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Gold Charm Bar and Workshop: Design Your Own Jewellery
5.0 (200)
South Yarra
/ Mobile
$110 Now $85
Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (622)
7 years in business
Box Hill South
$99 Now $72 - $79
Paint and Sip Class in the Dark©
4.9 (749)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Dumpling Cooking Class
4.9 (322)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$159 - $318
Cocktail Making and Painting Class: Shake, Sip and Paint
4.9 (54)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$85
Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (263)
2 years in business
Melbourne
$143
Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (19)
6k followers
Fitzroy
$85
Sip and Sculpt Class: Make Quirky Clay Plant Pots
4.5 (198)
14 years in business
Bentleigh, Altona North & South Melbourne
$65
Italian Cooking Masterclass: Gnocchi and Ragu
4.9 (7)
16 years in business
Melbourne
$109
Paint Your Pet Class
4.9 (209)
Kew
/ Mobile
$85
Tea Blending Workshop
5.0 (161)
2 years in business
Abbotsford
$65
Mobile Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (4)
Comes to you
$80
Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (22)
South Melbourne
/ Mobile
$69 - $82
Spanish Cooking Class
4.9 (42)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$160 - $175
Unwind with Clay Class
5.0 (217)
4 years in business
Braeside
$89 - $109
Essential Oil Perfume Making Workshop
4.9 (67)
4 years in business
Kew
$75 - $120
Pizza Masterclass and Lunch: Dough Making
4.9 (260)
South Yarra
$130
Paint and Sip Class: Cherry Blossoms
4.9 (74)
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (929)
4 years in business
Brunswick & Burwood
$110 - $119
Gnocchi Masterclass and Lunch
4.8 (151)
South Yarra
$130
Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners
4.9 (252)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$59
Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (33)
3 years in business
Hughesdale
/ Mobile
$55 - $69
Pottery Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (30)
Mentone
$99 Now $89
Perfume Making Class Melbourne: Make Your Signature Scent
5.0 (53)
Port Melbourne
$150
Clay and Sip Class: Play with Clay
4.8 (32)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Paint and Sip Class: The Greek House
4.9 (33)
100% recommend
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
UV Resin and Laser-cutting Acrylic Jewellery Workshop
4.9 (35)
7 years in business
Blackburn
$85
Paint and Sip Class for Team Building
5.0 (5)
4.9 (2k) (teacher)
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$59
Paint and Sip Class: Japanese Cherry Blossoms
4.9 (40)
Mont Albert
$50 - $59
Wines Tasting: Intro Masterclass
4.9 (39)
4k followers
Northcote
$49
Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stones
5.0 (100)
7 years in business
Collingwood
$179 - $189
Tranquil Terrarium Class: Mindful Making
4.9 (387)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$120
Mindful Making Workshop: Mini Moss Terrarium
4.9 (387)
Brunswick
$140
Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog
5.0 (91)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$65
Mindful Leather Keychain and Tea Latte Art Design Workshop
4.9 (14)
Box Hill South
$109 Now $77
Plant Parenthood 101 Workshop
4.9 (34)
Brunswick
$90
Tipsy Terrarium Workshop: Make and Sip
4.9 (387)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$130
Paint and Sip Class: Frida Kahlo
5.0 (77)
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
Full Moon Workshop: Journey Through the Chakras
4.9 (387)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$65
Succulent Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (387)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$98
Acrylic Paint and Sip Class
4.9 (77)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$59
Textured Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (32)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Paint and Sip Class: The Starry Night
5.0 (42)
100% recommend
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
Bonsai Class for Beginners
4.8 (139)
Armadale
/ Mobile
$120
Matcha Lab Workshop: Brew and Blend
4.8 (25)
Box Hill South
$99 Now $69
Paint and Sip Class: Monet Water Lilies
4.9 (39)
Mont Albert
$57 - $64
Bird Whittling Class
5.0 (18)
Richmond
$120 - $130
The Healing Art of Matcha Workshop: Learn, Sip and Relax
5.0 (17)
Box Hill South
$139 Now $96
Paint and Sip Class: Paint Like Famous Artists
4.8 (76)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Incense Crafting Workshop for Beginners
4.8 (22)
Box Hill South
$129 Now $85
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night
4.8 (92)
Mont Albert
$50 - $59
Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (26) (teacher)
13 years in business
South Melbourne
$60 - $65
Paint and Sip Class: Japanese Spring
4.9 (26)
100% recommend
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
New Moon Circle Workshop
4.9 (387)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$65
Paint and Sip Class: Twilight Walk on the Beach
4.8 (21)
100% recommend
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
Japanese Cooking Class
4.9 (84)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Paint and Sip Class in the Park
5.0 (21)
9 years in business
Albert Park
$59
Paint and Sip Class
4.9 (76) (teacher)
Sorrento
$69 - $79
Best Alfajores Baking Class
4.9 (10)
3 years in business
Thornbury
$135 - $154
Paint and Sip Class: Green Door
5.0 (20)
100% recommend
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
QLD Bottle Tree Bonsai Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.8 (165) (teacher)
South Yarra & Armadale
$120
Paint and Sip Class: Frida Kahlo
4.9 (24)
Mont Albert
$48 - $55
Charcuterie Platter Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (90) (teacher)
Mentone
$160 Now $150
Christmas in July Art Craft Workshop Party and Gift Idea
4.7 (30) (teacher)
Doncaster East
/ Mobile
$40
Perfumery Workshop
4.7 (37)
4k followers
Melbourne
$168 - $250
Clay and Sip Class with Bottomless Pizza
4.8 (6)
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Narre Warren
$85
Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Favourite Person
5.0 (8)
4.9 (90) (teacher)
Mentone
/ Mobile
$89 Now $79
Tea and Tarot Workshop
4.8 (10)
2 years in business
Abbotsford
$60 - $65
Paint Your Mate Picasso Style Paint and Sip Workshop
4.9 (8)
South Melbourne
$65
Paint and Sip Class: Vase with Irises by Van Gogh
4.9 (17)
100% recommend
Kew
/ Mobile
$59 - $65
Hand Building Workshop: Matcha Bowl
5.0 (8)
4.9 (193) (teacher)
Box Hill South
$139 Now $118
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
4.8 (26)
10 years in business
Maribyrnong
$155
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Recent reviews for our Christmas Party classes in Melbourne
Anita Najdovski
Thank you so much for a great team event. We had a great time making our Candle holders and was a good way to connect as a team with plenty of laughs. Great to take away our creations!
Ellie McRae
We loved our session with Ashley! Super informative talk about how dough is made and what makes for a good dough, lots of fun making our own pizza dough and then making our own pizzas to eat afterwards.We loved our session with Ashley! Super informative talk about how dough is made and what makes for a good dough, lots of fun making our own pizza dough and then making our own pizzas to eat afterwards. They catered for a gluten-free member of our team, and it was kid-friendly. Everyone had a fabulous time! Thank you so much. + more
Sarah Grinblat
We booked in for a "Christmas in January" work event to Paint 'n' sip our pets! Was a fabulous afternoon - we all received a pre-sketched portrait of our pets (particularly handy for those not artisticallyWe booked in for a "Christmas in January" work event to Paint 'n' sip our pets! Was a fabulous afternoon - we all received a pre-sketched portrait of our pets (particularly handy for those not artistically inclined, like myself) and Catherine was a great tutor who provided us with great tips & tricks to ensure our paintings looked great! Was a very relaxed environment, in a great space that accommodates for snacks as well. Would definitely recommend this experience!! Thank you Ladder Art Space and Catherine, for a wonderful day :) + more
Brooke Laybourne
We had an amazing time, had our work Christmas breakup here, we had Betty as our teacher and she was amazing, so thorough with the process and we got to make some amazing plates, bowls and cups!! ThankyouWe had an amazing time, had our work Christmas breakup here, we had Betty as our teacher and she was amazing, so thorough with the process and we got to make some amazing plates, bowls and cups!! Thankyou so much for having us + more
Adriano Di Prato
The entire team had a wonderful time at Paint in the Dark - our teachers were brilliant, personable and a lot of fun! Terrific playlist made our end of year celebration even more memorable. Thank you
Melissa Hofsteter
This was such a fun experience and easily one of the best classes I’ve done. Our whole work team had an absolute ball, and everyone walked away with a beautiful ring they made themselves. We were genuinelyThis was such a fun experience and easily one of the best classes I’ve done. Our whole work team had an absolute ball, and everyone walked away with a beautiful ring they made themselves. We were genuinely surprised by how great all the rings turned out, especially given none of us knew what to expect going in. It was creative, hands on, and a really memorable way to spend time together. I highly recommend this! + more
Natalie Ashton
Wow — what a fabulous team day! Our end-of-year pasta-making class at Al Dente was an absolute highlight. Anna, our instructor, was incredible: patient, fully present with our group, and so knowledgeable.Wow — what a fabulous team day! Our end-of-year pasta-making class at Al Dente was an absolute highlight. Anna, our instructor, was incredible: patient, fully present with our group, and so knowledgeable. Her passion for beautiful produce and proper technique really shone through. My team loved the entire experience. + more
Leanne Tannenbaum
An incredibly fun experience with a highly knowledgeable, warm and engaging teacher. Highly recommended for a team building experience. Thank you so much!
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Christmas Party Ideas and Activities Melbourne
Turn up the festive fun this season with our 2026 Christmas party ideas in Melbourne! Whether you’re planning a work party for your team, a festive catch-up with friends or a creative get-together with family, you’ll find hundreds of joyful workshops and experiences across the city. Learn to shake cocktails in South Yarra, craft handmade decorations in Collingwood or whip up a delicious festive feast in Fitzroy. Melbourne’s thriving creative scene makes it easy to find something unique to suit your group, with local makers, chefs and artists ready to welcome you into their studios. This Christmas, swap the usual dinner booking for a hands-on experience and make memories you’ll still be talking about next year.
Work Christmas party ideas in Melbourne for every team
When it comes to work Christmas party ideas in Melbourne, there’s something for every kind of team. For creative crews, wreath-making workshops in Prahran or flower arranging sessions in Malvern East are perfect for getting hands-on and into the festive spirit. If your colleagues love a good laugh, a cocktail making class in the CBD or a paint and sip session in Port Melbourne will set the tone for a relaxed and social celebration.
For a slower-paced team, pottery or clay hand-building in Brunswick offers a mindful way to unwind after a busy year. These workshops are designed to be inclusive and easy-going – no pressure, no awkward icebreakers, just genuine connection and fun.
One of our most popular team activities? Paint and Sip in the Dark, a glowing twist on the classic favourite. As Sophie M. shared:
“My team and I attended the neon glow in the dark paint and sip class this past weekend for a work Christmas party. We had an absolutely amazing time—it was a very unique and fun experience suitable for all. Highly recommend taking this class for some team building fun! Our teacher was very lovely and helpful, the event was very well organised and everything went perfectly!”
The best Christmas party ideas are the ones that bring everyone together, from the quiet creatives to the social butterflies. That’s why our Melbourne workshops cater to all kinds of teams, big or small. So whether you’re celebrating with your close-knit start-up or the whole company, you can create something memorable together and end the year on a high.
5 Christmas party ideas for adults that are easy to organise
Looking for the best Christmas party ideas for adults in Melbourne? You don’t need to spend hours planning or booking, just pick an experience and let our talented local hosts handle the rest. These workshops are easy to organise, fun for everyone, and guaranteed to bring on the festive cheer.
- Cocktail making in South Yarra – Learn to mix, shake and garnish your own cocktails (or mocktails!) with a local mixologist.
- Gnocchi making and lunch in Elsternwick – Roll, shape and cook your own gnocchi before sitting down together to enjoy a delicious shared lunch. A hands-on foodie experience that’s perfect for bonding with friends or colleagues.
- Christmas wreath making that comes to you – Get creative with native blooms and festive foliage to craft a one-of-a-kind decoration.
- Paint and sip in Kew – Unwind with a glass of wine and a paintbrush as you bring your masterpiece to life.
- Pottery wheel throwing in Burwood – Try your hand at clay art for a fun, hands-on experience that everyone can enjoy.
One of our recent guests, Stacey B., summed it up perfectly after a staff Christmas party:
“Booked for a staff Christmas party and we all loved it! Went so smoothly, staff were very helpful and accommodating and the gnocchi was excellent!”
The best part? Everything’s taken care of – from the materials to the venue setup – so all you have to do is show up and have a good time. These fun Christmas party ideas suit groups of all sizes, whether you’re celebrating with a few friends or the entire office. With so many creative spaces dotted across Melbourne’s suburbs, it’s easy to find a workshop that fits your vibe, budget and team dynamic.
Top-rated Christmas party activities for any event
From big corporate gatherings to intimate end-of-year catch-ups, our top-rated Christmas party activities in Melbourne make it easy to celebrate in style. Melbourne’s thriving arts and foodie scene means there’s no shortage of ideas for unique events – think baking and dessert classes in St Kilda, floral workshops in Fitzroy, or cocktail sessions in the CBD.
If you’re after work party ideas that go beyond the standard restaurant lunch, these creative workshops offer something different. You’ll learn new skills, connect with your team and create keepsakes to take home – all in a relaxed, festive setting. And because they’re beginner-friendly, everyone can get involved and feel part of the fun.
These experiences also double as the best Christmas party ideas for birthdays, friend groups and social clubs looking to end the year with a smile. Whether you’re booking a private class for your team or joining a public session, our local hosts are here to make it special, with expert guidance, great energy and plenty of Christmas spirit.
Fun Christmas party ideas for the whole family
The holiday season is all about spending time together, and our Christmas party ideas in Melbourne are perfect for bringing the family together, no matter the age group. Kids can get creative at cookie decorating or cupcake baking classes, while adults join in on wreath-making or soy candle workshops. These hands-on experiences are great for creating something beautiful, sharing stories and making festive memories that will last for years.
If you’re planning a family Christmas day or school holiday activity, try one of our baking or flower arrangement classes in Collingwood or Malvern East. You’ll have a chance to switch off screens, enjoy quality time and leave with something special for your home. From grandparents to little ones, these activities make it easy for everyone to join in the joy of making.
Outdoor Xmas party ideas to try in 2026
With Melbourne’s parks, gardens and waterfront spots setting the scene, there’s no shortage of outdoor Christmas party ideas to enjoy in 2026. Try a painting class under the trees at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a photography workshop at Albert Park or a picnic-style wreath-making session by the Yarra River. These outdoor work party ideas are perfect for soaking up the sunshine and celebrating in true Melbourne style.
If you’re after something active, a dumpling walking food tour near Southbank or a street art class in Collingwood will let you see the city from a fresh perspective. Or, keep things chilled with a paint and sip garden party – a creative twist on the classic summer catch-up. However you choose to celebrate, these fun Christmas party activities in Melbourne make it easy to laugh, connect and make this festive season one to remember.
