$80
Kintsugi Class for Beginners
4.6 (8)
4.8 (28) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Clifton Hill
1 to 30 guests
$130
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (72)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $119
Pottery Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (32)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Mentone
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $100
Charcuterie Platter Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (98) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Mentone
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$149 - $159
Ceramic Painting Workshop with Drinks
4.9 (93)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
/ Mobile
1 to 14 guests
$99 - $109
Couples Pottery Workshop
4.9 (11)
Only 2 dates left
Blackburn
1 to 10 guests
$95
Beginners Hand Building Clay Workshop
5.0 (131)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Pascoe Vale South
1 to 8 guests
$60 - $90
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Introduction to Glassblowing Workshop
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Runs regularly
West Footscray
1 to 30 guests
$230 - $250
Beginners Leadlight Workshop
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Preston
1 to 6 guests
$195
Glassblowing Workshop: Taster
5.0 (107)
16 years in business
Runs regularly
Coburg North
1 to 6 guests
$145
Silver Letter Ring Making Class
5.0 (834)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 4 guests
$200
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (171)
Runs regularly
Fitzroy
1 to 13 guests
$275 - $499
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Melbourne
4.9 (1,612)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 50 guests
$89 - $199
Blacksmithing Class for Beginners
5.0 (147)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Cheltenham
1 to 4 guests
$197
Private 2 Hour Woodworking Class
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
Heidelberg Heights
1 to 20 guests
$180 - $195
Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (36)
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 15 guests
$125 - $135
Two Week Log Stool Making Course
5.0 (46)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Heidelberg Heights
1 to 4 guests
$275 - $295
Spoon Carving Class
5.0 (112)
Runs regularly
Coburg North
1 to 13 guests
$130
Fused Glass Vase Workshop
4.9 (259)
Runs regularly
Caulfield
1 to 10 guests
$169 - $198
Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stones
5.0 (103)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Collingwood
1 to 30 guests
$179 - $189
Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel
5.0 (70)
Runs regularly
Windsor
1 to 6 guests
$250
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (55)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 8 guests
$198 - $549
Copper Foil Stained Glass Class for Beginners
5.0 (24)
Runs regularly
Windsor
1 to 6 guests
$250
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4.8 (523)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 50 guests
$59 - $129
Lampworking Class: Glass Flowers
5.0 (39)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 4 guests
$280
Casual Mosaic Class
5.0 (364)
Runs regularly
Caulfield
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $90
Fused Glass Coral Bowl Workshop
4.9 (152)
Runs regularly
Caulfield
1 to 11 guests
$155 - $175
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Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stones
5.0 (103)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Collingwood
1 to 30 guests
$179 - $189
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (55)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 8 guests
$198 - $549
Silver Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (53)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Mount Dandenong
1 to 4 guests
$250
Organic Lost Wax Ring Making Class with Gems Workshop
5.0 (147) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Collingwood
1 to 12 guests
$149 - $169
Gold Charm Bar and Workshop: Design Your Own Jewellery
5.0 (217)
Runs regularly
South Yarra
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$89
Organic Ring Making Class with Gemstones: Lost Wax
4.9 (501) (teacher)
71k followers
Runs regularly
Fitzroy
1 to 13 guests
$150 - $175
Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (38)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Brunswick
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
$155 - $160
Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop
4.9 (70)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 12 guests
$105 - $125
UV Resin Botanical Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (6)
Only 2 dates left
Sunbury & Brunswick
1 to 15 guests
$95 - $105
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (20)
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 20 guests
$175
Sterling Silver Ring Making Class
5.0 (4)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Frankston South
1 to 3 guests
$220 - $260
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (450)
Only 2 dates left
Kyneton
1 to 5 guests
$165 - $170
Private 1:1 Lost Wax Casting Class: Metals Included
5.0 (35)
Runs regularly
Fitzroy
1 on 1
$329 - $368
Jewellery Making Workshop: Textured Copper Earrings
5.0 (21)
Runs regularly
Highett
1 to 4 guests
$150
Enamelling Copper Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (279) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Brunswick
1 to 10 guests
$175
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
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10 years in business
Only 1 date left
Notting Hill
1 to 20 guests
$175
Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (33)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Hughesdale
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $69
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Stacking Rings
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Highett
1 to 4 guests
$150
DIY Charm Bracelet Workshop
4.8 (6)
4.9 (56) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 25 guests
$59
Polymer Clay Necklace Set Workshop
5.0 (17)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 12 guests
$115
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Resin Cheese Board and Sip Class
4.5 (147)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
South Melbourne, Altona North & Bentleigh
1 to 40 guests
$125 - $224
Fluid Art Workshop: Dutch Pouring
4.9 (347)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 20 guests
$93
Paint and Sip Class in the Dark©
4.9 (762)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Port Melbourne
1 to 45 guests
$59
Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners
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9 years in business
Runs regularly
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$59
Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog
5.0 (96)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$65
Splash Paint Workshop
5.0 (79)
25 years in business
Runs regularly
West Melbourne
1 to 13 guests
$69
Smartphone Photography Class
4.9 (103)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 12 guests
$99 - $109
Cocktail Making and Painting Class: Shake, Sip and Paint
4.9 (58)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Port Melbourne
1 to 30 guests
$85
Paint Your Pet Class
4.9 (213)
Runs regularly
Kew
/ Mobile
1 to 36 guests
$85
Resin Art Class Melbourne: Cheeseboards and Coasters
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36k followers
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 30 guests
$139
Mirrorless and Digital SLR Photography Workshop
5.0 (46)
98% recommend (71+)
Only 1 date left
Melbourne
1 to 8 guests
$170
Wildlife and Botanical Illustration Class
4.9 (12)
Runs regularly
Hurstbridge & Albert Park
1 to 15 guests
$65 - $85
Watercolour Painting Workshop: Pen and Wash
5.0 (71)
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Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
$60 - $70
Paint Your Mate Picasso Style Paint and Sip Workshop
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South Melbourne
1 to 40 guests
$65
Painting Class with Cocktails
5.0 (77)
Runs regularly
Moorabbin
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1 to 10 guests
$65
Photography Class for Beginners
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98% recommend (71+)
Only 2 dates left
Melbourne
1 to 8 guests
$130
Resin Cheeseboard, Tray or Clock Workshop
4.2 (6)
4.8 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Doncaster East
/ Mobile
1 to 32 guests
$79 - $89
Drawing Course: Foundations
4.9 (34)
Runs regularly
Albert Park
1 to 20 guests
$65 - $230
Water Marbling Workshop
5.0 (155)
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Kensington
1 to 15 guests
$125
Drawing Class for Beginners
4.9 (27)
Runs regularly
Albert Park & Hurstbridge
1 to 20 guests
$65
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Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (18)
8k followers
Runs regularly
Balwyn
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$119 - $129
DIY Korean Perfume Making Class for Private Groups
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Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 10 guests
$149
60 Minute Perfume Making Workshop
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12k followers
Runs regularly
Dromana
1 to 48 guests
$85
Immersive Perfume Making Experience
4.9 (326) (host)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 14 guests
$55 - $95
Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop with Fresh Food Hamper
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Runs regularly
Preston
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$111
120 Minute Perfume Making Workshop
12k followers
Runs regularly
Dromana
1 to 48 guests
$149
Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Unique Candles
5.0 (164)
Runs regularly
Bayswater
1 to 20 guests
$79 - $85
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (180)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 16 guests
$115 - $155
Essential Oil Perfume Making Workshop
4.9 (69)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Kew
1 to 18 guests
$75 - $120
Hidden Message Candle Making Workshop for Groups
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7 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 16 guests
$100 Now $79
Natural Perfumery Class
4.9 (42)
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 25 guests
$189
Mindful Natural Incense Making Workshop
4.8 (29)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 8 guests
$109 Now $79
Iced Matcha Latte Candle Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (199) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 16 guests
$88
Beginners Candle Workshop 1: Container Candles
5.0 (9)
5.0 (56) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Campbellfield
1 to 10 guests
$79 - $110
Incense Crafting Workshop for Beginners
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Box Hill South
1 to 40 guests
$129 Now $85
Dessert Candle Making Class
5.0 (21)
Runs regularly
Bayswater
1 to 15 guests
$79 - $85
Makeup Workshop
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9 years in business
Runs regularly
Malvern
1 to 20 guests
$179
Succulent and Cactus Container Candle Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (199) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 16 guests
$78
Candle Making Workshop: Secret Message Candle
5.0 (13)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 20 guests
$119 Now $109
Halloween Spooky Candle Workshop
5.0 (195) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Bayswater
1 to 20 guests
$79 - $85
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Bonsai Class for Beginners
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Runs regularly
Armadale
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1 to 45 guests
$120
Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (141)
Only 2 dates left
Silvan
1 to 24 guests
$75 - $150
Mindful Making Workshop: Mini Moss Terrarium
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Brunswick
1 to 100 guests
$140
Serene Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 14 guests
$95
Ikebana Arranging Workshop
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 12 guests
$119 - $357
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
5.0 (47)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Docklands
1 to 15 guests
$90
Introduction to Ikebana Class
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Murrumbeena
1 to 17 guests
$75
Floristry Design Workshop for Beginners
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Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$95
Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
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Runs regularly
Essendon
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1 to 50 guests
$100
Tranquil Terrarium Class: Mindful Making
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Brunswick
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1 to 100 guests
$120
QLD Bottle Tree Bonsai Making Workshop
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4.9 (184) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Armadale
1 to 45 guests
$120
Sip and Create Terrarium / Kokedama Making Workshop
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Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$70
Floristry Workshop with Champagne and High Tea
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Runs regularly
Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$140
Native Bouquet Flower Arranging Workshop
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Only 2 dates left
Malvern East
1 to 16 guests
$95
Boozy Bonsai Workshop
4.9 (184) (teacher)
43k followers
Only 2 dates left
South Yarra
1 to 45 guests
$90
Sip and Create Floristry Workshop
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Malvern East
1 to 30 guests
$95
Plant Parenthood 101 Workshop
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Only 2 dates left
Brunswick
1 to 222 guests
$90
Tipsy Terrarium Workshop: Make and Sip
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Only 2 dates left
Brunswick
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1 to 100 guests
$130
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
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Brunswick
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1 to 100 guests
$110
Flower Picking Class with Farm Tour
5.0 (96)
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Silvan
1 to 30 guests
$65 - $100
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Make a Silver Ring Workshop
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Only 1 date left
Collingwood
1 to 40 guests
$180
Linocut Printmaking Masterclass
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22k followers
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Collingwood
1 to 40 guests
$70
Paint and Sip Class
4.9 (122)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Northcote
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$45 - $55
Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (809)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Bentleigh
1 to 6 guests
$130
Four Week Woodworking Course for Beginners
5.0 (182)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Heidelberg Heights
1 to 6 guests
$620 - $640
Clay Sculpture Workshop: Sculpting the Human Body
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10 years in business
Only 1 date left
Collingwood
1 to 8 guests
$280
Silver Spinning Ring Workshop
5.0 (185)
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Melbourne
2 to 4 guests
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Introductory Glassblowing Workshop
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16 years in business
Runs regularly
Coburg North
1 to 6 guests
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Vietnamese Cooking Class
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12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
1 to 20 guests
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Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
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$89 - $119
Introduction to Cricut Craft Machines Workshop
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
Chelsea
1 to 10 guests
$55 - $60
Mosaic Art Class Warragul: Turkish Lamp
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Nilma North
1 to 20 guests
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Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Pet Portrait
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Mount Waverley
1 to 30 guests
$52 - $58
Beginner's Crocheting Class
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Balwyn North
/ Mobile
1 to 5 guests
$99
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
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1 to 50 guests
$59 - $129
Vertical Succulent Garden Workshop
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6 years in business
Runs regularly
Essendon
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1 to 30 guests
$100
Floristry Workshop with Champagne and High Tea
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Runs regularly
Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$140
Lampworking Class: Glass Flowers
5.0 (39)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 4 guests
$280
Native Australian Cooking Class
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12 years in business
Runs regularly
Abbotsford
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Lily Havakis • Attended Oct 2026
Phillip was a great teacher. Every step of the dumpling making was well instructed and simple to do. Absolutely delicious dumplings to eat at the end. Such a fun thing to do as a group. The gift cardsPhillip was a great teacher. Every step of the dumpling making was well instructed and simple to do. Absolutely delicious dumplings to eat at the end. Such a fun thing to do as a group. The gift cards were so easy to purchase and then apply to our booking Want to do more! Thanks Phillip ️ + more
Tanya Brooks-Cooper • Attended Sep 2026
You need to get along to this class! Not only do you get to hammer things loudly, you get to take home a special item that will last for ever - for you or as a gift. All those notebooks you haven’t usedYou need to get along to this class! Not only do you get to hammer things loudly, you get to take home a special item that will last for ever - for you or as a gift. All those notebooks you haven’t used will have a home and choosing the bling is the best stress you can have! Gaby is so fun, kind and skilled - you will feel welcome and supported. Take a friend and then do a local lunch - and swiftly head off to your fav stationary stop to fill up your new prize! + more
Moira Walton • Attended Sep 2026
a great experience, Shannon was a fabulous teacher and host, we learnt alot and had fun. we recomend this course, it makes a great gift. The studio has some fantastic resin art and paintings for you to admire.
Juliet Boni • Attended Sep 2026
The teacher was amazing and informative. This is a great gift. My friend and I had an amazing time.
Sharen Vaughan • Attended Sep 2026
Fabulous morning learning and making dumplings. I feel confident to make them at home now and enjoy eating them with family. I would definitely recommend doing this class as Phillip out teacher was terrificFabulous morning learning and making dumplings. I feel confident to make them at home now and enjoy eating them with family. I would definitely recommend doing this class as Phillip out teacher was terrific and all class members enjoyed the day immensely I was given this class as a gift and it was so easy to book and communication before the class was great via email + more
Lorianne Trinh • Attended Sep 2026
Had an awesome time participating in this class. Lots of hands on experience and lots of tips and tricks that you can’t get from watching a YouTube tutorial alone. Hankerie is a master of snowskin mooncake!Had an awesome time participating in this class. Lots of hands on experience and lots of tips and tricks that you can’t get from watching a YouTube tutorial alone. Hankerie is a master of snowskin mooncake! I was able to replicate every step the next day with my daughters (aged 8 and 5) using our own hello kitty molds. The recipe is also absolutely delicious. We now have a handful of Mooncake to gift our family and friends. + more
Angus Dempster • Attended Sep 2026
We did this class with my Mum as a birthday gift and had such a fantastic time! Brandon was a delightful teacher, he was so encouraging and gave some great pointers. Would highly recommend for beginnersWe did this class with my Mum as a birthday gift and had such a fantastic time! Brandon was a delightful teacher, he was so encouraging and gave some great pointers. Would highly recommend for beginners as well as people who already have a bit of experience drawing and painting. Thanks so much Brandon! + more
Tanya Sandrock • Attended Sep 2026
We went as a birthday gift for my daughter and we loved it. Jude was very informative and has a great nose. She guided us into making our favourite fragrances.
40th Birthday Gift Ideas Melbourne
Top 40th birthday gifts in Melbourne for 2026
Melbourne is overflowing with creative experiences that make for unique birthday ideas that are fun, meaningful and made to last (just like the memories).
For food lovers, there’s no shortage of tasty adventures. Send them on a pasta making or BBQ workshop, or treat them to a chocolate class that ends in indulgent, handmade delights.
Got a friend who’s into slow living and mindful moments? Pottery classes, ceramic painting sessions and resin art workshops offer hands-on relaxation that taps into their creative side.
For something a little indulgent, try a DIY candle workshop, cocktail class or wellness experience. These luxe gifts are all about treating yourself while learning something new.
And if you’re planning a group celebration, there’s nothing better than a paint and sip night, where you can laugh, create and raise a glass to turning 40.
Whether it’s an introvert’s retreat or an extrovert’s extravaganza, there’s a Melbourne experience gift that fits perfectly, and you won’t need wrapping paper or a backup plan!
Meaningful 40th birthday present ideas for her
She’s entering her fabulous forties and deserves a birthday gift that’s thoughtful, empowering and a little bit indulgent. These Melbourne experience gifts strike the perfect balance between fun and meaningful.
- Pasta making – A hands-on culinary adventure that’s fun, delicious and perfect for foodies who love learning new skills. Pasta making classes are a fun twist on the traditional birthday dinner and are fun for big groups to celebrate together.
Watercolour painting – A gentle, creative way to unwind and express herself. This gift is ideal for a relaxing solo session or intimate bonding time with close friends. - Ceramic painting – She’ll enjoy decorating ready-made ceramic pieces with colour and style. At the end, she’ll walk away with a unique handmade creation to adorn her living space. It’s like two gifts in one!
- Candle making – Sure, you can buy her a scented candle, or you could let her design her own! She’s in control of the fragrance and style and will finish up with a custom candle she can light whenever she needs a calming moment.
- Resin art workshop – A bold, beautiful way to play with colour and texture, she’ll leave with a unique creation and a new creative spark! If the birthday girl loves a cheeseboard, get her making her own resin board at a workshop.
These hands-on gifts aren’t just fun, they create space for self-expression, connection and joy. Because turning 40 isn’t the end of the fun—it’s the start of something new!
Unique 40th birthday gifts for him
When “I don’t need anything” is his go-to phrase, it’s time to think outside the (gift) box. These Melbourne experiences are made for the hands-on, the curious and the guy who’s ready to make his 40th one to remember.
- Cocktail making – From shaking to stirring, he’ll learn to mix classic and custom drinks in a lively, social setting. This gift is perfect for 40th birthday parties.
- Pottery – Give him the chance to get his hands dirty (in the best way) while making something functional and cool.
- Woodworking – Perfect for the DIY lover, this class offers tools, techniques and the satisfaction of building something from scratch. It may even spark a new hobby in his 40’s.
- Leatherwork – Forget buying him a belt or wallet, let him make his own! This gift is a rugged and rewarding experience gift for the man with style.
- BBQ classes – Level up his grill game with expert tips and mouth-watering recipes. Plus, the birthday boy can enjoy a sit down feast at the end with all his mates! The perfect gift for anyone who claims the tongs at every cookout.
These activities are more than just hobbies, they’re stories, experiences and memories that stick long after the birthday candles are blown out.
Why Melbourne experiences make great 40th birthday ideas
Melbourne is made for memorable moments. From its hidden laneways and cosy studios to bustling markets and waterfront spots, it’s a city that turns experience gifts into something magical.
Want to treat someone special? Book them a spot in a ceramics workshop in Fitzroy or a pasta-making class in Carlton. Planning a group birthday celebration? A cocktail class in a bar or a cooking class in X will go down a treat!
These classes are led by local makers and artists, which means your gift supports Melbourne’s creative community too. Plus, there’s nothing to wrap! Just show up, join in and enjoy the day.
So if you're wondering what to get for a 40th birthday gift in Melbourne, skip the traditional gifts and go for something more exciting, more thoughtful and way more fun!
