In this story:
- Learn how to make coffee
- Discover a unique skill with a glassblowing class
- Explore the art of wine tasting
- Slow things down with a terrarium making workshop
- Take him to a DIY blacksmithing class
- Shake things up with a cocktail making workshop
- Gift him a creative painting class
- Discover new and simple recipes to cook in the kitchen
- Make functional ceramic pieces for the home
- Inject fun into his weekend with a skateboarding class
With Christmas just around the corner, discover the best creative gifts for him in Sydney that we know you (and he!) will love. From coffee classes to terrarium making workshops, we have carefully curated a whole range of creative, hands-on workshops that make for truly unique Christmas gifts — whether you’re shopping for your dad, brother, husband, son, boyfriend or grandfather.
The best part? You don’t even need to leave your house to purchase a workshop. With the click of a button, you can either book specific workshops for your lucky lads on our website or simply buy them gift vouchers. We will send out lovely gift cards or you can get the vouchers emailed to you as easy-to-print PDFs — perfect for those last-minute presents!
Need some ideas? Here are our top ten gift-ready experiences and activities for him that would make any guy happy this Christmas 2025.
1. Learn how to make coffee
Gift the special man in your life a hands-on coffee workshop in Surry Hills, where he can explore the delightful aromas and flavours of coffee. Discover different brewing methods and techniques that will elevate his coffee game to the next level.
2. Discover a unique skill with a glassblowing class
If you're looking for unique Christmas gift experiences for him, a glassblowing class could be the perfect fit for your dad, partner or friend! He'll get to work with molten glass, shaping it with precision and creating stunning pieces of art with his own hands. Glassblowing not only allows him to tap into his creativity but also challenges him to master a unique craft that requires patience and skill.
3. Explore the art of wine tasting
For men seeking a sophisticated and enjoyable hobby, wine tasting is the ultimate experience gift for Christmas. Whether he's a seasoned wine lover or just starting out, the process of exploring different wines can be a fulfilling journey. From white to red, sweet to dry, each sip reveals a new layer of complexity and delights the senses. With a tasting experience, he can learn about wine-making techniques, how to identify specific flavours and aromas and how to pick a top-quality drop.
4. Slow things down with a terrarium making workshop
Christmas can be a busy period so why not treat your man to a relaxing terrarium making workshop in Redfern? Here, the teachers at Merchant and Green can help your giftee build and decorate his very own miniature succulent garden. The end result will be a stunning piece of living art that he can proudly display in his home or office.
5. Take him to a DIY blacksmithing class
If the man in your life loves tinkering around the house, this blacksmithing class is a great gift card for him. The art of blacksmithing allows him to work with metal and shape it into a functional fire poker or a bottle opener. By the end of the class, he'll leave with a sense of accomplishment and a newfound appreciation for the art of blacksmithing. Who knows, he might just discover a new passion!
6. Shake things up with a cocktail making workshop
One of the best Christmas gift vouchers for men is a cocktail making class. It's a great way to unwind and learn what it's like to be behind the bar. Whether he's a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always something new to learn in the world of mixology. In this class, your lucky recipient can learn how to make a damn good martini or put a new twist on a classic margarita. The skills that he'll learn are bound to come in handy in the new year!
7. Gift him a creative painting class
Looking to unwind and help him tap into his creativity at Christmas time? How about trying his hand at painting? It's a fantastic way to relax, unwind and help him have fun with art. In this acrylic painting class, he'll get to enjoy time away from his phone and computer screens and create a unique work of art.
8. Discover new and simple recipes to cook in the kitchen
Surprise your friend, partner or dad this Christmas with a cooking class. Whether he has always wanted to learn to prepare seafood paella or cook delicious pasta, he can flex his culinary skills and learn how to whip up some brand-new recipes. Nothing tastes quite as good as a homemade dish. Plus, he can take home the skills he learnt to impress his loved ones at the next Christmas party!
9. Make functional ceramic pieces for the home
Get his hands nice and dirty and learn the basics of pottery at a hand building class in Glebe! Here, your giftee can learn how to mould and shape clay into whatever form he desires, from a coffee mug and bowl to a flower vase. It's the perfect gift for him this Christmas that will not only help him make functional items for his home but also have cherished memories that will stay with him long after the class.
10. Inject fun into his weekend with a skateboarding class
If you're in search of an out-of-the-box experience for him, skateboarding is definitely up your alley! It's the perfect gift for active young kids and big kids at heart (we’re looking at you, dads and grandparents!). No matter what experience or age, it allows men to stay active and fit while having a blast. At this skateboarding workshop, an experienced teacher will guide him through the basics of skateboarding and if he's feeling adventurous, he'll even learn some new tricks!
Our Sydney workshops take place all over the city every day of the week, AM to PM, and by attending or purchasing one of our art, craft and cooking classes, you will be supporting a local small business or artist. Plus, one dollar from every ClassBento workshop booking gets donated to Dementia Australia — 'tis the season of giving this Christmas!
