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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 (1,766)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$99 - $115
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
5.0 (792)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 22 guests
$182 - $265
Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
4.9 (396)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 15 guests
$160
Clay and Sip Pottery Class for Date Night and All Occasions
5.0 (978)
Runs regularly
Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$90 Now $65 - $78
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
4.9 (238)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$150
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
4.7 (600)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 20 guests
$59
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,643)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 14 guests
$135
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (227)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (625)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent
4.9 (876)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$130
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (394)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$65 - $69
American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park
4.6 (52)
Runs regularly
Centennial Park
1 to 60 guests
$190
French Croissant Baking Class
5.0 (495)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 14 guests
$220 - $240
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (100)
Runs regularly
Enmore
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Bonsai Class for Beginners
5.0 (142)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$195
Messy Splatter Painting Experience
4.8 (66)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 10 guests
$60
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
4.9 (278)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 24 guests
$89 - $135
Scent and Story Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (45)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $249
Glass Sculpting Class: Birds in a Tree
5.0 (7)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$196 - $265
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
5.0 (468)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 7 guests
$99
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Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
4.9 (238)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$150
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (394)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$65 - $69
American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park
4.6 (52)
Runs regularly
Centennial Park
1 to 60 guests
$190
French Croissant Baking Class
5.0 (495)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 14 guests
$220 - $240
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
4.9 (278)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 24 guests
$89 - $135
Marrickville Brewery Tour
4.8 (8)
4.8 (49) (host)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 11 guests
$119
Coffee Latte Art Workshop
4.7 (14)
31k followers
Runs regularly
Eveleigh
1 to 6 guests
$90
Home Barista Workshop
5.0 (15)
19 years in business
Your choice of time
Marrickville
1 to 4 guests
$99
Mediterranean Seafood Odyssey Cooking Masterclass
4.9 (155) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 10 guests
$195
Meat, Cooked to Perfection BBQ Class
4.9 (36)
92% recommend (298+)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$150
Barista and Coffee Art Class
4.9 (135)
32 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 20 guests
$160
The Art of Indian Cooking Masterclass
5.0 (143)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Rozelle
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$210
Thai Street Food Cooking Class
4.8 (60)
Only 1 date left
Neutral Bay
1 to 20 guests
$150
Pinot and Pasta Class
4.9 (15)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $145
Authentic Italian Pizza Making Workshop
5.0 (26)
Only 2 dates left
Glebe
1 to 10 guests
$180
Pizza Dough and Calzone Cooking Class
5.0 (32)
19 years in business
Runs regularly
Ryde
1 to 10 guests
$125
Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (113)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 14 guests
$150
Gnocchi, Ricotta and Rosé Class
5.0 (58)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $157
Fresh Pasta and Sauces Essentials Cooking Class
5.0 (34)
19 years in business
Runs regularly
Ryde
1 to 10 guests
$140
Cocktail Making Class with a Feast
4.8 (253)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 50 guests
$99
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
4.7 (600)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 20 guests
$59
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,643)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 14 guests
$135
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
5.0 (468)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 7 guests
$99
Paint-A-Pot Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Painted Ceramic
4.9 (35)
Runs regularly
Manly
1 to 20 guests
$37
Pet Portraits in Clay Workshop
5.0 (23)
3 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Annandale
1 to 11 guests
$99
Introductory Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (57)
Runs regularly
Petersham
1 to 8 guests
$105 - $119
Date Night Wheel Throwing Class
5.0 (17)
77k followers
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 4 guests
$110
Gratitude and Kintsugi Class: Repair, Reflect and Create
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Parramatta & Castle Hill
1 to 30 guests
$90 - $120
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Hands
5.0 (166)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$90 - $99
Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (42)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 7 guests
$95
Sculpt Clay Class
5.0 (12)
77k followers
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$90
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug
4.9 (132)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$90 - $124
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
4.9 (67)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$89
Art Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (121)
Runs regularly
Potts Point
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
$150 - $175
Sculpture Workshop: Make Your Mate Out of Clay
4.9 (135)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$90 - $129
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Sip
5.0 (72)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$99
Pottery Painting Class
4.7 (73)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 16 guests
$50 - $54
Japanese Art Kintsugi Ceramic Repair Workshop
5.0 (91)
Only 2 dates left
Marrickville
1 to 10 guests
$150
Pottery Painting Class
5.0 (9)
5.0 (798) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 40 guests
$105
Ceramic Chip and Dip Plate Pottery Workshop
5.0 (52)
Runs regularly
Emu Plains
1 to 4 guests
$70
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Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (100)
Runs regularly
Enmore
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Beginner Friendly 999 Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (114)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$155 - $175
Permanent Jewellery Experience: Forever Bracelet and Charms
5.0 (19)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$129 - $179
Glass Jewellery Class: Bead-Making
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$196 - $265
Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (9)
4.8 (60) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Willoughby
1 to 8 guests
$145 - $159
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (42)
12k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 45 guests
$199 - $549
Resin Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (43)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 10 guests
$160
Organic Ring Making Class with Gemstones: Lost Wax
4.9 (500) (teacher)
62k followers
Runs regularly
Enmore
1 to 13 guests
$150 - $175
Etched Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (52) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 16 guests
$95 - $125
Floral Earring Resin Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (19)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$110 Now $90
Jewellery Making Workshop:Premium Crystal Bracelet
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Arncliffe
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$120 - $150
Beaded Jewellery Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (30)
24 years in business
Only 1 date left
Summer Hill
1 to 20 guests
$149
Japanese Decorative Knot Craft Class: Earrings or Charm
5.0 (22)
Runs regularly
Crows Nest & Lilyfield
1 to 10 guests
$95
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
5.0 (6)
4.8 (284) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 10 guests
$179
Earring Workshop: Make Three Pairs
5.0 (26)
24 years in business
Only 1 date left
Summer Hill
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$125
Floral Resin Jewellery Art Workshop
4.9 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 12 guests
$99
Premium Bracelet Making Workshop with Crystals and Beads
5.0 (35) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Arncliffe
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$69 - $79
Japanese Beaded Bracelet Making Workshop
5.0 (35) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Arncliffe
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$79 - $89
DIY Pure Silver Ring Making Class
5.0 (63)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 15 guests
$129 - $359
Friendship Bracelet Making Workshop
4.9 (51) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manly
1 to 20 guests
$32
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Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (625)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Glass Sculpting Class: Birds in a Tree
5.0 (7)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$196 - $265
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (88)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Castle Hill
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $229
Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp Making Workshop
4.8 (32)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 12 guests
$190
Blacksmithing Taster Workshop
5.0 (15)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Brookvale
1 to 8 guests
$169 - $179
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (329)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 14 guests
$110 - $190
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Sydney
4.9 (1,599)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 40 guests
$89 - $139
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.8 (114)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 150 guests
$69 - $149
Stained Glass Suncatcher Making Class
5.0 (248)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$165 - $175
Wire Sculpture Workshop
5.0 (51) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$235 - $245
Beginner Friendly Coaster Tufting Workshop
5.0 (72)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 14 guests
$85
Sewing Class for Beginners
5.0 (195)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 8 guests
$135
Mosaic Taster Class
5.0 (54)
25 years in business
Runs regularly
Botany
1 to 20 guests
$45
Stained Glass Crafting Mirror Workshop
4.7 (13)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney & Chatswood
1 to 4 guests
$120
Introduction to Woodworking Class
5.0 (57)
Only 1 date left
Marrickville
1 to 20 guests
$175
Hat Burning Workshop
5.0 (34) (teacher)
Runs regularly
South Penrith
1 to 30 guests
$150
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (30)
Runs regularly
Ultimo
1 to 6 guests
$165 - $195
Soft Stone Sculpture Making Class
4.9 (33)
Runs regularly
Forestville
1 to 8 guests
$145
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (42)
12k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 45 guests
$199 - $549
Resin Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (43)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 10 guests
$160
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Messy Splatter Painting Experience
4.8 (66)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 10 guests
$60
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (165)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$59
Paint and Sip Class: Choose Your Own Artwork
4.9 (317)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $59
Full-day Oil Painting Workshop: Realistic Still Life in Oils
5.0 (59)
Only 1 date left
Surry Hills
1 to 10 guests
$185
Nature-inspired Watercolour Class
5.0 (35)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 20 guests
$33
Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop
5.0 (151)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$67 - $70
Monet and Moscato Class
4.9 (90)
Runs regularly
Cremorne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
DIY Aesthetic Glassware Painting Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.8 (139) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$72 - $80
Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (51)
8 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Balmain East
1 to 8 guests
$165
Textured Paint and Sip Class: Petals
4.9 (89)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$80
Watercolour Class: Paint Your Own Pet
5.0 (63)
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$120 - $180
Anatomical Watercolour Painting Class: Spines with Vines
5.0 (29)
Only 2 dates left
Annandale
1 to 24 guests
$110 - $120
Brush and Bubbles Paint and Sip Workshop Party
5.0 (6)
5.0 (316) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $60
Paint and Sip Experience
5.0 (20)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$50 - $65
Paint and Sip Class: Pick Your Image
4.9 (24)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$60 - $70
No Straight Lines Adult Art Class
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 20 guests
$33
Paint Your Mate Picasso Style Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (29) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 40 guests
$65
Adults Only Naughty Paint N Sip Class
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
South Penrith
1 to 30 guests
$40
Design Your Own Ukulele Class
4.9 (7)
4.8 (139) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 - $119
Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (54) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
$115 - $130
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Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
4.9 (678)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$125 - $130
Smartphone Photography Class
5.0 (154)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
The Rocks
1 to 10 guests
$99 - $109
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards
5.0 (342)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 16 guests
$130 - $150
Floral Trinket Tray Resin Art Workshop
5.0 (63)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85
Travel Drawing Class
4.9 (40)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Darlinghurst
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $99
Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop
5.0 (151)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$67 - $70
Monet and Moscato Class
4.9 (90)
Runs regularly
Cremorne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
DIY Aesthetic Glassware Painting Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.8 (139) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$72 - $80
Drawing Class for Beginners
5.0 (19)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$95
Beginner DSLR / Hybrid Photography Course
4.9 (51)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
The Rocks
1 to 8 guests
$99 - $109
Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (51)
8 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Balmain East
1 to 8 guests
$165
Textured Paint and Sip Class: Petals
4.9 (89)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$80
iPhone Photography Course
4.9 (117)
Runs regularly
Rushcutters Bay
1 to 15 guests
$105
Resin Art Class: Trinket Tray and Coaster
4.9 (149)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 14 guests
$120
DSLR and Mirrorless Photography Basics Workshop
4.9 (30)
Only 2 dates left
Rushcutters Bay
1 to 6 guests
$135
Make Your Own Resin D&D Dice Workshop
4.8 (14)
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$150
Watercolour Class: Paint Your Own Pet
5.0 (63)
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$120 - $180
One-day Photography Course for Beginners
5.0 (32)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 6 guests
$240
Resin Art Class: Mirror Design
4.9 (33)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 16 guests
$120
Anatomical Watercolour Painting Class: Spines with Vines
5.0 (29)
Only 2 dates left
Annandale
1 to 24 guests
$110 - $120
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Perfume Making Class
5.0 (227)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent
4.9 (876)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$130
Scent and Story Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (45)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $249
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (127)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$128
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (241)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 18 guests
$118 Now $108
Beginner Soap Making Class with Natural Clays
4.9 (60)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$110
Ocean Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (57)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$85 - $95
Cocktail Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (64)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$92
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (47)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 20 guests
$58 - $118
Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class
4.8 (294)
Runs regularly
Lilyfield
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$130
Cold Process Soap Class Using Essential Oils
5.0 (6)
4.9 (124) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Oatlands
1 to 40 guests
$169 - $199
Double-wicked Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class
5.0 (65)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$110
Crystal Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (47)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$118
Whipped Cream Drink Candle Workshop
5.0 (25)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$98
Scented Soy Wax Candle Workshop
4.9 (40)
Runs regularly
Oatlands
1 to 40 guests
$129
Perfume Making Class
4.9 (255) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Darlinghurst
1 to 50 guests
$110 - $120
Flower Candle Making Class: Everlasting Rose Bud Candle
5.0 (23)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Campbelltown
1 to 30 guests
$140
Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (71)
Only 2 dates left
Surry Hills
1 to 10 guests
$180
Scented Flower Candle Making Class for Beginners
4.7 (76) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 30 guests
$78 - $108
Reed Diffuser Making Class
5.0 (8)
5.0 (235) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$99
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Bonsai Class for Beginners
5.0 (142)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$195
Pressed Flower Frame Art Class
4.8 (32)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 Now $100
Beekeeping Class
5.0 (132)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$80 - $120
Greenhouse Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (415)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 100 guests
$115 - $185
Kokedama Workshop
5.0 (37)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$56 - $80
Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (142)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$70 - $100
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class
4.9 (420)
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 15 guests
$120
Bonsai Making Workshop Sydney
5.0 (19) (teacher)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Wentworthville
1 to 100 guests
$105
Wild Flower Arranging Workshop
5.0 (95)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 20 guests
$189
Beginner Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop
4.9 (40)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $119
Succulent Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (415)
Runs regularly
Redfern
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$85 - $130
Kokedama Making Workshop
5.0 (33)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$75 - $80
Flower Arrangement Workshop: Hand Tied Bouquet
5.0 (40)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
Rhodes
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$199
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (131)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest & East Gosford
1 to 16 guests
$95 - $125
Bonsai for Beginners Workshop
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 250 guests
$110
Floral Arrangement Workshop: Hand-Tied Bouquets
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 99 guests
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Isabella Metsios • Attended Aug 2026
This class was super enjoyable and made for a fun bday gift. Iris was an excellent teacher who displayed great enthusiasm in sharing her knowledge and passion for matcha. I definitely have a new found appreciation for matcha now!
Lily Nguyen • Attended Jul 2026
Tania is an amazing teacher who is very supportive and skilled. I received the beginner course as a birthday gift and it was very well spent as I could book when it suited my schedule best During the 8Tania is an amazing teacher who is very supportive and skilled. I received the beginner course as a birthday gift and it was very well spent as I could book when it suited my schedule best During the 8 weeks you go through two cycles of throwing (twice), trimming and glazing, which was all a great learning experience. I’m already taking a look at doing the beyond the basic classes next! + more
Alejandra D. E. C. • Attended Sep 2026
Tracy was incredible! We did two cute mugs for my partner birthday! Perfect class for a gift! Thanks ️
Louise Barrett • Attended Sep 2026
Sumi is an excellent host and teacher. This was a perfect way to learn about food preparation and cooking. Followed by and delicious lunch cooked by us. The other guests make it feel special too. ASumi is an excellent host and teacher. This was a perfect way to learn about food preparation and cooking. Followed by and delicious lunch cooked by us. The other guests make it feel special too. A great way to learn about food and meet new people! We have already recommended it to friends For an upcoming birthday gift. + more
Anne Carroll • Attended Sep 2026
My partner and l thoroughly enjoyed the class. It was so much fun. Easy to follow instructions by our teacher Marina. We made tagliatelle and ravioli. We got to cook and eat it in the class and also takeMy partner and l thoroughly enjoyed the class. It was so much fun. Easy to follow instructions by our teacher Marina. We made tagliatelle and ravioli. We got to cook and eat it in the class and also take some home to cook as well. Great idea for a gift. + more
Shae Nikora • Attended Sep 2026
I booked this pottery class as a birthday present for my 12-year-old niece, so we could do something fun together, and we both absolutely loved it! She made a mug and I made a bowl, and we had so muchI booked this pottery class as a birthday present for my 12-year-old niece, so we could do something fun together, and we both absolutely loved it! She made a mug and I made a bowl, and we had so much fun getting creative with them. Yao and Sia were both lovely, helpful and made the whole experience really enjoyable. Such a great activity to do together and a really lovely birthday gift. We can’t wait to see how our pieces turn out after firing! + more
Daniela Zuniga • Attended Sep 2026
I got his class ass a birthday gift and had the best time. I learned about the right woods to use and learned how to use the equipment for wood turning. I was able to design my own candle holder, carveI got his class ass a birthday gift and had the best time. I learned about the right woods to use and learned how to use the equipment for wood turning. I was able to design my own candle holder, carve it, sand and finish it. Alma is a great instructor and made sure the class was a great time. + more
Assunta C. • Attended Sep 2026
It was a super fun day and a great gift idea! Suki was extremely patient when we went overtime and gave helpful tips to make our design the way we imaged it. She was very friendly. I would definitely recommend! I made a carpet shark :)
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.
