By Jana LepojevicIn this story:
For creative (or not so creative) Mums, the best Mother’s Day gifts in Melbourne are crafty experiences you can do together. That way, you’re still honouring Mother’s Day, but instead of giving another mass-produced item she may or may not want, you’re simply spending time with Mum and taking a nostalgic trip to a simpler time, when things were handmade and time moved slowly.
But, knowing which craft experience to get? That’s where your gift-giving skills kick in.
Our advice? Go simple. You don’t need to teach Mum complicated skills in a niche craft no one’s heard of (yet). Go to a beginner-friendly, social workshop for a popular and timeless craft, like pottery or punch needle. Dive into a good time with Mum and wrap up with some new skills, fun stories and something cute and handmade. It’s that easy. To make it easier, we’ve got seven craft classes in Melbourne that would make great Mother’s Day gifts below!
Make mugs and pet cats
With cosy drink in one hand, and the other left free for petting the two resident cats, getting hands on with clay may prove slightly difficult in this pottery class in Hawthorn East! But it’s worth the struggle. If Mum always starts the day with a hot tea or coffee, she needs a personalised mug she made herself to complete the ritual. And that’s exactly what she’ll get at this Mother’s Day experience gift. Along with one and a half hours with her favourite child, and time with two adorable kitties.
You’ll both learn classic hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling and slab building to make your own ceramic mugs, with time to add personalised touches and details, truly making your mugs your own. If you’ve never drunk from a mug you made yourself, you’re in for a treat! Pick up your fired creations 4-6 weeks after the class, and stop in for a cuppa with Mum when you drop hers off.
Our community loved:
“Teacher was very attentive and nice to everyone, including us even when we were 5 mins late. I struggled at first, but thanks to his help, I was able to make the mug close to how I envisioned. His cats are very adorable and interacted with the class individually throughout the session, allowing pats. Very much recommend this class!! My girlfriend and I had so much fun “ - Joshua S.
Throw clay on the wheel
If you’re vibing pottery for Mother’s Day, but prefer something a little more fast-paced, wheel throwing is the way to go. In this wheel throwing class in Abbotsfield, you and Mum can dip your toes into the world of pottery, and wrap up with a handmade ceramic piece each.
Whether you get bitten by the pottery bug or just enjoy two hours of connecting and creating, this Mother’s Day gift is heavy on the craft and fun, light on the formal education. Simply have a couple of goes on the wheel, pick your favourite piece, then pick it up after glazing and firing. It’s a little messy, and you and Mum will feel like little kids again. Expect laughs, accidents and a little bit of pride.
Our community loved:
“Great experience, we loved it! We got my mum a voucher for the Clay Soiree for Mothers Day and we did it all together last week. It was such great fun. Our teacher Cathal (hopefully I spelled it right!) was wonderful. He did a great job at explaining eveything and helped us through all of the steps. We all made a couple pieces each and really enjoyed it. Highly recommend!” - Bec J.
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Create earrings out of clay
Okay, we’re still on the clay theme, but instead of kitchenware, you’re making jewellery. In this polymer clay class in Camberwell, you and Mum can make a range of earrings from polymer clay, then take them home to wear and show off.
The use of clay means you can get really quirky and colourful with designs (with the option to go lowkey if that’s more your style). From cute shapes to bright flowers, your clay creations can go as wild as your imagination. This class is a mix of self-paced and guided, so you and Mum can spend a couple of hours in the creative zone, making as many earrings as you can in the time provided. Gossiping while you create is optional, but recommended!
Our community loved:
“We really enjoyed the class, both my kids and I had a great time! It gave us a chance to explore our creativity, practise fine motor skills, and work on fun design projects together. The teacher was friendly and supportive, and it was a great experience for both adults and children. We’re looking forward to joining more classes like this in the future.” - Ying C. Z.
A charm bar experience
Think of a pick and mix lolly station, but with charms and trinkets instead of lollies, and one-and-a-half hours to look through them all, choosing the ones you love for your necklace or bracelet. That’s exactly what you and Mum will get at this charm bar and design your own jewellery workshop in South Yarra. With a glass of bubbles or orange juice on arrival and over 300 charms to choose from, this is a super cool and unique craft class in Melbourne for Mother’s Day. And, it’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift if your mum likes jewellery, but you don’t want to get her style wrong. Hosted in a cute, pink and white space, this is an experience for a girly, nostalgic crafternoon with Mum!
Our community loved:
“The class was so much fun. My mum and I had a great time making our own jewellery and chatting whilst we did. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something a bit different. The studio dog Chilli was so cute, and the Prosecco and chocolate on arrival were such a special touch.” - Bianca R.
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Pascoe Vale South
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $110
Punch needle embroidery
Embroidery is no longer just for your nanna! It’s a fun and relaxing way to get your craft on with Mum as you make your own textile wall art. Get this punch needle embroidery workshop in Forest Hill as your gift for Mother’s Day, and spend three hours chatting with Mum as your hands do all the work. The best thing about keeping your hands busy is that the focus somehow clears your mind, leaving it free to concentrate on the more important task of connecting with Mum. By the end of the class, you’ll both have modern handmade embroidery art to hang on your wall, with the design and pattern of your choice!
Our community loved:
“Amazing class! Patricia was so friendly and helpful, and my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Even got to take our artwork home! 10/10 would recommend :)” - Alex M.
Sip while you mosaic
If your and Mum’s idea of crafting leans more towards gluing things together, a mosaic class will leave you feeling super relaxed without the pressure of creating something beautiful. In this mosaic class in Caulfield South, you’ll still walk away with something beautiful, but it’s a little easier to get there with colourful mosaic tiles and templates provided. It’s a crafty three hours, with a cheese board to keep you fueled, and the option to BYO drinks!
Our community loved:
“Amazing teacher and experience. We had a great time creating beautiful mosaic pieces at the diligent direction of the beautiful teacher, Galit. 11/10” - Sylvia W.
Melt glass and make molten shapes
Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be all pastels and bouquets, this craft class in Coburg North brings the heat with glassblowing. Here, you and Mum will melt glass in a super hot furnace. Then, while it’s molten, add colours and create shapes to make your own paperweight or unique glass bird sculpture. It’s something a little different for you and Mum to enjoy together on Mother’s Day, creating memories worth keeping.
Our community loved:
“Excellent class! Wow, had never done anything like it before -- and Nick was so easy and fun to work with. Great teacher, and with a group of just four of us, we were each so engaged and part of the process. Ruth's studio is fantastic and really inspiring -- will be checking out future classes, and can't wait to see my little bird :)” - Ashley H.
Whether it’s clay, glass, thread or tiny jewellery charms, these Melbourne craft classes turn Mother’s Day into something you both can take part in. And long after the class is over, you’re left with something you made together, and the memory of making it.
