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Birthday Gift Experiences Ideas Melbourne
Looking for a birthday gift that goes beyond the ordinary? Whether you’re thinking about 50th birthday presents or the best 30th birthday present ideas, birthday gift experiences in Melbourne are the perfect way to break the mould. No matter which special person in your life has a birthday coming up, with ClassBento you can give your loved ones the opportunity to do something they’ve always wanted, learn a new skill, and extend their birthday celebration to beyond one day. Inspire them with photography courses, give them a chance to get hands-on with clay hand building classes, or just relax and have some fun making delicious cocktails.
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Silver Letter Ring Workshop
With Heecho Oh
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern
1 to 4
label $125 - $150
5.0 (79)
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
With Anatolia Art Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 60
label $79 - $139
4.9 (19)
14k followers
DIY Botanical Phone Case Workshop
With Elephone
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern & Maribyrnong
1 to 6
label $79
4.8 (8)
Dumpling Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $69 - $109
4.8 (16)
4k followers
Casual Mosaic Classes
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Caulfield / Mobile
1 to 30
label $55 - $65
4.9 (56)
Preserved and Dried Floral Design Class - Full Day
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range 1 Aug, 10 Oct
location_on Malvern East
1 to 20
label $300
5.0 (4)
Stoneware Ceramics Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (The Windsor Workshop)
date_range Sat 14 Aug, 10am
location_on Windsor
1 to 20
label $155 - $165
8k followers
Paint Your Pet Class
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 10
label $75 - $80
4.9 (17)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners
With Paint for Fun Melbourne
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Port Melbourne
1 to 30
label $55
5.0 (19)
4k+ likes
Introduction to Ceramics Class
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Sat 7 Aug, 2pm
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
1 to 30
label $95 - $130
4.9 (10)
8k followers
Paint and Sip Class
With Paint With Me
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote, Essendon & Berwick
1 to 20
label $25 - $65
4.9 (23)
1k+ likes
Beginners Terrarium Making Class
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (7)
1k followers
Tea Blending Class
With Impala + Peacock
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote
1 to 4
label $62 - $65
5.0 (24)
3k followers
Barista Coffee Making Course
With Barista Course Melbourne
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 10
label $99
4.9 (25)
Asian Street Food Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Pizza Making Master Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond / Mobile
1 to 15
label $125
4.8 (5)
4k followers
Gin Making Masterclass
With Bass & Flinders Distillery
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Dromana
1 to 10
label $165
8k+ likes
12k followers
Pasta Making Masterclass
With Marina Totta
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Moonee Ponds
1 to 20
label $180
5.0 (3)
2k followers
Japanese Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $185
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Indian Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Italian Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Latte Art Class
With Barista Course Melbourne
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 10
label $75
4.9 (9)
Chinese Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Thai Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Introduction to Ceramics Class
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Sat 7 Aug, 2pm
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
1 to 30
label $95 - $130
4.9 (10)
8k followers
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $145
4.9 (104)
30k followers
Private Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
With Amd Ds
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Hawthorn
1 on 1
label $110
4.9 (14)
Hand Building Ceramics Course
With Linh Dinh (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149 - $490
34k followers
2k+ likes
Hand Building Ceramics Class: Boob Vessels
With Linh Dinh (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
Ceramic Hand Building Workshop
With Slow Life Workshops
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mornington
1 to 20
label $140
5.0 (2)
Hand Building Pottery Class: Ceramic Oil Burner
With Adele Macer (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Sun 15 Aug, 10:30am
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
Ceramics Course: Wall Plaques
With Slow Life Workshops
date_range Sat 14 Aug, 1pm
location_on Mornington
1 to 15
label $300
Clay and Sip Class: Fruit Bowl
With Adele Macer (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Sat 11 Sep, 10:30am
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Raku Pottery Firing Workshop
With Oak Hill Gallery
date_range Sat 21 Aug, 10am
location_on Mornington
1 to 24
label $95
5.0 (2)
1k followers
Japanese Kintsugi Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range 22 Aug, 12 Sep
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $160
4.9 (46)
30k followers
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
With Kintsugi Australia
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Melbourne
8 to 12
label $120
5.0 (56)
Paint and Sip Class
With Paint With Me
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote, Essendon & Berwick
1 to 20
label $25 - $65
4.9 (23)
1k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
5.0 (6)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Japanese Cherry Blossoms
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
4.8 (5)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Lucid Lake
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $55
4.8 (4)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Japanese Spring
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 13
label $45 - $55
5.0 (2)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Monet Water Lilies
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Flamingos
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: the Starry Night
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 (8)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Frida Kahlo
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 (5)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Northern Lights
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
4.8 (6)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Acrylic Waterfall
With Paint for Fun Melbourne
date_range Thu 29 Jul, 6:45pm
location_on Port Melbourne
1 to 30
label $55
5.0 (5)
4k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class: Green Door
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 stars (28+)
Eco Candle Making Class
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range 13 Aug, 21 Aug
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
1 to 30
label $60
4.8 (43)
8k followers
Soy Candle Making Workshop
With Soy Candles Melbourne
date_range Sun 8 Aug, 9am
location_on Albert Park
1 to 10
label $110
4.8 (16)
1k followers
Perfume Making Workshop
With MetaScent
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Collingwood
1 to 6
label $235
4.9 (9)
Natural Perfumery Class
With Samantha Copland
date_range Sat 14 Aug, 2pm
location_on Melbourne
1 to 25
label $159
5.0 (6)
4k followers
Solid Perfume Making Workshop
With MetaScent
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Collingwood
1 to 6
label $99
Incense Making Class
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Sat 31 Jul, 1pm
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
1 to 30
label $60
3k+ likes
8k followers
Soap and Shampoo Making Class
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Sat 21 Aug, 10am
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
1 to 10
label $120 - $140
4.8 (14)
8k followers
Candle Making Workshop
With MetaScent
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Collingwood
1 to 4
label $125
DIY Vegan Beauty Workshop
With Mademoiselle Organic
date_range Sat 4 Sep, 10am
location_on North Melbourne
1 to 10
label $110 - $140
4.6 (5)
1k+ likes
Perfume Blending Workshop
With Auroma
date_range Fri 5 Nov, 10:30am
location_on Hallam / Mobile
1 to 6
label $65 - $79
4.8 (4)
Natural Skincare Pampering Workshop
With Mademoiselle Organic
date_range 7 Aug, 2 Oct
location_on North Melbourne
1 to 8
label $110 - $140
1k+ likes
5.0 stars (14+)
Makeup Workshop
With Dash Finishing School
date_range 7 Aug, 19 Sep
location_on Malvern
1 to 20
label $179
3k+ likes
1k followers
Beginners Terrarium Making Class
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (7)
1k followers
Tipsy Terrarium Workshop: Make and Sip
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $90
5.0 (6)
1k followers
Introduction to Ikebana Class
With Shoso Shimbo
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Murrumbeena
1 to 15
label $50
4.9 (7)
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (8)
1k followers
Preserved and Dried Flower Design Workshop
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern East
1 to 20
label $155
4.9 (7)
1k followers
Kokedama Workshop: Make and Sip
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $90
1k followers
Make Your Own Kokedama Class
With Guild Of Objects
date_range 8 Aug, 29 Aug
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Floristry Design Workshop for Beginners
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern East
1 to 20
label $85
4.9 (7)
1k followers
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class for Beginners
With Azumi Ishikawa (The Windsor Workshop)
date_range Sun 19 Sep, 2pm
location_on Windsor
1 to 30
label $190
8k followers
Terrarium / Kokedama Making Workshop
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern East
1 to 20
label $65
4.6 (8)
1k followers
Terrarium / Kokedama Workshop - Botanic Ridge
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Thu 12 Aug, 7pm
location_on Botanic Ridge
1 to 20
label $65
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Seasonal Flower Bouquet Class
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern East
1 to 15
label $85
4.8 (5)
1k followers
Silver Spinning Ring Workshop
With Heecho Oh
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern
1 to 4
label $175
5.0 (7)
Stacked Silver Rings Workshop
With Heecho Oh
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern
1 to 4
label $160
5.0 (17)
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners
With Sarah Munnings (The Old Auction House)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kyneton
1 to 8
label $120
5.0 (26)
Silver Pendant Necklace Workshop
With Heecho Oh
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern
1 to 4
label $125 - $135
4.8 (5)
Gold or Silver Art Ring Workshop
With Heecho Oh
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern
1 to 4
label $260
5.0 (1)
Jewellery Making Class: Sterling Silver Ring
With Marlie Reinhard (Guild Of Objects)
date_range 1 Aug, 21 Aug
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $199
34k followers
Handmade Acrylic Jewellery Class
With Guild Of Objects
date_range 7 Aug, 4 Sep
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Jewellery Making Class: Recycled Creations
With Guild Of Objects
date_range Sat 14 Aug, 2pm
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Gemstone Setting Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
With Sarah Munnings (The Old Auction House)
date_range Sat 4 Dec, 1:30pm
location_on Kyneton
1 to 8
label $175
2k followers
Dichroic Jewellery Making Workshop
With Jenie Yolland
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 8
label $99 - $110
1k followers
Jewellery Workshop: Wax to Sterling Silver
With Coral Covey
date_range Runs regularly
location_on St Andrews
1 to 10
label $290
2k followers
Wedding Ring Making Workshop
With Happy Endings Co
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Footscray
1 on 1
label $550
5.0 (1)
Paint and Sip Class
With Paint With Me
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote, Essendon & Berwick
1 to 20
label $25 - $65
4.9 (23)
1k+ likes
Macramè Plant Hanger Workshop
With Mr Macramè
date_range Runs regularly
location_on St Kilda
1 to 16
label $65 - $80
5.0 (6)
1k followers
Asian Street Food Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Introduction to Ikebana Class
With Shoso Shimbo
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Murrumbeena
1 to 15
label $50
4.9 (7)
Natural Perfumery Class
With Samantha Copland
date_range Sat 14 Aug, 2pm
location_on Melbourne
1 to 25
label $159
5.0 (6)
4k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Frida Kahlo
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 (5)
5.0 stars (28+)
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $145
4.9 (104)
30k followers
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (8)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Hokusai Wave
With 345 Art Creative
date_range 17 Aug, 14 Sep
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 20
label $44 - $55
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Photography Class for Beginners
With Penny Koukoulas Photography
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 8
label $100
4.9 stars (93+)
Hand Building Ceramics Class: Boob Vessels
With Linh Dinh (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
French Cooking Class
With Jacqui Selleck
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fingal
1 to 10
label $150
5.0 (2)
Sourdough Mindfulness Class for Corporate Groups
With Wild Sourdough
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Comes to you
12 to 60
label $95 - $135
5k+ likes
Storytelling Workshop with Jon Bennet
With Jon Bennett (Corner Shop Comedy)
date_range Sun 1 Aug, 3pm
location_on Brunswick
1 to 15
label $50 - $60
Solid Perfume Making Workshop
With MetaScent
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Collingwood
1 to 6
label $99
Candle Making Workshop
With MetaScent
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Collingwood
1 to 4
label $125
Flower Arranging Class: Spring Posy Making
With Flo & Co
date_range Runs regularly
location_on St Kilda
1 to 20
label $55 - $65
1k followers
Father's Day Sip and Paint Class: Picasso Style
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Sat 4 Sep, 7pm
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
1k followers
Watercolour Painting Class for Kids (4-12 Years)
With Oak Hill Gallery
date_range Wed 28 Jul, 10am
location_on Mornington
1 to 24
label $30
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Abstract Landscape
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Wed 8 Sep, 7pm
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 18
label $44 - $55
1k followers
Christmas in July Craft Workshop
With Angela Clark
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Carlton North
1 to 8
label $165
2k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Pop Art Like Andy
With Paint for Fun Melbourne
date_range Fri 6 Aug, 6:45pm
location_on Port Melbourne
1 to 30
label $55
4k+ likes
2k followers
Handmade Body Products Workshop
With Auroma
date_range Fri 8 Oct, 10:30am
location_on Hallam
1 to 12
label $60
Life Drawing Workshop
With Brock Q Piper Studio
date_range Fri 30 Jul, 7pm
location_on Richmond
1 to 8
label $120 - $180
Bead Mosaic Workshop for Kids (4 Years Plus)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Caulfield
1 to 30
label $32 - $42
4.5 (2)
School Holidays Mosaic Classes for Kids (7-17 Yrs)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Caulfield
1 to 32
label $33 - $42
4.8 (6)
Painting Class for Kids (7-15 Years)
With Paint With Me
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote & Essendon
1 to 20
label $25
1k+ likes
Parents and Kids Cooking
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $89 - $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Cooking Class for Kids (5-15 Years)
With Hola con Lola
date_range Sat 14 Aug, 10am
location_on South Melbourne
1 to 10
label $65
4.6 stars (36+)
Watercolour Painting Class for Kids (4-12 Years)
With Oak Hill Gallery
date_range Wed 28 Jul, 10am
location_on Mornington
1 to 24
label $30
1k followers
Art Class for Kids (5-10 Years)
With Colour Your World Art
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mornington
1 to 8
label $39
3k+ likes
Flowers and Bling Mosaic Party for Kids (Age 5-17)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Caulfield / Mobile
9 to 32
label $35
5.0 (3)
Mosaic Party for Kids (7-17 Years)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Caulfield / Mobile
9 to 32
label $32
5.0 (2)
School Holiday Cooking Workshop
With OTAO kitchen
date_range 21 Sep, 25 Jan
location_on Richmond
1 to 15
label $109 - $425
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Flowers & Bling Workshop for Kids (6-15 Years)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Caulfield
8 to 30
label $35 - $38
Glass Fusing Class for Kids (10-15 Years)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Caulfield
8 to 30
label $42
Learn Botanical Watercolour Painting at Home
With Blair Zhang
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 20
label $59 - $98
4.9 (51)
Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home
With Art Kintsugi Sydney
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 5
label $180
5.0 (95)
DIY Turkish Mosaic Table Lamp
With Art Masterclass
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 20
label $119 - $416
11k+ likes
Make Your Own Unique Mug
With imakesculptures
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 60
label $79 - $119
4.7 (19)
Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners
With Pamela Woods
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 25
label $40 - $78
4.9 (124)
Beginner's Kintsugi at Home
With Kintsugi Australia
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 5
label $160 - $280
5.0 (13)
Brush Lettering with Watercolours
With Vanessa Opazo
date_range Your choice of time
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 15
label $75 - $90
4.9 (81)
DIY Silversmithing for Beginners 1
With Masterful Makers
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 20
label $420
4.9 (8)
Make a Dream Catcher with Flowers and Crystal
With Nikki Zeng
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 10
label $85 - $120
5.0 (40)
Anyone Can do Calligraphy
With Vanessa Opazo
date_range Your choice of time
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 15
label $75 - $100
4.9 (36)
Make a DIY Kokedama
With Merchant & Green
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $69
5.0 (58)
Soy Wax Candle Making Set in a Japanese Ceramic
With Provider Store
date_range 6 Aug, 7 Aug
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 70
label $85
4.9 (68)
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Reviews from our gift recipients
Colin Santi • Jun 2021
Well firstly, it was a belated well thought of more than middle age birthday gift from my two children that attended with me. The atmosphere was warm & typically Fitroy, having lived there in the 70's. Which was nice as well. Anyway as with most things it was what you bring with you as an individual in character as well. Cait was a natural and lovely young girl of a friendly & helpful disposition .Well firstly, it was a belated well thought of more than middle age birthday gift from my two children that attended with me. The atmosphere was warm & typically Fitroy, having lived there in the 70's. Which was nice as well. Anyway as with most things it was what you bring with you as an individual in character as well. Cait was a natural and lovely young girl of a friendly & helpful disposition . I didn't have a clue as to what to do? But found it quite meditative to sit and try to create a form in the manner of a ring. Everyone attending seemed happy & talkative Cait was helpful & attentive to all as I could tell. The only negative if you could call it so, was that the lighting was a little dull to scribe anything fine. But I did forget my reading glasses, and I am in my waining years I guess A very diverse and enjoyable birthday gift! Looking forward to the result of my lay efforts. + more
Bernadette Aitken • Jun 2021
Traditional Marbling Workshop: Turkish Ebru
What a marvelous way to spend a morning, making beautiful, traditional and contemporary Ebru (marbled papers). Our teacher was passionate and skilled in her Art form, and passed on that enthusiasm to the class. We learned several patterning methods, using the various hand-prepared colours and traditional awls and combs, and ended the session by marbling a fan, to add to our array of papers and giftWhat a marvelous way to spend a morning, making beautiful, traditional and contemporary Ebru (marbled papers). Our teacher was passionate and skilled in her Art form, and passed on that enthusiasm to the class. We learned several patterning methods, using the various hand-prepared colours and traditional awls and combs, and ended the session by marbling a fan, to add to our array of papers and gift cards, to take home. A thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying class. Thank you Eda Tevrizci from Marbling Art Studio, for your knowledge and expertise, and "The Old Auction House" Kyneton, for the venue. + more
Simon Gough • Apr 2021
Japanese Kokedama Making Workshop
We attended the kokedama class as a birthday present and it was a wonderful experience. The process was well-explained, along with a lot of advice on technique, care, and suggestions on how to decorate with the kokedama once we brought them home. We went home with four kokedama and an eagerness to learn more — would definitely recommend the class to others!
Alex Zhu • Apr 2021
The experience has been extremely lovely. This is our first time getting to know how rings are made and getting involved in hands on experience. Hee Cho was warm, friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend anyone who wants to make a special gift or create an unique memory with your cared one.
Shakira Branch • Mar 2021
Thank you so much for such a wonderful class. I purchased this for a graduation present for my friend & I to do together, and it was so nice to get creative and switch off for the night. And thank you to Liana for teaching us such great watercolour skills - you are an excellent teacher
Norm Crowley • Feb 2021
Tutor, Peter, presented a wealth of photography experience and knowledge to our small group of six that allowed group interaction and one to one advice (in a COVID safe way). Discussion progressed through the basic (but often unknown) smartphone features, many of the 10 aspects of composition and then included many of the skills of enhancement to present a resultant image that would impress anyTutor, Peter, presented a wealth of photography experience and knowledge to our small group of six that allowed group interaction and one to one advice (in a COVID safe way). Discussion progressed through the basic (but often unknown) smartphone features, many of the 10 aspects of composition and then included many of the skills of enhancement to present a resultant image that would impress any Social Media user. Further comments on control of ISO and exposure settings together with commentary on still life, abstract and landscapes, (in addition to the street portraits and architecture) would enhance the presentation. A session outcome that has certainly changed my 'click and hope' photography to give me the awareness of a better 'click and presentation' After only 3 hrs attached photos from MEL with additional personal photographs from with learnings from this day + more
Merle Jaraba • Jan 2021
My husband and I enjoyed this soy candle making workshop at Handmaker’s Factory. This was our Christmas gift for each other. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. It’s good to be able to bring the finished candle projects home and light them up to enjoy it. Nicole is a very good teacher.
Karen Molina • Dec 2020
Hand Building Ceramics Class with Sangria
Fantastic class and teacher. This was a gift from my daughter in which we both attended. A truly fun and therapeutic atmosphere. Highly recommend
Mala Desai • Oct 2020
I did the class with my son as a gift for his birthday - he loves all things Italian. The gnocchi recipe was simple and delicious. Enjoyed the class which was practical and the presenter gave great tips and was very approachable too! Best of all the gnocchi was delicious - have recommended the class to all my friends and family - some even who live overseas given they can log in via Zoom!
Qaisara Mohamad • Dec 2019
We made soy scented candles and it was a very welcoming and informative private class! My first class with handmaker's factory and with classbento. It really was an amazing experience and ended up being a nice gift which mum appreciates :)
Gergana Nedelcheva • Jul 2021
Paint and Sip Class: Cherry Blossoms
Great, positive and fun experience! The perfect present for a friend or a partner for any occasion.
Joan • Jul 2021
Floristry Workshop: Tall Seasonal Blooms in a Vase
The class was a present and due to lockdowns was deferred twice but a suitable date was found. Relaxed atmosphere; teacher was helpful, parking available . Thoroughly enjoyable.
Pam Miranda • Jun 2021
My daughters took me to this class as a birthday present - and it was terrific! Time flew past as we learnt about making glass jewellery and then started making pieces. Such a creative and fun evening with Merryl who was an attentive and thoughtful teacher. Highly recommended.
Jo Brady • May 2021
Venue awesome. Materials provided and gift goodie bag amazing. Teacher absolutely lovely and did a good job. Learnt a lot Highly recommend
Ashlee Bellamy • Apr 2021
Myself and a friend took part in an abstract painting class on Saturday morning. It was a 30th birthday present to get creative and try something new. On arrival we felt very welcomed and entered a lovely calm and friendly environment. Our teacher was Andrea and she was fantastic! I am definitely not a painter and she made me feel confident in what I was doing and encouraged my ideas and helped me when I was a little stuck. There were so many different paints, colours and utensils to get different layers and texture on our canvas. I had a wonderfulMyself and a friend took part in an abstract painting class on Saturday morning. It was a 30th birthday present to get creative and try something new. On arrival we felt very welcomed and entered a lovely calm and friendly environment. Our teacher was Andrea and she was fantastic! I am definitely not a painter and she made me feel confident in what I was doing and encouraged my ideas and helped me when I was a little stuck. There were so many different paints, colours and utensils to get different layers and texture on our canvas. I had a wonderful time and learnt a-lot about myself and of course abstract painting. I would highly recommend ClassBento to get creative and to try something out of your comfort zone. I am excited to paint again. Thank you! + more
Maria Aram • Mar 2021
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
It was supposed to be an enjoyable birthday gift for my husband but didn't live up to the expectations and previous reviews. 25 people in the class and a function next to them so they could hardly hear anything. Plus there wasn't actual lessons to be learnt. Definitely not worth the price I guess. I feel bad for gifting him such a less than ordinary experience.
Vasiliki Triantaflaros • Mar 2021
The teacher was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining the process. They were also very present with everybody throughout the day. Very enjoyable workshop.
Russell Henderson • Mar 2021
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
The class covered all the basic hand building techniques and Daisy was great at helping us utilise those techniques to realise our ideas to bring them into reality (of sorts!). While hours more practice would improve my end product - at least I now have Mother day's sorted gift wise!
Fiona Lerk • Feb 2021
The teacher was excellent and very clear all the materials and tools were provided and I made a fabulous ring which was gift wrapped!
David Kidd • Jan 2021
My workshop today was a Christmas gift from my husband and I really enjoyed the experience. The time was 10am to 1pm but I didn’t finish my piece until 2.30pm and was not rushed at all which I really appreciated. Merryl’s workspace, materials and facilities are wonderful I plan to attend again.
Sharon Lakua • Dec 2020
Essential Oil Blending and Perfume Workshop
This class was a birthday present for my daughter at her suggestion. Fabulous gift as it turns out! We had a tiny experience of essential oils but you don't need to as Cat gave an outline and demonstration of how to mix oils to give a pleasing outcome. We had plenty of time to experiment in the funky city fringe venue which was very adequate for the class. We had access to a vast array of oils to experiment with. It was a lot of fun. Perhaps related to exposure to the oils, and/or using under-used senses and right brain hemisphere, we were bothThis class was a birthday present for my daughter at her suggestion. Fabulous gift as it turns out! We had a tiny experience of essential oils but you don't need to as Cat gave an outline and demonstration of how to mix oils to give a pleasing outcome. We had plenty of time to experiment in the funky city fringe venue which was very adequate for the class. We had access to a vast array of oils to experiment with. It was a lot of fun. Perhaps related to exposure to the oils, and/or using under-used senses and right brain hemisphere, we were both very tired and relaxed when we went home. I'm a terrible sleeper but I slept really well that night. + more
Alexandra Jarvis • Dec 2020
Polymer Clay Workshop: Statement Earrings
This is the second polymere clay class I’ve done and each time you learn something new. Sheree is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, the classes have a great atmosphere and you get to take home some of your own jewellery as well as a little gift box.
Erin Bishop • Nov 2020
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
Great class for beginners and I’d love to do another. Daisy explained everything up front, and patiently helped us with questions (or fixing any issues!) throughout. The tumbler as a gift was a lovely bonus. Looking forward to seeing how my pieces turn out once they’re glazed and fired.
Christina Vitsentzatos • Sep 2020
Nicola was very professional and helpful, and the wax tablets were quite easy to make. Great beginners class for gift making!
April Huggins • Aug 2020
Lolita: “Most beautiful thing ive ever made, It’s just so lovely we have these events and I can use my new skills with zoom to access them. I am so thankful its must so exiting real achievement. “ Hi to the Events team, A very big thank you for organising today’s terrarium event. It was the best few hours I’ve had for a few weeks. Life has been challenging as a Carer & then a hospital stay for myself. I feel brighter this morning participating in this fun event. Hayley was excellent & it was lovely having interaction from other carers. SadlyLolita: “Most beautiful thing ive ever made, It’s just so lovely we have these events and I can use my new skills with zoom to access them. I am so thankful its must so exiting real achievement. “ Hi to the Events team, A very big thank you for organising today’s terrarium event. It was the best few hours I’ve had for a few weeks. Life has been challenging as a Carer & then a hospital stay for myself. I feel brighter this morning participating in this fun event. Hayley was excellent & it was lovely having interaction from other carers. Sadly my glass bowl arrived with a break in the side of it , plus broken plant. I enjoyed learning from Hayley today & if it is possible I would love to participate in the plant ball session , if that is ok. I loved seeing what the other ladies had made with their terrariums & I have lots of ideas to follow up on. Like visiting an op shop to source vessels & to involve my grandson in helping to create terrariums for gift making, when we are able to leave the house post Covid Kind thanks for the bright spot of my last few weeks. Suzanne Kelly + more
Claire Rowsell • May 2020
Loved it, easy to follow, although a bit tricky at points. I got it as a present for mothers day and in turn for my mum for her mothers day. My mum is now obsessed, haha
A birthday is the perfect opportunity to spoil your loved ones with unforgettable birthday gift experiences in Melbourne. There are plenty of fun experience gift ideas to get you inspired - photography classes, pottery classes, painting classes, cooking classes and more. And they’re all taught by experienced and passionate local artisans in the Melbourne area. These birthday present experiences are more special than a generic card. Your loved one is going to be truly surprised.
Nowadays, finding the right gift ideas for birthdays is a chore. Many of us simply don’t have the time to drive around town stopping at shopping centres and boutiques in search of the perfect gift. With birthday experiences, you can avoid the stress and give your friend or family member a gift you know they’ll love. Not only will your loved one have a fantastic time at their workshop, but they’ll also walk away with skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. You might even be giving your loved one their new favourite hobby.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in search of birthday experiences for him or birthday gifts for women, there’s a ClassBento workshop for everyone in your life. You might challenge stereotypes by signing up the special man in your life for a perfume making workshop in the Melbourne CBD (who says men don’t love having their own signature scent?) Or, if you’re looking for gift ideas for mum, you might try an Introduction to Upholstery Workshop in Footscray. There are Soap and Shampoo Making Classes in West Footscray, Clothing Embroidery Workshops in Windsor, Thai Cooking Classes in Richmond, and many more. There are so many different options for ClassBento experience gifts that you will soon become the person that gives the very best birthday presents.
The passionate instructors who lead these birthday experiences in Melbourne will treat your loved ones to a very special day. Classes are easily customised and you can book private classes for your busy gift recipient. If you’re throwing a birthday party for your loved one, you might even arrange for a mobile class so that an instructor can come to the venue of your choice and completely surprise them. Or, if you want to give your loved one more control over their birthday present experiences, you can give them a gift card with a dollar amount so that they can browse the many classes available to them. Either way, they’ll love the chance to learn something new for their birthday.
You’ll be amazed at how much your loved one appreciates getting a birthday gift experience in Melbourne this year. Instead of another material item for them to unwrap, you’re giving them the chance to try a new hobby that they might continue for the rest of their lives. Unlike a bottle of wine or a candle, memories from birthday experience last a lifetime.
