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40th Birthday Present Ideas Sydney
Turning 40 is no small feat, so when it comes to finding the best 40th birthday present ideas in Sydney, you want something that says celebration! Whether you’re spoiling your partner, surprising a friend or treating yourself, experience gifts offer fun, creativity and connection, no wrapping required. From pottery and pasta making to perfume blending and painting your pet, Sydney’s got loads of unique experiences that make the big 4-0 feel special. Forget the usual bottle of wine or box of chocolates, these Sydney experiences are here to elevate any 40th birthday celebrations and make memories for life.
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Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (1,814)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$99 - $115
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
5.0 (813)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 22 guests
$182 - $265
Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
4.9 (441)
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 (1,036)
Runs regularly
Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$80 Now $70 - $75
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
4.7 (626)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 20 guests
$59
Perfume Making Class
4.9 (248)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (681)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Messy Splatter Painting Experience
4.8 (79)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 10 guests
$60
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (102)
Runs regularly
Enmore
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
4.9 (241)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$150
Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp Making Workshop
4.8 (39)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 12 guests
$190
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,684)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 14 guests
$135
French Croissant Baking Class
5.0 (517)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 14 guests
$220 - $240
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (402)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$65 - $69
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (162)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$128
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
4.9 (694)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$125 - $130
Bonsai Class for Beginners
5.0 (149)
Runs regularly
Redfern
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$195
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
4.9 (286)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 24 guests
$99 - $135
Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (117)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 14 guests
$150
Scent and Story Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (54)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$119 - $249
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Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
4.9 (241)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$150
French Croissant Baking Class
5.0 (517)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 14 guests
$220 - $240
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (402)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$65 - $69
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
4.9 (286)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 24 guests
$99 - $135
Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (117)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 14 guests
$150
Coffee Latte Art Workshop
4.8 (24)
39k followers
Only 2 dates left
Eveleigh
1 to 6 guests
$90
Pinot and Pasta Class
4.9 (16)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $145
Meat, Cooked to Perfection BBQ Class
4.8 (38)
92% recommend (298+)
Only 2 dates left
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$150
Festa Italiano Cooking Class and Experience
4.5 (70)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 50 guests
$99
Introductory Pasta Making Class
4.8 (102)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 15 guests
$150
Halloumi Making Class with Bubbles
5.0 (64)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 22 guests
$95 - $149
Aussie BBQ Cooking Class
4.9 (13)
92% recommend (298+)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$155
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (106)
Only 2 dates left
St Ives
1 to 8 guests
$105
Singapore Chilli Crab Cooking Class
4.9 (27)
18k followers
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 10 guests
$205
Cocktail Making Class with a Feast
4.8 (255)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 50 guests
$99
Gnocchi, Ricotta and Rosé Class
5.0 (60)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 20 guests
$109 - $157
American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park
4.6 (52)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Centennial Park
1 to 60 guests
$205
Ultimate Chocolate Making Class
4.9 (142)
Runs regularly
Lilyfield
1 to 15 guests
$170
The Art of Indian Cooking Masterclass
5.0 (148)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Schofields
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$210
Thai Street Food Cooking Class
4.8 (63)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 20 guests
$150
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
4.7 (626)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 20 guests
$59
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,684)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 14 guests
$135
Pet Portraits in Clay Workshop
5.0 (26)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 11 guests
$99
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
5.0 (484)
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 7 guests
$99
Paint-A-Pot Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Painted Ceramic
5.0 (52)
Runs regularly
Manly
1 to 20 guests
$37
Introductory Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (66)
Runs regularly
Petersham
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $119
Gratitude and Kintsugi Class: Repair, Reflect and Create
5.0 (8)
Runs regularly
Castle Hill & Parramatta
1 to 30 guests
$90 - $120
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Hands
5.0 (176)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$90 - $99
Clay and Sip Pottery Class
5.0 (44)
Only 1 date left
Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$90 Now $75
Sculpture Workshop: Make Your Mate Out of Clay
4.9 (140)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$90 - $125
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug
4.9 (135)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$85 - $109
Art Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (124)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
$150 - $175
Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (49)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 7 guests
$95
Sculpt Your Mate or Date Air Drying Clay Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (334) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Clay Hand Building Workshop
4.9 (168)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 40 guests
$120
Sculpt Clay Class
5.0 (13)
77k followers
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$99
Introduction to the Potter's Wheel Workshop
5.0 (110)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 5 guests
$125
Clay and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
4.8 (61)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 8 guests
$110
Clay Sculpture Workshop: Make a Human Torso
5.0 (29)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$99 - $119
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Sip
5.0 (74)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$99
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Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (681)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (102)
Runs regularly
Enmore
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp Making Workshop
4.8 (39)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 12 guests
$190
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (44)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 45 guests
$199 - $549
Glass Sculpting Class: Birds in a Tree
5.0 (23)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$196 - $265
Beginner Friendly 999 Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (121)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$155 - $175
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (343)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 14 guests
$110 - $190
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Sydney
4.9 (1,624)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 40 guests
$89 - $199
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.8 (121)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 150 guests
$69 - $149
Glass Blowing Class: All Day
5.0 (218)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$424 - $461
Sewing Class for Beginners
5.0 (199)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 8 guests
$145
Hat Burning Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Runs regularly
South Penrith
1 to 30 guests
$150
Blacksmithing Taster Workshop
5.0 (17)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Brookvale
1 to 8 guests
$169 - $179
Crochet Class for Absolute Beginners
4.9 (76)
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 2 guests
$150 - $160
Introduction to Whittling Workshop
5.0 (39)
12k followers
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 10 guests
$299
Modern Raden Workshop: A Japanese-Inspired Shell Inlay Craft
5.0 (42)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 4 guests
$130
Permanent Jewellery Experience: Forever Bracelet and Charms
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$129 - $179
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (33)
Runs regularly
Ultimo
1 to 6 guests
$165 - $195
Stained Glass Course
5.0 (36)
Runs regularly
Kingsford
1 to 8 guests
$350 - $380
Resin Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (44)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 10 guests
$160
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Beginner Friendly 999 Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (121)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$155 - $175
Permanent Jewellery Experience: Forever Bracelet and Charms
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$129 - $179
Resin Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (44)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 10 guests
$160
Glass Jewellery Class: Ring-making
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 4 guests
$196 - $265
Etched Jewellery Making Workshop
4.9 (7)
5.0 (62) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 16 guests
$95 - $125
Floral Resin Jewellery Art Workshop
4.9 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 12 guests
$99
Floral Earring Resin Jewellery Workshop
4.9 (23)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$110 Now $98
Glass Jewellery Class: Bead-Making
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$196 - $265
Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (10)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Willoughby
1 to 8 guests
$145 - $159
Organic Ring Making Class with Gemstones: Lost Wax
4.9 (509) (teacher)
71k followers
Runs regularly
Enmore
1 to 13 guests
$150 - $175
Friendship Bracelet Making Workshop
4.9 (69) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manly
1 to 20 guests
$32
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
5.0 (6)
4.8 (299) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 10 guests
$179
Glass Jewellery Class: Nature-Inspired Glass Pendants
5.0 (8)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 8 guests
$182 - $265
Beginner Friendly Pixel Art Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (873) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$30 - $120
Beaded Jewellery Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (30)
24 years in business
Only 1 date left
Summer Hill
1 to 20 guests
$149
DIY Hama Beads Workshop
5.0 (8)
4.7 (78) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 15 guests
$25 - $75
Deer Crystal Creation Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Runs regularly
South Penrith
1 to 30 guests
$60
Ring Making Workshop: Lost Wax Technique
5.0 (15)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Balgowlah
/ Mobile
1 to 14 guests
$115
Earring Workshop: Make Three Pairs
5.0 (26)
24 years in business
Only 1 date left
Marrickville
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$125
Traditional Brooch and Hairpin Workshop
4.7 (149) (teacher)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$68 - $75
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Messy Splatter Painting Experience
4.8 (79)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 10 guests
$60
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
4.9 (694)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$125 - $130
Floral Trinket Tray Resin Art Workshop
4.9 (69)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85
Paint and Sip Class: Choose Your Own Artwork
4.9 (325)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $59
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (168)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$59
Full-day Oil Painting Workshop: Realistic Still Life in Oils
5.0 (63)
Only 1 date left
Surry Hills
1 to 8 guests
$185
Textured Paint and Sip Class: Petals
4.9 (90)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$80
Silk Painting Class for Beginners
4.8 (299) (teacher)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 10 guests
$239
Nature-inspired Watercolour Class
5.0 (51)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$33
Resin Clock Art Class
4.9 (13)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$130 - $145
Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop
5.0 (153)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$62 - $65
iPhone Photography Course
4.9 (118)
Runs regularly
Rushcutters Bay
1 to 15 guests
$105
One-day Photography Course for Beginners
5.0 (33)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 6 guests
$240
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards
5.0 (348)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 16 guests
$130 - $140
Design Your Own Ukulele Class
4.9 (7)
4.7 (149) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 - $119
Smartphone Photography Class
5.0 (154)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
The Rocks
1 to 10 guests
$99 - $109
Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (36) (teacher)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 40 guests
$55 - $150
Turn Your Favourite Song Into Art: Vinyl Record Painting Workshop
4.9 (873) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 Now $88
Watercolour Class: Paint Your Own Pet
5.0 (65)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 10 guests
$140 - $180
Resin Art Class: Trinket Tray and Coaster
4.9 (152)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 16 guests
$120
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Perfume Making Class
4.9 (248)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (162)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$128
Scent and Story Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (54)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$119 - $249
Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent
4.9 (899)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Croydon Park
1 to 30 guests
$130
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (55)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 20 guests
$88 - $118
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (256)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 18 guests
$118
Beginner Soap Making Class with Natural Clays
4.9 (62)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$110 Now $99
Cocktail Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (69)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$92
Crystal Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (48)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$118
Candle Making and Sip Class: Create Your Own Scent
4.9 (67)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$99
Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class
4.8 (296)
Runs regularly
Lilyfield
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$130
Natural Perfume Making Class: Create Your Own Perfume
5.0 (38)
Runs regularly
North Bondi
1 to 50 guests
$110
Ocean Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (60)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$85 - $95
Whipped Cream Drink Candle Workshop
5.0 (27)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$98
Introduction to Perfume-making Class
4.9 (46)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$89
Beginner Soy Candle Making Class
5.0 (19)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Castle Cove
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 - $140
Cold Process Artisan Soap Making Class
5.0 (24)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Rooty Hill
1 to 4 guests
$241
Reed Diffuser Making Class
5.0 (8)
5.0 (256) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$99
Perfume and Body Fragrance Workshop
5.0 (15)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Rooty Hill
1 to 4 guests
$138
Private Makeup and Beauty Lesson: The Luxury Experience
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 on 1
$149 - $169
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Bonsai Class for Beginners
5.0 (149)
Runs regularly
Redfern
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$195
Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (156)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$70 - $100
Beekeeping Class
5.0 (148)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$80 - $120
Greenhouse Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (419)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 100 guests
$115 - $185
Kokedama Workshop
5.0 (38)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$56 - $80
Floral Arrangement Workshop: Hand-Tied Bouquets
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 99 guests
$110 - $120
Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (15)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Wentworthville
1 to 100 guests
$105
Beginner Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.9 (41)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $119
Pressed Flower Frame Art Class
4.8 (38)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 Now $100
Kokedama Making Workshop
5.0 (34)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$75 - $80
Bonsai Making Workshop Sydney
5.0 (32) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Wentworthville
1 to 100 guests
$125
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class
4.9 (425)
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 15 guests
$120
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (138)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
East Gosford & Crows Nest
1 to 16 guests
$95 - $125
Bonsai for Beginners Workshop
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 250 guests
$110
Kokedama Moss Balls Workshop with Gin and Tonics
4.8 (28)
Runs regularly
Forest Lodge
1 to 60 guests
$89
Preserved Flower Arranging Workshop
4.9 (18)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$105
Succulent Terrarium Making Workshop
5.0 (17)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 10 guests
$85
Succulent Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (43)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$79
Succulent Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (32) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Wentworthville
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$125
Hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
1 to 10 guests
$80
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Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop
5.0 (102)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Chippendale
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$135 - $330
Mosaic Art Class Narellan: Turkish Lamp
4.9 (1,624)
Sold out - join waitlist
Spring Farm
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $149
American BBQ Cooking Class
5.0 (50)
92% recommend (298+)
Only 2 dates left
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$160
Family-Friendly Pottery Wheel Class
4.9 (64)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Matraville
1 to 4 guests
$75 - $95
Clay and Sip Pottery Class
5.0 (44)
Only 1 date left
Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$90 Now $75
Dessert Making Class: Five Delicious Desserts
5.0 (56)
Only 2 dates left
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$150
Mosaic Art Class Manly: Turkish Lamp Workshop
4.9 (1,624)
Sold out - join waitlist
Brookvale
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $149
Watercolour and Illustration Workshop
5.0 (45)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$140 - $145
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
5.0 (67)
Only 2 dates left
Neutral Bay
1 to 15 guests
$145
Rainforest Terrarium Workshop
4.8 (63)
Runs regularly
Forest Lodge
1 to 60 guests
$99
Woodworking Course: Introduction to Furniture Building
5.0 (43)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 8 guests
$599
Superfood Ramen Cooking Class
4.8 (44)
14k followers
Runs regularly
Mosman
1 to 24 guests
$179
Barista Course: Absolute Fundamentals
5.0 (100)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Matraville
1 to 3 guests
$140 - $165
Fresh Pasta Masterclass
4.8 (49)
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 30 guests
$149 - $169
Wine and Clay Beginner's Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (56)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
Willoughby
1 to 14 guests
$95
Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (38)
92% recommend (298+)
Only 2 dates left
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$135
Cocktail Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (69)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$92
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug
4.9 (135)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$85 - $109
Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners
4.9 (116)
Runs regularly
Mosman
1 to 24 guests
$195
Pizza Dough and Calzone Cooking Class
5.0 (42)
19 years in business
Runs regularly
Ryde
1 to 10 guests
$125
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Suzi Sterel • Attended Nov 2026
Amy was amazing, so fun and energetic and just really knowledgeable about tea, the history, the production, the varieties and the cultural issues. I learnt a lot while she was teaching and with the addedAmy was amazing, so fun and energetic and just really knowledgeable about tea, the history, the production, the varieties and the cultural issues. I learnt a lot while she was teaching and with the added benefit of drinking tea at the same time. The actual tea blending was so fun and to learn along the way of the different mixes and types was amazing. I highly recommend this class as a birthday or Christmas gift or even as a fun hens party experience. Thank you, Amy! + more
Paige Condon • Attended Nov 2026
I got this class as a gift for my dad for his birthday. He absolutely LOVED IT. All day I was receiving photos and messages from him about how good it was and how he would recommend everyone to do it.I got this class as a gift for my dad for his birthday. He absolutely LOVED IT. All day I was receiving photos and messages from him about how good it was and how he would recommend everyone to do it. Hes not stopped talking about it and currently has his smoker on getting something ready to eat + more
Matthew Urmenyhazi • Attended Nov 2026
I did the Kiss Ready Lip’s perfume-making course yesterday, and it was fantastic. I’ve wanted to create my own signature scent for quite a while, and this short course exceeded all expectations. LouellaI did the Kiss Ready Lip’s perfume-making course yesterday, and it was fantastic. I’ve wanted to create my own signature scent for quite a while, and this short course exceeded all expectations. Louella guided us through a brief history of perfume, the science behind it and the creative possibilities. Then came the fun part: choosing from around 200 different scents to build a balanced fragrance pyramid and create our own unique signature blend! Louella has a real gift for explaining things. Her passion shines through, and you can tell this is her calling. She’s incredibly generous with her knowledge and time. We went beyond the allotted session, but she kept teaching and helping us get the most out of the experience. I’ll definitely be recommending this to friends and family, and I’m already planning to buy a few gift cards. An outstanding experience. Highly recommend. 11 out of 10! + more
Lisa Roper • Attended Nov 2026
This was a sourdough beginners class held at the Melbourne Workshop with The Fermented Mother as our teacher. One ticket had been booked as a Christmas gift and the other booked online. This course wasThis was a sourdough beginners class held at the Melbourne Workshop with The Fermented Mother as our teacher. One ticket had been booked as a Christmas gift and the other booked online. This course was well run and instructions were very clear and you could tell our teacher was passionate and experienced with making sourdough. The ebook was a great addition to take home as there were lots of things to remember. It was much appreciated that we could take home a very special 95+ year starter. We are both excited to keep baking sourdough. Thanks @fermentedmother for an inspiring class. + more
Samantha Talagala • Attended Nov 2026
I attended The Bloom and Create workshop with 2 friends at The Enchanted Forest on 06/11/26. It was a 50th birthday gift for my friends. We hadn’t done decoupage before, but Anita was very approachableI attended The Bloom and Create workshop with 2 friends at The Enchanted Forest on 06/11/26. It was a 50th birthday gift for my friends. We hadn’t done decoupage before, but Anita was very approachable and gave great explanations and guidance. We each took home a beautiful, unique pot, complete with plants that we self-selected and potted, feeling proud of our creative achievements. Thank you Anita for a fun, relaxing and memorable few hours! + more
Carol • Attended Nov 2026
We received this as a gift from our son. Enjoyable boat ride and explanation from Guy. We had no idea how long oysters took to grow and how much cleaning was needed. Got a new appreciation for all theWe received this as a gift from our son. Enjoyable boat ride and explanation from Guy. We had no idea how long oysters took to grow and how much cleaning was needed. Got a new appreciation for all the hard work that goes into a good oyster. Also, it was nice to be out on the Hawkesbury and have the leases explained. The tasting was good as we really appreciated how good a Sydney Rock Oyster is! And we learned to shuck properly. Learning about the different oysters and the pearl industry was fascinating. + more
Jacqueline Holroyd • Attended Oct 2026
The process was easy with the choice of how the gift was sent to the birthday girl, I got it sent to me and printed it out. The teacher was very easy going, flexible in what they ended up making and itThe process was easy with the choice of how the gift was sent to the birthday girl, I got it sent to me and printed it out. The teacher was very easy going, flexible in what they ended up making and it was a wonderful gift for her, with something to take away and keep. + more
Sandie • Attended Nov 2026
Really enjoyed this class. It’s my second class at this studio and again I found it to be a good balance between actually learning about the history and meaning of the art and doing the activity. GoodReally enjoyed this class. It’s my second class at this studio and again I found it to be a good balance between actually learning about the history and meaning of the art and doing the activity. Good choice of plates and they came out really good! This was a gift and it was very easy to redeem. + more
40th Birthday Gift Ideas Sydney
Top 40th birthday gifts in Sydney for 2026
By the time 40 rolls around, most people have the basics covered, so instead of another thing to dust, give them something to do and an event to celebrate. Experience gifts bring people together for creativity and fun, and often result in a keepsake to take home (besides just the stories).
Want to impress a foodie? Try a sourdough baking class or a vegan Indian cooking workshop. These tasty sessions are a delicious departure from dinner reservations, and your birthday giftee will learn skills they can use for years to come.
If they’ve been craving creativity, try something tactile like a kintsugi class or fluid art workshop, great for slowing down and making something beautiful.
For a splash of luxury, there’s jewellery making or wine tasting workshops. They’ll feel pampered and leave with new favourites to enjoy.
And if they love a group vibe, why not plan a birthday celebration at a paint and sip or dumpling-making class? These shared moments create inside jokes, lasting memories and a whole lot of laughter.
Whatever their vibe, there’s an experience in Sydney to make them feel special on their birthday.
Meaningful 40th birthday present ideas for her
She’s forty and fabulous, and she deserves a birthday gift that’s just as thoughtful, stylish and unique as she is. If you want to go beyond a generic present, these meaningful experience gifts will hit the mark.
- Perfume making – Let her create her own signature scent in a luxe, hands-on workshop that feels totally personal and indulgent. As a bonus, she’ll get to take home her custom perfume, which she can spritz whenever she wants to add a touch of luxury to her day.
- Cocktail making – Shake things up with a fun, interactive class where she’ll learn to mix drinks like a pro. This is the perfect gift for party prep or a birthday night out.
- Chocolate making – A sweet way to celebrate turning 40, this delicious workshop lets her craft handmade treats (and taste-test along the way).
- Wheel throwing – Give her the joy of clay-covered hands and creative flow in a pottery class that ends with a beautiful handmade keepsake. Wheel throwing classes are perfect for groups and parties.
- Paint and sip – Wine in one hand, paintbrush in the other! It’s relaxed, colourful fun, perfect for celebrating a birthday with friends.
No matter her interests, these experiences allow her to pause, play and reconnect with herself. Because turning 40 deserves more than a scented candle from the shops!
Unique 40th birthday gifts for him
Not sure what gift to get for the guy who insists he doesn’t need anything? We’ve got you covered with 40th birthday gifts for him that are less “last-minute gadget” and more “this-is-so-me.”
- Knife making – Get him hands-on with fire, steel and craftsmanship in a workshop where he’ll forge his own blade from scratch. If he fancies himself a bit of a viking, this is the gift for him.
- Whittling – A meditative, outdoorsy gift idea that’s perfect for a chill, practical type who loves to work with his hands.
- Pizza making – He’ll master dough, toppings and the perfect cook in a class that ends with a delicious handmade feast. This gift elevates the typical birthday dinner and is a super fun group celebration.
- Whisky tasting – Smooth, sophisticated and packed with flavour—ideal for a birthday celebration with depth (and a few drams).
- Acrylic pouring – Surprisingly satisfying, this creative workshop blends colour, chaos and calm, great for a low-key yet expressive gift.
At 40, he deserves something that isn’t just “stuff”. He deserves a story, a memory and maybe even a new hobby to bring into his next chapter.
Why Sydney experiences make great 40th birthday ideas
Sydney’s vibrant energy and diverse creative scene make it the perfect playground for unforgettable 40th birthday celebrations. With beachside studios, inner-city art spaces and local makers hosting workshops across the city, it’s never been easier to find a meaningful and exciting gift.
Whether you’re planning a solo treat, a surprise date or a full-blown party with friends, experience gifts turn “What should we do?” into “That was amazing!”
You can personalise the experience to their tastes—foodie, arty, chill, adventurous—and make the day all about them. Plus, there’s no need for gift wrap. Just book, show up and enjoy the fun.
So if you’re searching for 40th birthday present ideas in Sydney, skip the stress and go for something hands-on, heartfelt and way more memorable than a pair of socks.
