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Handmade Father’s Day gifts don’t have to be reminiscent of the kind you once made in kindergarten. If you’re a sentimental crafter or simply want to create a thoughtful gift from scratch, making him something functional and beautiful has never been more accessible. Anyone can do it! Including you.
Don’t worry, there’s no need to spend hours researching or purchasing tools and materials from all different sources. With a creative and hands-on workshop, you can find what you’re looking for in one place where you’ll be guided by a professional for confidence and ease of mind, as you make Dad anything from a mug to a ring, a rug, or a unique vinyl record. All with your own hands!
We’ve put together some classes where you can make your dad a handmade Father’s Day gift that he’ll be absolutely honoured you took the time to create.
Make him a silver ring
Jewellery for Dad may not be your go-to gift idea; however, a hammered ring you’ve made yourself is going to knock his socks off. It’s not as hard as you might think and can be completed within this three-hour jewellery making workshop in Newcastle.
Difficulty level: Totally beginner-friendly introduction to silversmithing!
What to expect: Get your mum to steal one of Dad's rings for the day and head over to Soldier’s Point, where you’ll step inside a cosy studio and use it to measure up this unique and personal handmade gift for your dad. Learn to shape, solder, file, texturise, and polish a ring that’s ready to leave when you are! These workshops are small, with only four people in each class, meaning that you’ll get lots of one-on-one attention if you’re a beginner needing guidance.
“Loved Lauren’s teaching style and class! It was a wonderful day and quite empowering to make jewellery myself. Every step felt like a breeze with Lauren’s teaching.” - Sam B
When can you take home your handmade Father’s Day gift? Your ring will be complete and ready to gift as soon as the class is finished.
Perfect for: Dads who appreciate thoughtful gifts and would be impressed by your effort to learn silversmithing!
Create a tailor-made gin
Head to Wildflower Gin on the Gold Coast for this gin making class and use Alembic Pot Stills to create a 500ml botanical gin!
Difficulty level: Beginner-friendly—and you’ll get to taste test!
What to expect: During the class, you'll jump into the fascinating history of gin and learn about the botanicals Wildflower uses and how they make their gin. You'll then use this new knowledge to create your own gin by choosing natural ingredients to create a unique blend that will perfectly suit your dad. The floral flavours in the gin come from Burleigh's native plants. This allows locals to contribute to the custom gin you make, with flowers from your own backyard. (Or maybe your dad’s yard, then you can tell him you made him a gin just for him with botanicals found in his own garden!)
When can you take home your 500ml bottle of gin? You can take your personalised gin home once the class is finished.
Perfect for: Dads who love a good drink and appreciate fine spirits or a sneaky nightcap.
If you want to do something nice for Dad on Father's Day that's less gift and more special experience, we have ideas!
Tuft a handmade rug
Head to TuTu Studio, the pioneer tufting team nestled in Forde, Canberra, and learn from the best in this tufting class for beginners!
Difficulty level: Beginner-friendly; you’ll just need to hold a tufting gun to complete this one.
What to expect: A custom, handmade rug is the perfect way to show you care—whether it's his favourite sports team logo, a retro design, or an inside joke. Simply bring in an image you'd like to make, and TuTu will use a projector to transfer your design onto the primary fabric, helping your vision come to life. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll get to choose from a palette of over 200 yarn colours, operate the tufting gun, and learn the process of adding those final touches that make your handmade Father’s Day gift perfectly personal.
“Great fun! Our teacher was incredibly knowledgeable, breaking down the process with clear, step-by-step guidance that made it easy for beginners like me. The vibe was relaxed yet engaging—perfect for getting creative. I left with a cool piece I made myself and a newfound love for tufting.” - Ana P.
When can you take home your rug? Right after your four-hour tufting session!
Perfect for: Dads who love all things quirky and who like to liven up their space with unique charm.
Hand-build him his very own mug
Step into the creative heart of Fremantle, Perth, and make your dad a personalised mug at this hand-building mug workshop.
Difficulty level: Beginner-friendly! You’ll be guided by a professional on how to ensure your clay won’t crack.
“Great experience. The teacher was really supportive, especially seeing as we were all beginners.” - Benjamin T.
What to expect: Step into an authentic potter’s studio where you’ll learn the art of hand-building clay slabs to craft your uniquely designed mug that’s as functional as it is beautiful. This class brings the chill vibes and is all about getting creative, having a chat and feeling inspired. You’ll receive all the materials you need to work with, professional guidance, and glazing and firing of your piece so that Dad can pop it in both the dishwasher and the microwave for ease of use! Think up a design that means something to both of you, or that’ll make your dad chuckle, then spend two hours moulding your way to relaxation!
When can you take home your handmade mug? Book this class now! You’ll need to account for 6 to 8 weeks for your pottery to be glazed, fired, and ready for collection.
Perfect for: Dads who love a good cuppa (whether it’s tea or coffee) and who loved the sentimental gifts you used to bring home from school!
Paint him a record with his favourite song
Loosen up with cool vibes and great music in Haymarket, Sydney as you paint your own vinyl record, that you can add your dad's favourite song to!
Difficulty level: Beginner-friendly! Just bring your creativity and think of your song choice.
What to expect: Maybe you and your dad share a favourite song or band. This handmade Father’s Day gift brings all the sentimental goodness in a fascinating way! In a two-hour workshop, you'll transform a vinyl record into a personalised artwork using paints, markers, and other decorative elements. Whether you're working on a design that marks a special moment in time or simply want to rep dad's favourite things, you'll have creative freedom and access to tips and guidance anytime!
What makes the record more than just an artwork? The cool interactive NFC feature! Once you've finished your design, you'll choose a song, and the studio will embed an NFC sticker into your vinyl. Your dad can simply tap his phone on the finished piece, and the song will instantly play. Music is one of the most powerful triggers to bring back wonderful memories, so help your dad reminisce with this thoughtful gift he’ll brag about for decades.
When can you take home your painted record? Your masterpiece will be ready to take home after the class.
Perfect for: Music-loving dads who appreciate art and like unique keepsakes to display.
It’s as easy as that! Crafting a handmade Father’s Day gift is made simple with these creative workshops where you’ll get to take home a high-quality, sentimental, and wow-worthy present that your dad will absolutely love.
