Unique Gifts for Friends in Sydney During Covid-19

Unique Gifts for Friends in Sydney During Covid-19


By Sam Bowden

Scrambling to find unique experience gifts in Sydney for that special someone? Well, you’re in luck because we're here to help you! From painting a stunning masterpiece to making DIY candles, your best friends will love receiving a handmade gift for their next special occasion.

If you’re looking for fun things to do at home, we have a variety of workshops and unique experience gifts in Sydney for you to treat the person in your life to a good time. With a growing variety of small in-person workshops and live stream classes, you can offer some of the best things to do in Sydney no matter their circumstances! 

Unique gifts for at home

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While most experience gifts require you to leave your home, our range of online classes brings the gift straight to your door. So if you have a friend or a loved one who’s in need of a pick-me-up, here are a few unique gifts for men and women to keep their spirits up!

If you’re looking for unique gifts in Sydney for someone who is in desperate need of a hobby, have we got the workshops for you! When you’re at home, it’s important to keep that brain active to avoid turning into a metaphorical puddle of melted mush. Nothing keeps the brain sharp and the creativity bouncing like art, and our crafty classes make for fun and unusual gift experiences to celebrate any special occasion.

Looking for a cheeky paint and sip night? We have a very healthy array of art classes perfect for those stuck at home, looking for things to do in Sydney while enjoying a bottle of wine.

A virtual sip and paint class with Senoritas' Art Workshop is a fantastic place to start when hunting down unique experience gifts for those indoors. As the name suggests, this class is ideal for those who’ve never picked up a paintbrush and are looking for a casual art class where they can enjoy their favourite beverage as they get creative.

With so many awesome things to do in Sydney, learning how to paint can often come as an afterthought when looking for unique gifts. But with an artist on the live stream and all the painting supplies delivered straight to your door (this is optional if your art cupboard is already full), this class is an incredible opportunity to offer someone a truly unique gift experience that expands their own painting abilities.

One of the best DIY gifts we have to offer, paint and sip classes are perfect for someone who may be in isolation and needs more creative ways to amuse themselves. Although the bottle of wine isn’t included, delivering them a bottle of vino to enjoy alongside the unique gift experiences really puts the cherry on the cake.

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Eco and DIY gifts to enjoy together

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If the pandemic did anything for humanity, it has made us think more about helping our environment. With a reduction of traffic and resource consumption, the earth has had time to heal and hopefully given us more of an environmentally-conscious outlook going forward. Thankfully, our unique gift ideas for her and him reflect an eco-conscious lifestyle. 

Reverse Garbage in Marrickville has a growing range of workshops and unique experience gifts that can show you how to live more sustainably whilst having heaps of fun. Although the majority of their classes are tailored to children, they still have cool and unusual gifts for adults to try their hand at.

With a heavy emphasis on recycling and upcycling, their Assemblage Sculpture Course For Beginners is one of the weirdest things to do in Sydney, but hands down the most enjoyable gift experiences. You’ll use a variety of hand and power tools to construct sculptures and art pieces from upcycled materials and tools. It’s absurd, artistic, and all-around one of the most unique gifts you could offer a friend.

Another hero of Sydney is The Provider Store in Surry Hills. They offer some of the best candle making courses in Sydney, and, using only natural materials and soy wax, you’ll be burning wicks with virtually zero carbon footprint.

Candle making is one of the best romantic gifts you can offer a special person in your life because it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Not only is it a very enjoyable process to create a candle, but you’ll be reminded of it every time it fills your house with your own handpicked fragrance. With complimentary cheeseboards and sparkling wine, a class with Provider Store is one of the most unique gift experiences if you’re looking for things to do in Sydney that add a bit of a romantic spark.

Virtual experiences to spark connection

virtual cooking class

If your gift recipient is a foodie at heart, consider gifting them a virtual cooking class. With renowned chefs leading the way, they can learn to whip up delectable dishes without leaving their kitchen. From mastering the art of pasta-making to creating mouthwatering desserts, these classes provide a feast for the senses and an opportunity to develop newfound culinary skills. The best part? Cooking at home is a wonderful way to spark a connection with loved ones, whether it be via Zoom or joining them in the kitchen at home.

For those who crave a more tactile experience, delve into the world of DIY pottery with kits from local Sydney pottery studios like Crockd in Neutral Bay. These kits bring the joy of moulding and shaping clay right to your friend's doorstep, allowing them to unleash their inner artist and create pottery masterpieces from the comfort of home.

Crockd's pottery kit comes complete with all the essentials—quality clay, shaping tools and easy-to-follow instructions. It's the perfect at-home pottery class that caters to all skill levels, whether your friend is a seasoned potter or a complete beginner. The hands-on nature of pottery not only provides a therapeutic escape but also offers a unique way to express creativity and unwind.

Imagine the delight on your friend's face as they receive a carefully curated pottery kit, ready to transform their living room into a makeshift pottery studio! They can explore the meditative process of moulding clay, creating functional pieces of art that will be cherished for years to come. The added bonus? Pottery is a fantastic solo activity, but it's also an excellent opportunity for virtual connection. Encourage your friend to schedule a virtual pottery night with loved ones and share the joy of shaping clay, exchanging tips and revelling in the satisfaction of creating something beautiful together, even if they're miles apart. It's a unique and memorable way to stay connected and turn a solitary activity into a shared experience.

at home pottery kit

So, whether it's crafting delectable dishes in a virtual cooking class or moulding clay into pottery masterpieces with a DIY kit, these at-home experiences not only provide a creative outlet but also foster connections in a time when we all could use a little more togetherness, albeit from a distance. And with options like Crockd bringing the art of pottery to your friend's home or Otao Kitchen offering virtual cooking lessons, the possibilities for unique and heartfelt gift experiences in Sydney are truly endless.

So whether you’re looking for date ideas out on the town or fun things to do at home with the family, we have a range of unique gift experiences to suit any occasion. While some things may have changed how we shop, let's not change how we care about one another. Give a handmade gift to a special someone or go together to an art class. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to knock their socks off!





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