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As the pre-winter chill sets in on Mother’s Day in Sydney, here are some cosy things to do that double as Mother’s Day experience gifts! It’s time to celebrate with intention, quality time and meaningful presence. Think a lazy Sunday morning of crafts, a nourishing afternoon of skincare making, or, for lively night owl Mums, a paint and sip with a celebratory dinner. Whatever you decide, these things to do for Mother’s Day in Sydney don’t skimp on the good times, and are way more practical than breakfast in bed.
Punch needle tufting class
In this workshop in Leichhardt, you and Mum will have two hours of punch needle fun, then wrap up with bright and colourful coasters to take home. It’s light-hearted and fun, with a huge selection of yarn colours available. Go bold with vibrant patterns or design something a little more personal. A bit more hands-on than your average craft, but all the more satisfying for it.
Watercolour workshop
Nestled in Alexandria, this watercolour workshop is hosted in a charming and colourful space, perfect for a relaxing afternoon of watercolour and illustration. You can BYO snacks and drinks, and will wrap up with a little kit to take home to continue your watercolour journey. This is a nature-inspired painting class with a focus on insects and botanicals, making it feel even more dreamy.
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Cheeseboard making
If you’ve ever seen those wooden boards at the market decorated with swirls of colour, this Leichhardt class is the chance for you and Mum to make your own. It’s all about letting colours pour and flow, making it an art class that’s more relaxing than most. And the end result is a super cute hand decorated wooden cheeseboard!
Make your own skincare
For the Mum who loves her beauty routine, there’s nothing like adding a handmade touch to her skincare. In this workshop in Forest Lodge, you and Mum will make and take home three skincare products each, from lotions to face masks, body butters to facial mists. With all-natural ingredients, this Mother’s Day experience is super luxurious, and the indulgence continues at home.
Ikebana class
Are you a bit of a traditionalist and looking for things to do on Mother’s Day that involve flowers? Look no further than this ikebana workshop in Chatswood, where you and Mum will play with flowers and study symmetry and shape to make a beautiful floral arrangement each. A little different from your usual bouquet, but no less beautiful, these arrangements will look fabulous in your homes.
Enjoy pasta, cheese and rose
You could take Mum to a nice Italian restaurant for Mother’s Day, but this workshop in Rosebery offers so much more. You won’t just be eating pasta and cheese, you’ll also be making them, with a glass of rosé, to boot! Get hands-on with gnocchi and ricotta, picking up the skills to impress. Then, sit down and enjoy your feast. You’ve earned it!
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You’d be hard pressed to find a more wholesome thing to do for Mother’s Day in Sydney than this Northern Beaches jewellery making workshop, where you and Mum will make your own beaded necklaces or bracelets. Reminiscent of the friendship bracelets of your youth, you and Mum can make jewellery using a variety of coloured beads in your preferred styles.
Hand building class
Head to an evening pottery class in Annandale and get your clay and sip on with Mum! Expect some earthy hands, rustic ceramics and your favourite drinks and snacks, along with two hours of pottery fun. It’s two hours, just for you and Mum to connect and create. Then, when your creations have been fired and are ready for pick up, it’s another excuse to catch up!
Hand paint ceramics
Manly is a Sydney suburb made for Mother’s Day, and this ceramic painting workshop offers the perfect post-breakfast or pre-lunch Mother’s Day activity. Spend a relaxing mid-morning with Mum, painting on plates using special blue cobalt oxide underglaze. You get a template, so no drawing skills are required, and the end result is a super lovely traditional blue and white Chinese painted ceramic plate.
Bake croissants
Buttery pastries and Mother’s Day go together like puppies and yoga, and this French croissant baking class delivers the good (no puppies, sorry). You’ll learn how to make these iconic bakes properly, then take home a box each so your Mother’s Day brunch can begin. Add some mimosas, and you’ve got the best start to the day.
Paint in the dark
For something a little unexpected, switch off the lights and turn up the colour. This glow-in-the-dark paint and sip workshop in Sydney is playful and unique, combining all the fun of a paint and sip with the cool vibes of a nightclub. It’s a fun way to end the day on a high note, especially when you add a post-paint class dinner to the mix.
