Unconventional Gifts for Friends Who Have Everything

Finding good presents for friends who have everything can be hard at the best of times. The trick? Don’t get them a thing, get them unique experience gifts! From glassblowing to kokedama, these experiences will enrich your giftee's life with new memories, new skills and a fun day of hands-on crafting. All things that a material gift simply can’t match. 

Ready to think outside the box? Read on to discover our guide to shopping for gifts for friends who have everything. You may even learn about some crafts and activities you haven’t heard of yet!

Reveal their adventurous side with glassblowing

The perfect gift for friends who have everything, a fiery glassblowing class will take them out of their regular routine and have them working with a propane torch as they melt glass into unique objects. No experience is necessary, making glassblowing classes ideal for creative souls and complete novices. 

As far as unique gifts for friends go, anything that involves playing with fire is sure to blow their socks off. Metalwork classes are another great gift idea, with themes like knife forging, blacksmithing and wire sculptures guaranteed to spark interest. Chances are, your lucky giftee will leave with a brand new hobby to pursue. 

Piece together your Christmas gift list with DIY mosaics

Candle holders, photo frames and wall art are just some of the masterpieces your giftee can make at mosaic classes. Colourful and creative, these experiences teach beginners how to make a mosaic from scratch using fragments of glass and ceramics. All classes are taught by experienced artisans who will walk through every step of the mosaic art process, from the initial design to the final touches. 

Send your partner in crime to our best-selling Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Melbourne or opt for a stained and leaded glass workshop in Sydney. These activities make unique gifts for friends and promise a colourful afternoon.

Make something beautiful at a flower arranging class

While flowers make beautiful gifts, they only last for a week or so. Flower arrangement classes take a different approach and teach your bestie how to create their very own bouquets from scratch. From wildflower posies to seasonal wreaths, there a number of beautiful arrangements to be made that match your giftee’s aesthetic and style. 

If you’re buying a gift for the friend who has everything and want to give them more than just a bouquet, floristry workshops are the best way to elevate your gift.

Get hands messy at a Kokedama workshop

Forget succulents! Kokedama classes take you beyond the realm of cacti and teach you how to create your very own moss-covered Kokedama balls. Originating in Japan, Kokedama is a centuries-old technique that blends elements of traditional bonsai and kusamono gardening. More than just a botanical technique, it has philosophical roots and was created to showcase the beauty of simplicity. If you’re shopping for a deep thinker or a spiritual soul, our Kokedama experience gifts are guaranteed to delight them. 

Kokedama classes are also perfect for green thumbs, as well as friends who can’t seem to keep even the most basic house plants alive. So gift a Kokedama class to your loved one this year and make their day even more special. 

Get your friend this kokedama class in Sydney (with gin and tonics) and see her enjoy herself as much as fellow green thumb, Kendell N:

“The class was so much fun. Easy to follow along and no pressure with getting anything perfect just the ability to drink gin and enjoy making a beautiful kokedama plant. And bonus we made two!”

Shake up a storm with cocktail making

When you’re fresh out of unique gifts for friends who have everything, step behind the bar and gift them a cocktail class in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and beyond! So much more exciting than wrapping up a bottle of wine, cocktail classes make great unconventional experience gift ideas and promise an evening of unbridled entertainment.   

From cocktail making with a feast to cocktail making with native ingredients, cocktail classes are one of the best things to do in Sydney for a reason. Cocktail making classes also make perfect gift experiences for couples, combining fun, creativity and a dash of romance. To explore more unique experiences for couples craving quality time, click here.

Make ceramics at a wheel throwing class

Wheel throwing classes not only teach you how to transform clay into art but they are also famously therapeutic. Engaging both the mind and the body, pottery can simulate the benefits of meditation and send you into a deep state of relaxation. This is why our wheel throwing classes are an ideal gift experience for friends who seem to be always busy. Treating them to a wheel throwing class will encourage them to step away from the stressors in their life and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Ceramics workshops also make thoughtful experience gift ideas for friends who love calming activities like yoga and meditation. 

Looking for unique Perth activities? Enjoy a night of wheel throwing and wine or go along to a class with your partner for a special pottery date night. 

Whet their appetites with a cooking class

 Cooking classes are hands-on, interactive and downright delicious. From mastering the art of Italian pasta to whipping up decadent French pastries, these classes offer your friend a chance to learn new skills while having fun.

Cooking classes are perfect gifts for friends who have everything because they combine learning with fun and a tangible takeaway—the meals they create! Whether it’s a sushi-making workshop in Sydney, an Italian pizza session in Melbourne, or an authentic Thai cooking experience in Brisbane, these classes are a feast for the senses and a memory your friend won’t forget.

Plus, cooking classes are social experiences, making them ideal for friends who love connecting over food. And bonus—if they’re inspired by their new skills, you might get to enjoy a few of their culinary masterpieces afterwards!

Gift shopping for friends who have everything

You can never have too many treasured memories, which is why experience vouchers are the best gifts for friends who have everything. Choose an activity you know they’ll love or encourage them to broaden their horizons with something completely new. 

Experience gifts are all about making memories that last, so why not purchase two vouchers and invite yourself along for the fun? Whether you’re learning to wheel throw like a pro, arrange the perfect wildflower bouquet or master the art of Kokedama, experience gifts are a fantastic chance to bond with your bestie.