In this story:
- Mosaic your own Turkish lamp together
- Get messy and make your own mugs
- Bring the party to you and learn to make your own cocktails
- Get personal and mix up your own signature perfumes
- A classic activity, paint and sip (in person or virtual!)
- Bring something to life and make your own terrarium
- Make your own pizza (and then share it!)
- Or if pizza isn’t your thing, what about dumplings?
- If you’d prefer not to eat what you make, try this jewellery making workshop
Looking for unique, fun ideas to engage your employees and build stronger team connections? We’ve got nine crafty team-building activities that are perfect for boosting morale, improving employee wellbeing, and elevating productivity.
These employee engagement ideas are here to alleviate the pressure of picking the perfect activity! They’re beginner-friendly, so employees can feel comfortable and focus on team connection as well as fully enjoying the experience. You’ll not only be the person who had the best employee engagement idea ever, but you’ll also create an unforgettable, shared experience to chat about for weeks (maybe years!) to come.
Mosaic your own Turkish lamp together
Get hands-on in this team activity where everyone can happily chat while exchanging ideas and comparing mosaic creations. This mosaic lamp class in Flinders Lane, Melbourne, gives off both relaxing and fun vibes, perfect to put everyone at ease. There are six beautiful designs to choose from, and you and your team can even vote on which lamp to make—a great way to engage your employees from the get go! There’s also a chance to add in some Turkish tea or coffee and sweets because there’s nothing quite like bonding over sweet treats and creating your own lamps.
Our community said:
“Spent the afternoon at a mosaic class and honestly didn’t realise how 2.5 hours just flew by. It was such a fun and engaging experience. The teacher was incredibly sweet, supportive, and patient, which made the whole process even more enjoyable. And the little touches—tea and dessert—just made it all feel so cozy and special. Truly loved every bit of it ” - Kasturi K
Get messy and make your own mugs
Pottery is great for bringing people together, and this employee engagement idea will see everyone getting messy as they make mugs for their morning coffee or tea. Every time they take a sip from their mug, they’ll think of that fun time they had handbuilding clay together!
Handbuilding pottery classes are great for beginners and introduce people to the art of sculpting with ease. This handbuilding mug workshop in Perth includes the kiln and firing of your crafted pieces so that you can pick them up and keep them, extending the joy and ensuring you have a keepsake.
There are heaps of handbuilding clay workshops all over Australia, you can explore classes that make other small goods such as incense holders, trinket dishes or charcuterie platters, too!
Our community said:
“As one who is nervous with anyone or anything new, I was instantly welcomed and felt like I was there to have fun.” - Phillip S
Bring the party to you and learn to make your own cocktails
If it’s easier to bring the team activity to you, how about a private cocktail making party where everyone can learn how to make (and share) three different cocktails? This cocktail class in Canberra travels to you, bringing all the necessary tools to make and shake your drinks. They’ll also take care of the clean up, so you and your team only need to focus on learning your favourite mixology techniques and engaging with each other as you sip on your tailor-made cocktails of choice.
Our community said:
“The setup was super professional, and we were especially impressed with how efficiently everything was packed down and cleaned up at the end of the night – everything was taken care of, allowing us to simply enjoy the evening. Would highly recommend this for any team event or celebration” - Philippa G
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Get personal and mix up your own signature perfumes
For something a little different that will help you get to know your team on a deeper level, this perfume-making class in Sydney will have everyone leaving with a beautiful perfume—maybe something to be used as a signature ‘go-to-work’ scent!
If you wanted to get really engaging, you could pair up your team and get people making perfumes for each other, encouraging communication about what scents people love and why.
Our community said:
“I loved the experience of blending different oils together to create a personalised scent. Patchouli was definitely a favourite of mine. The class size was perfect, and the group atmosphere was warm, friendly and inspiring.” - Judy B
A classic activity, paint and sip (in person or virtual!)
Paint and sip is always a crowd favourite, and there are an abundance of these classes around Australia; you only need to find the right one for your team’s location.
These are laid back, fun classes that no one has to take too seriously, where people can warm up to each other quickly with some wine and a canvas. Expect a lot of laughs and finding that one person who is secretly super artistically talented.
If your team is mostly remote, you can do paint and sip virtually. Everyone will get a kit in the mail and follow along to a live-streamed class. It’s an employee engagement idea for work-from-home employees that’s guaranteed to be a winner. Plus, it helps encourage employees to join work social events.
Bring something to life and make your own terrarium
Want to create something long-lasting and inspire your team to build their own world? Making a terrarium might be a great place to start!
Terrarium’s are a great keepsake that can be kept in the office and remind your team of what they’re capable of making together. Not only do they brighten up the desk, they’re also a great conversation starter outside of work topics, for example: “Don’t forget to spritz your monsterra, Shelly!”
Our community said:
“Atmosphere was great, they created a fantastic space for team building and interaction. I liked the choices of plants and decorations, as well as the goodies you could purchase after the session. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I love my finished work.” - Christine R
Make your own pizza (and then share it!)
If you have any foodies on your team (or are one yourself), it might be fun to share the passion of cooking by making your own pizzas together. The bonus is that you get to enjoy a meal after! This is a low-stakes, approachable team activity that will leave everyone feeling happy and full.
You can book a private session to make your own pizza’s at this workshop in Cronulla, where they’ll also supply an antipasto platter while you're preparing your pizzas.
Our community said:
“We had a fun time cooking pizzas as part of this masterclass. The teacher was excellent and patient to answer all our doubts. Definitely recommend this for a fun and team building experience” -Harish W
Or if pizza isn’t your thing, what about dumplings?
To stick with the cooking theme, you could explore the art of making dumplings! This dumpling cooking class in Melbourne has a huge variety of potential fillings and will take your team through every stage of the process, from making the perfect dough to shaping and cooking your dumplings. Then, of course, you get to eat them! Doesn’t everyone feel better after their stomachs are full?
Our community said:
“Great Class! Teachers were very helpful and made the class so easy!! Highly recommend doing this class good for people with no experience cooking also. They made it very easy to learn how to make dumplings!” - George P
If you’d prefer not to eat what you make, try this jewellery making workshop
Prefer an employee experience where everyone can make a keepsake that lasts longer than lunch time?
How about making your own jewellery? This is a mindful experience that brings people together. Llike making your own perfume, you can encourage team work and communication by making some pieces of jewellery for each other! This beginner friendly jewellery workshop in Melbourne includes all materials needed to make two pieces of jewellery of your choice! A great idea for small teams or available to book for private sessions with up to 20 guests.
Our community said:
“Mika was a very delightful host. The venue was perfect. Mika provided everything I needed and even found other pieces to help me achieve the look I was wanted. Had a wonderful afternoon and would definitely return for more classes! Highly recommend!” - Rosemary N
Happy employees create a meaningful work culture that people love showing up for. And, with these employee engagement ideas, you can set yourself apart as a workplace that keeps its people front of mind! Through inspiring connection and collaboration, you can rest assured that everyone will have a good time, creating happy memories for life. Plus, it’s a great way to show your team you care about their wellbeing.
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