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When it comes to wholesome gift-giving, gift experiences for her are a surefire winner! Why? Because, unlike a material present, gifting an experience focuses on your giftee living life to the fullest. Let's face it, it's likely she doesn't need more stuff and anything she does need she can get herself. So get her what she really wants—me time. Whether you're buying Christmas gifts for her, a Mother's Day present for your mum or are just looking for a gift idea for your stressed-out friend, we’ve handpicked a wide range of meaningful gift experiences that will help her relax, unwind and most importantly, get some well-deserved me time.
Help her unwind with perfume making
Perfume has been loved by many women for centuries. In fact, history credits a woman named Tapputi as one of the world’s first perfume ateliers. In the 2nd millennium BC, Tapputi used distilled oils, flowers, roots and other aromatic herbs to create custom scents. Today, perfume making classes are the perfect invitation for women to reconnect with themselves. Channelling the passion and creativity of Tapputi, your giftee will learn how to blend, balance and bottle her own signature fragrances from scratch.
Perfume is a popular gift for women and a perfume making experience takes it one step further for the ultimate personalised present. Beginners are welcome and will be joined by expert perfumers guiding them every step of the way, so rest assured your gift is easy to use and accessible. Plus you can always join her and spend a relaxing afternoon surrounded by your favourite scents—it's the perfect aromatic escape and nourishing gift for her. This experience is best shared so it's a wonderful activity for mothers and daughters or groups of friends looking for a fun day out.
Based in Sydney and looking for the best jewellery making class to give as a gift for her? Try this natural perfume class in North Bondi. Working with natural essential oils, this nourishing class will teach you and your giftee how to make aromatic roll-on perfume with no chemical nasties. See how others enjoyed the experience:
"This was one of the best workshops I've attended! We spent the session learning about natural perfume and explored different fragrance notes to make our signature scent. Jessica was so knowledgeable and was an excellent guide -- when our perfumes weren't smelling quite right, she knew exactly what we needed to balance out the scents. This was so much fun and I'd definitely do this again!" - Shirley Y.
Looking for unique presents that smash gift-giving stereotypes? Check out our list!
Skincare classes for women who love a pamper session
Are you on the hunt for a nourishing gift for her that will help her look good and feel amazing? Try one of our innovative skincare classes across Australia! As the ultimate self-love activity, these classes will teach her how to make her very own DIY beauty products from scratch. Best of all, they’re free from nasties meaning her skin will benefit from all that natural goodness and its kind on the planet.
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Brisbane that double as a good experience gift, why not harness the skin-nourishing properties of Mother Nature in a botanical skincare making class? Or dive headfirst into the realm of aromatherapy in an essential oils chakra and energy healing workshop. If you swear by the therapeutic benefits of a luxuriously hot shower, a DIY shower steamers class will add a wonderful handmade addition to her daily routine.
Armed with a new skill set, these Brisbane activities let you swap chemical-soaked shampoos, soaps and serums for 100 per cent natural products that nourish the mind, body and soul. If you’re looking for creative and eco-friendly gifts for aunties, Mums, sisters, or anyone who loves a little self-care, DIY skincare classes will tick all your boxes.
Introduce colour and flair with mosaic making
Sometimes, all that’s needed to relax, unwind and enjoy a little “me time” is a good crafting session. Mosaic classes fit the bill perfectly, combining hands-on crafts with plenty of opportunities to laugh, chat and connect with friends and family. Held at studios across Australia, these classes teach you how to transform fragments of glass and ceramics into colourful works of art. From cute animal mosaics you can display in your garden, to kaleidoscopic Turkish lamps that will add an exotic touch to your home, you can’t go wrong when you gift her a mosaic class this Christmas.
Not only is mosaic a mindful activity that invites your giftee to slow down and focus on the task at hand but she'll have a super colourful handmade item to take home! Mosaic classes are also generally easy, a good introduction to the world of craft for beginners. So if you're looking for gifts for her that will help her relax in a low pressure way, our mosaic classes are a fun, hands-on experience for folks who worry they're not creatively gifted.
Jewellery gifts for crafty women
Sure, jewellery is a good gift for women and you pretty much can't go wrong when you gift jewellery but you can make it an even better gift. How? With jewellery making classes! Jewellery can be a pretty personal choice. Are you sure you know whether she's a gold or silver? Or whether she likes extravagant and chunky or clean and simple? Well with jewellery making classes you don't have to know, she can make her own jewellery in her own style! And she'll have you to thank whenever she catches a glimpse of her favourite jewellery piece, completely customised to her aesthetic.
On the hunt for romantic presents for your wife? Why not make it a two-in-one experience gift and tag along for the ride? This silver letter ring workshop is the perfect way to shake up your date night ideas and give you and your other half a chance to relax, reconnect and create beautiful handmade rings for each other. If you’re getting ready to get down on one knee, wedding ring making workshops make perfect presents for girlfriends when there are wedding bells on the horizon.
Cocktail classes for women who love a tipple
Searching for experience gifts for women who like to finish up the week with a scrumptious cocktail? why not gift her a cocktail making class for those days when she wants to round out the week with a couch session and a cocktail? Learn all the skills to master your favourite cocktail recipes and whip them out on your next girl’s night!
Better yet make the cocktail making class your next girl’s night out for her birthday and have a blast shaking and stirring your way through all the classics and maybe learn some newbies.
Hoping to find cocktail classes in Adelaide? You’re in luck! We offer a range of classes catered for beginners, perfect for you and your friends. This is a fun experience gift for her that will always be appreciated.
Relax and unwind with experience gifts for women
In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in having the latest things and rushing around to keep up with everyone else. But sometimes it's best to slow down and do something just for the sake of it, just to flex that rarely used creative muscle. That's why our experience gifts for her are so special. From busy Mum's who work full-time and are trying to wrangle a household to your social media obsessed sister, these nourishing presents aren't just about ticking an item off the checklist. They're a chance to check-in, connect and remind each other to take a breather.
When you engage in creative activities like jewellery making workshops or DIY perfume classes, you’re empowering yourself and the special women in your life with the opportunity to relax and enjoy some well-deserved “me time”. Expect them to walk away feeling "inspired, accomplished and empowered" which is how jewellery maker, Corinne Snare's, students feel at the end of a class.
Ready to go above and beyond with your presents? The options are infinite when it comes to choosing the perfect experience gifts for women, with more than 5000 artisan classes, workshops and home-delivered kits across Australia. Simply, start browsing today and narrow down your ideal gifts for her!