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When it's time to celebrate the amazing men in your life, you need experience gifts for him in Sydney. More exciting than socks but less risky than the latest gadget, experience gifts always go down a treat! Why? Because they're fun and memorable! Especially if you put effort into the planning. For example, if you know he likes his whisky, rather than getting him an expensive bottle that he's probably already tried, get him a whisky distilling class and let him make his own! He'll not only have a bottle to take home and enjoy but also a fond memory and a deeper understanding of the world of whisky. Whether it’s a birthday, a Secret Santa, a Father’s Day gift or just a simple desire to spoil a special guy in your life, delight him in 2025 with a Sydney experience gift.
Gifts for the stressed partner who needs a creative outlet
Cost: $120 for three-hour class
Location: Narellan Vale
Did you know that doing art has been proven to reduce cortisol levels (the hormone linked to stress)---and the best part is, you don’t even have to be good at it! Especially when the medium you're working with is alcohol ink and the end result is an abstract assemblage of colours and shapes. Your stressed partner will love this experience gift for him that offers an escape from daily life and invites him to unwind with fluid art. Join him to deepen connections and unleash creativity together.
Cost: $180 for a three-hour class
Location: Pyrmont
Cooking is linked to wellness for many reasons. Firstly, the act of cooking itself can be quite therapeutic and mindful for some. Secondly, feeding yourself with home-cooked nourishing meals is an act of self-care. Treat him to an Italian seafood cooking class and let him get hands-on in the kitchen and learning new skills to keep making delicious meals at home. And if you happen to benefit from his newfound cooking skills well that's just the way it is! This is the perfect experience gift for men who love to don an apron and cook for loved ones.
For the retired Dad, Grandad or Uncle looking for a new hobby
Cost: $80
Location: Petersham
Who wouldn't love a man that can sew? Sewing can act as both a practical skill and a creative outlet, making it the perfect new hobby for retirees or anyone looking to learn something new and the perfect gift for your dad, grandpa or uncle. This fun sewing workshop will walk him through the basics from setting up a sewing machine to measuring, marking and cutting fabrics, as well as running through simple stitching and overlocking. He’ll leave the class having created his very own book bag and hopefully he’ll also have found his new hobby, maybe even some new friends as this is a very relaxed and social class!
Japanese cooking class for beginner's
Cost: $169
Location: Mosman
Help him turn a chore into a hobby by sparking a passion for cooking with this fun and informative hands-on Japanese cooking class. Led by chef and cookbook author Yoshiko Takeuchi, this class will teach him how to make easy and healthy Japanese dishes. As well as learning how to make dishes like tempura and teriyaki, he will learn how to balance a meal and use a knife like a Japanese pro. The best part is, if he really gets into it, you’ll be guaranteed a fresh Japanese feast every time you visit. It's the present that keeps on giving!
Presents for sons who love their screens too much
Kids Skateboard Class (5-15 Years)
Cost: $50
Location: Manly
Is your screen-bound teen seriously lacking some Vitamin D? Get him outdoors and active with this beginner's skateboarding class on Manly’s iconic beachfront. The class will build his confidence by showing him the basic skills needed to cruise around on a board, plus he’ll even walk (or skate) away with the know-how needed to perform a few simple tricks. The sunlight, fresh sea air and the thrill of landing the perfect ollie might just be enough to entice him out of his bedroom and into the skatepark in the future. He'll be surprised at how well you nailed gift-giving this year!
Cost: $90
Location: Strathfield
Is the only thing your teenage son loves more than his screens his barista-made coffee? Kill three birds with one stone and help your son upskill while also sparking a passion for a new hobby and saving money on café-bought coffees with this barista class for teens and parents. The course will take him through everything from tamping and brewing to milk texturing and pouring, leaving him feeling like a pro at the helm of your home coffee maker. Plus, not only will he love his new-found ability to produce a killer coffee in the comfort of his home, the course may also come in handy if he’s looking for an after-school café job. This is a gift you can do together too! Or if he'd prefer not to have his parents tag along, you'll at least get to enjoy barista quality coffee at home made by him!
Secret Santa gifts for colleagues
Shake Cocktails with Australian Native Plants
Cost: $93
Location:
OK, so you don’t really know who this guy is or what he’s into, but who doesn’t like cocktails? This cocktail class will have him crafting seasonal sophisticated cocktails using native Australian ingredients. Not only does it combine the fun of cocktails with the local Australian produce but he'll get to make and drink four delicious cocktails. And our guess is, these will be cocktails he's never tried before! Just make sure he does enjoy a drink and then get ready to delight him with this experience gift.
Cost: $59
Location: Marrickville
Who doesn't love learning about different cultures while getting to enjoy comforting hot drinks? We're sure your colleague will love this gift for him that invites him to try something different! Hosted in a charming tea studio in Marrickville, this tea tasting will see your colleague trying a variety of herbal Chinese tea's and learning about each as he sips and has relaxing chats with other students. This is a wonderful gift idea for an older colleague who loves to learn new things.
