By Tiffany FungIn this story:
- Get stuck into a pottery class
- Make your own tufted rug
- Shake things up with cocktails and dumplings
- Make a signature scent
- Turn the team into florists for an afternoon
- Get crafty with a candle making class
- Have a go at silver ring making
- Turn up the fun with a paint and sip class
- Take the team out for a coffee workshop
- Make a shared meal together
Ready to get your team out of the office and into something a little more memorable? These Christmas party ideas in Sydney swap the usual end-of-year dinner for hands-on experiences where colleagues can chat, create, learn and have a laugh together.
From pottery and tufting to cocktail making and perfume, there’s plenty of festive fun to be had beyond the pub. And because the activity is already organised, you can spend less time planning and more time celebrating the year with your team.
Want to find out more? Read on to find the best work Christmas outing ideas for your team.
Get stuck into a pottery class
Swap the office table for a pottery wheel and give your team a chance to get creative together. A pottery class keeps everyone busy while leaving plenty of room for conversation, laughs and a little friendly comparison of everyone’s creations.
Try a clay and sip pottery class in Artarmon, where your team can experiment with clay in a relaxed social setting. It’s a great option for mixed groups, whether your colleagues are already crafty or haven’t touched clay since primary school.
And don’t worry about everyone making something Instagram-worthy. The wonky pieces are often the most fun!
Make your own tufted rug
Want a Christmas outing that gets everyone out of their comfort zone? Try tufting at Tutu Studio!
Here, your team can design and create their own mini rug, with an instructor guiding them through the process. It’s colourful, hands-on and so satisfying once you get the hang of the tufting gun.
It also makes for a fun team memento: everyone heads home with something they actually made rather than another branded office gift.
Shake things up with cocktails and dumplings
If your team loves food, drinks and a bit of friendly competition, combine all three.
A cocktail and dumpling making class in Potts Point gives colleagues the chance to learn how to make dumplings from scratch and mix up cocktails along the way. Then, they’ll get to sit around the table and enjoy their delicious creations! Perfect for end-of-year appreciation gifts or work Christmas outing ideas.
Make a signature scent
Looking for a Christmas outing that feels a little more personal? Take your team to Croydon Park for a perfume making experience where everyone can create their own signature scent.
At Kiss Lips Ready Studio, a friendly teacher will guide them through exploring different fragrance notes and creating their unique perfume to take home.
This one works particularly well for smaller teams who want to catch up somewhere different and leave with a personalised creation.
Turn the team into florists for an afternoon
If your team would rather slow down and make something beautiful, book a flower arranging or wreath making workshop.
Sydney has plenty of creative floral experiences, including wreath workshops that can suit groups, and mobile options that come to you. Your team can spend a few hours learning new skills, chatting away from their desks and creating something festive to take home.
It’s Christmas decorating, but considerably more fun than fighting with a tangled string of fairy lights.
Get crafty with a candle making class
Switch off and step inside a calming candle making workshop in Sydney!
Candle making is a naturally social activity: you can experiment with fragrances, chat while you work and finish with something you’ll actually use at home. A candle making and sip class in Redfern is a relaxed option for colleagues looking for something creative without needing any previous experience. Just BYO drinks and get ready to start making!
Have a go at silver ring making
For something a little more special, gather your team for a silver clay ring making workshop.
Your colleagues can learn the basics of shaping and working with silver clay before creating a ring of their own. It’s hands-on enough to keep everyone engaged, but still gives you plenty of time to catch up and compare designs.
The best part? Everyone gets to leave with their own unique jewellery.
Tip: Add tiny stars, Christmas colours or initials to your rings for a subtle festive touch.
Turn up the fun with a paint and sip class
Some teams want a Christmas outing that comes with a little more energy. Enter paint and sip.
A neon paint and sip workshop in Chatswood combines bright paints with neon lights for an arty nightclub feel, bringing a little more energy to your team outing. Nobody needs to be an artist, either. The point is to have fun, get creative and see where the evening takes you.
Take the team out for a coffee workshop
If your workplace runs on caffeine, you may as well make it part of the Christmas celebration.
Head to the Grounds Coffee Factory in Eveleigh and join a manual coffee brewing workshop! Here, coffee-loving colleagues can explore different brewing techniques, learn more about their coffee and enjoy a few tastings along the way. It’s a great daytime option if you want to avoid the traditional evening Christmas party altogether.
Pair it with lunch afterwards, and you’ve got a full team outing without staying out until midnight.
Make a shared meal together
You know what they say about cooking? It takes teamwork, making a cooking class a natural pick for a work Christmas outing in 2026.
From dumplings and pasta to baking and other hands-on workshops, Sydney has plenty of options for teams to cook something delicious together and enjoy the results at the end.
Try a cuisine that’s completely new to the team for an extra sense of adventure, or stick with a crowd-pleaser everyone already loves.
The best work Christmas outing ideas don’t necessarily involve a fancy venue or an elaborate itinerary. Sometimes, all you need is a good activity, a few hours away from your usual routine and a team willing to try something new.
Whether your colleagues are foodies, craft lovers, cocktail fans or simply ready to escape their desks, Sydney has plenty of creative ways to celebrate the end of the year.
So get out of the office and head into the pottery studio, kitchen or bar for a fun team activity that gets everyone involved. Your Christmas party can be a lot more fun when there’s something to make besides small talk.
Find more ideas for Christmas events to host in 2026 here.
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Sydney & Chatswood
1 to 15 guests
$160
