By Tiffany FungIn this story:
- Learn how to paint a beautiful botanical artwork
- Take a journey to India with a cooking experience
- Unwind and slow down with ceramic painting
- Get messy with paint and create fluid art
- Create soy wax candles for some calm
- Learn how to make Kokedamas
- Embroider colourful designs by hand
- Browse through our experience vouchers
Looking for the best experience gifts in Perth without bending the budget? From hands-on crafty experiences, art classes and cooking workshops, Perth is buzzing with creative activities for you and your loved ones.
Whether you’re looking for birthday gifts for Mum, playful anniversary ideas or a pick-me-up for your best friend ‘just because,’ we’ve put together our top unique gifts in Perth to celebrate your favourite people.
These 7 cool gifts are all under $100, so you won’t need to break the bank to have a great time.
Learn how to paint a beautiful botanical artwork
Price: $95
Location: Mount Lawley
If you’re on the lookout for a calming birthday experience in Perth, try a watercolour painting workshop! Perfect for art lovers or anyone needing to unwind. Your giftee will learn how to paint beautiful botanical flora and experiment with different colours and textures. By the end, they’ll have a watercolour masterpiece to take home and cherish.
Make it even better and tag along! You can grab lunch afterwards down the road at Queens Tavern and turn the day into a bonding experience you’ll want to repeat every weekend.
Take a journey to India with a cooking experience
Price: $95
Location: O’Connor
For people who love food, drinks and travel, this Northern Indian cooking class is a go-to gift! Join the fun, and you’ll both get to settle in with a masala chai and morning tea treat as Chetna, your teacher, demonstrates how to make beautiful home-cooked curries. Then you’ll both get hands-on, making your own authentic Indian dishes before sitting down to enjoy lunch all together. This one’s a treat that keeps on giving, with a recipe booklet and the skills to keep making delicious food at home to remind you of a day well spent!
Unwind and slow down with ceramic painting
Price: $80
Location: Osborne Park
Give your giftee the opportunity to paint their own unique ceramics, such as plates, mugs, cups and more! The epitome of a cool gift under $100, this session is great for people in need of a relaxing, creative outlet, and will give them something funky and cute to take home and show off.
Evie I., a recent pottery painter, said this was her favourite birthday gift!
“I was gifted this class for my birthday—it was my favourite gift! The class was very organised, and the techniques were explained clearly. I got to have an artsy and creative afternoon with a couple of my best friends, and we had a wonderful time.”
Read on to discover more heartwarming Perth experiences.
Get messy with paint and create fluid art
Price: $85
Location: Queens Park
If you want a fun family experience gift in Perth, then look no further than a fluid art class! Gather the family and join Perth Artist Workshops for an afternoon of messy, vibrant fun. Everyone will get to experience the joy of paint pouring to make an abstract scene. Maybe you’ll make an ocean-inspired piece, or maybe you’d prefer desert tones; the choice is yours. No matter what you create, you’ll walk away with a collection of art to hang in the family room, plus the memories of a day spent laughing and pouring paint as a team.
For only $85, some entertaining family time and a few artworks to hang at home sounds like pretty great value to us!
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Create soy wax candles for some calm
Price: $86 - $93 depending on guest numbers
Location: Applecross
Spoil your loved ones with an indulgent and relaxing soy candle making class. Your lucky giftee will be guided step-by-step through the process of making their own organic candles, the perfect reminder to find their inner zen. They’ll feel instantly warm and cosy as they walk into this calming studio space, and by the end, they’ll have all the knowledge they need to make their own candles at home. Think about all the candles they’ll save on now that they can make their own!
The cool thing about this session is that it’s not too far from the Perth Makers Market, so check your dates and you might be able to plan the perfect crafty shopping day, too!
Learn how to make Kokedamas
Price: $65
Location: Your teacher can travel within 70 kms of Banksia Grove
Does your giftee need something relaxing to do in Perth? Gift a Kokedama making class to a loved one and inspire them to grow their inner green thumb! Students will learn all about this Japanese craft and make their own Kokedama moss ball to display proudly at home. This could be a great group workshop or party idea, as the teacher can travel to wherever you are and surprise the guest of honour with a few hours of getting in touch with nature.
Ebony H. recently attended a group session and had so much fun:
“Such a fun night. Elle is absolutely lovely, and even the ones that weren’t green thumbs enjoyed themselves!”
Embroider colourful designs by hand
Price: $70 - $98 depending on guest numbers
Location: Subiaco
Another unique gift in Perth is this embroidery class where students learn a wide range of beginner-friendly stitching techniques. Carve out some quality time with your giftee and enjoy learning how to hand embroider unique patterns and designs together. Make something cute for each other, or simply make a design you’d love to hang up at home. Regardless, you’ll have the sweet memory of spending some quality, uninterrupted time doing something creative!
If you don’t want the fun to end, you can always head down to the corner of Hay St and enjoy a few bevs at Subiaco Hotel—don’t worry, their prices are reasonable too!
Browse through our experience vouchers
If you’re unsure what to buy, there’s no need to stress. You can grab an experience gift voucher under $100, so your giftee can pick their own activity when it works for them. Who knows, they might want to explore jewellery making, wheel throwing, or baking. Whatever it might be, it won’t be hard to find a unique Perth experience to help them celebrate their special day in style.
