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Discover local gems in your own city with these unique experience gifts for her in Melbourne! With a wide variety of meaningful, hands-on experiences for her, your lucky giftee can explore Melbourne and all the endless possibilities it has to offer. From unleashing their inner chef in the kitchen to making incredible works of art, the special lady in your life will have so much fun making handmade pieces with her loved ones.
No matter where you are in Melbourne, from St Kilda to Northcote to the Mornington Peninsula or beyond, you can find a class any day or night that suits your giftee best. After all, by booking a creative workshop for her, you’re also supporting local businesses and small makers. With every experience guided by passionate artists in Melbourne, you can feel assured they’re learning from the best of the best!
By opting for experience gifts for her at Christmas, you're not just giving her a present, but you're also giving back to the Melbourne community. You're supporting local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who have poured their passion and expertise into crafting unique and remarkable experiences.
Head to Coburg North and learn how to blow glass sculptures
If you’re looking for unique experience gifts for her in Melbourne, gift a glassblowing class in Coburg North! In this hands-on workshop, your giftee will learn how to make their own handmade glass sculptures from scratch. With guidance from an expert teacher, Ruth Allen, they will first learn all the safety tips and then get into the art of gathering molten glass from the furnace.
From there, they will get to make a glass paperweight and a drinking tumbler, all with their own unique designs and colours! As the glass melts like toffee, and turns into their own beautiful creation, it is such a satisfying feeling seeing what they have made.
A glassblowing class is an amazing opportunity for you and your loved one to embark on an exciting new adventure together! Not only will it create memories that last a lifetime, but it will also support a local maker and foster a sense of community within your creative neighbourhood. Embrace the artistry, ignite your creativity, and make a difference in the lives of these talented artisans.
Visit South Melbourne and tuck into a Spanish feast
For women who love to travel, gift her a Spanish cooking class in St Kilda! Join the team at Cooking on the Bay, where your giftee will learn how to cook a seasonal Spanish menu and a traditional paella packed with delicious flavours and fresh ingredients. And, yes you'll get to eat what you create!
It's time to sample tapas, sip on refreshments and meet like-minded travellers. In the kitchen, students will learn some cooking techniques, get to know the best ingredients and feel as though they’ve travelled to the colourful streets of Spain!
At the end, everyone in the cooking class will sit down and tuck into their delicious Spanish feast and enjoy a glass of wine. It’s a perfect gift for her to spend a couple of hours having some fun, laughing and learning to cook some classic, easy recipes she can try again at home.
Whether you’re looking for classy birthday party ideas or experience gifts for couples, head on over to this fun cooking class that everyone can enjoy!
Learn how to paint ceramics in Burwood
Searching for creative gift experiences that will help her switch off? Take your loved one on a journey to paint their own ceramic art piece in Burwood. As they step into the colourful studio and see all the different works of art, your giftee’s creativity will come alive as they get ready to create something beautiful of their own.
Led by talented ceramicist, Diana, participants will learn how to paint and transfer their own patterns and designs onto the ceramic piece. From choosing colours to decorating the finished product with glaze, your lucky giftee will get an incredible insight into the process of making something new from scratch. With so many different techniques and ideas on offer, it’s guaranteed that everyone can leave with their own unique piece of art they’re proud of.
Once it’s been glazed and fired in the kiln, they can take it back home and use it every day in their kitchen or show it off on display in the living room! Whether it’s their 30th birthday gift or a get together with their best friends, ceramic painting is an amazing experience for women who want to create something meaningful for themselves.
Read on to discover more reasons to gift experiences for her this year.
Paint, sip and celebrate in Northcote
Celebrate the special lady in your life with this fun paint and sip class in Northcote! In Paint With Me’s creative workshop, participants will learn how to paint their own, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. From an idyllic Greek holiday artwork to painting poppies inspired by Monet, there is a wide range of paintings that she can choose from!
The small team at Paint with Me is an amazing group of artists who love sharing their passion and knowledge with you all. They will take you step-by-step through the creative process and help beginners and more experienced painters alike to complete something they can be proud of.
As your giftee creates, she is free to enjoy a glass of her favourite drink of choice and get into a state of painting flow. If you’re looking for a unique night out filled with laughter, wine and paints, this paint and sip class is the place to be!
Visit Mornington and learn how to make soy candles
No matter where you are in the state, experience gifts for her in Melbourne are never hard to find. Take a trip to Mornington and learn how to make soy candles! In this workshop, your giftee will get a step-by-step guide on how to create their own soy wax candles. With the help of an expert teacher, they will first learn the safety tips and tricks before getting into the fun part of making their own handmade creations.
In this intimate setting, you and your giftee have the opportunity to become makers yourself, guided by experienced artisans who are passionate about their craft. Together, you will learn the secrets of the candle making process, from selecting your favourite essential oils and fragrances to mastering the art of pouring and wicking. Beyond the creative aspect, you'll be supporting Blaze and Foam's small business in Melbourne and helping them make their dreams a reality!
So whether it’s impromptu date night ideas or one last thing on your shopping list for Christmas gifts for her, this is certainly one workshop she will remember forever!
Runs regularly
Pascoe Vale South
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $100
3 years in business
