Simple Self-Care Ideas to Support Your Mum's Wellbeing

Looking for the perfect way to pamper Mum this Mother's Day? You've landed in just the right spot! With Mother's Day 2024 around the corner, it's time to find gift experiences for Mum that give Mum the gift of relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. Our handpicked selection of gift experiences goes beyond the ordinary, offering unique opportunities for Mum to unwind, recharge, and indulge in activities that nourish her mind, body, and soul.

From the novelty of glassblowing in Melbourne to the therapeutic calm of pottery classes in Perth, our list of Mother's Day gift ideas is designed to elevate your Mum's well-being with every experience. Whether she's into the bustling city scene of Sydney or prefers the tranquillity of regional Australia, our range of Mother's Day gifts has something special for every Mum out there.

Gone are the days of generic scented soy candles---this year, it's all about embracing meaningful gifts that foster mental wellness and ignite her creativity. While bubble baths and spa days are classics, our hands-on craft classes offer a unique twist, providing an enriching journey of learning and relaxation combined. Dive into our top picks for Mother's Day gift experiences and give Mum the pampering she truly deserves. It's time to make this Mother's Day one she'll cherish forever!

Get fired up at a beginner’s glassblowing class

With a history that stretches back more than two thousand years, glass blowing is an ancient craft normally reserved for specialist artisans. However, at our glassblowing classes for beginners, anyone can experience the magic of making hand-blown glass ornaments!

Our instructors will provide all the tools, tips and training your mum will need to get creative. From melting your chosen colours to rolling your glass into shape, there’s something meditative about the process of glass blowing. Not only will your mum make a special item that she’ll be able to treasure forever, but she’ll also get the chance to slow down and learn a new skill. It’s the perfect antidote when Mum is feeling a little burnt out!

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Learn how to make mosaic art

If you’re looking for gift ideas for Mum that will help her embrace her creativity, our mosaic making classes are the perfect choice. Whether she chooses to make a set of coasters, a Turkish vase or a decorative serving plate, our beginner-friendly workshops will provide everything she needs to create a beautiful keepsake.

From selecting her tiles to glazing her finished piece, the process of making a mosaic is incredibly relaxing. That means our fun, informative classes are a brilliant way to support your mum’s wellbeing. They’re also a brilliant way to meet up with like-minded people, whether she wants to forge new friendships or strengthen existing bonds.

Make handcrafted jewellery at an Australian craft class

Items of jewellery are always popular present ideas for Mum. But if you want to treat her to something extra-special this year, why not book her a place in an introductory jewellery making workshop? Led by skilled local makers, our studios are located throughout Australia. That means wherever your mum lives, she’s sure to find a jewellery making course near her. 

From DIY braided bracelets to hand-smithed silver earrings to quirky polymer clay creations, our jewellery classes cover a range of different techniques. Unwind while weaving beads onto wire, melt away your worries as you mould metal, or feel brand new as you recycle buttons into a statement necklace. The options are endless!

Try something new at a metalwork class

According to research, trying something new is the secret to successful self-care. By learning new skills, we can activate different parts of our brains, which leads to a range of benefits including boosted brain function, lower stress levels and better mental health.

If you want to help your mum step out of her comfort zone this season, our immersive metalwork classes make fantastic gifts for Mum. From welding and wire sculpture to blacksmithing and knife making, our courses offer an introduction to the world of making art with metal.

This versatile material can be bent into a variety of shapes, giving your mum the freedom to create something fabulous. The result? Well, your mum won’t just leave the class with a handmade item for her home, she’ll have also learned a new skill that will stay with her for years to come.

Enjoy a calming cooking class

While it might not be obvious, cooking is a wonderful way to wind down! As she mindfully mixes, bakes and decorates during one of our baking workshops or cooking classes, your mum's worries will melt away. As she learns to make pasta from scratch or discovers the art of sourdough baking, she'll forget about the to-do list and find herself living in the moment – the smells of her home-cooking creations filling the air. Learning to cook need not be a chore or a way to serve others – instead, it can be a deeply personal and restorative activity that relieves stress and enables your mum to enjoy a bit of me-time.

Slow down at a beginner’s drawing class

Whether sketching a still-life or doodling during those endless work meetings, we can all enjoy the benefits of drawing. However, it can be tricky to set aside time in our busy lives to develop our skills – which is why our beginner-friendly drawing classes are the perfect solution. If you’re looking for creative gifts for mum in Australia, this gift experience will give your mum the time and space she needs to explore her creativity, try out new techniques and discover her personal style.

We offer online art classes as well as in-person courses throughout the country. Your mum can learn stylised illustration, sketch her favourite urban scenes, or pen a showstopping portrait of your family pet. Whatever course you pick for your mum, she’ll benefit from the expert knowledge of our skilled instructors and receive all the equipment she needs to get started.

Feel grounded with the art of Ikebana

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Literally translated as ‘living flowers’ or ‘making flowers come alive’, this ancient practice prioritises not only the aesthetic beauty of your blossoms and blooms, but also the story behind them. Some say the secret to Ikebana is expressing emotion through your flowers. That means this craft is a wonderful way to honour the restorative power of plants, focusing on how they make you feel as well as how they look.

We’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most renowned florists to bring Ikebana to the streets of your city. Our Ikebana classes are held in small, intimate studios where your mum will have the unique opportunity to learn more about this breathtaking art form.

If you’re looking for gift ideas for Mum with a twist, these peaceful workshops are a perfect way to support her wellbeing. Although her beautiful flower arrangement won’t last forever, her new knowledge and skills will always stay with her. We think there’s no better way to embrace all 2024 has to offer than by slowing down, refocusing your mind and exploring your emotions through the art of Ikebana.

Enter a state of flow with fluid art classes

If Mum doesn't consider herself the creative type, prove her wrong by gifting her with a fluid art class! Whether it's alcohol inks or acrylic paint pouring, Mum can watch her creativity bloom as she creates a masterpiece with just a few simple techniques. And not only will she get the chance to tap into her arty side, but she'll also discover just how therapeutic it can be too. That's right, her self-care time doesn't have to be all baths and face masks, creating something amazing and feeling good about it counts too!

Regardless of her interests, it's clear that self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all. By treating your mum to one of these Australian craft classes, you can encourage her to learn new skills and explore her personal style, while supporting her wellbeing this Mother's Day 2024.