The Best Digital Gift Cards for Craft-Lovers, Cooks and Creatives

Want to impress the craft-lover or budding chef in your life? Look no further than these fun experience gift cards in Australia! No matter where you are in the country, you are bound to find thousands of unique classes in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and beyond. From painting with alcohol ink to cooking delicious Italian dishes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and get creative. 

Keen to learn more? Read on to find the best digital gift cards for craft-lovers, cooks and creatives in 2024. 

Learn more about alcohol ink at a Perth workshop

At this two-hour alcohol ink workshop, you’ll learn to create an amazing artwork whilst sipping on bubbles and enjoying a few small bites. Get in touch with your abstract side with the help of Collective Obsessions Studio, who’ll guide you through everything from colour combinations and sealing to the safest way to make a piece of alcohol ink art. Create something to hang on the wall of your home, or even craft your work as a gift for a friend – the choice is yours. This workshop is undoubtedly one of the more fun things to do in Perth for those keen to let their creative mind flourish.

Create a clay hanging planter for your houseplants

Combine two loves in one with these Brisbane pottery classes, which will have you creating a few hanging planters out of clay for your most beloved houseplants. At this clay planters workshop, your hosts Kubist Design will let you indulge in a mindful moment as you get to work with some polymer clay and handbuild two to three hanging planters for your favourite green pals! 

You’ll come away from the course learning different techniques of pottery making, including marbling, colouring, shaping, curing and how to string your hanging planter. You’ll also be able to enjoy a few nibbles before you head home with a new set of skills and a couple of pieces of handmade pottery to do around your home. Looking for more digital gift card ideas? Power through your present list with these savvy suggestions!

Weave your own tapestry with Melbourne-based Handmaker's Factory

Weaving is a serious skill, requiring patience, care, and knowledge. If you know someone who’s always wanted to learn different weaving techniques, this digital gift card might just bring a smile to their face. In this tapestry weaving class, your teacher will guide you through how to use a weaving loom, teaching you different skills required for the art of weaving.

You’ll learn the basics of tapestry as well as how to warp your loom, create a fringe, and how to work different shapes and textures with your weaving yarn. By the end of the class, you'll able to take home your completed tapestry at home, sure to provoke conversation among family and friends.

Sew in Sydney at this beginner-oriented sewing class

Select your fabric, be guided through the cutting process, and jump on the sewing machine – it’s that simple! At this sewing class for beginners, your teacher Sophie will take you through the basics of how to sew, ensuring that you develop the confidence and ability that you need to enhance your sewing techniques and become more acquainted with how to use a sewing machine.

Learn how to use different tools, hem edges and cut your fabric – you’ll come away with an envelope cushion to pop on the sofa for your effort. 

Cook up a storm at these Italian cooking classes

Italian food is a favourite for many people – so if you know someone who can’t get enough of pasta, why not gift them this cooking class? Learn how to make pasta from scratch from an expert chef from Otao Kitchen. You’ll also discover all you need to know about making a pizza dough before getting hands on with creating a delicious meal. At the end of the Italian cooking class, everyone will sit down to a meal together, offering the perfect chance to sample the delicacies made during the day. Perfect for gift card ideas for Dad or a birthday gift for your partner, gift a unique cooking class experience to delight their tastebuds.  

Discover the art of painting with alcohol ink in Brisbane

Based in Petrie, join Caroline Barber's alcohol ink art workshop for beginners and discover the intricate beauty of alcohol ink. You’ll learn how to create an abstract, free-flowing piece in these art classes, as well as honing your ability to render more controlled subjects. Just be sure to dress accordingly – aprons are provided, but alcohol ink can stain clothes, so be prepared.

Learn how to do calligraphy in Melbourne

This modern calligraphy class will have you creating elegant lettering art in no time. Teacher Azalea will show you the basic, essential brush strokes involved in writing both lower and uppercase letters before allowing you to practice and develop your own skills. You will be able to become more familiar with using a calligraphy brush and pen as Azalea outlines how best to prepare your nibs for each use. 

Calligraphy is such a versatile and beginner-friendly medium that anyone can start today. From decorating your bullet journal to creating your own DIY wedding invitations, you can learn the beautiful art of calligraphy and continue growing this newfound skill! 

Get hands-on with pour painting classes 

Acrylic pouring art is all about going with the flow and allowing your creative impulses to guide each moment. This acrylic paint pouring class will have you embracing the mindful side of fluid art as your friendly teacher guides you through acrylic pouring techniques. Discover basic colour theory for acrylic pouring and learn about mixing paint safely.

Class sizes are minimal so that your teacher can focus on each student’s progress, making this one of the best things to do in Sydney for someone who’s keen to develop their painting skills under careful, thorough guidance.

Take a wheel throwing and wine night in Perth

Looking for pottery wheel classes that will also allow you to enjoy delicious nibbles and drinks? This wheel throwing and wine night would make a great ClassBento gift card for someone who wants to learn more about handmade pottery in a welcoming low-stakes environment. Blue Water Grill Restaurant will provide a delicious spread for you to chew over (literally) before you get hands-on with pottery making. Learn the art of wheel throwing with a glass of wine in your hand – what’s not to love?