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Affordable Team Building Ideas Under $75 Per Person
By Tiffany Fung
Skip the awkward icebreakers and overpriced events. Discover affordable team building ideas, from cocktail making and dumpling classes across Australia.
Cosy Indoor Date Ideas You'll Love
By Tiffany Fung
Stay warm with cosy indoor winter date ideas, from creative pottery workshops to relaxed candle making experiences. Perfect for memorable date nights in.
A Beginner's Guide to Learning Knitting and Crochet
By Jana Lepojevic
Learn how to start knitting or crochet with this beginner-friendly guide, including tips, resources and the best crochet and knitting classes.
The Craft Trends Everyone's Trying in 2026 (And Why You Should Too!)
By Tiffany Fung
Want to try the craft trends everyone’s obsessed with in 2026? Discover bespoke perfume making, polymer clay, paper crafts, matcha and more across Australia.
Last-Minute Presents for Mum That Are Actually Thoughtful
By Jana Lepojevic
Discover unique last-minute gifts for Mum—from sensory experiences to artsy workshops, you’ll find thoughtful presents to delight her instantly.
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!
9 Presents Your Sister Will Love No Matter Her Niche
By Tiffany Fung
Surprise your sister with these thoughtful gifts for her! Dive into a world of creativity with arts, crafts and cooking classes, tailored to every unique taste.
Memorable Mother-Daughter Experiences That You Can Do Together
By ClassBento Team
Treat Mum to meaningful experiences! From art to cooking and more, these mother-daughter activities make perfect gifts for Mum.
Spring Has Sprung! Here's How to Make the Most of It
By Tiffany Fung
Soak up the sunshine with fun spring activities across Australia, from creative workshops and market strolls to picnics, brunches and more.
Grown-up Gifts for Adult Daughters
By ClassBento Team
Searching for gifts for daughters that you can enjoy together? From rejuvenating flower arranging classes to a relaxing pottery course, we have you covered.
The Ultimate Guide to Picking a 20 Year Anniversary Gift
By Tiffany Fung
Wondering what to get for your 20 year anniversary gift? Discover our selection of creative experiences to mark this incredible milestone in your marriage.
7 Creative Ways to Reveal a Surprise Gift
By Erica Genda
Discover heartwarming and playful ways to reveal a surprise gift! Turn simple moments into unforgettable memories for someone you love.
Top 11 Memorable Birthday Ideas for Adults
By Courtenay Turner
Celebrate in style with adult birthday party ideas! From cocktail shaking to clay and sip, discover creative activities perfect for any milestone celebration.
6 Culture and Craft Trends We're Loving in 2026
By Courtenay Turner
From nostalgic crafts to edible art, we uncover six must-try culture and craft trends in 2026.
14 Unique Experience Presents for Creative Souls
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for unique experience presents for the creative soul in your life? Explore these 14 creative experiences that make for the perfect present in 2026.
20 Fun Things to Do on a Date When Dinner Just Won't Cut It
By Tiffany Fung
Discover 20 fun things to do on a date beyond dinner and drinks, from creative and adventurous to delicious experiences to make your next date night more memorable.
Make Memories with These Fun Friendsmas Ideas
By Jana Lepojevic
Host a Friendsmas your friends will love with Christmas party ideas that bring creativity, fun and plenty of laughs to your festive celebrations in 2026.
The Best Craft Ideas for Adults Australia-Wide
By ClassBento Team
Discover some of the most popular craft ideas for adults in Australia, from mindful pottery workshops to fiery glass blowing classes!
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!
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.
Top Experiences to Give as Gifts for Any Special Occasion
By Tiffany Fung
Discover unique experiences to give as gifts in Australia for any occasion, from creative birthday ideas to festive Christmas activities everyone will love.
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.
7 Unique Gifts for Women Who Have Everything
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for the perfect gift for the woman who has it all? Discover 7 unique, thoughtful present ideas she doesn't already own and will truly love.
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.
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.
The Best Team Bonding Activities for Work Celebrations
By Jana Lepojevic
Celebrate success with the best team bonding activities for work celebrations! Explore a range of fun experiences that promote collaboration and well-being.
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!
11 Reasons to Gift an Experience This Holiday Season
By ClassBento Team
From minimising your environmental footprint to reconnecting with the community, read on for our top reasons why you should give experience gifts this Christmas.
7 Birthday Ideas for People Who Don't Like Parties
By Courtenay Turner
Say goodbye to noisy parties! Explore low-key birthday ideas for intimate celebrations and create unforgettable memories.
Eat Your Way Through These Foodie Experiences
By Tiffany Fung
Ready to eat, sip and get hands-on? Discover foodie experiences across Australia, from cooking and baking classes to wine tastings and foodie tours.
Choose Your Next Side Quest: A Guide to Trending Hobbies
By Erica Genda
Discover top trending hobbies and find your next passion project. Explore fun, unique side quests to level up your free time today!
9 Best Company Gift Cards for Team Building
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for unique team building activities? Discover our range of company gift cards in Australia, from fun pottery classes to cosy tufting workshops.
Everything You Need to Know About Pottery
By Julia Carr-Catzel
Discover everything you need to know before trying pottery classes in Sydney, from ancient techniques to beginner-friendly tips and creative inspiration.
Friendsmas Food Ideas That Pair Perfectly with Creative Experiences
By Erica Genda
Elevate your Friendsmas with delicious bites paired with festive activities. From pottery dates to pasta classes, find the ultimate holiday menu.
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.
What Kintsugi Taught Me About Life, Love and Healing
By Laine Fullerton
Our Editorial Manager Laine tries the art of Kintsugi and discovers what it can teach you about life, love and relationships.
Top 9 Hen's Party Ideas for Non-drinkers
By Courtenay Turner
From pottery workshops to cooking classes, discover the best classy hen’s party ideas for non-drinkers in 2026.
10 Gifts the Woman Who Has Everything Will Appreciate
By Jana Lepojevic
She has it all—except these! Discover 10 unique gifts for the woman who has everything, from pottery to cocktails.
Daughter-to-Mum Gifts That Will Warm Her Heart
By Courtenay Turner
Soak up some quality time together this Christmas with the best daughter-to-mum gifts in Australia. Make memories, spark joy and strengthen your bond.
Make Turkish Mosaic Lamps with Art Masterclass
By Laine Fullerton
From Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to their colourful and cosy studios across Australia, meet the business using Turkish mosaic-making as a form of cultural connection.
The History of Kintsugi: The Art of Japanese Pottery Repair
By ClassBento Team
Kintsugi, which means golden joinery, is a Japanese method of ceramic repair that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Discover more about thisKintsugi, which means golden joinery, is a Japanese method of ceramic repair that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Discover more about this age-old craft – and try it for yourself! ...
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.
Unforgettable Birthday Gift Experiences in Australia – for Him, Her & Everyone
By Courtenay Turner
Discover the best birthday gift experiences for every age and interest! Uncover unique, memorable ideas to make their big day unforgettable.
The Best Gift Cards for Every Type of Person
By Tiffany Fung
Not sure what to get for your Mum, best friend or partner? Look no further than our experience gift cards in 2026 to help make their day extra special.
Unconventional Gifts for Friends Who Have Everything
By ClassBento Team
Give your loved ones out-of-the-box presents they'll remember with these unique experience gifts in Australia, guaranteed to bring a smile to their face.
11 Best Gifts for Dad in Australia in 2026
By Annie Symmonds
Find the best gifts for dad with our gift ideas! Celebrate Christmas, Father's Day and birthdays with arty experiences, crafts, cooking classes and more.
Alternative Corporate Team Activities for Every Type of Work Event
By Laine Fullerton
Looking for the best team building activities for the best corporate event you're planning? Check out these fun classes for team building 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.
Personalised 50th Birthday Gifts to Get Your Parents
By Erica Genda
Looking for 50th birthday gift ideas for your parents? Discover 8 personal gift experiences that are sure to be remembered long after the celebrations are done.
Top 25 Things to Do for Team Building
By Tiffany Fung
Discover 25 things to do for team building your employees will actually enjoy, from paint and sip classes and pottery workshops to tufting experiences and more.
Unique Paper Anniversary Gifts That Aren't What You Expect
By Jana Lepojevic
Skip boring paper gifts! Try creative workshops like origami, bookbinding and paper flower making for a heartfelt and unforgettable first anniversary present.
The Best Anniversary Gifts for Your Husband in 2026
By Jana Lepojevic
Celebrate love in 2026 with these unique anniversary gifts for husband! From creative classes to foodie adventures, find a gift that matches his personality.
9 Top Hens Party Ideas to Relax the Bride-to-be in 2026
By Kellie Maloney
Wedding planning can be stressful, indulge your bride-to-be with these relaxing hens party ideas in 2026 to help her ease some worries and have fun!
Empowering Artists to Earn More, Doing What They Love
By Iain Wang
It can be tough being an artist and teaching your craft. Artists on average earn only $48,000, compared to an average of around $77,000It can be tough being an artist and teaching your craft. Artists on average earn only $48,000, compared to an average of around $77,000 for everyone else. This massively impacts their lifestyles – some artists even forgo having children because of their financial constraints. It isn’t a tiny problem. There are over 15,000 artists in NSW, and that’s just counting individual visual artists and musicians (e.g. not food artists like chefs or baristas, or garden artists like florists, or those who are unemployed). It's tough making a living, hustling to get money from grants, prizes, and unpredictably selling the occasional artwork. Many artists turn to casual work to make ends meet. Many consider participating in the gig economy. But the biggest Australian marketplaces out there, like Uber and Airtasker, aren’t great for artists. Being creative people, the idea of being stuck in a car, repeating the same task of taking people from point A to point B or delivering food, while earning minimum wage (or less), can be rather demotivating. Assembling IKEA furniture or moving boxes on Airtasker arouses similar feelings, in some ways it goes against the very essence of what it means to be an artist. Not exactly ideal jobs. At the same time, there’s strong (and in many cases, growing) interest in what these artists do – namely, arts and crafts. People (Australians in particular) are often looking for an artisan and unique experience, not something mass-produced and commoditised – the personal and creative touch that artists can provide is exactly what’s being sought after. This is why international brands, pushing their one-size-fits-all products, like Starbucks and Gloria Jeans, struggle so much in Australia – locals often prefer the brews made by their neighbourhood baristas, with the special twists they provide to make that experience just a bit more special and relevant. So why the disconnect? How can we connect this interest with the huge pool of talented artists in our cities, who walk our streets and maybe even live next door? Wouldn’t it be great if artists could do what they love, while earning more? Can’t the gig economy deliver our communities more meaningful and exciting jobs? This is a huge opportunity and forms an important part of our mission at ClassBento. We empower creative teachers to earn hundreds of dollars per hour while indulging in and sharing their passion. They don’t need to spend time on admin or on learning how to do marketing or website building, all of which can be hard for novices to learn and do well – ClassBento takes care of all of that. As many teachers would know, teaching is an incredibly rewarding experience. To be able to grant someone else the gift of skills and knowledge, to broaden their perspectives and to bring a smile to their face, is incredibly gratifying and even therapeutic. Teachers can do it to their schedule, only teaching when they want to, at places convenient to them, whether that’s at their home, their shop or studio, or at the student’s location. Thanks to the ubiquity of services like Airbnb and Uber, most Australians are now comfortable with the idea of letting a complete stranger they’ve never met before providing them with a personal service. With this additional income stream, we hope that teachers can improve their quality of life, and to keep doing what they do best. Through this, they’ll be preserving our culture and traditions while also taking art to new levels, helping us to question our thinking and how we view the world around us. With more creative teachers and classes available locally, we hope that everyone will reconnect with their communities, and keep themselves socially and mentally active, thus keeping problems like burnout and dementia at bay. What’s next? ClassBento will continue to grow its presence to spread the love, and will keep investing into ensuring that the ClassBento platform is the world’s best for discovering and booking fun workshops, and also for teachers to easily earn and manage their classes. It’s a long and exciting ride ahead and we can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. If you’re a teacher, we can’t wait to see what you can do – sign up today and start doing more of what you love. For everyone else, check out our wide range of workshops, and give back to your community. ...
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.
Simple Self-Care Ideas to Support Your Mum's Wellbeing
By ClassBento Team
Know a Mum who could do with some spoiling this Mother's Day? Our Mother's Day gift ideas are perfect for those Mums who need some pampering!
9 Brain Stimulating Gift Vouchers for Kids
By ClassBento Team
From jewellery making and painting workshops to kids cooking classes, discover our top 9 gift vouchers for kids that will keep them entertained this year.
15 Unforgettable Experience Gift Cards in Australia
By Annie Symmonds
Discover thousands of unforgettable experience gift cards in Australia. Treat your favourite people to everything from pottery making to cake decorating.
Mid-year Team Reset Ideas to Boost Motivation
By Erica Genda
Need a mid-year motivation boost? Here are 7 unique team reset ideas to help your team feel refreshed and motivated to keep up the good work!
7 Ways Wine and Painting Classes Can Boost Your Wellbeing
By Tiffany Fung
Explore 7 ways wine and painting classes can boost your wellbeing, reduce stress and build your confidence, with fun, creative workshops all across Australia.
Gourmet Gift Experiences for Couples Who Love to Cook
By ClassBento Team
Looking for gifts for people who like to cook? Check out these gourmet cooking classes for couples run by passionate local chefs.
Cute Gifts for Your Girlfriend She Can Share with Friends
By ClassBento Team
While there’s definitely a place for romantic date nights for two, these cute girlfriend gifts for her will win you serious brownie points with your special someone.
9 Crafty Experience Gift Cards for Teens
By Kellie Maloney
Check out our round-up of crafty experience gift cards for teens across Australia. From flower arranging to jewellery making, there's something for everyone!
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. ...
Make Personalised Gifts for Her with These 7 Craft Classes
By Jana Lepojevic
Discover the art of crafting personalised gifts for her with these 7 unique craft classes. Create cherished memories and surprise her with thoughtful, handcrafted treasures.
9 Best Gifts for Dad from His Daughter
By Tiffany Fung
Make Dad's day special with unique gifts from his daughter. From dumpling making to watercolour painting, explore meaningful experiences in Australia.
Couples Cooking Classes That Make Perfect Date Night Ideas
By ClassBento Team
Get into the kitchen for date night at cooking classes across Australia—the perfect treat for couples looking to reignite the romance!
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.
The Minimalist Gift Ideas We're Loving
By Erica Genda
Discover 7 thoughtful, experience-based gift ideas that celebrate sustainability, connection, and clutter-free living for the minimalist in your life.
Best Birthday Gifts for Your Wife Based on Her Personality
By Erica Genda
Looking for a meaningful birthday gift for your wife? Here you’ll find something for every personality type to make sure she has the best birthday experience ever.
Why You Should Give Experience Gift Vouchers in 2026
By Tiffany Fung
Discover why experience gift cards are the next best thing in 2026 and help your loved ones book their favourite workshop and celebrate their big day in style.
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