How to Throw Crafty Kids Parties in Melbourne

Hunting down kids birthday party ideas in Melbourne doesn’t have to just be searching for Frozen-themed party hats at the nearest two-dollar store. Children’s parties thrive when there are bountiful kids activities for all the little ones to enjoy, and ClassBento is here to help you find the right fun activities for kids that’ll really get the party pumping. With so many unique experiences Melbourne has to offer, you might not be surprised that there’s so many crafts for kids and child-friendly experiences for you to really take your kids party game up a notch. Here’s a few good places to start.

Arts and crafts for kids that are prime party material

“Pin the tail on the donkey” is fine and all, but it may be time to update your kids activities if that’s your go-to. As Bob Dylan once said, “the times they-are-a-changing” and you have to change with them. Kids may not be a fan of Bob Dylan, but they will be a fan of kids party ideas that set the tone and pace of the party, rather than try to interrupt it.

Chasing kids birthday party ideas for younger kids? Our Slime Making Workshop is one of our biggest hitters, and one of the best crafts for kids that like to get messy. Organised by Nicola Preasted at Handmaker’s Factory, this workshop can come directly to you, so you can have your party participants whipping up a slime storm in your backyard! Perfect for boys birthday party ideas, this is one of the best kids activities in Melbourne that’ll get little hands busy without forcing them to be blindfolded, searching for a donkey in the dark.

Merryl’s Mosaic’s and Glass Studio specialise in arts and crafts for kids in Melbourne. If you’re looking for kids party themes, definitely check these mosaic maestros out. They run a variety of Melbourne workshops suitable for kids of all ages, shapes and sizes! Whether you’re looking for girls party ideas with a bit of flair, or just general easy crafts for kids that everyone at the party can get behind, Merryl’s Mosaic’s And Glass Studio have a range that would make any toy store green with envy.

Their Flowers And Bling Mosaic Party makes for an ideal addition to your list of girl’s birthday party ideas. The class begins with each child choosing a template to work with, and from there they’ll use an array of polymer beads, sequins and sparkly mosaic glass tiles so their imagination can really run rampant. This class can also travel to any location within 20km of Caulfield, but if your kids party ideas involve the little ones getting out of the house, the mosaic studio provides them with a delicious lunch as an additional extra.

Looking for a mosaic class the boys and girls will both enjoy? Merryl’s Mosaic’s And Glass Studio offer a Casual Mosaic Class For Kids that has a wider range of templates and mosaic options, perfect for kids birthday party ideas where the crowd will be a little more mixed. Lunch is also offered as an additional extra, too.

Kids activities for a small group

Sometimes kids activities can feel like your over-catering. Just like adults, some children prefer to socialise in much smaller groups, and ClassBento has workshops for them too. Jumping Creek Designs in Mordialloc (one of our favourite artisans, but don’t tell anyone) run some of the best craft classes for kids in the country.

Children love pottery. It’s a fantastic creative outlet, inspires the imagination, and allows for kids to also get a bit messy. Hand building clay is also one of the best arts and crafts for kids if you want to boost their brainpower! Obviously, that’s not the goal when you’re hunting down indoor activities for kids parties, but it is an added bonus. Combining motor skills with problem solving, pottery is actually a highly creative way for young brains to produce white matter, which in turn opens up neural pathways. In the long term, this can help the brain fight off degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, but in the short term, it helps your child build a greater understanding of both themselves their creative potential and ability.

Clay Hand Building Class For Kids is one of our most popular Melbourne workshops for kids party themes, and or young brains to express themselves in a fun and inclusive environment! Suitable for children between the ages of six and twelve, this class has a maximum of six kids (twelve if booking privately) in it, so it makes for one of the best kids birthday party ideas for a small and imaginative group!

If you’re chasing things to do in Melbourne for slightly bigger kids, their Wheel Throwing Class For Kids will have them spinning up a pottery storm in no time! Open for kids eight to eighteen, Jumping Creek Designs will have your teens and tweens learning the faster side of pottery. Working a traditional pottery wheel, this is one of the best craft classes for kids and teenagers that have already shown an interest in their artistic side, and are looking to expand their creative horizons. They also run an adult’s class, if it looks too fun to not have a crack!

No matter what you choose for you kids party ideas in Melbourne, ClassBento’s range has something for every child. With an easy-to-use booking system, you can organise your kids activities around your own schedule and party budget. Not only do our instructors have years of experience working with children, but they often have special packages and additional extras available for you to make your birthday ideas for kids extra special. Never hesitate to contact them ahead of time, so you can make the most of our kids activities in Melbourne.