Transform Mother's Day Classics Into Unforgettable Experience Gifts in Sydney

Transform Mother's Day Classics Into Unforgettable Experience Gifts in Sydney


By Sam Bowden

Classic Mother's Day gifts are classics for a reason and it's really hard to go wrong when you go down the tried-and-tested route but variety is the spice of life and sometimes you need to mix up your presents for Mum. Enter gift experiences for Mum in Sydney! Forget store-bought flowers and chocolates for Mother's Day 2025. This year, let's give Mum the chance to unwind, learn a new skill and spend time with the fam. 

From flower arranging classes in Glebe to making chocolate in Lilyfield, these Sydney workshops are still in the realm of classic gifts but they also enrich Mum's life with an experience. With these few simple switches, you can quickly transform your Mother's Day presents from zero to hero. Not only do these gifts show some out-of-the-box thoughtfulness, they allow you and your mum so spend meaningful time together.

Read on for three simple switches to classic Mother's Day gift ideas in 2025. 

Mother's Day chocolates with a personal twist

Macaron

A beautiful box of chocolates is a Mother's Day gift that every mum loves. It’s thoughtful, sweet and virtually foolproof when looking for gifts for Mum for Mother's Day. But if you've been there done that, there's still a way to give her a classic gift without reverting to the same old. Get Mum learning how to make her own chocolates with chocolate making classes in Sydney. Better yet, join her and have a wholesome day together. The next time you're stuck on gift ideas, a box of chocolates handmade by you could just save the day.

Make chocolatey magic in Mosman with Sydney Chocolate School! Located right by the water, these classes offer chocolate making with a sea breeze and a view. This renowned Sydney chocolate school has been serving up delicious treats in their Kirribilli store for years, and in 2015, they celebrated their 15,000th delegate. Seriously, these guys are some of the best chocolate makers in Australia! Enjoy a fun day out with Mum and feast on your handmade chocolates together. 

If Mosman is a bit out of the way, head over to Kimberley Chocolates in Lilyfield. Founded in 1994, Kimberley Chocolates in Sydney has built up a reputation for melt-in-your-mouth flavour combinations. Joseph, the head chocolatier, runs some of the most practical chocolate classes on offer! You and Mum will walk away full of information and sweets, complete with a bag of chocolate, just in case either of you start to feel peckish! 

If, for whatever reason, your mum has an aversion to delicious chocolate-y nibbles, all hope is not lost. For those in need of a chocolate replacement, MakMak Macarons in Sydney are the best way to treat Mum this Mother’s Day. Award-winning macarons aside, their Sydney workshops are second to none. Macaron making classes are rare–even in Sydney–so if your mum has always had her heart set on perfecting her raspberry macarons, MakMak may well make your mum marvel!

Can't see your mum in person for Mother's Day 2025? Check out our guide to the best Mother's Day activities in quarantine!

Discover a fresh side to Mother’s Day flowers

Flower arranging

Just like chocolates, flowers are a super classic Mother's Day gift idea but sometimes you want to put a little more thought into your gift idea and not have to wrangle with the Mother's Day crowds. Instead of spending a fortune on an expensive bouquet, switch up your Mother’s Day gift this year and opt for a flower arranging class in Sydney instead. With hundreds of classes to choose from, you’ll be able to spend quality time together learning how to arrange flowers like a pro. Build memories with your mum while you learn a brand new skill. Mum can learn the skills to keep her home decorated with fresh flowers always.

If your mum likes her Mother’s Day flowers to follow a more traditional approach, the florists at Merchant & Green in Redfern host an exquisite Wild Flower Arranging Class. Under the guidance of a seasoned florist – and using freshly picked wild blooms – you and your mum will be given artistic license to make your arrangements in your style. Take them home with you at the end of the class and pick up some impressive floral decorating skills to use in the future.

A woman showcases her finished Ikebana

If you’re looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas that focus on tranquillity and meditation, our Ikebana workshops will have your mum feeling zen in no time. The Japanese art of floristry has less of a focus on quantity and more on visual quality, emphasising the importance of balancing shapes and lines. Regardless of the style of your mum’s house, Ikebana flourishes in minimalistic environments and can bring a feeling of relaxation to any space. Ikebana is a cultural treat and one that certainly tops the list of the best experience gifts for Mother’s Day.

Make magical Mother's Day candles together

A woman making candles with essential oil

Don't get us wrong, scented candles are a good gift idea for Mum but if you’re looking for unique gift experiences, candle making classes in Sydney add a thoughtful twist to the classic. From classic scented pillar candles to dessert candles, there are so many different classes to choose from and each is bound to delight Mum and teach her handy new skills.

Create beautiful memories (and candles) with Mum this Mother's Day and wrap up the class with candles to take home! Keep them for yourself or gift them to Mum as a little bonus Mother's Day gift and relish taking a mindful moment with aromatherapy. 

Vishakha Patel in Granville offers you and your mum the chance to craft a range of natural soy candles in a fragrant Sydney workshop. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for this workshop and switch off as you melt, mix and pour jar candles, bowl candles, melts and more! Or, Mum can head out to Glebe and create a gorgeous crystal candle. It's the perfect addition to Mum's space and adds a boho, magical vibe (along with Mum's favourite scent).

"The crystal candle workshop was amazing! I’ve never seen candles like this anywhere else—they’re so unique and beautiful. The teacher made the process easy and fun and I’m so happy with how my candle turned out. Highly recommend if you want to try something special!" - Diane H.

Candle making

When it comes to classic gifts for Mother's Day there's no need to rock the boat too much. After all, the classics work! Simply add a crafty twist and get a gift for Mum that's a surefire winner with a workshop experience gift you and Mum can do together. Make memories and crafty keepsakes while celebrating this special day.





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