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Want to be known as that friend who gives the best birthday gifts ever? Maybe you’re already that person, and you need to keep up the good work? Or maybe you simply love your best friend so much that you want to make sure they get the special treatment they deserve. In any case, here are 8 birthday gift experiences your best friend will thank you forever for. And you’ll get to join in on the fun!
The best birthday gifts to give your best friends are sentimental. Think of making precious memories and reminiscing—nothing quite beats a heartfelt moment in time. What better way to treat your best friend than by gifting them an experience you can enjoy together? Get ready to explore your creativity and take away a keepsake to remember your special time together. You may even start a lifelong bonding hobby with these birthday gift ideas!
Handmade cheeseboards
Want to level up your charcuterie nights? How about with a cheese board and coasters you’ve made yourselves! Get into the spirit of making something everlasting with this resin art class, in Sydney.
Throughout the class, you and your best friend will be guided on how to beautify your cheeseboards and make resin coasters. Your teacher will do a hands-on demonstration so you can see how easy it can be to create your own ocean-themed board using the direct pour technique. You may also get a peek at the ‘dirty pour’ technique!
Chat happily, learn something new and go home with a piece of usable art you can both be proud to get out at your next wine and cheese night!
Parisa said:
“My friends and I absolutely loved creating our resin pieces! The class was enjoyable and creative in trusting the process to make beautiful boards and coasters! We will be back!”
Make your own mugs
Maybe you and your bestie prefer something that can hold your cosy, warm beverages. We’ve got an idea that is soon to be a classic birthday gift to give to your best friend. Get mindful, messy, and create something to cherish forever in this hand-building workshop in Perth, where you make your own mug.
A class that will have you working with your hands, relaxing and spending quality time together. You can exchange cute design ideas, help each other’s personalities shine and create something that will always remind you of each other.
Neither of you will need any experience to enjoy this gift; whether you've never tried pottery or are already familiar with clay, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process by expert potters in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Here, it’s all about getting creative, having fun and making memories!
Alicia had this to say about her hand-building experience:
“Myself and my friend really enjoyed attending this class yesterday, and we would love to do it again in the future!!”
Or tuft a rug
Well, you can tuft anything you want, really! In this fun tufting class in Canberra, you and your bestie can design a distinctive rug, coaster, mirror, bag, cushion or piece of wall art.
You and your best friend will remember this birthday gift forever, and you may even want to try it again! All you have to do is bring an image that you'd like to make, and the studio will use a projector to transfer your design onto the primary fabric, helping you and your best friends' vision come to life.
Have an absolute ball selecting from a palette of over 200 yarn colours, then be guided by experts on operating the tufting gun and learning the process of adding those final touches that make your handmade project wonderful and whimsical.
Of course, you and your best friend will have a unique masterpiece to take home, plus the bonus of a really fun memory.
Kiya gave us her honest thoughts on this tufting class:
“Such a fun, unique experience, the atmosphere was great, and the two instructors were so helpful and friendly. Felt so comfortable making a cute tuft and chatting. Overall, a 10/10 experience and customer service, couldn’t recommend it enough!”
Get messy and create art
Ever just feel like getting messy and not worrying about the outcome? You and your best friend have got to try this totally wild, carefree paint workshop in Sydney, where you get to splatter paint everywhere, then take home a funky piece of art.
Don’t worry about messing up your clothes or shoes, in this workshop, everyone gets raincoats, goggles and Crocs! You'll get to choose five different acrylic paint colours that speak to you and your bestie. From there, your teacher will demonstrate the basic process of splatter painting.
Then it’s time for the fun stuff! One solid hour of splattering paint upon your canvas, creating your own special design. Make them match, or make one for each other!
This one’s a treat of a birthday gift when you know your best friend deserves to let loose or relieve stress.
Here’s what Lisa had to say about her experience:
“Loved this class! It was messy, colourful, and so much fun. A great activity to unwind with friends. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique experience.”
Make your own jewels
Don’t just buy jewellery, make some! In this hands-on jewellery making class in Sydney, you’ll craft a beautiful silver ring using high-quality silver clay.
Great for beginners, this is an easy, relaxing and enjoyable experience to share. You and your best friend will be guided step-by-step through shaping, designing and refining your ring, so you can chat away as you get to moulding your own designs!
Just wait, you and your bestie will be picking up compliments about your unique ring left, right and centre, and you’ll get to say, “We made it!” This is probably one of the coolest birthday gifts to get your best friend. Not only do they get fun, quality time with you, but you get to take home beautiful, matching rings!
Kimberley gave this birthday gift idea five stars and said:
“I booked the silver clay ring class with my friend, and we both had a great time. The process was really interesting. You shape the silver clay, add textures, and after firing, it becomes real silver. The instructors were patient and guided us step by step, so it was very beginner-friendly. Such a fun and creative experience, and I'm happy that I get to wear a unique ring made by myself now!”
Learn to make pasta from scratch
Is your best friend a foodie? We have the workshop to help you both level up your weekly dinners by learning a new skill you’ll bond over. Learn to make pasta that’ll impress all of your other friends in this Melbourne workshop!
You and your bestie will have the chance to make two homemade pastas from scratch, and the best part? You’ll get to enjoy your delicious creations for lunch with some wine and good company.
If you love the idea of a birthday dinner or birthday lunch, mix it up with this cooking class that’ll be imprinted in your hearts long after the meal ends. Whenever you wish to relive the memory, you can cook up a storm at home and invite your best friend over to share the joy all over!
Andrea shared a bit about her experience, telling us that “This was such a fun class! We had never made pasta before from scratch, and learned so much about pasta making. Marina was such a good teacher and made the class so fun!”
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Create a personalised perfume
Did you know that smell has one of the strongest effects on our memories? A nostalgic scent can bring us back to a cherished time. What’s more sentimental than that? Instead of guessing or buying a store-bought perfume, join this Melbourne perfume making workshop and create your own fragrance together.
Work side by side, picking from a gorgeous selection of pure essential oils and high-quality aroma materials to craft a scent that’s unique to each of you. You’ll learn the art of combining top, middle and base notes to refine a harmonious blend that reflects you and your best friend's ideal mood, style and personality.
Beck had a great time at this perfume making class and said:
“The classroom and ambience were beautiful. The choice of scents by far exceeded my expectations. We were given the perfect balance of clear, helpful instructions and time to independently explore the scents and produce a personalised creation. Highly recommended and would do again.”
Make a pair of lamps
How about lighting up each other’s lives in more ways than one? Make some lamps and keep shining together with this Turkish lamp mosaic session. Not many people can say, “My best friend got me a stunning lamp that we got to make together!” Well, now your bestie can! This is a beautiful, calming, light-filled birthday gift to give your best friend.
Sit around in a warm space, filled with colourful glass, soft light, tea, and sweets. Carefully design your own beautiful lamp, either making one for each other or perfecting your own concepts.
Here's what Katsuri had to say about their experience:
“Spent the afternoon at a mosaic class and honestly didn’t realise how 2.5 hours just flew by. It was such a fun and engaging experience. The teacher was incredibly sweet, supportive, and patient, which made the whole process even more enjoyable.
And the little touches—tea and dessert—just made it all feel so cosy and special. Truly loved every bit of it”
Whatever birthday gift you give your best friend, make it come from a place of thoughtfulness and love! These are just some birthday gift ideas, but there are plenty more memories to make, and a whole lot of crafts to try to make sure you and your best friend have the best time ever, together.
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