Gifts for Dad - Experience Ideas


On the hunt for unforgettable gifts for Dad across Australia? 2024 could be your year to truly surprise him with a unique experience that he’ll always cherish! From silversmith and knife making workshops to welding courses and glassblowing classes, when it comes to thoughtful gift ideas for Dad Australia-wide, we've got you covered. Whether you’re after unique presents for Dad in Melbourne or Christmas gift ideas for Dad in Brisbane, our curated collection of classes makes it easier than ever to make him smile. Empower him to discover fluid art, try his hand at cocktail making, or simply let him choose his own adventure with one of our experience gift cards!

On the hunt for unforgettable gifts for Dad across Australia? 2024 could be your year to truly surprise him with a unique experience that he’ll always cherish! From silversmith and knife making workshops to welding courses and glassblowing classes, when it comes to thoughtful gift ideas for Dad Australia-wide, we've got you  + more
On the hunt for unforgettable gifts for Dad across Australia? 2024 could be your year to truly surprise him with a unique experience that he’ll always cherish! From silversmith and knife making workshops to welding courses and glassblowing classes, when it comes to thoughtful gift ideas for Dad Australia-wide, we've got you  + more
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Clay and Sip Pottery Class for Date Night

5.0 (408)

2k

Runs regularly

Artarmon

1 to 8 guests

$150 - $600

Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent

4.9 (559)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 16 guests

$140

Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

4.8 (49)

4.9 (192) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 12 guests

$199 - $749

Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class

4.8 (1,200)

4k

Runs regularly

Potts Point

1 to 70 guests

$80 - $99

Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug

4.9 (360)

Runs regularly

Sydney & Chatswood

1 to 8 guests

$170 Now $150

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster

5.0 (551)

2k

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 8 guests

$173 - $252

Neon Paint and Sip Workshop

4.8 (54)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Chatswood

1 to 30 guests

$55

Barista and Coffee Art Class

4.9 (87)

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 20 guests

$150

Bonsai Class for Beginners

5.0 (70)

92% recommend

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 18 guests

$195

Knife Making Workshop

5.0 (84)

6k

Runs regularly

Brookvale

1 to 4 guests

$559 - $599

Cocktail Making Class with a Feast

4.8 (186)

4k

Runs regularly

Potts Point

1 to 50 guests

$99

Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop

5.0 (18)

1k

Runs regularly

Petersham

1 to 50 guests

$100

Introduction to Whittling: Carve a Small Animal

5.0 (5)

Only 2 dates left

Marrickville

1 to 10 guests

$199

Smartphone Photography Class

4.9 (126)

3k

Runs regularly

The Rocks

1 to 10 guests

$99 - $109

Herbal Tea Workshop: Tasting and Preparation

5.0 (5)

4.9 (44) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Crows Nest

1 to 20 guests

$120

Pickling Class

43k

14k

Only 1 date left

Strathfield South

1 to 30 guests

$200

Brix Distillery Tour and Tasting

4.9 (10)

4.9 (203) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 20 guests

$40




Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop

4.9 (285)

5k

Runs regularly

Pascoe Vale South

1 to 8 guests

$80 - $110

Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

4.9 (81)

37k

Runs regularly

Fitzroy

1 to 12 guests

$199 - $749

Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (56)

Runs regularly

Melbourne

1 to 8 guests

$143

Barista Coffee Making and Latte Art Class

5.0 (152)

3k

Runs regularly

North Melbourne

1 to 6 guests

$118

Introductory Glassblowing Workshop

5.0 (327)

4k

Runs regularly

Coburg North

1 to 4 guests

$385

Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug

5.0 (36)

5.0 (96) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Carlton

1 to 8 guests

$250 Now $220

Dumpling Cooking Class

4.9 (214)

4k

Runs regularly

Abbotsford

1 to 60 guests

$99 - $298

Bonsai Class for Beginners

4.9 (71)

43k

Only 2 dates left

South Yarra / Mobile

1 to 45 guests

$120

Four Week Woodworking Course for Beginners

5.0 (81)

2k

Runs regularly

Heidelberg Heights

1 to 8 guests

$620 - $640

Liqueur Chocolate Making Workshop

4.8 (16)

4.8 (53) (teacher)

Runs regularly

South Yarra

1 to 10 guests

$100 - $110

Cocktail Making Class

4.8 (26)

4.8 (53) (teacher)

Runs regularly

South Yarra

1 to 50 guests

$70

Paint and Sip Class in the Dark©

4.9 (494)

4k

Runs regularly

Port Melbourne

1 to 45 guests

$59

Knife Making Class: Forge a Knife

5.0 (28)

5.0 (111) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Cheltenham

1 to 4 guests

$500

Terrarium Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (132)

100% recommend

Runs regularly

Cheltenham / Mobile

1 to 60 guests

$99 - $117

Tea Blending Workshop

5.0 (45)

Runs regularly

Brunswick East & Brunswick

1 to 30 guests

$50 - $65

Gin Making Masterclass

4.9 (95)

Runs regularly

North Melbourne

1 to 10 guests

$185

Mirrorless and Digital SLR Photography Workshop

5.0 (29)

Only 1 date left

Melbourne

1 to 8 guests

$170

Food Preservation Workshop: Water Bath and Pressure Canning

4.4 (7)

Runs regularly

Edithvale

1 to 6 guests

$195

Entomology Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (5)

19k

Only 1 date left

Richmond

1 to 16 guests

$375

Advanced Beer Brewing Masterclass

Sold out - join waitlist

Pascoe Vale South

1 to 5 guests

$1,550 - $1,590




Make Your Own Ring Workshop

4.9 (118)

2k

Runs regularly

Carina Heights

1 to 8 guests

$174 - $1,129

Pottery Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners: Brisbane

4.8 (79)

Runs regularly

Brisbane City

1 to 30 guests

$89 - $99

Rustic Italian Cooking Class: Part One

4.9 (125)

3k

Runs regularly

Teneriffe

1 to 70 guests

$155

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class

4.9 (1,207)

23k

Runs regularly

Fortitude Valley

1 to 45 guests

$59 - $129

Paint and Sip: Glow UV Light Paint Party

4.8 (167)

2k

Runs regularly

Brisbane City

1 to 45 guests

$29 - $39

Natural Perfume Making Workshop

5.0 (6)

Runs regularly

Hawthorne

1 to 30 guests

$111 - $125

Open Terrarium Making Workshop

5.0 (11)

1k

Runs regularly

Alderley

1 to 20 guests

$125

Japanese Chef Knife Making Workshop

5.0 (18)

5.0 (73) (teacher)

Runs regularly

West Ipswich

1 to 6 guests

$400 - $500

Introduction to Spoon Carving Workshop

4.9 (7)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Wilston

1 to 10 guests

$150

Leather Card Holder Workshop

4.9 (9)

Only 2 dates left

Brighton

1 to 4 guests

$80

Organic Kombucha Making Workshop

5.0 (24)

Only 1 date left

Everton Park

1 to 8 guests

$79 - $84

Tea Blending Workshop: Craft Your Own Custom Blends

5.0 (3)

Only 1 date left

Mount Gravatt

1 to 10 guests

$80 - $90

Recycled Seedling Planter Workshop and Animal Experience

4.9 (85) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Dayboro / Mobile

1 to 8 guests

$65 - $180

Beginners Mosaic Art Workshop

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Morayfield

1 to 8 guests

$95

Mushroom Growing Masterclass

4.9 (89)

21k

Only 1 date left

Geebung

1 to 12 guests

$275







Terrarium Making Class

5.0 (27)

Runs regularly

Buderim / Mobile

1 to 14 guests

$110

Beginners Pottery Wheel Workshop

5.0 (81)

100% recommend

Runs regularly

Montville

1 to 9 guests

$110

Mixed Medium Beginners Art Class

5.0 (5)

5.0 (145) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Montville

1 to 12 guests

$85

Ceramic Hand Building Course for Beginners

100% recommend

5.0 (2)

Only 2 dates left

Montville

1 to 6 guests

$80

Textured Art Workshop: Palm Tree

5.0 (26) (teacher)

2k

Your choice of time

Sippy Downs

1 to 20 guests

$125

Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners: Earrings

5.0 (1)

Only 1 date left

Maroochydore

1 to 20 guests

$49

Acrylic Painting Class: Picasso Style

Your choice of time

Little Mountain / Mobile

1 to 15 guests

$60

Intuitive Painting Class

100% recommend

5.0 (3)

Only 1 date left

Montville

1 to 12 guests

$80

Wheel Throwing Course

3k

Runs regularly

Noosa Heads

1 to 6 guests

$90

Healthy Dinner Recipes Cooking Class

1k

Runs regularly

Nambour

1 to 8 guests

$110

Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop

5.0 (145) (teacher)

100% recommend

Only 1 date left

Montville

1 to 6 guests

$90

Drawing and Watercolour Painting Course

100% recommend

5.0 (1)

Your choice of time

Montville

1 to 10 guests

$200

Clay and Sip Class: Air-dry Mushrooms

5.0 (3)

Your choice of time

Beerwah

1 to 4 guests

$60

Silver Stacker Ring Making Workshop

5.0 (8)

Your choice of time

Bli Bli

1 to 5 guests

$199

Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 on 1

$150

Ruffle Edged Plate Making Workshop with Cake

4k

Your choice of time

Coolum Beach

1 to 8 guests

$95

Textured Art Workshop: Coastalscape

5.0 (1)

2k

Your choice of time

Sippy Downs

1 to 15 guests

$115

Silver Flower Necklace Workshop

Your choice of time

Bli Bli

1 to 5 guests

$199

Sterling Silver Spinner Ring Class

Your choice of time

Bli Bli

1 to 5 guests

$199

Sterling Silver Earings Workshop

Your choice of time

Bli Bli

1 to 5 guests

$199

Sneaker Decorating Workshop

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 to 15 guests

$45

Clay Goddess Workshop

Your choice of time

Caboolture

1 to 4 guests

$65

Perfume Making Workshop for Intermediates

5.0 (1)

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 to 18 guests

$125 - $150

Outdoor Paint and Sip Class

5.0 (2)

1k

Contact for details

Hunchy

1 to 10 guests

$85 - $97




Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

5.0 (13)

4.9 (192) (teacher)

Runs regularly

West Perth

1 to 12 guests

$199 - $749

Wheel Throwing and Wine Night Workshop

4.9 (89)

7k

Runs regularly

Applecross

1 to 12 guests

$199

Barista Basics Workshop

4.8 (42)

Runs regularly

Victoria Park

1 to 12 guests

$149

Natural Perfume Class (30ml)

5.0 (45)

1k

Runs regularly

Subiaco

1 to 18 guests

$82

Welding Workshop for Beginners: Metal Inert Gas

4.9 (99)

Runs regularly

Bayswater

1 to 6 guests

$130

Wood Burning Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (52)

Your choice of time

Wanneroo

1 to 13 guests

$140 - $160

Spanish Tapas Cooking Class

4.9 (30)

4.8 (550) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Mount Hawthorn

1 to 14 guests

$140

Large Terrarium Making Workshop

5.0 (11)

Only 2 dates left

East Victoria Park / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

$90 - $95

Mosaic Bee Bath / Feeder for Pets Class

5.0 (21)

4.9 (172) (teacher)

Runs regularly

East Victoria Park & Butler

1 to 8 guests

$135

Smartphone Photography Class - Perth City

4.9 (14)

4.9 (466) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Perth

1 to 12 guests

$99 - $109

Street Art and Small Bar Tour

5.0 (13)

4k

Runs regularly

Perth

1 to 50 guests

$59

Brush Pen Calligraphy Class

5.0 (1)

1k

Only 2 dates left

Riverton

1 to 8 guests

$90 - $95

Mosaic Garden Pot Class

4.9 (172) (teacher)

2k

Runs regularly

East Victoria Park & Butler

1 to 12 guests

$120

Brewing Fortune - Tea Blending Session

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 to 20 guests

$42 - $55




Perfume Mixology Workshop

5.0 (171)

1k

Runs regularly

Kensington Park

1 to 12 guests

$129

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class for Date Night

4.8 (18)

4.6 (114) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 6 guests

$188 - $356

Organic Silver Jewellery Making Class with Stone

5.0 (36)

Runs regularly

Adelaide & McLaren Vale

1 to 30 guests

$169 - $185

Japanese Cooking Class: Master the Art of Ramen

4.9 (17)

Runs regularly

St Morris

1 to 8 guests

$129 - $139

Indoor Terrarium Workshop

5.0 (79)

5k

Only 2 dates left

Port Noarlunga

1 to 14 guests

$110

Tufting Class: Make a 40x40cm Rug

5.0 (12)

4.9 (64) (teacher)

Runs regularly

North Adelaide

1 to 10 guests

$170 - $188

Mobile Paint and Sip Class

4.9 (14)

4k

Runs regularly

Prospect / Mobile

1 to 28 guests

$59

Latte Art Class

5.0 (7)

7k

Runs regularly

Unley / Mobile

1 to 5 guests

$175 - $215

Smartphone Photography Course

4.7 (20)

4.9 (466) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 12 guests

$99 - $109

The Ultimate Cocktail Making Class

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 30 guests

$80

Gourmet Lunch Tour and Tasting

4.8 (12)

1k

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 40 guests

$185

Organic Tea Blending Class: Brew In

5.0 (9)

3k

Only 1 date left

Queenstown

1 to 12 guests

$126

Pickling Workshop for Beginners

4.9 (42)

8k

Only 1 date left

Unley

1 to 5 guests

$100

Cheese Making Class: Haloumi

4k

5.0 (1)

Only 1 date left

Nuriootpa

1 to 20 guests

$220

Build Your Own Succulent Garden Class with Bubbles

4.9 (7)

Your choice of time

Henley Beach

1 to 6 guests

$99










Whisky Tasting, Tour and Lunch Experience

5.0 (5)

5k

Runs regularly

Kempton

1 to 20 guests

$70

Premium Whisky Tasting, Tour and Lunch Experience

5k

Runs regularly

Kempton

1 to 20 guests

$180 - $360

Distillery Tour and Guided Gin Tasting

5k

12k

Runs regularly

Kempton

1 to 20 guests

$50

Clay Planter, Jewellery or Coasters Workshop

Runs regularly

Hobart

1 to 40 guests

$100 - $110

Distillery Tour, Tasting and Fill Your Own Flask

5k

Runs regularly

Kempton

1 to 20 guests

Free - $125

Distillery Tour and Guided Whisky Tasting

5k

12k

Runs regularly

Kempton

1 to 20 guests

$50

Beginner's Glassblowing Class for One: Private Half-Day

5.0 (4)

Runs regularly

Poatina

1 on 1

$625 - $675

Woodworking Workshop: Breadboard

5.0 (3)

Your choice of time

Nicholls Rivulet

1 to 10 guests

$220

Woodworking Course: Veneered Box

Your choice of time

Nicholls Rivulet

1 to 8 guests

$520

Woodworking Course: Hardwood Stool

5.0 (7)

Your choice of time

Nicholls Rivulet

1 to 7 guests

$520

Around the World Cooking Class

2k

Your choice of time

Moonah

1 to 15 guests

$100

Photography Workshop: How to Spot and Photograph Rainbows

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 to 20 guests

$350

Half-day Hiking Tour: Learn Ancient Forest Ecology

Your choice of time

Hobart / Mobile

1 to 20 guests

$350

Open Woodworking and Metalwork Workshop

Your choice of time

Nicholls Rivulet

1 to 4 guests

$520

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners

Contact for details

Deloraine

1 to 8 guests

$120

Traditional Kintsugi Course

5.0 (1)

Contact for details

Deloraine

1 to 4 guests

$385





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Some happy gift recipients


Gwendalynn Koh




I got a gift voucher for my friend's birthday and it was the best decision ever. Setsuko was a patient and knowledgeable teacher. She provided so many insights to the history of flower world from her years of experience and mixed culture from Japan. There was also an element of therapeutic effect from the class as she shared with us about her journey in the flower world. It was a beautifully curated  + more

Basket / Bouquet Flower Arranging Workshop review by Gwendalynn Koh - Sydney


Leesa Pitcher




Thanks so much for today’s class, I bought the session for my nieces as their birthday gift and we all had a really good experience. Came home with super impressive results and enjoyed the time in class too. Even when my younger one thought she has spoiled hers beyond fixing you made it work for us so thank you.

Painting class review by Leesa Pitcher - Adelaide


Lanka Andara Hewa




This was a great gift idea for my best friend who loves baking/decorating cakes! She absolutely adored it and our cupcakes came out so beautiful (even my cupcakes and I have zero decorating experience) this is definitely beginner friendly and the teacher was sooo amazing, helpful and gave great tips! Will 100% do another class again!

Floral Mini Cupcake Decorating Class: Secret Garden review by Lanka Andara Hewa - Melbourne


Senali de Mel




I booked this session as a late birthday gift for my sister. We had such a lovely time creating our dried flower frames. There was so many options to pick from for our colour schemes. The atmosphere was calming and our instructor was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back again :)

Floristry class review by Senali de Mel - Sydney


Guy Hutchen




Was a great bday gift from my partner the whole experience was great from start to finish and would now like to venture into the ring making industry

Gold or Silver Ring Making Workshop review by Guy Hutchen - Brisbane


Nikayla Amiatu




Our teacher was lovely, the workshop was accessible and well paced. I got this for my mum as a birthday present and brought my sister along, we all loved it! So great to have so much creative freedom and take home something we're proud of. Would recommend.

Terrarium Workshop for Beginners review by Nikayla Amiatu - Melbourne


Daniela Martinez




Highly Recommend. Had a great workshop with Hee Cho. There were guys and girls there making 'secret' rings to gift to their partners. EPIC. I did this with my son

Jewellery Making class review by Daniela Martinez - Melbourne


Jordan Morris




Had a great experience surprising my friend as a hens present before she gets married! We had a lovely, one-on-one experience with our teacher and made cowboy hat incense burners and miniature houses on hills! Very creative and a lot of fun! I recommend!

Pottery class review by Jordan Morris - Melbourne


Charlotte Pysden




This was such a fun experience! I booked the class as a birthday present for my best friend, and we were lucky enough to have the studio to ourselves. The teacher was super patient and demonstrated/explained everything very clearly. We love the finished product and would definitely go back!

Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring review by Charlotte Pysden - Sydney


Alexey Marakhovich-Maslow




My son enjoyed this class very much. The teacher is very knowledgeable. The venue has three rooms with different machines to learn about and try to use for different works. All materials for this workshop were provided. As a bonus, parents can be present at the workshop for free. Additionally, Shane and Cas accommodated our schedule request to make the class at a time that was convenient for us. My  + more

Hatchet Hammer Making Class review by Alexey Marakhovich-Maslow - Brisbane


Helen Ackan




Thought it was a lot of fun- bit of confusion that I had only booked for one person as another client in the same class turned up late. Was amazed with variety of classes when I booked. It was a present voucher I used for my birthday! Great idea & the teacher was lovely!

Pottery class review by Helen Ackan - Adelaide


Laura Cortes




One of the best classes I’ve ever had! I went with my husband as an anniversary gift and we had so much fun ️️️ highly recommended. Good value for money and the teacher was great!

Pottery class review by Laura Cortes - Perth


Radhika Achwal




I had a wonderful time Tufting! The studio is bright and well lit, making the space great to work. My teacher was very friendly, offering great tips and advise at each step. The choice of colours was large and it was really fun few hours well spent. I was very happy with my creation. The class was a gift for my birthday. Enjoyed!

Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug review by Radhika Achwal - Sydney


Ashleigh Hodgson




Ron was a great teacher and showed us exactly what to do, helping us along the way. Was a fun gift for my partner's birthday with the added bonus that we had the class to ourselves. Will definitely be back to make skillets and knives in the future.

Blacksmithing Class for Beginners review by Ashleigh Hodgson - Melbourne


Jaida Pritchard




We had such a wonderful time creating our serving platters. Purchased as a birthday gift for my mum, we both enjoyed every minute - mum saying it was one of the best gifts she’s received. The studio is beautiful and relaxing, a gorgeous space for our creations. Susan is so lovely and attentive, helping us with any questions or troubles we had. I highly recommend OCD Studio and will definitely return  + more

Make a Ceramic Serving Platter: Hand-Building Pottery Class review by Jaida Pritchard - Sydney


Brian Farrar-Tilley




This was a belated mothers day gift for my mum and we had an amazing time! we got to look at lots of lamp designs and choose elements of our favourites and then play around with the mosaic glass pieces to make a pattern we liked. Our teacher was lovely and gave us lots of direction, definitely an expert on making these! she helped us use the right techniques to get a beautiful lamp without mistakes  + more

Mosaic Lamp Making Class review by Brian Farrar-Tilley - Brisbane


Nikayla Amiatu




I brought this workshop as a gift for my Aunty. We did it together and had a ball! We both walked away feeling inspired and with matching rings we wore instantly! I recommend it and would do it again. The space was clean, organised and had convenient parking. Sarah was patient, skilled and engaging. The facilities were clean and sound sensitivities were accounted for.

Jewellery Making class review by Nikayla Amiatu - Melbourne


Audrey Chong




I was there for a birthday present on hand building. It was a most enjoyable and lovely Sunday morning activity. Rue(hope I spelt the name correctly) is lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for a lovely relaxing time. The studio is in a good spot and easily accessible.

Pottery class review by Audrey Chong - Melbourne


Geeta Sharma




SO LOVELY and so kind! such a memorable experience. we were taken such good care of, explained everything so thoroughly. the perfect bday present for mum!!

Candle Making Class review by Geeta Sharma - Canberra


Ann Tieu




I booked this course as a birthday present for my friend and we loved it! So much fun and very interactive. Highly recommend.

Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring review by Ann Tieu - Sydney

 
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