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Jewellery Making Class: Silver Ring
4.9 (403)
6 years in business
Melbourne
$145
Smoking Meat Masterclass
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9 years in business
Brunswick
$195
Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners
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2 years in business
Melbourne
$143
Tufting Class: Design and Make Your Own Rug
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6 years in business
Melbourne
$100 - $200
Introduction to Glassblowing Workshop
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$230 - $250
Dumpling Cooking Class
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12 years in business
Abbotsford
$159 - $318
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (719)
3 years in business
Pascoe Vale South
$80 - $110
Bonsai Class for Beginners
4.9 (155)
Armadale
/ Mobile
$120
Share a Wheel: Pottery for Two Class
4.9 (38)
4 years in business
Braeside
$50 - $65
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4.9 (962)
4 years in business
Burwood & Brunswick
$110 - $119
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16 years in business
Coburg North
$145
Modern Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (206)
2 years in business
Docklands
$100 - $135
Beginners Leadlight Workshop
5.0 (151)
2 years in business
Preston
$195
Silver Letter Ring Making Class
5.0 (832)
6 years in business
Melbourne
$200
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot
4.9 (234)
4 years in business
Brunswick & Burwood
$129 - $134
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
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Fitzroy
$275 - $499
Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
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7 years in business
Box Hill South
$99 Now $72 - $79
Private 2 Hour Woodworking Class
5.0 (15)
Heidelberg Heights
$180 - $195
Whisky Distillery Tour, Tasting and Cheese
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4k followers
Somerville
$89
Tea Blending Workshop
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2 years in business
Abbotsford
$65 - $85
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Docklands
$125 - $135
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Melbourne
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Melbourne
$89 - $199
Barista Coffee Making and Latte Art Class
4.9 (264)
North Melbourne
$118
Blacksmithing Class for Beginners
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8 years in business
Cheltenham
$197
Chocolate Making Workshop
4.8 (126)
9 years in business
Malvern
$179
Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi
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Docklands
$135
Wheel Throwing Workshop with Glaze and Firing
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7 years in business
Box Hill South
$139 Now $119
Resin Cheese Board and Sip Class
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14 years in business
Alphington, South Melbourne & Altona North
$125 - $224
Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stones
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7 years in business
Collingwood
$179 - $189
Two Week Log Stool Making Course
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12 years in business
Heidelberg Heights
$275 - $295
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South Yarra
$150
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Windsor
$250
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Richmond
$59 - $129
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South Wharf
$119
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Windsor
$250
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2 years in business
Brunswick
$280
Latte Art Class for All Levels
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Melbourne
$125
Paint and Sip Class in the Dark©
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9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Thai Cooking Class
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12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (17)
9k followers
Balwyn
/ Mobile
$119 - $129
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
4.9 (85)
22 years in business
Brunswick
$190
Fluid Art Workshop: Dutch Pouring
4.9 (343)
6 years in business
Richmond
$93
Gin Making Masterclass
4.9 (148)
11 years in business
North Melbourne
$185
Beginner Sewing Machine Skills Workshop
5.0 (28)
7 years in business
Collingwood
$110
Splash Paint Workshop
5.0 (76)
25 years in business
West Melbourne
$69
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (55)
Richmond
$198 - $549
Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners
4.9 (258)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$59
Italian Cooking Class
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2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$195 - $305
Mosaic and Sip Class
5.0 (144)
Caulfield
/ Mobile
$75 - $80
Wheel Throwing Taster Class: Clay Soirée
4.9 (666)
3 years in business
Abbotsford
$85 - $115
Japanese Cooking Class
4.9 (86)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Pizza Masterclass and Lunch: Dough Making
4.9 (263)
South Yarra & Elsternwick
$130
Fused Glass Vase Workshop
4.9 (259)
Caulfield
$169 - $198
Spoon Carving Class
5.0 (112)
Coburg North
$130
DIY Korean Perfume Making Class for Private Groups
5.0 (35)
Docklands
$149
Sip and Sculpt Class: Make Quirky Clay Plant Pots
4.5 (202)
14 years in business
South Melbourne, Bentleigh & Altona North
$65
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4.9 (151)
Caulfield
$155 - $175
Casual Mosaic Class
5.0 (362)
Caulfield
/ Mobile
$69 - $90
Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (22)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$190 - $295
Smartphone Photography Class
4.9 (102)
18 years in business
Melbourne
$99 - $109
Introductory Glassblowing Workshop
5.0 (428)
16 years in business
Coburg North
$385
Vietnamese Cooking Class
4.9 (52)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Couples Pottery Workshop
4.9 (11)
Blackburn
$95
Spanish Cooking Class
4.9 (51)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$175 - $285
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (18)
10 years in business
Brunswick
$175
Steak Cooking Masterclass
5.0 (7)
9 years in business
Brunswick
$195
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (304)
8 years in business
Melbourne
$135
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
4.9 (142)
Carlton
$250
Hat Burning Workshop
5.0 (3)
Port Fairy & Mount Evelyn
$150
Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (141)
Silvan
$75 - $150
Mirrorless and Digital SLR Photography Workshop
5.0 (45)
98% recommend (71+)
Melbourne
$170
Ceramic Painting Workshop
4.9 (39)
3 years in business
Pascoe Vale South
$80
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Juliet Boni • Attended Sep 2026
The teacher was amazing and informative. This is a great gift. My friend and I had an amazing time.
Sharen Vaughan • Attended Sep 2026
Fabulous morning learning and making dumplings. I feel confident to make them at home now and enjoy eating them with family. I would definitely recommend doing this class as Phillip out teacher was terrificFabulous morning learning and making dumplings. I feel confident to make them at home now and enjoy eating them with family. I would definitely recommend doing this class as Phillip out teacher was terrific and all class members enjoyed the day immensely I was given this class as a gift and it was so easy to book and communication before the class was great via email + more
Lorianne Trinh • Attended Sep 2026
Had an awesome time participating in this class. Lots of hands on experience and lots of tips and tricks that you can’t get from watching a YouTube tutorial alone. Hankerie is a master of snowskin mooncake!Had an awesome time participating in this class. Lots of hands on experience and lots of tips and tricks that you can’t get from watching a YouTube tutorial alone. Hankerie is a master of snowskin mooncake! I was able to replicate every step the next day with my daughters (aged 8 and 5) using our own hello kitty molds. The recipe is also absolutely delicious. We now have a handful of Mooncake to gift our family and friends. + more
Angus Dempster • Attended Sep 2026
We did this class with my Mum as a birthday gift and had such a fantastic time! Brandon was a delightful teacher, he was so encouraging and gave some great pointers. Would highly recommend for beginnersWe did this class with my Mum as a birthday gift and had such a fantastic time! Brandon was a delightful teacher, he was so encouraging and gave some great pointers. Would highly recommend for beginners as well as people who already have a bit of experience drawing and painting. Thanks so much Brandon! + more
Tanya Sandrock • Attended Sep 2026
We went as a birthday gift for my daughter and we loved it. Jude was very informative and has a great nose. She guided us into making our favourite fragrances.
Jeannie Choo • Attended Sep 2026
It was a wonderful time :) Brought my partner for his birthday gift and he loved it so much! It was also great that we could paint before firing them.
Marie Diez • Attended Sep 2026
With some girlies we had the chance to get the last spot left for the workshop and I'm glad we did because that was a great moment! We learnt, laughed and enjoyed it a lot - I highly recommend it if youWith some girlies we had the chance to get the last spot left for the workshop and I'm glad we did because that was a great moment! We learnt, laughed and enjoyed it a lot - I highly recommend it if you like learning by doing and want to bring home some cute creations you'll be proud of! Isabella thought about everything! - we had more than enough materials, samples and ideas! The location was also really convenient, close to the train station with parking nearby and in a cute park A workshop perfect to do or gift! + more
Theresa Ashford • Attended Sep 2026
Loved the course - learnt how to make my V60 brew better! And a gift of a beans to take away! Great venue.
Experience Gifts and Ideas Melbourne
Give the gift of creativity in 2026 with our unique experience gifts in Melbourne! From pottery workshops to painting classes, cooking sessions, and more, you’ll find artisan activities that will spark your loved one’s imagination. Whether they’re mastering cocktail-making, discovering their inner artist, or creating a DIY terrarium, these Melbourne experiences offer something for everyone. Perfect for Christmas presents, anniversaries, or just because, gift experiences show how much you care. Plus, these creative activities are a fun way to make lasting memories and try something new—and they’re some of the best experiences in Melbourne!
Why Melbourne experiences make the best gifts
- Value what truly matters: The best thing about buying a Melbourne experience gift is that you’re placing value on living life over accumulating stuff. Instead of collecting things that may eventually gather dust, you're gifting someone the chance to try new experiences, learn new skills and explore fresh passions. Whether it’s pouring resin art, decorating a cake or making a custom fragrance, experience gifts are all about enjoyment and adventure.
- Make last-minute gifts special: Have you ever scrambled for the perfect last-minute gift? Well, the beauty of an experience is your present comes in the form of a workshop gift card. That’s an almost instantaneous delivery for digital gift cards, so there’s no more stressing about shipping times or wrapping paper! Even better, you’re still giving something incredibly personal and thoughtful. It’s the perfect way to avoid the last-minute gift panic while still impressing your loved ones with something unique.
- Focus on memorable moments: Our Melbourne experiences are perfect for solo crafters, lovely duos or festive groups so they’re the best way to make a bunch of fun memories with your loved ones (or just a treasured memory for one!). And if you’re looking for unique birthday experiences in Melbourne, there’s nothing like a group workshop to get the party going.
- Spend quality time together: An experience gift is the perfect way to connect with your favourite people. In a world that’s always on the go, a Melbourne experience gift invites you to slow down and truly enjoy each other’s company while sharing laughs and making memories. Beyond having fun, you’ll also feel closer to each other. Plus, when you mix the mental health benefits of creative activities with the joy of catching up with loved ones, you and your giftee will leave feeling lighter, happier and more connected!
The top Melbourne experiences for adults that make great gifts
Looking for the perfect gift that’s guaranteed to be enjoyed? Experience gifts for adults in Melbourne are a wonderful way to celebrate special occasions and make lasting memories. Whether it’s for Christmas gifts, to mark an anniversary or just because, these five fun experiences in Melbourne will offer your loved ones a chance to try something new and exciting.
Here are some of the top Melbourne experiences that make unforgettable gifts:
- Pottery classes – Gift the magic of creativity with a pottery class gift card. Whether your giftee is a total beginner or has some experience working with clay, they’ll love getting their hands dirty as they mould, sculpt and shape beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceramics. It’s a relaxing and therapeutic experience that allows them to connect with their inner artist—and they’ll even walk away with their own handcrafted keepsake!
- Cooking classes – The best gifts for foodies are undeniably cooking class gift cards! From Italian pasta-making to mastering vegan dishes, Melbourne offers a variety of cooking workshops that teach delicious recipes and cooking techniques. Not only will your giftee enjoy a fun, hands-on experience, but they’ll also get to savour the results!
- Paint and sip classes – Perfect for a fun birthday activity, paint and sip classes combine art and relaxation in a fun, social setting. With a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, your loved one will have a creative blast! These classes are great for group celebrations or a special solo treat—either way, it’s guaranteed to bring laughter and joy.
- Ring making classes – For something truly unique, ring making classes are popular experience gifts. They’re a wonderful way for your recipient to design and craft their own piece of jewellery, learn the art of silversmithing and leave with a stunning, wearable memory of the day. Tip: Ring making classes in Melbourne are a great gift idea for couples (handmade wedding rings anyone?)
- Cocktail making classes – Shake up your gift giving with a cocktail making class! This is the perfect experience gift for adults who love indulging in a cocktail or two or learning the art of mixology. In a fun and interactive setting, your giftee will learn how to craft classic cocktails and unique creations, all while enjoying a lively atmosphere with friends or loved ones. Plus they get to drink everything they make!
Creative Melbourne gifts for women and men that'll spark a new passion
Our Melbourne vouchers, gifts and experiences are perfect for relaxation, creativity, culinary arts, and more. That means you can find unique 2026 present ideas for every occasion this year, be it a retirement celebration, hen’s party, birthday or anniversary. You might give your crafty friend the gift of a wheel throwing pottery class in Abbotsford. Or if you’re looking for gifts for couples, maybe you can sign them up for a beginner’s kintsugi workshop in the Melbourne CBD. Meaghan K. loved her kintsugi gift!
“This class was given to me as a gift—I was very unsure what to expect but absolutely loved every minute of it! The teacher was so patient and helpful with me. She made sure that I understood every step very clearly before I began to work through it. I highly recommend this class to anyone—even if it is just to learn a bit about Japanese culture.”
If you and your siblings are looking for the perfect gift ideas for Mum, you might all sign up to take a paint and sip class with her in Port Melbourne. And don’t think we forgot about presents for men! Who wouldn’t love a night photography course in some of the most picturesque parts of the city? Or if he's a caffeine lover, a hands-on barista course is the perfect way to say 'I love you' with a foodie gift. The best part is you're spoilt for choice, with hundreds of experience gift ideas and unique experiences in Melbourne to choose from.
Special experience gifts for friends who deserve the world
There are plenty of things to love about our unique experience gifts in Melbourne! All of the classes are customisable so you can be sure a class is exactly what your gift recipient would love. The class schedules offer plenty of different options for even your busiest loved ones. Plus, you can even sign your special person up for private classes or arrange for mobile classes to take place at home. Once you sign up your friend, family member or partner for a class, all they have to do is show up and enjoy! All materials are provided and no prior skills are necessary for most workshops, so you can rest assured your gift recipient is in safe hands. And if you want them to choose the class themself, you can always give a flexible gift voucher with a set dollar amount. They’ll be amazed at all the wonderful Melbourne experiences they can attend.
Our Melbourne gift experiences are bound to be remembered long after that special anniversary, birthday or bridal shower. While a physical gift takes a few moments to open, what a person can learn in a creative workshop will stick with them for years to come!
Festive gift experiences to celebrate Christmas 2026
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in Melbourne with our curated selection of festive gift experiences. Elevate your holiday gift-giving with unique and memorable adventures that capture the spirit of the season. No matter who you're buying for, our Christmas 2026 experiences in Melbourne will be a hit.
Encourage your gift recipient to unleash their creativity these holidays at a pottery class! Whether it's Christmas-themed mugs, ceramic ornaments or personalised plates, this hands-on pottery experience is a relaxing way to switch off during a busy period and might just spark a creative hobby for the new year. If you're after something a little different for your giftee, opt for a wine tasting experience. They can discover the perfect wine pairings for their Christmas feast as they sample a curated selection of Melbourne's finest seasonal wines. Keen to tag along with them? Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, this experience is the perfect way to catch up for Christmas or even give as a couples gift for two.
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