21 Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mum

Mother's Day is just around the corner and for most people, it's is a chance to show your mum some serious love with thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas. While Mums love to throw around phrases like “your presence is enough” and “I don’t need anything”, in 2025 we all know she deserves to be spoilt with the best Mother's Day gifts. 

Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate the love and care of mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our lives. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift for a new Mum, a seasoned Mum who deserves a bit of pampering or a creative and adventurous Mum, we've got you covered. The best part? You can join your mum on whatever crafty workshop or foodie experience you treat her to! And there's no shipping, so you don't have to worry about your Mother's Day gift arriving late or damaged. 

Keen to learn more? Read on for our guide to the best Mother's Day gift ideas for every kind of Mum.

1. Floral arranging for the flower fanatic Mum

Mother's Day flowers are always a good idea, but if you want to try something different this year, why not send Mum on a floral arranging workshop? There are floristry classes for every type of Mum, whether she loves the fleeting beauty of hand-tied bouquets, the longevity of preserved blooms or the tranquillity of traditional Japanese Ikebana arrangements. 

2. Art classes for the animal-loving Mum

From learning how to paint native Australian birds with watercolours to creating custom pet portraits, we have all kinds of arty gift ideas for Mums who love animals. Take her to a pet watercolour painting class in Sydney or gift Mum a paint and sip class in Melbourne, where she can create these beautiful love birds!

3. Cooking classes for the travel-obsessed Mum

Looking for fun things to do for Mother's Day? Whisk your mum away to Tuscany with an Italian cooking class or escape to France on a croissant making masterclass! With no long flights or layovers, cooking classes across Australia are the perfect way to feed Mum’s travel addiction in 2025. Gift her this Brisbane cooking class at Vanilla Zulu and help her to savour flavours all around the world.

4. Eco-friendly workshops for the sustainably-minded Mum

If your mum is all about reducing waste and minimising her environmental footprint, she’ll love sustainable classes in Australia. There are loads of sustainable gifts for Mother's Day to choose from, with classes focusing on everything from DIY beeswax wraps to plant-based textile dying. 

5. Gardening for the green-thumbed Mum

Does your mum love tending to her garden or nurturing her collection of indoor plants? Then Mother’s Day gifts like DIY terrarium building workshops or Kokedama moss ball classes are the perfect present to help her flex and embrace her green thumb. For Mums in Melbourne, try this terrarium making class at the Plant Whisperer, guaranteed to go down a treat!

6. Hands-on workshops for the artsy Mum

Whether your mother's a talented painter or has always wanted to explore her creative side, art workshops are one of the most thoughtful presents for Mum. Take your pick of painting, pottery, jewellery making and more. Pair these art classes with a bottle of her favourite beverage and you’re guaranteed to have nailed your Mother’s Day presents! 

Need some recommendations? We think this painting class in Perth would be perfect for the artsy Mum, where she can paint the midnight sky.  

7. Boozy workshops for the wine-loving Mum

Speaking of beverages, whether it’s a glass of Sauvignon Blanc on a Tuesday night or a shared bottle of Shiraz on a Sunday afternoon, Australian Mums love their wine. From paint and sip classes in Sydney to guided wine tastings in Melbourne, vino-themed Mother's Day gifts are always a hit. Don't just take our word for it! Paint and sip teacher, Kylie Johnson has noticed her classes have been quite a popular space for mothers. She says, "I often admire the women that come in boasting they have been friends for 25 years.  They all catch up as a regular group, it's so inspiring and joyous to see!" 

8. Tasting experiences for the foodie Mum

If your mum loves to try new restaurants and check out new bars, a tasting experience will tick all her boxes. Send her on a foodie discovery tour in Melbourne or treat her to a market tour and tasting experience in Adelaide. Both of these are great alternatives to the classic Mother's Day breakfast.

9. Mixology classes for the cocktail sipping Mum

From Tiki-themed classes to rum spicing workshops, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to cocktail classes. For Mums who love to get creative with new flavours and ingredients, this Sydney cocktail making class spotlighting native botanicals is guaranteed to delight.

10. Creative writing classes for wordie Mum

If your mum has had a way with words and you remember her telling the best stories when you were young, then get her a creative writing class as a gift for her that celebrates her strengths and passions. You may even start a new hobby or career for her and you're showing your mum that you believe in her. That's a gift worth more than its weight in gold.

11. Dessert workshops for the sweet tooth Mum

Elevate the usual box of chocolates to the next level with a baking and dessert workshop that teaches your mum how to bake pastel-coloured macarons or roll melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles. Yum!

12. Relaxing workshops for the wellness Mum

Even when the kids are all grown up, life can get pretty hectic for Mums. So for Mother's Day, gift her these wellness workshops that teach your mum how to make fragrant soy candles or homemade soap, the perfect antidote to the fast pace of day-to-day life.

13. DIY skincare classes for the beauty conscious Mum

If your mum has a bathroom cabinet stacked with the latest beauty products, she’ll love learning how to make her own organic skincare products. These skincare workshops make great Mother’s Day gifts and will literally get your mum glowing!

14. Essential oil experiences for the holistic Mum

With so many incredible health and wellness benefits to harness, it’s no wonder essential oils have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years. This essential oil making class in Melbourne is one of the most thoughtful gifts for Mum and will teach her how to create her own custom blends for sleep, relaxation, energy and more.

15. Woodworking workshops for the DIY Mum

Some Mums love to pull up their sleeves and get stuck into a bit of DIY. If that sounds like your mum, sending her to a woodworking workshop is a thoughtful way to say: “Happy Mother’s Day” and a fantastic chance for her to create her own unique furniture, kitchenware, cheeseboards and more.

16. Resin art classes for the cheese-obsessed Mum

Whether she’s hosting a book club meeting, a retirement party or a weekend BBQ with the family, Mums love a good cheeseboard. A resin art class workshop is a thoughtful way to elevate her cheese board game to the next level. Find them in Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra and other cities across Australia.

Searching for gifts for Mum in Sydney? Take her to a resin art class by Seed and Spark, where she can work with resin and make your own unique cheeseboard and coasters!

17. Glassblowing workshops for the Mum who loves a challenge

If your mum is a force to be reckoned with, why not get cheeky and send her on a glassblowing workshop? She’ll love the chance to fire up the blowtorch and create her own works of glass art in a class that’s just as awesome as she is!

18. Caffeine-fuelled experiences for the coffee snob Mum

From Melbourne to Perth, Australia is a nation of self-confessed coffee snobs. If your mum loves a good flat white or oat latte, a barista workshop or coffee tasting experience will tantalise her senses this Mother’s Day.

19. Jewellery making classes for the sentimental Mum

For Mums who love showing off their unique style and are a bit sentimental, a jewellery making class is the perfect way to inject meaning into your Mother's Day gifts. For example, Mum can learn how to make a unique ring and engrave an important milestone or date or you can make matching bracelets with your mother! 

20. Pottery classes for the Mum who needs to unwind

Allow the busy Mum to switch off, unwind and rejuvenate with pottery classes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. She’ll have the chance to reconnect with her senses, as she transforms a humble block of clay into some gorgeous personalised DIY ceramics.

Need of a mindful break? Gift her a ceramic painting class at Mennt. in Sydney, where she can paint and glaze her own cups. 

21. ‘Hard to shop for’ Mum

Still not sure what Mother's Day gifts Australia to choose? Our experience gift cards put your mum in the driver’s seat and give her free rein to pick her own activity from our huge selection of art, craft and cooking classes.