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How to Host a Christmas Party Everyone Will Love
By Tiffany Fung
Wondering how to host a Christmas party? Discover simple planning tips, festive inspiration and creative workshops that take the stress out of entertaining.
Switch Dining Out for Hosting at Home with These Melbourne Foodie Experiences
By Tiffany Fung
Love Melbourne's food scene? Learn the craft behind its famous flavours with food and drink experiences, from coffee courses to pasta and pastry classes.
Cool Christmas Party Ideas Everyone Will Love
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for cool Christmas party ideas? Discover creative pottery classes, festive baking and cooking workshops that bring friends and family together.
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.
Best Date Night Ideas at Home in Melbourne
By Sam Bowden
Spend a cosy night in with your other half and make it an experience to remember with these at-home date night ideas in Melbourne.
Make Personalised Xmas Ornaments at These Creative Workshops
By Tiffany Fung
Add a personal touch to your tree with personalised Xmas ornaments! Discover hands-on workshops to craft festive decorations with plenty of character.
The Best Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year
By Erica Genda
Make the most of the days between Christmas and New Year's! Discover fun, hands-on experience gifts and memorable holiday outing ideas.
How to Organise Entertainment for Christmas Parties
By Erica Genda
From cosy crafts to party vibes, learn how to organise crowd-pleasing entertainment for a Christmas party tailored to your crew's exact style.
12 Memorable Things to Do at a Christmas Party
By Tiffany Fung
Ditch the usual party! Find 12 memorable Christmas party ideas in Australia, from cocktail and wreath making classes to dazzling mosaic lamp workshops.
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.
Corporate Event Ideas That Make a Lasting Impression
By Jana Lepojevic
From team building activities to EOFY celebrations, these corporate event ideas strengthen bonds, team engagement and company culture.
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!
11 Christmas Party Crafts Adults Will Love
By Erica Genda
Unleash your inner elf with 11 easy Christmas party crafts for adults. Craft handmade keepsakes, sip festive drinks, and make memories together!
8 Baking Classes Where You Can Make Festive Desserts
By Erica Genda
Master festive desserts with these 8 Christmas baking classes! From gingerbread houses to macarons, learn expert skills and make sweet holiday treats.
Melbourne Crafts but Make It Social
By Tiffany Fung
Skip the usual catch-up and get crafty instead. Explore Melbourne crafts to do with friends this weekend, from tufting and pottery to paint and sip.
Last-Minute EOFY Team Celebration Ideas
By Tiffany Fung
Discover the best last-minute EOFY team celebration ideas to celebrate 2026 with your team, from paint and sip classes to cooking workshops and more.
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.
Why Pottery Classes in Melbourne Can Help Arthritis Sufferers Much More Than You Think
By Sam Bowden
Pottery classes in Melbourne help you ease arthritis symptoms and tap into creative art therapy - here's how!
9 DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas for 2026
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Celebrate the holidays with these DIY Christmas activities in Sydney. From wreath-making to bauble decorating, create festive, handmade decorations that last.
Your Guide to the Best Earring Making Kit for Beginners
By Tiffany Fung
Want to learn how to make earrings at home? Find the best earring making kit for beginners to get started today, from flora earrings to DIY statement pieces.
Fun Birthday Party Ideas in Melbourne for Kids
By Laine Fullerton
With so many fun birthday party ideas for kids in Melbourne popping up, we’ve handpicked our favourites to suit every child of every age! LotsWith so many fun birthday party ideas for kids in Melbourne popping up, we’ve handpicked our favourites to suit every child of every age! Lots of laughs and life-long memories are guaranteed. ...
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.
7 End of Year Party Ideas for Fun-Seeking Teams
By Annie Symmonds
Looking to celebrate Christmas with your team? Discover some of our amazing Christmas party ideas in Melbourne.
Try These Woodworking for Beginners Classes in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Learn new DIY skills at woodworking classes in Melbourne! From there, you can make anything you desire, from a custom office table to your own wooden spoon.
5 Ways That Drawing Classes in Melbourne Will Improve Your Wellbeing
By Charlotte McKewen
Uncover creative talents you never knew you had and get inspired at drawing classes in Melbourne!
Why Cooking Classes in Melbourne Are Good for Your Health and Your Bank Account
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
If you're getting bored in the kitchen or reaching for that takeaway menu one too many times, Melbourne cooking classes are here to help your health and wallet.
Best Creative Kids Activities Under $60 in Melbourne
By Sam Bowden
Chasing kids activities in Melbourne on a budget? Here are some of your best workshops that come in under $60.
How to Enter Your Christmas Baking Era
By Erica Genda
Unleash your inner baker this holiday season! Discover local festive baking classes, set up your cosy kitchen, and bake magical Christmas treats.
Need a Reset? Try These 10 Nature-Inspired Activities with Friends
By Tiffany Fung
Make your next catch-up a little greener with flowers and plants classes. Create terrariums, arrange flowers, shape bonsai and unwind with friends together.
Let Your Creativity Bloom at a Flower Arranging Class in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Discover your creative side at a flower arranging class in Melbourne. Unleash your inner florist and create beautiful arrangements with ease and confidence.
Where to Find Melbourne's Coolest Hidden Gems
By Jana Lepojevic
Ready to explore the coolest things to do in Melbourne? We’ve picked our favourite hidden gems in and around the city, from West Footscray to Docklands.
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!
Take Cooking Class in Melbourne and Join the Sustainable Food Movement
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Dive into Melbourne cooking classes to learn how to cook mouthwatering dishes, meal plan, reduce your takeaway consumption and shop local.
Top Craft Ideas to Try in 2026
By ClassBento Team
Getting crafty is fun and good for us! Reap all the benefits of getting hands-on and creative at a craft workshop. Start with these craft ideas for inspiration!
Meet Your Local Community at These Paint and Sip Classes in Melbourne
By Jana Lepojevic
Surround yourself with old friends and new ones at these social paint and sip classes in Melbourne and connect with your local community!
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.
Break Tradition with 10 Unique Ideas for Christmas Parties
By Annie Symmonds
Think outside the box in 2026 with these unique Christmas party ideas to help your team bond and reconnect.
The Best Bars in Melbourne to Learn Cocktail Making in 2026
By Sam Bowden
Find the best bars in Melbourne to try cocktail making for a fun masterclass in mixology and an evening of drinking, dining, shaking and stirring.
How to Get Into the Festive Spirit with Christmas Wreath Classes in Melbourne
By Jana Lepojevic
Discover the joy of creating unique Christmas wreaths in Melbourne! Craft and spread cheer with festive wreath making classes for everyone.
Looking for Amazing Birthday Ideas in Melbourne for Men? We've Got You Covered
By Sam Bowden
Discover the best birthday party ideas in Melbourne for men, including whisky masterclasses, wine tastings and DIY tattoo workshops!
Relaxing Ways to Spend Special Time with Grandma
By Jana Lepojevic
From sewing to soap making, these crafty things to do with your Grandma are the perfect way to spend time together this Christmas.
Make a Watercolour Christmas Card with Blair Zhang
By Courtenay Turner
From picking up a kid’s watercolour kit to becoming a full-time illustrator, Sydney-based artist Blair Zhang shares her creative journey.
9 Melbourne Cooking Schools You Need to Visit in 2026
By Sam Bowden
Need to fry up a better cooking game? These cooking classes in Melbourne will have you boiling, stirring and mixing your way to kitchen mastery in no time!
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.
7 Ways to Celebrate a Hens Night in Melbourne
By Laine Fullerton
Celebrate a hens night in style in 2026 with these creative hens party ideas! Learn how to craft and create with your besties for an unforgettable evening.
Why Pottery Wheel Throwing Should Be Your Next Hobby
By Tiffany Fung
Discover nine reasons why pottery wheel throwing is so well-loved with the help of these creative pottery classes in Melbourne.
What Is a Paint and Sip Class in Melbourne Really Like
By Tiffany Fung
Uncover the magic behind paint and sip classes in Melbourne and find out what makes wine and paint so popular!
The Best Things to Bake for Christmas
By Tiffany Fung
Discover the best things to bake for Christmas, from gingerbread biscuits and French macarons to festive cupcakes, Yule logs and homemade holiday treats.
Everything You Can Make at a Crochet Class
By Jana Lepojevic
Wondering what you can make at a crochet class? From bags and beanies to amigurumi and homewares, discover beginner-friendly crochet projects.
Who Said Women Can't Make Sausages
By Kellie Maloney
Discover how a sausage maker, a talented threader, a glass smith and a macramè master challenge gender stereotypes in their chosen craft.
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. ...
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!
Kickstart Your Analogue Era with Cosy Hobbies in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Swap screens for creativity with these cosy things to do in Melbourne next month, from tea blending workshops to watercolour painting experiences.
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.
Creative Xmas Party Ideas for Every Celebration
By Tiffany Fung
From cocktail making to cookie decorating, discover the ultimate guide to planning the best Christmas party ideas in 2026 for every special event.
4 Creative Ways to Deepen Your Understanding of First Nations Culture
By Laine Fullerton
Share and celebrate First Nations culture with these 4 creative experiences—from Dot art classes to bush tucker tastings—led by local Indigenous makers, artists and guides.
6 Cocktail Classes That Make Fun Christmas Party Ideas
By Courtenay Turner
Shake up your festive celebrations this year with these six cocktail-based Christmas party ideas in Australia.
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.
Why Having Flowers on Your Desk Brings More Happiness
By Natalie Kemp
Make your desk an inspiring space with floristry classes in Melbourne. From simple bunches of daisies to striking natives, learn how to boost your happiness.
Make Your Own Cocktails in Melbourne (2026)
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Mix, shake and stir margaritas and martinis like a pro with cocktail making classes in Melbourne!
Why Paint Your Partner Classes Are the Best Date Night Ideas
By Jana Lepojevic
Ditch the dinner and movie routine! Paint your partner classes offer a playful way to connect, get creative and share laughs on your next date night.
How to Pull Off an Unforgettable Office Christmas Party
By Annie Symmonds
Take your office Christmas party to a whole new level with these unique team building activities in Australia.
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. ...
The Food and Drink Trends Worth Trying If You're in Your Home Café Era
By Tiffany Fung
Love home cafés, handmade pasta and beautiful bakes? Discover Australia's biggest foodie trends and the creative classes helping you learn them.
Why Paint and Sip in Melbourne Works for Team Building
By ClassBento Team
Get your employees to switch off, destress and build team bonds over a glass of wine and a dash of creativity at paint and sip classes in Melbourne!
5 Floristry Classes to Try in Melbourne in 2026
By Jana Lepojevic
Surround yourself with flowers at these floristry classes in Melbourne and bring a bit of mindfulness into your day.
The History of Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement (2026)
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Boost your creativity and improve your mental health with Ikebana — an ancient Japanese flower arranging technique.
5 Reasons to Try Sewing Classes in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Kickstart your own DIY journey at sewing classes in Melbourne! Discover why you should try sewing in 2023 and make it a hobby to do with your loved ones.
7 Creative Date Ideas in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for fun ways to spend a romantic night? Discover our top picks for creative date ideas in Melbourne, guaranteed to make your next date night feel special.
5 Must-Visit Creative Neighbourhoods in Australia
By Kellie Maloney
And your guide to the craftiest things to do when you’re there.
Why You Should Try Candle Making Classes in Melbourne
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Discover the joy of candle making classes in Melbourne! Unwind, socialise and make personalised eco-friendly candles. A perfect new hobby for all skill levels.
Easy Arts and Crafts Classes to Jumpstart Your Creativity
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Release your inner creativity with these beginner-friendly art classes in Melbourne, from playing with resin art to snapping good photos.
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