In this story:
- 1. Jewellery making workshop
- 2. Paint and sip class
- 3. Candle making course
- 4. Sushi making class
- 5. Kokedama making
- 6. Get crafty with punch needle embroidery kits
- 7. Embrace your green thumb with a terrarium class
- 8. Polymer clay succulents
- 9. Soap and shampoo making
- 10. Learn how to weave
- 11. Make authentic Italian pizza
- 12. Watercolour painting for beginners
- 13. Learn abstract painting
- 14. Make a dreamcatcher
- 15. Sashiko mending embroidery kits
- 16. Create a pompom keyring
- 17. DIY pottery kits with polymer clay
- 18. Bump up her baking skills
If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that trying new things – be it an painting class or a DIY terrarium workshop – is one of the best ways to keep us feeling content and creatively fulfilled. So this year for Mother's Day, treat the leading lady in your life to one of our gift experiences for Mum in Sydney! From pottery classes to pizza making, there are plenty of fun things to do in Sydney that will surprise and delight her. Whether she's a foodie, a craft-lover or a wannabe artist or all of the above, there are tonnes of Mother's Day activities in Sydney to explore. Forget the boring old bunch of flowers and discover our curated collection of gift experiences for her...
1. Jewellery making workshop
If your mum is a low key style-icon who loves adding a pair of dangly statement earrings to every outfit, there are no better Mother's Day gift ideas than jewellery making classes. In this unique experience, your Mum will get the chance to create three sets of statement earrings that she'll design and create all by herself. There's nothing better than creating something and being able to wear it every day too!
2. Paint and sip class
Is your mum keen to explore her inner artist? If you think she needs to unleash her creativity, take her out to experience a paint and sip class! Not only will she be able to drink her favourite wine, but she'll also get to create her very own masterpiece too. This art class is a great way to connect with your mum and your local arts community in a fun and relaxed environment. Put down the smartphone and instead pick up a paintbrush to create your own work of art.
3. Candle making course
As far as classic Mother’s Day gifts in Sydney go, it’s hard to go past a fabulous and fancy scented candle. This little workshop, however, will show your mum how to make candles from scratch using natural soy wax and an array of scents and oils! Perfect for those cool May days, candle-making is a wonderful way to soak up some quality time with Mum and celebrate the coming of winter.
4. Sushi making class
Looking for authentic Japanese sushi recipes? This workshop by Japanese chef Hideo Dekura will show your mum how to make authentic sushi in Sydney. From rolling rice to choosing your favourite fillings, this cooking class is sure to deliver a delightful treat!
5. Kokedama making
Kokedama can help give your Mother’s Day flowers a whole new meaning! Kokedama is a traditional botanical technique from Japan that takes a small Bonsai plant and wraps it in a moss ball. It’s the perfect indoor plant and a challenging and enjoyable exercise in micro-gardening! Looking for more unique Mother's Day gift experience ideas? We've got you covered.
6. Get crafty with punch needle embroidery kits
Discovering the colourful art of punch needle embroidery is a gift in and of itself, making it one of the most rewarding Mother’s Day present ideas we have! Your mum can learn how to embroider her own designs onto literally anything. Pillows, jumpers, tablecloths; anything that mums have in a cupboard somewhere can get a revamped look with punch needle embroidery.
7. Embrace your green thumb with a terrarium class
Making a terrarium is a quirky way to give your house a green space whilst also learning about plant life and sustainability. This terrarium workshop will give your Mum everything she needs to craft a beautiful mini-garden that’ll thrive anywhere in her home.
8. Polymer clay succulents
Similar to the terrarium workshop, this mini-class is a great gift for Mum as she can make the clay pot for the succulent with just the clay delivered and the oven in the house! Unlike traditional pottery, polymer clay doesn’t require an industrial kiln and can be fired in the kitchen oven! Not only will your mum have a new plant to add to the house, but she’ll have a pot for it that she designed and built entirely herself!
9. Soap and shampoo making
Usually, a trip to The Body Shop will sort out your gifts for Mum, but this year offer her the chance to make her own instead! Our soap and shampoo making workshops will give your Mum the tips to craft her own range of delectable soaps and shampoos from home.
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10k followers10. Learn how to weave
If your mum is nifty with her hands, then she'll love this weaving workshop. With the tips and tricks she'll learn, as well as the weaving basics, your mum will make it look like she's a knitwork veteran in no time! Not only will she learn the secrets of the weaving loom, she'll also create a beautiful DIY project to take away with her as a memory of Mother's Day – what could be better!
11. Make authentic Italian pizza
If you’re currently working on a very tight budget, this pizza makingclass by Italian cooking maestros Salt Meats Cheese will have your mum cooking up a storm in the kitchen! All Mum has to do is show up with her loved ones and get ready to whip some authentic Italian pizza. Delish!
12. Watercolour painting for beginners
We have a tonne of painting classes on offer in Sydney, but this watercolour for beginners workshop is perfect for anyone interested in the finer points of watercolour art. Not only will Mum get to set herself up with some new art skills, but she'll also have a masterpiece to take home and hang on the wall too!
13. Learn abstract painting
While it might seem like an oxymoron, it's worth picking up a few cheeky tips and tricks when it comes to mastering the eye-catching medium that is abstract art. Looking at gifts for mum that ignore post-modern artistic conventions? This is the winner.
14. Make a dreamcatcher
Wondering what to get Mum this Mother's Day? Perfect for anyone looking to get a better night's sleep, this hands-on craft kit combines crystals, dried flowers and a classic dreamcatcher frame so that Mum can create something truly magical. If she’s plagued by restless nights or loves using handmade crafts to warm up her space, this is one of the best gifts for Mum on offer.
15. Sashiko mending embroidery kits
Sashiko is a Japanese style of stitching and cloth repair that breathes new life into damaged garments, making them stronger and more colourful. If you’re looking for Mother’s Day ideas in Sydney that are a little avant-garde, send Mum this quirky workshop. You could even send her your jumpers to mend if you're feeling cheeky!
16. Create a pompom keyring
If your mum insists that she isn’t creative, pompoms are the perfect place to start! A fun, quick and easy way to enter the world of crafts, this DIY craft kit is a cute way to brighten up her handbag or ensure she never misplaced her car keys again! At only $50 a pop, this affordable gift for her is at the top of our list.
17. DIY pottery kits with polymer clay
This Mother’s day gift idea is perfect for a mum who has a green thumb and loves to get her hands dirty in the garden. Similar to the succulent class above, your mum can craft a clay planter for a small indoor plant using the materials in the craft kit box and her own oven.
18. Bump up her baking skills
If your mum loves to bake, decorate and create delicious homemade goodies, a baking class is the ultimate present for Mother's Day! Under the guidance of an experienced baker, chocolatier or patissier (that's French for pastry chef), she'll learn to make everything from croissants and ombré cakes to beautiful buttercream flowers. Equal parts fun, delicious and educational, our baking and desserts classes in Sydney are hands-on and perfect for beginners. Mum will pick up plenty of techniques, meet some like-minded locals and be able to switch off for the afternoon as she whips up some sugary sweets!
