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We've all been there—Father's Day is just around the corner and you're frantically searching for meaningful gifts for Dad in Perth that go beyond the usual socks and Bunnings voucher. If you're feeling the pressure of finding the perfect last-minute present, take a deep breath. The solution might be simpler than you think, and it definitely doesn't involve fighting crowds at shopping centres.
The secret weapon? Experience gifts. And in Perth, you’ll find a curated selection of hands-on workshops and creative experiences that will give Dad something he’s never tried before or help him dive deeper into something he already loves.
Why experience gifts hit different
Let's be honest: most Dads have reached that stage in life where they have all the ‘stuff’ they need. Another mug, tie, or gadget is just going to join the collection of well-intentioned gifts gathering dust. But experiences? Those create memories, teach new skills and often become stories he'll tell for years.
Experience gifts are also incredibly forgiving for last-minute shoppers. While physical gifts require shipping time and store availability, experience gifts can be purchased as vouchers that let Dad choose exactly what excites him most, from hands-on craft classes like jewellery making workshops to taste bud treats such as pizza making classes.
Food-focused experiences for the culinary Dad
Pizza making classes
Take Dad to a fun pizza making class and help take his pizza making skills to a whole new level. Guided by an experienced chef, he’ll learn everything from making pizza dough to stretching and throwing to achieve that perfect pizza crust. Who knows, this class may inspire him for his next family dinner party!
Cake decorating classes
If your dad has a sweet tooth, cake decorating is one of our more fun and alternative gifts for Dad that will be great as a last-minute present. Perfect for beginner bakers, he can discover how to make buttercream icing and pipe it into different shapes and designs. By the end of the class, he can take home his own decorated cake, as well as fun memories with his loved ones!
Art and craft workshops for the creative Dad
Wheel throwing classes
A hands-on pottery class in Perth makes for the perfect experience that you can join him for, whether Dad's always been artistic or has never touched clay in his life. There's something therapeutic about working with clay—it requires presence and focus that naturally creates a meditative state. Plus, he'll end up with functional pieces like bowls or mugs that he'll use and remember the experience every time.
Resin art workshops
Perth offers resin art workshops in areas like Balcatta, perfect for Dads who are drawn to modern, abstract art. Resin art allows for incredible creativity and allows Dad to make stunning pieces that look professionally made. It's also surprisingly accessible for beginners—let him play around with fluid paints, mix and match his favourite colours and help him create his own decorated charcuterie board or wall hanging!
Photography classes
This smartphone photography course is one of the best things to do in Perth that can also help Dad see more of the city and surrounding areas. For tech-savvy Dads or those who love capturing family moments, a photography workshop can transform the way he sees the world around him. Whether it's learning composition, lighting or editing, he'll walk away with skills that enhance every family vacation and gathering.
Unique gifts for patient, hands-on Dads
Flowers and plant workshops
For Dads with green thumbs (or those who wish they had them), flowers and plants workshops are the perfect gift to help them grow their garden or collection of plants at home. Choose from making Kokedama to terrariums to even their own flower arrangements. This way, Dad can help breathe new life into his home and even impress Mum too!
Ring making classes
Ring making might not be the first gift when you think of Dad but actually, when it comes to a person who’s more interested in working with their hands, jewellery making is a great choice for men. He’ll love the chance to shape, solder and bend metal into his own one-of-a-kind ring that he can wear proudly after the class. A great Father’s Day gift is also letting Mum go with him and turning it into a special date night for two!
The gift card strategy: when you're really cutting it close
Sometimes you're so last-minute that even booking a specific experience feels risky. This is where gift cards shine, offering hundreds of options all across Australia. Our experience gift cards let Dad browse through thousands of experiences and choose exactly what speaks to him.
The beauty of this approach is that it removes all the guesswork. Maybe you thought he'd love a cooking class but he's secretly been wanting to try his hand at metalworking. With a gift card, he gets to follow his curiosity wherever it leads.
Making it personal
The best part about experience gifts is how easy they are to personalise. You can choose experiences that build on what you already know he enjoys or you can give him the gift of discovering something completely new.
Consider pairing the experience with a small, personal touch—maybe a handwritten note about why you thought he'd enjoy it, or a promise to join him to spend quality time with Dad. For example, many pottery classes are perfect for joining together, creating shared memories alongside the learning experience.
Why Perth's creative scene makes this easy
Perth's creative community has really flourished in recent years, with workshops and studios popping up across the city. From Wangara to Balcatta, Perth offers hundreds of workshops across the city, meaning Dad won't have to travel far to find something exciting.
The instructors at these workshops are typically passionate artisans who love sharing their skills. They're used to working with complete beginners and know how to make everyone feel comfortable, whether Dad's a natural or needs a bit of encouragement.
Last-minute doesn't have to mean low-quality or thoughtless. In fact, experience gifts often feel more thoughtful than physical presents because they show you want to give Dad something meaningful—time, learning and new experiences rather than just another thing to store.
Whether you choose a specific workshop that aligns with his interests or opt for a gift card that lets him explore Perth's creative offerings, you're giving him something that'll expand his horizons and create lasting memories. And honestly, isn't that what the best gifts do?
The next time someone asks Dad what he got for Father's Day, he'll have a story to tell about the time he learned to blow glass, mastered sourdough or discovered he has a hidden talent for pottery. That's a gift that keeps giving long after the wrapping paper hits the bin.
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Fremantle
1 to 12 guests
$225 - $748
6 years in business
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