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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!
Top Employee Engagement Ideas for 2026
By Erica Genda
Need some fresh ideas for employee engagement? Get creative with these 9 unique activities to help your team bond and have fun in the process.
Corporate Team Building for Large Teams
By Tiffany Fung
Corporate team building for large teams made easy. Discover fun, creative workshops your team will actually enjoy—from painting to cooking and more.
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.
Learn to Draw Something You Love with These Sydney Activities
By Kellie Maloney
Explore drawing classes in Sydney and learn to create stunning portraits, pet sketches, and urban scenes. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Free Tips to Make Your Coffee Taste Better
By Sam Bowden
If you want to learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee, check out coffee classes in Sydney. In the meantime, explore free coffee making tips.
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.
6 Creative Hen's Day Activities to Make Your Party Unforgettable
By Jana Lepojevic
Make your hen’s day unforgettable with creative hens party activities. Try pottery, collage and more for a memorable celebration with friends.
5 Ways to Save on Electricity You Haven't Heard Before
By Kellie Maloney
Saving on electricity doesn’t have to mean sweating through summer or shivering through winter. Try these top DIY ideas to help you save money,Saving on electricity doesn’t have to mean sweating through summer or shivering through winter. Try these top DIY ideas to help you save money, feel empowered and turn your home into a creative oasis. ...
7 Alcohol-free Activities for Team Building in Sydney
By Annie Symmonds
These alcohol-free team building ideas in Sydney will see your team bonding over fun corporate activities with health and wellness in mind!
20 Chilled Out Hens Party Ideas
By Annie Symmonds
Explore serene hens party ideas tailored for the low-key bride-to-be of 2026! Find hens party activities to suit every member of the bridal crew.
Floristry Workshops Have Hidden Benefits (2026)
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Discover the wellbeing benefits of being surrounded by flowers at floristry classes in Sydney!
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.
Team Building Activities for Work That Build Stronger Teams
By Jana Lepojevic
Build stronger teams with creative team building activities for work. Fun workshops, shared experiences, and skills your team will love.
Want to Learn Sewing? Try These 5 Top-Rated Classes in Sydney
By Tiffany Fung
If you ever wanted to learn sewing, discover our guide to the best sewing classes in Sydney to try in 2026! It might just be your new favourite hobby.
Sustainable Stocking Filler Alternatives
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for something a little less wasteful to stuff in your stockings this Christmas day? Read on for our guide to sustainable stocking filler gifts.
Best Photography Classes in Sydney for Those Looking to Sharpen Their Eye
By Sam Bowden
Continue growing your skills at photography courses in Sydney and gain confidence with your DSLR camera!
Support Local Creatives at Art Classes Sydney
By Tiffany Fung
Sydney's art classes invite you to explore untapped creativity! Engage in painting, resin art and more. Work with local artists and create masterpieces in 2026!
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.
5 Reasons Wine and Paint Workshops Are Trending
By ClassBento Team
Find out why wine and paint workshops in Australia are having a moment right now and discover five reasons why you too should embrace the trend in 2026.
Discover Local Hidden Gems at Sydney Photography Workshops
By Tiffany Fung
Be your own tourist at photography classes in Sydney and discover new, hidden gems to capture through your lens.
Quiz Time! Which DIY Craft Should You Try This Winter
By Kellie Maloney
Warm up your home this winter, take our quiz and find out which DIY item you should make to add to your space!
Fabulous Hens Party Ideas Every Bride Will Love (2026)
By Annie Symmonds
Find the perfect hens party ideas for any type of bride! From pottery workshops to cocktail classes, there are so many fun hens activities around Australia.
Best Kids Birthday Party Ideas for Introverts in Sydney
By Sam Bowden
Planning birthday party ideas for introverted kids can be a lot easier than you may first think, and Sydney has a plethora of choices for you and your little ones.
Best Creative Party Ideas for Teens in Sydney
By Sam Bowden
Chasing party ideas for teens in Sydney? ClassBento's range of workshops and activities are perfect for creating unforgettable party experiences!
5 Creative School Excursion Ideas Sydney
By ClassBento Team
Looking for an inspiring school excursion ideas in Sydney? Whether you're organising an event for high school students or even primary schoolLooking for an inspiring school excursion ideas in Sydney? Whether you're organising an event for high school students or even primary school learners, ClassBento has a class that makes learning fun. Give them a different perspective and broaden their horizons. Cultivate a love of learning in them. Our teachers are flexible, and happy to customise classes to suit your group – that could mean travelling to your venue, reducing the length of the class or customising its content, and tweaking pricing to suit your budget. And as a nice bonus – the adults (e.g. the accompanying teachers) will have a great time too. Every participant will get to keep whatever they make – perhaps a nice gift for the parents! Here are our favourite 5 ideas, ones that we wished we had as excursions when we were younger! Soap making or candle making – the kids will be too busy enjoying themselves to notice that they’re actually getting a valuable lesson in chemistry. Let them express their artistic selves as they select fragrances and the ingredients for their handmade products Terrarium making or Kokedama making – get closer to nature and learn about plants and gardens. The younger ones will love getting their hands stuck into the dirt and soil, and playing with the pebbles and other decorations to decorate their mini gardens – they’ll be exploring their creative side while doing so Screen printing – learn about how photo emulsions work, in a fun screen printing class. The kids can create their own designs, and use those to personalise totes, t-shirts, and more Pottery – don’t have pottery equipment at your school? Let our teachers show how one of mankind’s oldest inventions has evolved and remains relevant today Japanese calligraphy – learn about Japanese culture, and how to wield a traditional Japanese brush. Create beautiful and artistic characters Didn’t see any that ticks your boxes? Have a look at our full range of classes here ...
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.
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.
Best Social Distancing Date Ideas in Sydney
By Sam Bowden
Try these online activities for couples and find unique at-home date night ideas in Sydney! From cocktail shaking to painting, staying in has never looked better.
How to Plan a Team Building Event Your Team Won't Hate
By Erica Genda
Want a team building event they'll actually love? Discover stress-free planning tips to boost morale, spark laughs and create unforgettable memories!
5 Sydney Experiences That Will Lift Your Mood
By Sam Bowden
Looking for Sydney experiences that will lift your spirits? From glassblowing to ramen-making, here are five cozy activities to do this weekend!
Top Life Drawing Classes in Australia (2026 Guide)
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our top life drawing classes in Australia, where you can get out of your comfort zone, draw a live model and connect with other like-minded people!
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.
A Guide to Making Your Own Pottery
By John Tabari
Delve into the origins of pottery and learn how to begin your DIY ceramics journey at pottery classes in Sydney!
11 Teamwork Activities for New Starters
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our top 11 fun and creative teamwork activities to help new starters feel right at home, from shaking up cocktails to making Turkish mosaic lamps.
13 Fun and Unexpected Things to Try Around Australia Next Month
By Laine Fullerton
Next month just got exciting! From pasta making in the Byron Hinterland to quirky collage art in Melbourne, here are 13 fun and unexpected things to try around Australia.
DIY Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Bars
By Courtenay Turner
The ultimate combination of two top-notch sweets, this DIY chocolate recipe is fun to make and a serious step up from store-bought Easter eggs.
Learn Photography in Sydney at 7 These Local Neighbourhoods (2026)
By Kellie Maloney
See the suburbs of Sydney like never before with photography courses in Sydney where you can explore your local neighbourhood as well as hidden gems.
Try a Superfood Cocktail Making Class in Sydney This Weekend
By Tiffany Fung
Master the art of mixology at cocktail making classes in Sydney and pick up the confidence and know-how to add a healthy superfood twist to your cocktails.
Best Paint and Sip Experiences to Try in 2026
By Erica Genda
Find the perfect paint and sip experiences near you with these top 11 painting classes! Enjoy a drink, grab a brush, and dive in!
Everything You Can Make at a Flower Arranging Course in Sydney
By Jana Lepojevic
Learn all the wonderful arrangements you can make at a flower arranging course in Sydney. Design beautiful blooms, from beautiful bouquets to flower crowns.
5 Romantic Activities for Couples That Aren't Dinner and a Movie
By Jana Lepojevic
Transform date nights with romantic activities for couples! Try pottery classes, barista courses, cooking adventures and more for a fun and creative experience.
How a Couple Working 9-5 Found Joy in Candle Making
By Kellie Maloney
Combining their love of science with a desire to be more creative, Jig and Meera from This Candle discovered the winning formula for living their best life!
Expand Your Creativity with Australia's Top Craft Classes
By ClassBento Team
Unlock your creativity in 2026 with the top craft classes in Australia! From pottery to bullet journaling, discover mindful hobbies for a vibrant, focused year.
Bring Her Pinterest Board to Life with These Crafty Hens Night Ideas
By ClassBento Team
Calling all Pinterest enthusiasts! Uncover our selection of hens party ideas tailored for you and create a celebration that reflects your flair in 2026!
Reinvigorate Your Workplace with These Corporate Team Activities
By Sam Bowden
If you're looking for team building activities in Australia that go beyond the pub drinks try these reinvigorating corporate activities for team building.
Minimise Your Food Waste with Pickling Cooking Class in Sydney
By Tiffany Fung
Discover how salt, vinegar and spices can be used to cut down food waste at pickling cooking classes in Sydney!
Why You Should Try Mug Making in 2026
By Tiffany Fung
Discover why mug making is quickly becoming the next must-try creative hobby to try in 2026. You might just find your new favourite creative escape!
Different Ways to Celebrate the Leap Year in 2026
By Sam Bowden
With February 29 2020 being the first leap year day in four years, celebrate it in style with these fantastic workshops and classes running on February 29th!
Cocktail Classes in Sydney for Every Special Occasion
By Tiffany Fung
Looking to celebrate a special event? Cocktail classes in Sydney create the perfect atmosphere for you to shake classic cocktails and bond with your loved ones.
Feed Your Romance with Culinary-Inspired Date Ideas in Sydney
By ClassBento Team
Spoil your partner with culinary-inspired date night ideas in Sydney. At aphrodisiac-filled cooking classes, you can feed your love with delicious cuisine!
Rejuvenating Birthday Party Ideas for Mum in 2026
By Annie Symmonds
Spoil Mum on her birthday with rejuvenating birthday party activities that she can to use to reset and celebrate! Perfect birthday party ideas for Mums.
7 Fun Things to do as a Couple Today
By Tiffany Fung
Searching for fun date night ideas in Australia? Read our guide to finding the perfect date night you and your loved one will absolutely adore in 2023.
5 Best Date Ideas to Help Spark the Romance
By Tiffany Fung
Ignite the romance in your relationship with one of our unique date night ideas in Australia, from spinning clay on a wheel to making custom DIY jewellery.
Why Craft Workshops Are the Perfect Way to Unwind
By ClassBento Team
Soothe your senses with relaxing craft classes in Australia. Whether it's pottery painting or mosaic making, these workshops are the perfect way to unwind.
Sydney's Best Bucks Night Ideas for the Discerning Buck
By Sam Bowden
A stag do can be a difficult thing to plan. With these unique bucks night ideas, you'll get the evening just right to ensure you send the soon-to-beA stag do can be a difficult thing to plan. With these unique bucks night ideas, you'll get the evening just right to ensure you send the soon-to-be groom off to married life in style. ...
11 Best Team Cooking Classes in Sydney Your Office Will Love
By Sam Bowden
Create the perfect recipe for team success with cooking classes in Sydney!
Hens Party Ideas in Sydney for Every Type of Bride
By Susana Aguilera
From cocktail making classes to flower crown workshops, here are 13 hens party workshops in Sydney that will make your bachelorette party one to remember.
Knife Painting Is Just Like Decorating a Cake
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Discover this fun medium at painting classes in Sydney and create a textured art masterpiece!
Discover a New Hobby with Ceramic Painting Classes in Sydney
By Tiffany Fung
If you’ve been wanting to try ceramic painting classes in Sydney, here’s your chance to. Step inside your pottery studio, pick up a paintbrush and get creative!
5 Art Classes in Sydney to Help Spark Creativity
By Tiffany Fung
Let your imagination run wild at art classes in Sydney. Whether you're a complete beginner or a keen painter, get ready to discover your inner creativity.
3 Cute at Home Date Ideas
By Sam Bowden
Cook up a storm, make resin art or learn couples massage with these cute date ideas in Sydney, no matter what type of budget you have!
Craft Ideas for Adults to Improve Mental Wellbeing
By Jana Lepojevic
Need a creative outlet that’s good for the soul? Dive into these mental-health boosting craft ideas and discover how crafting can be your new go-to for relaxation!
Want to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint? Try Veganism
By Cassandra Hawkings
Thinking about adopting a vegan diet? These vegan cooking classes in Sydney will teach you how to make easy vegan recipes at home!
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 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.
Make Your Own DIY Garden Bouquet
By Kellie Maloney
Surprise your special someone with a heartfelt bouquet using flowers from your very own backyard!
7 Best Hens Party Ideas for Foodies (2026)
By Kellie Maloney
Indulge in the 7 best food-focused hens party ideas for 2026! From cooking Italian classics to tasting local wines, your bride-to-be will be spoilt for choice.
30 Best Local Experiences in Sydney This Month
By Sam Bowden
With so many things to do in Sydney, here's some of the best local experiences for you to enjoy during this month.
Killer Bucks Party Ideas in Sydney to Help You Be the Best Best Man
By Sam Bowden
Just been appointed the role of Best Man at your mate's impending nuptials? With these unique bucks party ideas in Sydney you can avoid the tropes,Just been appointed the role of Best Man at your mate's impending nuptials? With these unique bucks party ideas in Sydney you can avoid the tropes, cliches, and dodgy traditions of the stag do... ...
Learn to Make Japanese Sweets in Sydney
By ClassBento Team
A typical Japanese bakery will have wagashi. In fact, they won’t just have wagashi. Most likely, they will have many, many types of the bite-sizedA typical Japanese bakery will have wagashi. In fact, they won’t just have wagashi. Most likely, they will have many, many types of the bite-sized sweet Japanese treats. As you peruse your options, it will be difficult to pinpoint just one tantalizing option: there are small, soft green balls, dense, chocolate-like squares, intricately molded hard candies, and more, all delicious and delicate and exciting. Learn how to make them from scratch at Japanese cooking classes in Sydney. After deliberating for a long time between the wide selection, you may just have to sample more than one. Don’t worry if you don’t find your favourite treat on your first pass. Japanese sweets are available at virtually every Japanese establishment in Australia, including restaurants, department stores, food carts, and convenience stores (1). Make sure that you have an open mind and a cup of green tea with you as you begin your wagashi journey. To understand wagashi, you must first learn the ancient art of tea ceremony. You’ve probably heard of Japanese Tea Ceremony, a practice that automatically conjures up images of delicate tea sets, the precise and talented movements of a tea master, and the serene greenery of a tea garden. Historians have written a great deal about this highly structured and difficult-to-learn cultural practice, from its introduction to Japan in the 700’s to today’s tea ceremony revival in younger generations. Everyone can agree that tea ceremony holds a special place in Japan’s national identity, invoking pride in citizens and absolute awe in tourists. What you may not have heard, but will be excited to learn, is that tea ceremony has a sweet secret: Wagashi, or Japanese sweets. This facet of tea culture deals specifically with the sweet accompaniments to green tea, made up mostly of sweet bean pastes and rice flour. They come in an endless variety of colors, shapes, tastes and textures, and have become a cultural staple in their own right. Dessert-lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike are anxious to sign up for Japanese confectionery classes, in which students learn the preparation method and serving technique of the tasty morsels. Try making your own sweet treats with ClassBento's friendly and expert teachers, or dive deeper into a workshop that focuses on Japanese arts and culture. Once you’ve signed up for your beginner’s course, you may want to brush up on your Japanese tea history before your first class. Here are a few key things to remember about this special practice: • In the 14th century, tea ceremony was created by Zen Buddhists as a religious practice emphasizing the four integral notions of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility (2). Because of this, tea ceremony is a fundamentally spiritual practice and has retained sacred status for seven centuries. • The most important name associated with tea ceremony is Sen Rikyu (3), a tea master who set the standard for tea ceremony by codifying the entire process, from the technical process, to the utensils, to the setting. He is credited with developing the notions of wabi (a commitment to simple, everyday living) and sabi (an aesthetic tendency towards the old and worn.) The overall intention is to find beauty in ordinary objects. • Tea masters dedicate their entire lives to perfecting their craft, and a full tea ceremony can last up for four hours, with multiple renditions of green tea, a meal, sake tasting, and wagashi (4). Now that you have a foundational knowledge of the main show, let’s pivot to one of the key players of the ceremony: wagashi. Wagashi can be broken down into three separate categories - togashi, tenjin and nanban-gashi - each with its own taste and cultural history(5). • Togashi is the rarest form of Japanese confectionery and is made from the kneading of wheat flour or bean paste into various shapes. It is then deep-fried and has a long tradition of being served at aristocratic banquets. • Tenjin is the type most closely associated with tea ceremony as it was introduced with by the zen buddhists who popularized the custom. It is characterized by jellied and bun-like sweets, although traditional versions were more savory than sweet. • Nanban-gashi was radically different from other forms of wagashi when it was introduced by Portuguese immigrants in 1543. Unlike its savory relatives, this unique form utilized sweet ingredients and eggs, which were previously uncommon on the islands. If such distinctions are not enough, wagashi gets more complicated - and more exciting! For, the creation of Japanese sweets are not simply shaping sweetened bean paste into random shapes. Instead, each wagashi creates a balance of the senses which enhances its role as part of the Zen Buddhist’s tea ceremony(6): • Sight - each wagashi is perfectly crafted to be aesthetically pleasing and thought provoking • Taste - wagashi is a showcase of its natural ingredients, allowing the person tasting the treat to admire traditional Japanese crops such as beans and grains • Texture – the sweets come in a vast variety of textures, from soft to crispy to light to dense • Scent - a key aspect is subtlety - in fragrance, especially. Each morsel compliments the other scents of the ceremony, like the all-important green tea • Sound - wagashi invoke an auditory response as a result of its unique and significant labels. Many refer to natural elements or traditional poetic works When sifting through all of the information, you may feel a little bit overwhelmed. This is normal; tea ceremony and Japanese sweets boast of long and meaningful histories that are difficult for foreigners to understand. But wagashi can be a beautiful and accessible hobby, in which students learn about and gain an appreciation for an incredibly complex culture while also exploring the creative process of wagashi-making. As a student of wagashi, you can benefit just by learning the basics, or you can fully lean into the practice, tapping into an extensive and well-established tradition of sweet-making. Learn about the amazing health benefits of matcha here. References: (1) japan-guide.com (2) mightyleaf.com (3) britannica.com (4) shibuiswords.com (5) kikkoman.com (6) toraya-group.co.jp ...
Save $5k and Throw Your Dream Wedding on a Budget
By Tiffany Fung
Planning your wedding on a budget? We’ve rounded up a list of our favourite top tips to save money with DIY and make your special day even more meaningful.
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