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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.
or gift an experience they can't refuse
Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
4.9 (334)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 15 guests
$160
Clay and Sip Pottery Class for Date Night and All Occasions
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Runs regularly
Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$90 Now $70 - $85
Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
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Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$99 - $115
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
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Marrickville
1 to 11 guests
$182 - $265
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (557)
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Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (188)
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Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (295)
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Haymarket
1 to 14 guests
$110 - $190
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
4.7 (561)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 18 guests
$59
Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent
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11 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$150
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
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8 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 14 guests
$135
Introductory Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (48)
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Petersham
1 to 8 guests
$105 - $119
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
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Drummoyne
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1 to 16 guests
$125 - $130
French Croissant Baking Class
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13 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 14 guests
$220 - $240
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (375)
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Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$65 - $69
Scent and Story Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (27)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $249
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Sydney
4.9 (1,552)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 40 guests
$79 - $139
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (83)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$128
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
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12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 24 guests
$99 - $135
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$118
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
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Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
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French Croissant Baking Class
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13 years in business
Runs regularly
Maroubra
1 to 14 guests
$220 - $240
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (375)
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Potts Point
1 to 70 guests
$65 - $69
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
4.9 (262)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 24 guests
$99 - $135
Ultimate Chocolate Making Class
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Lilyfield
1 to 15 guests
$170
Introductory Pasta Making Class
4.8 (91)
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Surry Hills
1 to 15 guests
$150
Three Courses French Cooking Class (Blue Menu)
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Neutral Bay
1 to 20 guests
$155
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
4.9 (226)
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Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$150
Gnocchi, Ricotta and Rosé Class
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12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 20 guests
$109 - $157
Fresh Pasta and Sauces Essentials Cooking Class
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19 years in business
Runs regularly
Ryde
1 to 10 guests
$140
Pinot and Pasta Class
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12 years in business
Runs regularly
Rosebery
1 to 20 guests
$89 - $145
The Art of Indian Cooking Masterclass
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6 years in business
Runs regularly
Rozelle
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$210
Barista Course: Absolute Fundamentals
5.0 (93)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Matraville
1 to 3 guests
$140 - $165
Dessert Making Class: Five Delicious Desserts
5.0 (51)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$150
Cocktail Making Class with a Feast
4.8 (249)
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Potts Point
1 to 50 guests
$99
Festa Italiano Cooking Class and Experience
4.5 (58)
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Potts Point
1 to 50 guests
$99
Vegan and Gluten-Free Japanese Sweets Class: Autumn Menu
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St Ives Chase
1 to 6 guests
$80
Pizza Dough and Calzone Cooking Class
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19 years in business
Runs regularly
Ryde
1 to 10 guests
$125
Rose Flower Cake Decorating Class
4.9 (52)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 6 guests
$130 - $155
Vegan Dessert Making Class: Ggot Tteok
5.0 (41)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 8 guests
$140 - $155
Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Sharing Plates
5.0 (55)
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Neutral Bay
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$100
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
4.7 (561)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Burwood
1 to 18 guests
$59
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
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8 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 14 guests
$135
Introductory Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
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Runs regularly
Petersham
1 to 8 guests
$105 - $119
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 6 guests
$99
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Hands
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
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Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
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Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$79 - $99
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug
4.9 (126)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 25 guests
$90 - $124
Paint-A-Pot Workshop: Create Your Own Hand-Painted Ceramic
5.0 (19)
Runs regularly
Manly
1 to 20 guests
$37
Sculpture Workshop: Make Your Mate Out of Clay
4.9 (129)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$87 - $119
Introduction to the Potter's Wheel Workshop
4.9 (99)
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Marrickville
1 to 5 guests
$125
Clay Hand Building Workshop
4.9 (166)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 40 guests
$120
Art Kintsugi Workshop
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Potts Point
/ Mobile
1 to 3 guests
$145 - $165
Clay and Sip Pottery Wheel Class
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Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 8 guests
$110
Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (29)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 6 guests
$95
Clay and Sip Pottery Class
5.0 (43)
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Artarmon
1 to 8 guests
$90 Now $85
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Sip
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$90
Porcelain Glazing Class: Glaze Your Own Cups
5.0 (66)
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Sydenham
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$60 - $90
Date Night Wheel Throwing Class
5.0 (15)
77k followers
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 2 guests
$110
One-off Introductory Wheel Throwing Class
5.0 (23)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bondi Beach
1 to 6 guests
$130 - $360
Date Night Clay and Sip Pottery Class
5.0 (121)
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Willoughby
1 to 14 guests
$95
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Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
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Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 12 guests
$275 - $499
Beginner Friendly 999 Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop
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Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$155 - $175
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
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12k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 45 guests
$199 - $549
Permanent Jewellery Experience: Forever Bracelet and Charms
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$129 - $179
Resin Jewellery Making Class
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
Leichhardt
1 to 8 guests
$160
Floral Earring Resin Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$110
Make a Ring in a Day DIY Workshop
4.9 (115)
34 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$280
Resin Jewellery and Mould Making Workshop
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9 years in business
Runs regularly
St Peters
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$150
Silver Ring Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.8 (53) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 8 guests
$145 - $159
Make and Design Your Own Gemstone Mala Workshop
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34 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$150
Glass Jewellery Class: Bead-Making
5.0 (7)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 6 guests
$186 - $252
Silversmithing Class for Beginners: Earrings
4.8 (32)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$99
Silver Ring Making DIY Class
5.0 (49)
4k followers
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 15 guests
$129 - $359
Organic Ring Making Class with Gemstones: Lost Wax
4.9 (470) (teacher)
62k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 13 guests
$150 - $175
Etched Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (34) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 16 guests
$95 - $125
Beginner Friendly Pixel Art Workshop
4.9 (712) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$30 - $120
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
5.0 (6)
4.8 (265) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 10 guests
$179
Floral Resin Jewellery Art Workshop
4.9 (863) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 12 guests
$99
Draw and Make a Keychain Workshop
5.0 (244) (teacher)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 50 guests
$90 - $99
Japanese Decorative Knot Craft Class: Earrings or Charm
5.0 (19)
Only 1 date left
Crows Nest
1 to 8 guests
$95
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Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (557)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood & Sydney
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $200
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (295)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 14 guests
$110 - $190
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Sydney
4.9 (1,552)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 40 guests
$79 - $139
Stained Glass Suncatcher Making Class
5.0 (228)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$155 - $175
Beginner Friendly Coaster Tufting Workshop
5.0 (59)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 14 guests
$85
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (84)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Castle Hill
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $229
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.8 (108)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 150 guests
$69 - $149
Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp Making Workshop
4.8 (22)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 12 guests
$190
Glass Blowing Class: All Day
5.0 (208)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$424 - $461
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
5.0 (82)
Runs regularly
North Strathfield
1 to 18 guests
$180
Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop
5.0 (96)
4 years in business
Runs regularly
Chippendale
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$130 - $330
Sewing Class for Beginners
5.0 (189)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 8 guests
$135
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (28)
Runs regularly
Ultimo
1 to 6 guests
$165 - $195
Modern Raden Workshop: A Japanese-Inspired Shell Inlay Craft
5.0 (27)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 2 guests
$130
Mosaic Taster Class
5.0 (52)
25 years in business
Runs regularly
Botany
1 to 20 guests
$45
Wood Burning Workshop: Cheeseboard
5.0 (59)
Runs regularly
Kogarah
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$99
Crochet Class for Absolute Beginners
4.9 (66)
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 2 guests
$150 - $158
Large Wall Hanging Macrame Class
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4 years in business
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$165 - $185
Stained Glass Crafting Mirror Workshop
5.0 (10)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney & Chatswood
1 to 4 guests
$120
Woodworking Foundations Class: Tool School
5.0 (24)
3k followers
Only 1 date left
Frenchs Forest
1 to 4 guests
$230
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Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (154)
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$59
Paint and Sip Class: Choose Your Own Artwork
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Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 30 guests
$55
Messy Splatter Painting Experience
4.8 (54)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Chatswood
1 to 10 guests
$60
Nature-inspired Watercolour Class
5.0 (26)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 20 guests
$33
Watercolour and Illustration Workshop
5.0 (42)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$140 - $145
Textured Paint and Sip Class: Petals
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6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$75
Monet and Moscato Class
4.9 (88)
Runs regularly
Cremorne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop
5.0 (144)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $65
Watercolour Class: Paint Your Own Pet
5.0 (61)
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$120 - $180
Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (49)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Balmain East
1 to 8 guests
$165
Paint and Sip Class: Pick Your Image
4.9 (24)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$60 - $70
Watercolour Workshop for Everyday People
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $95
Adults Only Naughty Paint N Sip Class
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
South Penrith
1 to 30 guests
$40
Botanical Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (54) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
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1 to 15 guests
$115 - $130
No Straight Lines Adult Art Class
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5.0 (41) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 20 guests
$33
Textured Impasto Painting Workshop
4.9 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $95
Paint and Sip Class: Aurora
5.0 (7)
5.0 (244) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 20 guests
$72 - $79
Impasto Floral Painting Workshop
4.8 (8)
4.9 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $95
Design Your Own Ukulele Class
5.0 (5)
4.8 (119) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eastwood
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 - $119
Watercolour Workshop for Everyday People: Sunrise Balloon
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $95
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Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
4.9 (662)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$125 - $130
Floral Trinket Tray Resin Art Workshop
5.0 (57)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$85
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards
5.0 (336)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Leichhardt
1 to 16 guests
$130 - $150
Travel Drawing Class
4.9 (38)
4k followers
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Darlinghurst
1 to 12 guests
$95 - $99
Textured Paint and Sip Class: Petals
4.9 (87)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$75
Monet and Moscato Class
4.9 (88)
Runs regularly
Cremorne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$65
Resin Art Class: Trinket Tray and Coaster
4.9 (145)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Leichhardt
1 to 14 guests
$120
Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop
5.0 (144)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$55 - $65
Watercolour Class: Paint Your Own Pet
5.0 (61)
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$120 - $180
Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (49)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Balmain East
1 to 8 guests
$165
Paint and Sip Class: Pick Your Image
4.9 (24)
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Eastwood
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1 to 25 guests
$60 - $70
Drawing Class for Beginners
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
/ Mobile
1 to 8 guests
$95
Smartphone Photography Class
5.0 (148)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
The Rocks
1 to 10 guests
$99 - $109
Resin Art Class: Mirror Design
4.8 (29)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Leichhardt
1 to 14 guests
$120
Watercolour Workshop for Everyday People
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $95
Beginner DSLR / Hybrid Photography Course
4.9 (51)
17 years in business
Only 1 date left
The Rocks
1 to 8 guests
$99 - $109
Resin Clock Art Class
5.0 (8)
4.9 (863) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$130 - $145
Adults Only Naughty Paint N Sip Class
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
South Penrith
1 to 30 guests
$40
Fluid Art Pour Workshop: Sip, Relax and Paint
5.0 (16)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Caringbah South
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$85 - $88
Botanical 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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Perfume Making Class
5.0 (188)
Runs regularly
Sydney
1 to 25 guests
$148
Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent
4.9 (848)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$150
Scent and Story Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (27)
Runs regularly
Newtown
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $249
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (83)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 20 guests
$128
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (202)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$118
Ocean Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (54)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$85 - $95
Cocktail Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (56)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$92
Beginner Soap Making Class with Natural Clays
5.0 (53)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$99
Double-wicked Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class
5.0 (60)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 30 guests
$110
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 20 guests
$138
Introduction to Perfume-making Class
4.9 (43)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 30 guests
$89
Luxury Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (50)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$125 - $160
Crystal Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (44)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$118
Cold Process Soap Making Class
5.0 (82)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 12 guests
$165 - $190
Mindful Candle Making Workshop Plus Afternoon Tea
5.0 (32)
Runs regularly
Parramatta
1 to 15 guests
$125 - $150
Whipped Cream Drink Candle Workshop
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$98
Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (71)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 10 guests
$180
Scented Soy Wax Candle Workshop
4.8 (38)
Runs regularly
Granville
1 to 40 guests
$129
Flower Candle Making Class: Everlasting Rose Bud Candle
5.0 (23)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Campbelltown
1 to 30 guests
$140
Makeup Class: Your Beauty Makeover
4.8 (28)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Potts Point
1 to 4 guests
$109 - $129
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Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (125)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$70 - $100
Greenhouse Terrarium Workshop
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Redfern
1 to 60 guests
$110 - $140
Beekeeping Class
5.0 (129)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 12 guests
$80 - $120
Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (122)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest & East Gosford
1 to 16 guests
$95 - $125
Bonsai Class for Beginners
5.0 (133)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 20 guests
$195
Flower Arrangement Workshop: Hand Tied Bouquet
5.0 (38)
Runs regularly
Rhodes
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$199
Beginner Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop
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6 years in business
Runs regularly
Crows Nest
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $119
Pressed Flower Frame Art Class
4.9 (21)
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Sydney
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110 Now $90
Kokedama Workshop
4.9 (33)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Petersham
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$56 - $80
Wild Flower Arranging Workshop
5.0 (94)
Runs regularly
Redfern
1 to 20 guests
$189
Succulent Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (38)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$79
Kokedama Making Workshop
5.0 (33)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$75 - $80
Bonsai for Beginners Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (111) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 250 guests
$110
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class
4.9 (406)
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 15 guests
$120
Succulent Terrarium Making Workshop
5.0 (17)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 10 guests
$85
Succulent Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (409)
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Redfern
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$100
Floral Arranging Workshop: Sip and Snip
5.0 (19)
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Tempe
1 to 30 guests
$99 - $109
Preserved Flower Arranging Workshop
4.9 (16)
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Comes to you
1 to 80 guests
$105
Basket / Bouquet Flower Arranging Workshop
4.8 (108)
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 25 guests
$185
Terrarium Workshop and High Tea
5.0 (13)
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Summer Hill
1 to 12 guests
$140
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Clay Hand Building Workshop
4.9 (166)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 40 guests
$120
Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop
5.0 (31)
5k followers
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Brookvale
1 to 6 guests
$349 - $379
Knife Skills Workshop
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92% recommend (298+)
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Neutral Bay
1 to 30 guests
$135
Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (125)
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Bayview
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1 to 100 guests
$69
Resin Coaster Making Workshop
5.0 (72)
Your choice of time
Leichhardt
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$120
Tastes of Tuscany Cooking Class
4.9 (67)
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 14 guests
$150
Crystal Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (44)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Glebe
1 to 12 guests
$118
Resin Goddess Class
5.0 (58)
Your choice of time
Leichhardt
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$85
Silver Ring Making DIY Class
5.0 (49)
4k followers
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St Peters
1 to 15 guests
$129 - $359
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug
4.9 (126)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 25 guests
$90 - $124
Natural Perfume Making Class: Create Your Own Perfume
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Runs regularly
North Bondi
1 to 50 guests
$110
Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Sip
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2 years in business
Runs regularly
Annandale
1 to 12 guests
$90
Latte Art Workshop for Beginners
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Zetland
1 to 4 guests
$130
Wood Burning Workshop: Cheeseboard
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Kogarah
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$99
Chocolate Making Class for Families
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Runs regularly
Dee Why
1 to 14 guests
$135 - $270
Vegan and Gluten-Free Japanese Sweets Class: Autumn Menu
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Runs regularly
St Ives Chase
1 to 6 guests
$80
Private Latte Art Class
5.0 (41)
7 years in business
Your choice of time
Strathfield
1 to 12 guests
$99 - $165
Fresh Pasta Masterclass
4.8 (46)
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Alexandria
1 to 30 guests
$149 - $169
Soft Stone Sculpture Making Class
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Runs regularly
Forestville
1 to 8 guests
$145
Cocktail Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (56)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
$92
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Melissa Walters • Jun 2026
An excellent class, great teachers. It is an excellent idea for a Birthday Gift or Christmas Gift.
Eliza Didone • Jun 2026
So much fun and beautiful garden to take home. I bought this activity as a mother's day gift for my mum and we absolutely loved our activity of creating our vertical succulent garden. Kathy was amazing,So much fun and beautiful garden to take home. I bought this activity as a mother's day gift for my mum and we absolutely loved our activity of creating our vertical succulent garden. Kathy was amazing, so lovely, she made it fun, easy and gave us lots of tips on creating and aftercare. Highly recommend! We may be back and do the terrarium class :) Thank you so much! Eliza & Anna + more
Krystal Marley • Jun 2026
This was our first cooking class together and we had a blast. Not only was the setting beautiful and inviting, but the class was really engaging and everything was explained clearly. Not to mention theThis was our first cooking class together and we had a blast. Not only was the setting beautiful and inviting, but the class was really engaging and everything was explained clearly. Not to mention the gnocchi at the end was heavenly! Wonderful hosts and you felt like you were at a dinner party with friends. We can’t wait to make our own at home and this experience has inspired us to try more classes in the future. It would be a lovely gift for someone too. + more
Marie Harb • May 2026
I really loved this! This was a last minute gift for my mum and the team was so accommodating to organise a last minute session the next day! We had the best time I'm so glad I chose this class! The instructorI really loved this! This was a last minute gift for my mum and the team was so accommodating to organise a last minute session the next day! We had the best time I'm so glad I chose this class! The instructor went at our pace and the process was so interesting to learn. My mum especially loved it she was so relaxed. The concept and the space are well thought out. We got to take home the cutest final products they looked good enough to eat! + more
Ayusha Dangol • May 2026
I was looking for a meaningful birthday gift for my friend, so I booked a terrarium-building class to spend some quality time together. Our teacher was incredibly sweet, patient, and helpful throughoutI was looking for a meaningful birthday gift for my friend, so I booked a terrarium-building class to spend some quality time together. Our teacher was incredibly sweet, patient, and helpful throughout the session. She paid close attention to what we wanted and guided us step by step in creating our terrariums. She explained the whole process clearly and also shared useful aftercare tips to help us maintain them. There were so many adorable miniature decorations to choose from, and she happily let us decorate our terrariums however we liked. We ended up filling ours with lots of cute miniatures! They also kindly offered us coffee at no extra charge, which made the experience feel even more warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the entire experience so much, and it was even more special getting to take our beautiful terrariums home as a keepsake. It was such a fun and memorable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a creative and meaningful activity. + more
Nicola Luchetti • May 2026
Had a great experience learning a new skill with the loveliest and most patient teacher Hideko. The space we worked in felt warm, cosy and inspirational with all the amazing work on display around us.Had a great experience learning a new skill with the loveliest and most patient teacher Hideko. The space we worked in felt warm, cosy and inspirational with all the amazing work on display around us. A fab Bday gift I shared with my son. Thank you for the day Hideko, it was fabulous! + more
Jing Chang • May 2026
I bought this experience for my MIL, husband and daughter to do together as a Mother’s Day gift and they had a wonderful time. My daughter (8 years old) really enjoyed the class, especially choosingI bought this experience for my MIL, husband and daughter to do together as a Mother’s Day gift and they had a wonderful time. My daughter (8 years old) really enjoyed the class, especially choosing a design and painting. The one bit she found a little difficult was preparing the outline of the painting using the gold paint so if you are thinking of doing this class with a little one, be prepared to help with this part. Many thanks to Rashmi and her team for excellent service - including answering questions when I called ahead of the class, and also for kindly including some materials for my daughter to unleash some more creativity at home. There were several other art classes happening at the same time which I am keen to try out in future as well! + more
Wendy Delfos • May 2026
I like the fact that the class was confined to 4 students only. That allowed Hannah to follow where we were up to and to offer help when required. I've done intro classes to wheel throwing twice beforeI like the fact that the class was confined to 4 students only. That allowed Hannah to follow where we were up to and to offer help when required. I've done intro classes to wheel throwing twice before this class and because the classes were big (~10 people), you weren't able to get the same level of help as in Hannah's class. Having her take us step by step also helped us remember what needed to be done. Hannah's an amazing teacher. I would totally recommend her classes for parties or if you want to gift an experience + 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.
