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Gifts for Dad - Experience Ideas Melbourne
Chasing down unique gift experiences for dad in Melbourne? Thankfully, Melbourne has a plethora of workshops and classes that make for awesome experience gifts for dad, regardless of the occasion. Whether you’re hunting down Father’s Day gifts in 2020, chasing gift ideas for dad on his birthday or just because you feel like spoiling him, there are so many things to do in Melbourne to show your father how much you care. It doesn’t matter what you’re celebrating, ClassBento’s Melbourne workshops can help make his special day that little bit extra special. From barbecue cooking classes, cocktail masterclasses and even eight-week art workshops, our growing range of experience gifts in Melbourne will make shopping for dad easy.
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You'll be supporting your local artists and promoting better mental wellbeing - workshops are a great way to improve mindfulness, and we donate to Dementia Australia with every booking.
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
With Anatolia Art Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 60
label $79 - $139
5.0 (7)
14k followers
DIY Botanical Phone Case Workshop
With Elephone
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Maribyrnong & Malvern
1 to 6
label $79
4.8 (4)
Casual Glass Fusing Classes
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Caulfield
1 to 30
label $100 - $190
5.0 (21)
Dumpling Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $69 - $109
4.8 (15)
4k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners
With Paint for Fun Melbourne
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Port Melbourne
1 to 30
label $55
5.0 (14)
4k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class
With Paint With Me
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote, Berwick & Essendon
1 to 20
label $35 - $65
4.9 (18)
1k+ likes
Beginners Terrarium Making Class
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
5.0 (4)
1k followers
Barista Coffee Making Course
With Barista Course Melbourne
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 10
label $99
4.9 (20)
Paint and Sip Class: Cherry Blossoms
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $45 - $55
4.9 (7)
5.0 stars (28+)
Tea Blending Class
With Impala + Peacock
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote
1 to 4
label $62 - $65
4.9 (18)
3k followers
Leadlight Windows Course
With Leadlight By Ettore (The Old Auction House)
date_range 22 Jan, 19 Mar
location_on Kyneton
1 to 24
label $280 - $300
5.0 (5)
2k followers
Gin Making Masterclass
With Bass & Flinders Distillery
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Dromana
1 to 10
label $165
12k followers
8k+ likes
Barista Coffee Making Course
With Barista Course Melbourne
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 10
label $99
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Tea Blending Class
With Impala + Peacock
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote
1 to 4
label $62 - $65
4.9 (18)
3k followers
Gin Making Masterclass
With Bass & Flinders Distillery
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Dromana
1 to 10
label $165
12k followers
8k+ likes
Pizza Making Master Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond / Mobile
1 to 15
label $125
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Gin Making Masterclass
With Here's Looking at You Kid
date_range Runs regularly
location_on North Melbourne
1 to 10
label $170
4.0 (2)
1k followers
Asian Street Food Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Spiced Brandy Masterclass
With Bass & Flinders Distillery
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Dromana
1 to 10
label $165
12k followers
8k+ likes
Italian Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Chinese Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Japanese Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $185
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Thai Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Greek Feast Cooking Class
With The Hellenic Odyssey
date_range 26 Jun, 24 Jul
location_on Moorabbin
1 to 8
label $150
4.8 (5)
10k followers
Introduction to Ceramics Class
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Sat 3 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
1 to 30
label $95 - $130
4.9 (8)
8k followers
Hand Building Ceramics Class: Boob Vessels
With Linh Dinh (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
Japanese Kintsugi Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $160
4.9 (42)
30k followers
Air Dry Clay Character Class for Kids (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Fri 9 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Stoneware Ceramics Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (The Windsor Workshop)
date_range 14 Aug
location_on Windsor
1 to 20
label $155 - $165
8k followers
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $145
4.9 (91)
30k followers
Clay Workshop: Sea Creatures (6-9 Years)
With Gloworm Studios
date_range Fri 9 Jul, 2pm
location_on Fairfield
1 to 15
label $43
1k followers
Clay Hand Building Workshop: Mug and Plate Set
With Guild Of Objects
date_range Sat 3 Jul, 10:30am
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
With Kintsugi Australia
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Melbourne
8 to 12
label $120
5.0 (56)
Raku Pottery Firing Workshop
With Oak Hill Gallery
date_range 17 Jul, 21 Aug
location_on Mornington
1 to 24
label $95
5.0 (2)
1k followers
Hand Building Ceramics Course
With Linh Dinh (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149 - $490
34k followers
2k+ likes
Clay and Sip Class: Fruit Bowl
With Adele Macer (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Sat 11 Sep, 10:30am
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog
With Paint for Fun Melbourne
date_range 30 Jun, 18 Jul
location_on Port Melbourne
1 to 30
label $65
4.9 (8)
4k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class: Cherry Blossoms
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $45 - $55
4.9 (7)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint Your Pet Class
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 10
label $75 - $80
4.9 (15)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: the Starry Night
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $55
5.0 (8)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Lucid Lake
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $55
4.8 (4)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Japanese Cherry Blossoms
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
5.0 (3)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Northern Lights
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Thu 15 Jul, 7pm
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 30
label $44 - $55
4.8 (5)
1k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Cherry Blossoms
With Paint for Fun Melbourne
date_range Sat 10 Jul, 6pm
location_on Port Melbourne
1 to 30
label $55
4k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class: Japanese Spring
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 13
label $45 - $55
5.0 (1)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Frida Kahlo
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 (3)
5.0 stars (28+)
Paint and Sip Class: Green Door
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 stars (28+)
Beginners Terrarium Making Class
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
5.0 (4)
1k followers
Tipsy Terrarium Workshop: Make and Sip
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $88
5.0 (6)
1k followers
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (8)
1k followers
Make Your Own Kokedama Class
With Guild Of Objects
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Terrarium / Kokedama Making Workshop
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern East
1 to 20
label $65
4.7 (7)
1k followers
Plant Parenthood 101 Workshop
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range 10 Jul, 29 Aug
location_on Brunswick
1 to 100
label $65
1k followers
Kokedama Workshop: Make and Sip
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range 9 Jul, 1 Aug
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $90
1k followers
Kokedama Workshop - Macedon Ranges
With Lilian Yangot (The Old Auction House)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kyneton
1 to 10
label $120
4.5 (2)
2k followers
Kokedama Class
With Azumi Ishikawa (The Windsor Workshop)
date_range Sat 24 Jul, 10am
location_on Windsor
1 to 30
label $130
8k followers
Private Terrarium Workshop for Two
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Brunswick
2
label $165
5.0 (4)
1k followers
Terrarium / Kokedama Workshop - Botanic Ridge
With Bloomin' Marvellous
date_range Thu 22 Jul, 7pm
location_on Botanic Ridge
1 to 20
label $65
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Plant Propagation & Prosecco!
With The Plant Whisperer (Work-Shop)
date_range Tue 6 Jul, 7pm
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $60 - $70
4.8 (6)
30k followers
Stacked Silver Rings Workshop
With Heecho Oh
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Malvern
1 to 4
label $160
5.0 (13)
DIY Jewellery Class: Knotted Rosary Style Necklace
With Angela Clark
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Carlton North
6 to 10
label $160
2k followers
Sentimental Rice Jewellery Making Workshop
With Vivian Qiu
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Wheelers Hill
2 to 8
label $98
Jewellery Class: Tubular Hand Stitched Bracelet
With Angela Clark
date_range Contact for details
location_on Carlton North
1 to 10
label $130
5.0 (1)
Kids Jewellery Class: Wire Jewellery (9+ Years)
With Kyneton Craftery (The Old Auction House)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Kyneton
4 to 10
label $30
2k followers
Make Your Own Silver Earrings Workshop
With Caity Lane (Work-Shop)
date_range Wed 28 Jul, 6:30pm
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $160
30k followers
19k+ likes
Earring Making Workshop: Beerings!
With Emma Grace (Work-Shop)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Fitzroy
12 to 40
label $60
30k followers
19k+ likes
Gin Making Masterclass
With Here's Looking at You Kid
date_range Runs regularly
location_on North Melbourne
1 to 10
label $170
4.0 (2)
1k followers
Asian Street Food Cooking Class
With OTAO kitchen
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Richmond
1 to 20
label $165
4k followers
4.9 stars (62+)
Hand Building Ceramics Class: Boob Vessels
With Linh Dinh (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
Photography Class for Beginners
With Penny Koukoulas Photography
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 8
label $100
4.9 stars (93+)
Japanese Kintsugi Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $160
4.9 (42)
30k followers
Paint and Sip Class: Frida Kahlo
With Ladder Art Space
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Kew / Mobile
1 to 19
label $48 - $55
5.0 (3)
5.0 stars (28+)
Vegetarian Ravioli Making Class
With Marina Totta
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Moonee Ponds
1 to 20
label $140 - $150
2k followers
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (8)
1k followers
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
With Daisy Cooper (Work-Shop)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Fitzroy
1 to 40
label $145
4.9 (91)
30k followers
Argentinian Street Food Cooking Class
With Hola con Lola
date_range Runs regularly
location_on South Melbourne
1 to 10
label $150
4.6 stars (36+)
Paint and Sip Class: Hokusai Wave
With 345 Art Creative
date_range Wed 14 Jul, 7pm
location_on Mont Albert
1 to 20
label $44 - $55
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Freehand Street Art Workshop
With Blender Studios
date_range Runs regularly
location_on West Melbourne
1 to 50
label $124 - $129
6k followers
6k+ likes
Watercolour Painting Class: Botanicals
With Alisa Tanaka-King (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Sat 3 Jul, 2pm
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Kids Sketch Club Course - Term 3 (6-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Mon 12 Jul, 4pm
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $220
8k followers
3k+ likes
Zine Making Workshop for Kids (6-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Thu 8 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $38
8k followers
3k+ likes
Kids Paper Mache Pencil Holder Class (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Tue 6 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Kids Painting Class: Enchanted Forest (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Wed 7 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Zentangle Drawing Class for Kids (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Mon 5 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $30
8k followers
3k+ likes
Air Dry Clay Character Class for Kids (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Fri 9 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Kids Craft Club Course - Term 3 (6-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Mon 12 Jul, 4pm
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $220
8k followers
3k+ likes
Clay and Sip Class: Fruit Bowl
With Adele Macer (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Sat 11 Sep, 10:30am
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $149
34k followers
2k+ likes
Paper Brooch Workshop by Donation: Karma Craft
With Barbara Niglio (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Thu 1 Jul, 2pm
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $20 - $50
34k followers
Kokedama Workshop in Auslan
With Girls Gone Koko
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Cranbourne
1 to 10
label $50
Mosaic Course: Bowl or Plaque
With Andrea Hughes (Guild Of Objects)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Melbourne
1 to 20
label $330 - $540
34k followers
2k+ likes
Painting Class for Kids (7-15 Years)
With Paint With Me
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Northcote, Essendon & Berwick
1 to 20
label $25
1k+ likes
Bead Mosaic Workshop for Kids (4 Years Plus)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Caulfield
1 to 30
label $32 - $42
4.5 (2)
School Holidays Mosaic Classes for Kids (7-17 Yrs)
With Merryl’s Mosaics and Glass Studio
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Caulfield
1 to 32
label $33 - $42
5.0 (4)
Kids Craft Club Course - Term 3 (6-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Mon 12 Jul, 4pm
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $220
8k followers
3k+ likes
Air Dry Clay Character Class for Kids (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Fri 9 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Zentangle Drawing Class for Kids (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Mon 5 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $30
8k followers
3k+ likes
Kids Painting Class: Enchanted Forest (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Wed 7 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Kids Paper Mache Pencil Holder Class (5-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Tue 6 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $45
8k followers
Zine Making Workshop for Kids (6-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Thu 8 Jul, 10am
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $38
8k followers
3k+ likes
Kids Sketch Club Course - Term 3 (6-12 Years)
With Handmaker's Factory
date_range Mon 12 Jul, 4pm
location_on West Footscray
1 to 20
label $220
8k followers
3k+ likes
Art Course for Kids - Mornington
With Colour Your World Art
date_range 14 Jul, 15 Jul
location_on Mornington
1 to 8
label $180
3k+ likes
Art Class for Kids (5-10 Years)
With Colour Your World Art
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mornington
1 to 8
label $39
3k+ likes
Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home
With Art Kintsugi Sydney
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 5
label $180
4.9 (90)
DIY Stained Glass Painting at Home
With Le Motif
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 5
label $199
4.9 (8)
Make Your Own Unique Mug
With imakesculptures
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 25
label $79 - $119
4.8 (16)
Beginner’s Kintsugi at Home
With Kintsugi Australia
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 5
label $160 - $280
5.0 (9)
Terrarium Making at Home
With The Plant Whisperer
date_range 15 Jul, 14 Aug
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $90
4.9 (11)
Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners
With Narda Campbell Designs
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 5
label $70 - $80
4.9 (15)
Make Hand Painted Planters
With Greenhusk Studio
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 25
label $85 - $130
5.0 (6)
Learn Abstract Painting
With Yvette Swan
date_range 26 Jun, 17 Jul
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 40
label $35 - $79
4.9 (32)
DIY Clay Hand Built Bowls and Plates
With imakesculptures
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 35
label $59 - $99
4.9 (10)
Introduction to Figurative Sculpting
With imakesculptures
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 15
label $99 - $119
4.9 (13)
Make a DIY Kokedama
With Merchant & Green
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $69
4.9 (49)
Make a Leather Coin Purse
With Masterful Makers
date_range Runs regularly
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 50
label $90
4.9 (7)
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Reviews from our gift recipients
Colin Santi • Jun 2021
Well firstly, it was a belated well thought of more than middle age birthday gift from my two children that attended with me. The atmosphere was warm & typically Fitroy, having lived there in the 70's. Which was nice as well. Anyway as with most things it was what you bring with you as an individual in character as well. Cait was a natural and lovely young girl of a friendly & helpful disposition .Well firstly, it was a belated well thought of more than middle age birthday gift from my two children that attended with me. The atmosphere was warm & typically Fitroy, having lived there in the 70's. Which was nice as well. Anyway as with most things it was what you bring with you as an individual in character as well. Cait was a natural and lovely young girl of a friendly & helpful disposition . I didn't have a clue as to what to do? But found it quite meditative to sit and try to create a form in the manner of a ring. Everyone attending seemed happy & talkative Cait was helpful & attentive to all as I could tell. The only negative if you could call it so, was that the lighting was a little dull to scribe anything fine. But I did forget my reading glasses, and I am in my waining years I guess A very diverse and enjoyable birthday gift! Looking forward to the result of my lay efforts. + more
Bernadette Aitken • Jun 2021
Traditional Marbling Workshop: Turkish Ebru
What a marvelous way to spend a morning, making beautiful, traditional and contemporary Ebru (marbled papers). Our teacher was passionate and skilled in her Art form, and passed on that enthusiasm to the class. We learned several patterning methods, using the various hand-prepared colours and traditional awls and combs, and ended the session by marbling a fan, to add to our array of papers and giftWhat a marvelous way to spend a morning, making beautiful, traditional and contemporary Ebru (marbled papers). Our teacher was passionate and skilled in her Art form, and passed on that enthusiasm to the class. We learned several patterning methods, using the various hand-prepared colours and traditional awls and combs, and ended the session by marbling a fan, to add to our array of papers and gift cards, to take home. A thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying class. Thank you Eda Tevrizci from Marbling Art Studio, for your knowledge and expertise, and "The Old Auction House" Kyneton, for the venue. + more
Simon Gough • Apr 2021
Japanese Kokedama Making Workshop
We attended the kokedama class as a birthday present and it was a wonderful experience. The process was well-explained, along with a lot of advice on technique, care, and suggestions on how to decorate with the kokedama once we brought them home. We went home with four kokedama and an eagerness to learn more — would definitely recommend the class to others!
Alex Zhu • Apr 2021
The experience has been extremely lovely. This is our first time getting to know how rings are made and getting involved in hands on experience. Hee Cho was warm, friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend anyone who wants to make a special gift or create an unique memory with your cared one.
Shakira Branch • Mar 2021
Thank you so much for such a wonderful class. I purchased this for a graduation present for my friend & I to do together, and it was so nice to get creative and switch off for the night. And thank you to Liana for teaching us such great watercolour skills - you are an excellent teacher
Norm Crowley • Feb 2021
Tutor, Peter, presented a wealth of photography experience and knowledge to our small group of six that allowed group interaction and one to one advice (in a COVID safe way). Discussion progressed through the basic (but often unknown) smartphone features, many of the 10 aspects of composition and then included many of the skills of enhancement to present a resultant image that would impress anyTutor, Peter, presented a wealth of photography experience and knowledge to our small group of six that allowed group interaction and one to one advice (in a COVID safe way). Discussion progressed through the basic (but often unknown) smartphone features, many of the 10 aspects of composition and then included many of the skills of enhancement to present a resultant image that would impress any Social Media user. Further comments on control of ISO and exposure settings together with commentary on still life, abstract and landscapes, (in addition to the street portraits and architecture) would enhance the presentation. A session outcome that has certainly changed my 'click and hope' photography to give me the awareness of a better 'click and presentation' After only 3 hrs attached photos from MEL with additional personal photographs from with learnings from this day + more
Merle Jaraba • Jan 2021
My husband and I enjoyed this soy candle making workshop at Handmaker’s Factory. This was our Christmas gift for each other. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. It’s good to be able to bring the finished candle projects home and light them up to enjoy it. Nicole is a very good teacher.
Karen Molina • Dec 2020
Hand Building Ceramics Class with Sangria
Fantastic class and teacher. This was a gift from my daughter in which we both attended. A truly fun and therapeutic atmosphere. Highly recommend
Mala Desai • Oct 2020
I did the class with my son as a gift for his birthday - he loves all things Italian. The gnocchi recipe was simple and delicious. Enjoyed the class which was practical and the presenter gave great tips and was very approachable too! Best of all the gnocchi was delicious - have recommended the class to all my friends and family - some even who live overseas given they can log in via Zoom!
Qaisara Mohamad • Dec 2019
We made soy scented candles and it was a very welcoming and informative private class! My first class with handmaker's factory and with classbento. It really was an amazing experience and ended up being a nice gift which mum appreciates :)
Jo Brady • May 2021
Venue awesome. Materials provided and gift goodie bag amazing. Teacher absolutely lovely and did a good job. Learnt a lot Highly recommend
Ashlee Bellamy • Apr 2021
Myself and a friend took part in an abstract painting class on Saturday morning. It was a 30th birthday present to get creative and try something new. On arrival we felt very welcomed and entered a lovely calm and friendly environment. Our teacher was Andrea and she was fantastic! I am definitely not a painter and she made me feel confident in what I was doing and encouraged my ideas and helped me when I was a little stuck. There were so many different paints, colours and utensils to get different layers and texture on our canvas. I had a wonderfulMyself and a friend took part in an abstract painting class on Saturday morning. It was a 30th birthday present to get creative and try something new. On arrival we felt very welcomed and entered a lovely calm and friendly environment. Our teacher was Andrea and she was fantastic! I am definitely not a painter and she made me feel confident in what I was doing and encouraged my ideas and helped me when I was a little stuck. There were so many different paints, colours and utensils to get different layers and texture on our canvas. I had a wonderful time and learnt a-lot about myself and of course abstract painting. I would highly recommend ClassBento to get creative and to try something out of your comfort zone. I am excited to paint again. Thank you! + more
Maria Aram • Mar 2021
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
It was supposed to be an enjoyable birthday gift for my husband but didn't live up to the expectations and previous reviews. 25 people in the class and a function next to them so they could hardly hear anything. Plus there wasn't actual lessons to be learnt. Definitely not worth the price I guess. I feel bad for gifting him such a less than ordinary experience.
Vasiliki Triantaflaros • Mar 2021
The teacher was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining the process. They were also very present with everybody throughout the day. Very enjoyable workshop.
Russell Henderson • Mar 2021
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
The class covered all the basic hand building techniques and Daisy was great at helping us utilise those techniques to realise our ideas to bring them into reality (of sorts!). While hours more practice would improve my end product - at least I now have Mother day's sorted gift wise!
Fiona Lerk • Feb 2021
The teacher was excellent and very clear all the materials and tools were provided and I made a fabulous ring which was gift wrapped!
David Kidd • Jan 2021
My workshop today was a Christmas gift from my husband and I really enjoyed the experience. The time was 10am to 1pm but I didn’t finish my piece until 2.30pm and was not rushed at all which I really appreciated. Merryl’s workspace, materials and facilities are wonderful I plan to attend again.
Sharon Lakua • Dec 2020
Essential Oil Blending and Perfume Workshop
This class was a birthday present for my daughter at her suggestion. Fabulous gift as it turns out! We had a tiny experience of essential oils but you don't need to as Cat gave an outline and demonstration of how to mix oils to give a pleasing outcome. We had plenty of time to experiment in the funky city fringe venue which was very adequate for the class. We had access to a vast array of oils to experiment with. It was a lot of fun. Perhaps related to exposure to the oils, and/or using under-used senses and right brain hemisphere, we were bothThis class was a birthday present for my daughter at her suggestion. Fabulous gift as it turns out! We had a tiny experience of essential oils but you don't need to as Cat gave an outline and demonstration of how to mix oils to give a pleasing outcome. We had plenty of time to experiment in the funky city fringe venue which was very adequate for the class. We had access to a vast array of oils to experiment with. It was a lot of fun. Perhaps related to exposure to the oils, and/or using under-used senses and right brain hemisphere, we were both very tired and relaxed when we went home. I'm a terrible sleeper but I slept really well that night. + more
Alexandra Jarvis • Dec 2020
Polymer Clay Workshop: Statement Earrings
This is the second polymere clay class I’ve done and each time you learn something new. Sheree is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, the classes have a great atmosphere and you get to take home some of your own jewellery as well as a little gift box.
Erin Bishop • Nov 2020
Hand Building with Clay Workshop
Great class for beginners and I’d love to do another. Daisy explained everything up front, and patiently helped us with questions (or fixing any issues!) throughout. The tumbler as a gift was a lovely bonus. Looking forward to seeing how my pieces turn out once they’re glazed and fired.
Christina Vitsentzatos • Sep 2020
Nicola was very professional and helpful, and the wax tablets were quite easy to make. Great beginners class for gift making!
April Huggins • Aug 2020
Lolita: “Most beautiful thing ive ever made, It’s just so lovely we have these events and I can use my new skills with zoom to access them. I am so thankful its must so exiting real achievement. “ Hi to the Events team, A very big thank you for organising today’s terrarium event. It was the best few hours I’ve had for a few weeks. Life has been challenging as a Carer & then a hospital stay for myself. I feel brighter this morning participating in this fun event. Hayley was excellent & it was lovely having interaction from other carers. SadlyLolita: “Most beautiful thing ive ever made, It’s just so lovely we have these events and I can use my new skills with zoom to access them. I am so thankful its must so exiting real achievement. “ Hi to the Events team, A very big thank you for organising today’s terrarium event. It was the best few hours I’ve had for a few weeks. Life has been challenging as a Carer & then a hospital stay for myself. I feel brighter this morning participating in this fun event. Hayley was excellent & it was lovely having interaction from other carers. Sadly my glass bowl arrived with a break in the side of it , plus broken plant. I enjoyed learning from Hayley today & if it is possible I would love to participate in the plant ball session , if that is ok. I loved seeing what the other ladies had made with their terrariums & I have lots of ideas to follow up on. Like visiting an op shop to source vessels & to involve my grandson in helping to create terrariums for gift making, when we are able to leave the house post Covid Kind thanks for the bright spot of my last few weeks. Suzanne Kelly + more
Claire Rowsell • May 2020
Loved it, easy to follow, although a bit tricky at points. I got it as a present for mothers day and in turn for my mum for her mothers day. My mum is now obsessed, haha
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Father’s Day gifts
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Birthday gifts for dad
When his birthday comes around, finding presents for dad in Melbourne can be a stressful time! Dads can be notoriously difficult to shop for, and if you want to avoid the tropes of a new tie or novelty t-shirt, ClassBento has gift ideas for dad that’ll exceed expectations and help make your search for birthday present ideas easy as pie. If you’re looking to have a bit of fun with your presents for dad on his birthday, our live stream classes can be enjoyed from home and with the whole family. Is Dad getting a bit leathery? Our DIY skincare and beauty LiveBox classes will get him pampering and preening alongside the family, making this one of the best gift ideas for dad that is fun for the whole family. With a craft box delivered directly to your door and the instructor on the live stream, dad the family can enjoy the experience of brewing up your own homemade facemasks, soaps and exfoliants together for his birthday.
Christmas gifts for dad
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