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40th Birthday Present Ideas Delivered
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Some happy gift recipients
Louise Calleja-Blake
Clay Sculpture Workshop: Make a Human Torso
I booked a Private Class for 4 people with Irina from Imakesculptures as a gift for my daughters 15th Birthday. Irina doesn’t usually work on a Monday but as it was a special occasion she was very accommodating and offered to hold a Private class just for us! The workshop was a Clay Sculpture Workshop - Making a Human Torso. We had a fabulous time and as we were beginners she even gave us extra time + more
Emily Deng
Freeform Clay Hand Building Class - Private
We contacted Bettina because we wanted to make a personalized housewarming gift for our friend. Bettina was warm, welcoming and extremely helpful. She gave us individual attention and tailored her instructions to our projects. She even gave me a different type of clay that would dry faster, since my project was thicker and larger than my friend's. The space was homely, she offered us tea and coffee + more
Alex Mansfield
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
Steve and I were given this class as a gift from our son. It was fabulous to experience something completely different, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Mark was very knowledgeable and definitely made glass blowing look easy! We came away with the pieces we made and they will be a lovely memento of a fun afternoon. Thoroughly recommended!
Maria Ryan
Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent
The perfume-making class was a gift from my husband. I am obsessed with perfumery and has a reasonable knowledge about the subject. I thought that I may not learn anything new. Gosh I was wrong! Louella is a fun and engaging teacher and very knowledgeable about the science and history of perfumery. We had lots of laughs. I enjoyed it immensely and have been recommending the class to my friends. I + more
Phaedra Ravier
Had an amazing time! It was a Christmas gift from my son, who also participated in the class, which made it doubly special. Our teacher was amazing, so patient and she told us lots of interesting facts. We made pillow cases and found material we really liked which went so well on my couch later on!
Claudine Joy Regpala
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
I booked for 2 people for this class. A lovely and unique birthday gift for my mum visiting from overseas. We pleasantly enjoyed our time and really appreciated our instructors efforts.
Dionne Hunter
Graffiti Taster Class: Kids Sesh
The Kids Graffiti Class was a Christmas present for my 8 year old nephew, who has a strong creative drive and loves to draw. The idea was to give him some exposure to other ways of expressing himself through graffiti techniques - and he learnt so much in 90mins! He loved the idea of designing his own spray can and getting to take it home. His dad has now given him a section of the garage wall to use + more
Meg Galvin
The Art of Indian Cooking Masterclass
Bhavna, our cooking instructor, was so lovely and knowledgeable about Indian food and the history behind the cuisine and the spices. I loved the way she involved us in the cooking process and we each got to make a dish. The food was so delicious and we all felt like we had contributed to creating the feast we demolished at the end. At the beginning of the day, we learnt to make the awesome basic sauce + more
Vera Manalac
Clay and Sip Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
Bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift and it was so much fun. Georgina is a wonderful, patient and funny teacher. Would highly recommend for all even if you don't have any pottery experience ( we didn't). Will definitely be back x
Andrew Mills
Resin Art Workshop: Cheese Board and Coasters
Specifics: It's held in a proper art room/studio room. There was about 12 of us total in our session groups of 2 and 3. Both hosts who run the event are super easy and nice but really engaging and help you get the hang of it. We stayed back afterwards and chatted about starting some resin projects at home and they are genuinely happy to give advice and make recommendations and show what they do on + more
Andrea & Peter
The teacher Yvette was very lovely and gave clear instructions on different methods of handling a brush and colour mixing. The venue was great with plenty of space to work and everything was available to enable us to do a painting. We all took home a "masterpiece". I did my first abstract painting. It is always good to meet other budding artists. This was a birthday present from my kids and I + more
Bella Melov
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
Loved it was, very fun and different to do. Great Christmas present from my daughters.
Joanne Froio
Pottery Wheel Class: Make and Paint Ceramic Plates
We had a wonderful experience with Bettina, I bought this as a Christmas gift for my family and we loved it. Bettina gave us the option to change our designs and ad colour using the spinning wheel. It was a great way to spend time with my husband and daughters and highly recommended it.
Celine Pascual
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
I bought this pottery class as a Christmas present to spend time with my mum, my aunt and my sister. We had a fantastic time with Kevin who was very cheery, and funny and made the experience so enjoyable and successful.
Marie Rabaja
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
This was a present for our friend’s birthday and we all had a blast! The staff/teachers were so lovely and patient with us. They were so helpful and really easy going We absolutely loved the activity and the people running it. Highly recommend it
Ai I Lo
The class was great! The teacher was skilled, knowledgeable and friendly. The materials were nice. We made booty mugs. The margaritas were great! It was a birthday present and we both loved it!
Ko-Chueh Lin
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
I bought this class as a birthday present for my partner. We both had a lot of fun during the class. Mark is a great teacher, very patient and inspiring. He demonstrated a number of techniques at the beginning and let everyone have a go at practicing these techniques at our hearts content before moving on to the blowing portion of the class. We ended up with a few pieces each to take home. It was a + more
Brett Clements
The BBQ Seafood class was great. As someone who didn’t feel comfortable cooking seafood on the BBQ I tended to shy away from this. However, after completing this class I feel I have the confidence to give this a red hot go. The teacher was great explaining the process and demonstrating some tips on how to prep the food well, particularly squid and prawns. A receipe book for the four items we cooked + more
Daniel
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
To start the only negative thing I can say has to do with the parking which is not readily available. The rest…let’s start with the teacher; Alía was amazing and friendly and taking us all on a step by step journey and was great. The place was pretty good and the things that we needed were readily available. It was a great Father’s Day present and one that I will always treasure as it was my + more
Christina Tsangaris
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece
This class was absolutely amazing! I brought this experience as a gift for my cousins birthday and we wasn't expecting much but were sooooo impressed. George was such a fun, attentive, informative and humorous teacher Would highly recommend. I am thinking of purchasing another gift for my auntie and her husband for sure. Thank you so much for the experience
40th Birthday Present Ideas Ideas Sydney
Celebrating middle-age may feel like a contradiction in terms but it’s a fantastic time to let your hair down and make the most of it before you hit the big fifty! With so many incredible things to do in Sydney, anyway, it would be a shame to not use any excuse possible to make the most of what the harbour city offers! Classbento’s experience gifts are a wonderful way to show how well you know the birthday recipient and allows them to create a memory as opposed to receiving another material gift. With so many unique experiences Sydney has to brag about, making the most of your 40th birthday gift ideas is crucial to showing them how much you care.
With so many Sydney workshops to choose from, narrowing down the perfect experience gift might not be the easiest task. But we’re here to help! Searching for 40th birthday gifts for a creative type? Our art classes come in an array of shapes, sizes and mediums, and give you an unparalleled variety to choose from. Whether you’re looking for something casual like a watercolour class you can enjoy a glass of wine at, or a more intermediate session like an oil painting workshop, ClassBento’s range of art courses will have the 40th birthday gift ideas for the wife sorted in no time! If you’re chasing something slightly more adventurous, our wine and paint evenings vary on subject, from painting your dog to painting each other! Classes are entirely BYO, so they don’t just make for quirky 40th birthday gift ideas, but are also a great option if you’re looking for a birthday party theme to boot!
If they’re more of the cooking sort, our chocolate workshops will have you stepping inside a real-life chocolate factory, making for one of the sweetest 40th birthday gift ideas in Sydney! Learn how to cook and pour chocolate, and construct exquisite truffles in one of the best Sydney workshops ClassBento has available! With so many sweet things to do in Sydney, it’s hard to walk past the chance to make your own chocolate.
Even though ClassBento’s Sydney workshops are teeming with unique flair and character, they do all have one major thing in common: the teachers. All of ClassBento’s instructors aren’t just highly qualified in their chosen disciplines, but they also all have extensive experience in creating inclusive and enjoyable learning environments for students to thrive in! Nearly all of our Sydney workshops offer you the opportunity to book either public or private classes, depending on specific requirements and the size of the group. Many of our instructors offer special packages and additional extras for celebratory groups, so never hesitate to make contact with the class instructor prior to the lesson, to see if there is any way they could further personalise your 40th birthday gift ideas. If you’re looking into cooking classes, most of them cater to varying dietary requirements, but always check to ensure they can cater for you and/or the birthday boy or girl.
No matter what you pick or how you choose to celebrate your 40th birthday gift ideas, ClassBento’s Sydney workshops can help you make the most of your birthday present ideas. With experience gifts that can be tailored specifically for what you need, as well as offering flexibility on dates and times, your birthday gift ideas for men or women are in safe hands. Whether it’s savouring a real-world chocolate factory or feeling your inner artist come to life, Classbento has the best things to in Sydney when it comes to your 40th birthday gift ideas.
Searching for 40th birthday gift ideas in Sydney has never been easier with ClassBento’s range of experience gifts and workshops! From incredible cocktail and pizza making classes through to world-beating chocolate factory tours and cooking classes, ClassBento has something for every flavour of 40th birthday gift ideas! With customisable classes and special packages for birthday bookings, you can’t go wrong with ClassBento’s collection of the best things to do in Sydney!
