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Personalised Gifts for Dad for Special Occasions
By Tiffany Fung
Discover personalised gifts for Dad that help create lasting memories for every type of special occasion, from whisky tasting experiences to terrarium workshops.
The Most Affordable Dad Gifts That Still Feel Thoughtful
By Jana Lepojevic
Find affordable dad gifts for birthdays, Christmas or Father’s Day. Give unique experiences he’ll love, from art classes to foodie adventures.
Is Creativity the Cure for Loneliness?
By Laine Fullerton
Discover the science behind the power of creativity and connection.
How to Host the Ideal Hens Party for an Introvert
By ClassBento Team
Create a memorable hens party for the bride-to-be who enjoys time with her nearest and dearest with these nine unique ideas!
Top 10 Experience Gifts for Men in 2026
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Celebrate a special occasion with these top 10 experience gifts for men in Sydney and give him the best present based on his interests and passions in 2026.
Inviting Creativity, Connection and Change at Our International Women's Day Event
By Jana Lepojevic
From resin trays to real talk, this International Women’s Day, we gathered for crafts, meaningful conversations, and support for UN Women.
Make Your Wife Feel Special with These Anniversary Gifts for Her
By Tiffany Fung
Celebrate this amazing milestone with these anniversary gifts for her. From pottery to jewellery making, you’ll find an endless list of options to surprise her.
The Ultimate Guide to Personalised Gift Ideas for Couples
By Tiffany Fung
Explore our 2026 guide to the most thoughtful and personalised gift ideas for couples. No matter what kind of couple they are, find the perfect present here.
How to Plan a Team Building Event Your Team Won't Hate
By Erica Genda
Want a team building event they'll actually love? Discover stress-free planning tips to boost morale, spark laughs and create unforgettable memories!
Top Employee Engagement Ideas for 2026
By Erica Genda
Need some fresh ideas for employee engagement? Get creative with these 9 unique activities to help your team bond and have fun in the process.
Personalised Gift Card Ideas for Every Type
By Tiffany Fung
Struggling to find the perfect gift in 2026? Discover personalised gift card ideas for creatives, foodies and more that turn giving into unforgettable memories.
10 Feel-Good Stories from Our Community to Inspire You in 2026
By Laine Fullerton
Get inspired to try something new in 2026! From ring making with friends to solo sushi making, read these 10 feel-good stories from our communityGet inspired to try something new in 2026! From ring making with friends to solo sushi making, read these 10 feel-good stories from our community that prove anyone can make something they’ll be proud of. ...
Gift Guide for Him for Every Occasion
By Jana Lepojevic
Stuck on what to buy? Our gift guide for him helps you find fun, thoughtful experience gifts for men, fit for every occasion.
Meet Zara Avila
By Laine Fullerton
Colourful and cute polymer clay creations help jewellery maker Zara Avila see the bright side of life. At her virtual workshops you can join in the fun!
Unique Ideas for Birthday Party Themes in Australia
By Annie Symmonds
Giving your birthday a theme gives your party planning a focus and makes it easier to come up with birthday party ideas and activities that everyone will love!
Free Tips to Make Your Coffee Taste Better
By Sam Bowden
If you want to learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee, check out coffee classes in Sydney. In the meantime, explore free coffee making tips.
2026 Guide to DIY Anniversary Gifts
By Jana Lepojevic
Find thoughtful DIY anniversary gifts in 2026 with hands-on creative classes. Make meaningful keepsakes or share the experience as a romantic date idea.
The Best Digital Gift Cards for Craft-Lovers, Cooks and Creatives
By ClassBento Team
From pottery making to tossing pizza dough, find the ultimate digital experience gift cards for the person in your life that just loves to get hands on with crafts.
Best Unique Experience Gifts in Australia
By Annie Symmonds
Whether you’re looking for DIY birthday gift ideas or Christmas presents for Mum, there’s no better time to find the best unique experience gifts in Australia!
Father-Son Presents That Turn Into New Traditions
By Erica Genda
Discover meaningful father-son presents that spark lifelong traditions. From shared hobbies to annual rituals, find gifts that build lasting bonds.
Show Your Love with DIY Birthday Gifts
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for meaningful birthday gifts? Discover creative DIY experiences that help you show your love and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Thoughtful Experience Gift Ideas to Try Together
By Tiffany Fung
If you’re wondering what to get for your loved ones in 2026, try our thoughtful experience gift ideas in Australia—guaranteed to put a smile on their face.
5 Ways to Save on Electricity You Haven't Heard Before
By Kellie Maloney
Saving on electricity doesn’t have to mean sweating through summer or shivering through winter. Try these top DIY ideas to help you save money,Saving on electricity doesn’t have to mean sweating through summer or shivering through winter. Try these top DIY ideas to help you save money, feel empowered and turn your home into a creative oasis. ...
Team Building Activities
By Tiffany Fung
Learn how team building activities can boost morale in the workplace and why it's so important. Explore our best corporate activity ideas with team workshops.
Practical Gifts for Men That He Will Actually Use
By Jana Lepojevic
From cooking and woodworking to pottery and beer-making, these practical gifts for men combine skill, fun and long-lasting value.
12 One-of-a-Kind Gifts for Mum That Support Local Makers
By ClassBento Team
Looking for gifts that do good? We’ve wrapped up 11 gift experiences for Mum that support local makers in Australia.
Self-care Gift Cards for Men in Your Life
By ClassBento Team
Help your loved ones rejuvenate with experience gift cards for men that will encourage them to set time aside to take care of their wellbeing this year.
15 Gifts for Husband to Show Your Love
By Jana Lepojevic
Show your love with thoughtful gifts for your husband that match his passions. From BBQ and barista classes to pottery and whisky tastings, discover fun gifts for him.
Hard to Buy for Women's Gifts That Will Surprise and Delight
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for hard to buy for women’s gifts? Save the stress of searching, discover our guide to the best gifts for her that will bring a smile to her face.
7 Best Experiences to Give as Gifts in 2026
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for unique experience gifts in Australia? Discover the power of gifting experiences as gifts instead, perfect for making your loved ones feel special.
Why Craft Workshops Are the Perfect Way to Unwind
By ClassBento Team
Soothe your senses with relaxing craft classes in Australia. Whether it's pottery painting or mosaic making, these workshops are the perfect way to unwind.
Affordable Gifts for Him That Still Feel Special
By Jana Lepojevic
Skip boring presents. Find affordable gifts for him under $100, from whisky tastings to creative classes he’ll actually love.
I Learnt About Ngemba Culture Through Art – You Can Too
By Katie Milton
Artist and proud Ngemba woman, Kabushka Ngemba welcomes you to Dot Art Circle, for a warm afternoon filled with painting, storytelling and smiles.
Creative Present Ideas for Pinterest Loving Mums
By ClassBento Team
Delight busy mums with our creative Mother's Day experiences. Pinterest-worthy presents for creative mums!
Experience Gift Cards in Australia Foodies Will Love
By Katie Milton
Foodie gift cards to keep the food lovers in your life happy! Let them cook, eat and go behind the scenes with these food experiences.
Top 5 Baking Classes for the Weekend
By John Tabari
Many pastries may have originated, or gained fame in France, but they’re enjoyed around the world. There are many reasons to take a pastryMany pastries may have originated, or gained fame in France, but they’re enjoyed around the world. There are many reasons to take a pastry class; to enjoy your favourite treats at home, to entertain friends or simply hone your baking skills. Check out these five classes that will teach you how to make your favourite patisseries. 1. Macaron Making You may think that you wouldn’t need to attend a class to make macarons, but they are notoriously difficult to get right. At a macaron class, you will learn the ‘macaronage’ technique. This involves folding the mixture that will make your macaron biscuits. Most bakers agree that getting the correct consistency at this stage will determine whether your macarons turn out well. A good macaron class should put emphasis on this step. You will also learn the piping technique, which is used to produce the biscuit shape and administer the filling. Some macaron classes stick to the French method and advertise as ‘French’ or ‘Parisian’ macarons. Other classes get a little more experimental and you may use different ingredients or make different shapes. In any case, you will get to take your creations home in the form of a box of delicious treats. 2. Croissants As with the macaron, it may not seem difficult to make croissants but you should take a class if you want to make the best croissants. Freshly made pastries beat packaged ones any day, so add them to your repertoire with this course. You’ll learn about the secret ingredient, about yeast and proofing. Once you’ve made the dough, you learn how to roll and fold it to keep the classic crescent moon shape. If the teacher is prepared to get experimental, they may teach you how to make an almond or chocolate-filled croissant. Since proofing takes around 2 hours, you may not get to eat your croissants on the day, but you will be able to take your dough home to cook later. Plus, you're likely to get freshly-prepared croissants during the class, just to give you an idea of what you’re aiming for. These classes are not as common as macaron courses and as such will set you back a little more. 3. Choux Pastries Another classic French staple is the choux pastry. Choux pastry forms the base of many favourite desserts such as eclairs, profiteroles, chouquettes and gougères. The defining characteristic of choux pastry is that it looks like it’s going to be dense, but when you bite into it, it’s light and thin. It takes a special technique to get pastry this way, which involves using steam instead of a raising agent. You’ll learn how to do this at one of these classes. Since choux pastry is easier to make than it seems, some classes will involve trying your hand at both sweet and savoury pastries. A choux pastry class costs similar to a macaron classes and they take less time to make than croissants. 4. Danish Pastries & Pain au Chocolat You will find these desserts offered with croissants as well or as part of a general pastry-baking class. As these sweets are made from puff pastry, they are often covered together. While croissants are also puff pastry based, they use yeast and milk in the dough to create a different effect. In a puff pastry class, you will learn how to make the pastry, how to proof and then cook it. Proofing can be a delicate process and the baker must ensure that the pastry is proofed at the correct temperature. This class will also arm you with the necessary cutting and folding techniques for the dough. Plus, for Danish pastries, you will learn about the different types of filling. Since these classes usually encompass several different type of pastry, the cost is usually a little higher at $200. They’re less likely to be offered as experience classes, so you will be enrolling in a baking school; hence the higher cost. 5. Cinnamon Bun Moving away from France to this North American favourite, you can take a class to learn how to bake the perfect cinnamon bun. You will learn how to make the dough base, the delicious frosting and the sumptuous filling. The class will teach you about the best ingredients and baking method to make cinnamon buns. Not to mention the extra skills you need to produce bakery-standard buns, in the perfect shape. ...
Discover the Best Perfumery Courses Australia Has to Offer
By Tiffany Fung
Find some of the best perfumery courses in Australia, whether you want to learn perfume making for the first time or discover a new activity to do with friends.
Date Night Gift Ideas to Double the Fun
By Jana Lepojevic
Surprise your partner with creative date night gift ideas. Fun, hands-on experiences make perfect gifts for couples to enjoy together.
7 Gift Cards for Him He Will Love
By Tiffany Fung
Discover seven best experience gift cards for him, from hands-on blacksmithing to cocktail making classes. Give the gift of fun memories that men will love!
Thoughtful Gifts for Men He'll Actually Want
By Tiffany Fung
Find thoughtful gifts for men he’ll actually want! From cooking classes to whisky tasting experiences, surprise him with unforgettable creative experiences.
Birthday Gift Card Ideas for Intimate Celebrations
By Jana Lepojevic
Small group, big fun! Explore birthday gift card ideas for intimate celebrations that turn gifts into shared experiences.
First Time Dad Gifts for Every Kind of New Father
By Jana Lepojevic
Celebrate fatherhood with these unique first-time dad gifts. From foodie adventures to creative escapes, find the perfect experience to suit his style.
Learn How to Paint Abstract Art for Beginners
By Tiffany Fung
Curious about abstract painting? Join fun, beginner-friendly abstract art classes in Australia and discover how relaxing, creative, and joyfully messy it can be.
Same-Day Gift Cards You Can Get Last Minute
By Erica Genda
Need a gift fast? Discover the best same-day gift cards you can buy last-minute. Instant email delivery makes gifting easy, even at the last second!
How to Organise In-office Team Building Activities
By Tiffany Fung
Discover how to organise in-office team building activities your team will actually enjoy, from cocktail making and dumpling workshops to creative art classes.
7 Social Craft Classes Worth Leaving the Group Chat For
By Tiffany Fung
Swap endless group chat plans for real catch-ups with these 7 social craft classes, from wheel throwing and tufting to jewellery making and crochet.
13 Crafty Experiences That Make a Great Galentines Gift
By Tiffany Fung
Gather all the girls together and celebrate friendship with our Galentine’s gift experiences! Learn wheel throwing, perfume making, flower arranging and more.
How to Keep Your Brain Young
By Courtenay Turner
We unpack the simple lifestyle changes you can make in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond to keep your brain young and your mind malleable.
7 Fail-proof Gift Ideas for Mum Under $150
By Jana Lepojevic
Show Mum you care and protect your wallet with these thoughtful gift experiences for Mum that are under $150, from floristry courses to candle making classes.
Personalised Gift Card Ideas for Fun Experiences
By Erica Genda
Give the perfect present with unique, personalised gift card ideas for unforgettable experiences. Find fun activities they'll actually love!
Why You Should Give Experience Gift Vouchers in 2026
By Tiffany Fung
Discover why experience gift cards are the next best thing in 2026, where you can help them book into their favourite workshop and celebrate their big day in style.
Expand Your Creativity with Australia's Top Craft Classes
By ClassBento Team
Unlock your creativity in 2026 with the top craft classes in Australia! From pottery to bullet journaling, discover mindful hobbies for a vibrant, focused year.
Corporate Team Building for Large Teams
By Tiffany Fung
Corporate team building for large teams made easy. Discover fun, creative workshops your team will actually enjoy—from painting to cooking and more.
Stocking Stuffers for Mum That Are Affordable and Fun
By Jana Lepojevic
Surprise Mum with Christmas experience gifts she’ll actually use. These gifts are perfect stocking stuffers that bring joy, creativity and indulgence.
Why Experience Gifts Are My Favourite Holiday Tradition
By Laine Fullerton
Skip the wrapping paper this year! ClassBento Australia's Head of Content shares why experience gifts are the best way to create lasting memories.
5 Reasons Why Appreciation Gifts for Employees Are Important
By Tiffany Fung
Discover the benefits of gifting company gift cards to your employees in 2026 and why you should do it too for your team!
Power Through Your Present List with Crafty E Gift Card Ideas
By ClassBento Team
Gift unforgettable experiences with these crafty e-gift card ideas! From jewellery making to cocktail classes, discover unique ways to create lasting memories.
Gift Cards for Couples That Let Them Choose Their Adventure
By Tiffany Fung
Discover the best gift cards for couples in 2026 and let them choose a creative experience to turn quality time into unforgettable shared memories.
13 Fun and Unexpected Things to Try Around Australia Next Month
By Laine Fullerton
Next month just got exciting! From pasta making in the Byron Hinterland to quirky collage art in Melbourne, here are 13 fun and unexpected things to try around Australia.
Find Your Calm with These 5 Spring Craft Ideas
By Tiffany Fung
Craving a slower pace? Embrace simple living with these fun, mindful spring craft ideas, from soap making to pickling and beyond.
7 Creative Team Building Activities in Australia Your Team Will Love
By Tiffany Fung
Want to find a group activity your team will actually enjoy? Discover our team building activities in Australia to help inspire and motivate your team.
Personalised Presents for Couples Who Have Everything
By ClassBento Team
Stuck on what to buy a couple who have everything? These personalised experience gifts help them reconnect, create memories and try something new.
Reinvigorate Your Workplace with These Corporate Team Activities
By Sam Bowden
If you're looking for team building activities in Australia that go beyond the pub drinks try these reinvigorating corporate activities for team building.
Save Money and Become Your Own Barista
By Kellie Maloney
Learn how to make barista style coffee at home with a barista class in Sydney and save money on takeaway coffee without compromising on taste.
7 Dad and Son Gifts That Create Lasting Memories
By Jana Lepojevic
Make lasting memories with Dad! Discover 7 fun Dad and Son gifts across Australia, from tufting to BBQ, photography and more.
Top Life Drawing Classes in Australia (2026 Guide)
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our top life drawing classes in Australia, where you can get out of your comfort zone, draw a live model and connect with other like-minded people!
Stop Buying Things and Start Giving Experiences for Gifts
By Jana Lepojevic
Stop buying things and give experiences for gifts! Discover how to make 2026 memorable with thoughtful, fun and eco-friendly experience gift ideas.
Gift Experiences for Your Creative Man
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Inspire the creative man in your life and take him to our 2026 gift experiences for him that will have him crafting, painting or cooking in no time!
Luxury Gifts for Mum to Make Her Feel Special
By Jana Lepojevic
Spoil her with luxury gifts for mum, from perfume making to chocolate crafting. Give her a pampering experience she’ll treasure.
7 Mother Son Gifts for Spending Quality Time
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for thoughtful mother son gifts? Explore fun, hands-on experience gifts to do together, from pottery and cooking to candles, terrariums and art.
Unique Gift Ideas for Men He Won't Expect
By Tiffany Fung
Wondering what to get for the men in your life? Discover the best gift ideas for men they’ll never see coming, from cooking classes to terrarium workshops.
Why You Should Try Mug Making in 2026
By Tiffany Fung
Discover why mug making is quickly becoming the next must-try creative hobby to try in 2026. You might just find your new favourite creative escape!
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