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Valentine's Day Gifts Melbourne
Bring a touch of romance to your relationship with our Valentine's gift experiences in Melbourne. Whether you're long-term lovers or soft-launching on Insta, you'll fall head over heels for these creative date night ideas. Regardless of your budget, location or relationship status, there are tonnes of couples' activities Melbourne-wide. Don't mind a little mess? Try a wheel throwing workshop in South Yarra. Love going out for drinks? Discover the art of gin-making class in North Melbourne. From relaxed dates to intimate soirées, our Melbourne Valentine's ideas promise to make Feb 14, 2026, a day to remember.
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Tufting Class: Design and Make Your Own Rug
4.9 (649)
6 years in business
Melbourne
$100 - $200
Jewellery Making Class: Silver Ring
4.9 (412)
6 years in business
Melbourne
$145
Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (293)
2 years in business
Melbourne
$160
Smoking Meat Masterclass
5.0 (13)
9 years in business
Brunswick
$195
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (727)
3 years in business
Pascoe Vale South
$80 - $110
Introduction to Glassblowing Workshop
4.9 (210)
West Footscray
$230 - $250
Share a Wheel: Pottery for Two Class
4.9 (41)
4 years in business
Braeside
$50 - $65
Glassblowing Workshop: Taster
5.0 (108)
16 years in business
Coburg North
$145
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (172)
Fitzroy
$275 - $499
Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (967)
4 years in business
Burwood & Brunswick
$110 - $119
Beginners Leadlight Workshop
5.0 (151)
2 years in business
Preston
$195
Bonsai Class for Beginners
4.9 (159)
Armadale
/ Mobile
$120
Dumpling Cooking Class
5.0 (334)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$159 - $318
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Melbourne
4.9 (1,617)
Melbourne
$89 - $199
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot
4.9 (235)
4 years in business
Brunswick & Burwood
$129 - $134
Modern Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (212)
2 years in business
Docklands
$100 - $135
Blacksmithing Class for Beginners
5.0 (148)
8 years in business
Cheltenham
$197
Italian Cooking Class
5.0 (25)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$195 - $305
Resin Cheese Board and Sip Class
4.5 (148)
14 years in business
Bentleigh, South Melbourne & Alphington
$125 - $224
Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (40)
Docklands
$125 - $135
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Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.9 (727)
3 years in business
Pascoe Vale South
$80 - $110
Share a Wheel: Pottery for Two Class
4.9 (41)
4 years in business
Braeside
$50 - $65
Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (967)
4 years in business
Burwood & Brunswick
$110 - $119
Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop: Mud and Merlot
4.9 (235)
4 years in business
Brunswick & Burwood
$129 - $134
Modern Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (212)
2 years in business
Docklands
$100 - $135
Wheel Throwing Workshop with Glaze and Firing
5.0 (118)
7 years in business
Box Hill South
$139 Now $119
Hand Build Your Mug Workshop with Cats
5.0 (27)
Hawthorn East
$60
Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (679)
7 years in business
Box Hill South
$99 Now $78
Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi
5.0 (24)
Docklands
$135
Sip and Sculpt Class: Make Quirky Clay Plant Pots
4.5 (202)
14 years in business
South Melbourne, Alphington & Bentleigh
$65
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (304)
8 years in business
Melbourne
$135
Private Wheel Throwing Workshop for Two
5.0 (137)
South Yarra
$150
Kintsugi Class for Beginners
4.6 (8)
4.8 (28) (teacher)
Clifton Hill
$130
Carve and Sip Workshop with Cats
4.8 (32)
Hawthorn East
$60
Wheel Throwing Taster Class: Clay Soirée
4.9 (668)
3 years in business
Abbotsford
$85 - $120
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (73)
Melbourne
$89 - $119
Charcuterie Platter Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (98) (teacher)
Mentone
/ Mobile
$149 - $159
Couples Pottery Workshop
4.9 (11)
Blackburn
$95
Ceramic Painting Workshop with Drinks
4.9 (93)
4 years in business
Burwood
/ Mobile
$99 - $109
Pottery Wheel Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (32)
2 years in business
Mentone
$99
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Dumpling Cooking Class
5.0 (334)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$159 - $318
Italian Cooking Class
5.0 (25)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$195 - $305
Tea Blending Workshop
5.0 (174)
2 years in business
Abbotsford
$65
Gin Making Masterclass
4.9 (148)
11 years in business
North Melbourne
$185
Chocolate Making Workshop
4.8 (126)
9 years in business
Malvern
$179
Barista Coffee Making and Latte Art Class
4.9 (264)
North Melbourne
$118
Thai Cooking Master Class: Pad Thai and Green Papaya Salad
4.9 (33)
South Wharf
$119
Thai Cooking Class
4.9 (80)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Whisky Distillery Tour, Tasting and Cheese
4.9 (17)
4k followers
Somerville
$89
Pizza Masterclass and Lunch: Dough Making
4.9 (267)
Elsternwick & South Yarra
$130
Traditional Moroccan Experience Cooking Class
30k followers
Southbank
$65
Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (22)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$190 - $295
Spanish Cooking Class
4.9 (53)
2 years in business
North Melbourne
/ Mobile
$175 - $285
Vietnamese Cooking Class
4.9 (53)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Japanese Cooking Class
4.9 (86)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
4.9 (88)
22 years in business
Brunswick
$205
Gin High Tea Tasting Experience
4.9 (17)
14k followers
Dromana
$105
Latte Art Class for All Levels
5.0 (153)
Melbourne
$125
Steak Cooking Masterclass
5.0 (7)
9 years in business
Brunswick
$195
Wines Tasting: Intro Masterclass
4.9 (42)
5k followers
Northcote
$49
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Introduction to Glassblowing Workshop
4.9 (210)
West Footscray
$230 - $250
Glassblowing Workshop: Taster
5.0 (108)
16 years in business
Coburg North
$145
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (172)
Fitzroy
$275 - $499
Beginners Leadlight Workshop
5.0 (151)
2 years in business
Preston
$195
Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Melbourne
4.9 (1,617)
Melbourne
$89 - $199
Blacksmithing Class for Beginners
5.0 (148)
8 years in business
Cheltenham
$197
Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (40)
Docklands
$125 - $135
Silver Letter Ring Making Class
5.0 (838)
6 years in business
Melbourne
$200
Private 2 Hour Woodworking Class
5.0 (18)
Heidelberg Heights
$180 - $195
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (56)
Richmond
$198 - $549
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4.8 (525)
Richmond
$59 - $129
Stained Glass Workshop: Leadlight Panel
5.0 (70)
Windsor
$250
Fused Glass Vase Workshop
4.9 (259)
Caulfield
$169 - $198
Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stones
5.0 (103)
7 years in business
Collingwood
$179 - $189
Two Week Log Stool Making Course
5.0 (48)
12 years in business
Heidelberg Heights
$275 - $295
Mosaic and Sip Class
5.0 (147)
Caulfield
/ Mobile
$75 - $80
Spoon Carving Class
5.0 (112)
Coburg North
$130
Lampworking Class: Glass Flowers
5.0 (42)
2 years in business
Brunswick
$280
Casual Mosaic Class
5.0 (364)
Caulfield
/ Mobile
$69 - $90
Fused Glass Coral Bowl Workshop
4.9 (152)
Caulfield
$155 - $175
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Resin Cheese Board and Sip Class
4.5 (148)
14 years in business
Bentleigh, South Melbourne & Alphington
$125 - $224
Paint and Sip Class in the Dark©
4.9 (767)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners
4.9 (260)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$59
Fluid Art Workshop: Dutch Pouring
4.9 (349)
6 years in business
Richmond
$93
Cocktail Making and Painting Class: Shake, Sip and Paint
4.9 (61)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$85
Smartphone Photography Class
4.9 (103)
18 years in business
Melbourne
$99 - $109
Splash Paint Workshop
5.0 (79)
25 years in business
West Melbourne
$69
Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog
5.0 (97)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
/ Mobile
$65
Paint Your Pet Class
4.9 (216)
Kew
/ Mobile
$85
Paint Your Mate Picasso Style Paint and Sip Workshop
4.9 (10)
South Melbourne
$55 - $65
Wildlife and Botanical Illustration Class
4.9 (12)
Hurstbridge & Albert Park
$30 - $65
Watercolour Painting Workshop: Pen and Wash
5.0 (77)
Abbotsford
$60 - $70
Mirrorless and Digital SLR Photography Workshop
5.0 (48)
98% recommend (71+)
Melbourne
$170
Resin Art Class Melbourne: Cheeseboards and Coasters
4.9 (20)
36k followers
Melbourne
$89 - $139
Photography Class for Beginners
4.9 (28)
98% recommend (71+)
Melbourne
$130
Resin Serving Board and Coaster Set Class
5.0 (26)
96k followers
Bayswater
$180
Painting Class with Cocktails
5.0 (77)
Moorabbin
/ Mobile
$65
Drawing Course: Foundations
4.9 (35)
Hurstbridge & Albert Park
$30 - $65
Glow in the Dark Paint Lab Workshop
5.0 (12)
25 years in business
West Melbourne
$85
Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (22)
8 years in business
Blackburn North
$75 - $80
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Silver Letter Ring Making Class
5.0 (838)
6 years in business
Melbourne
$200
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (56)
Richmond
$198 - $549
Organic Silver Ring Making Class with Stones
5.0 (103)
7 years in business
Collingwood
$179 - $189
Silver Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (54)
8 years in business
Mount Dandenong
$250
Gold Charm Bar and Workshop: Design Your Own Jewellery
5.0 (218)
South Yarra
/ Mobile
$89
Jewellery Making Workshop: Textured Copper Earrings
5.0 (21)
Highett
$150
Organic Lost Wax Ring Making Class with Gems Workshop
5.0 (147) (teacher)
Collingwood
$155 - $169
Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop
4.9 (70)
2 years in business
Docklands
$105 - $125
Silver Clay Ring Making Workshop
4.9 (38)
6k followers
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$155 - $160
Organic Ring Making Class with Gemstones: Lost Wax
4.9 (502) (teacher)
71k followers
Fitzroy
$150 - $175
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (20)
10 years in business
Brunswick
$175
UV Resin Botanical Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (6)
Brunswick
$95 - $105
Sterling Silver Ring Making Class
5.0 (4)
6k followers
Frankston South
$230 - $270
Private 1:1 Lost Wax Casting Class: Metals Included
5.0 (35)
Fitzroy
$329 - $368
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (450)
Kyneton
$165 - $170
Enamelling Copper Jewellery Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (280) (teacher)
Brunswick
$175
Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Stacking Rings
5.0 (23)
Highett
$150
Mother of Pearl Inlay Brooch Making Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (6)
Docklands
$100
Secret Message Ring Making Workshop
2k followers
Dromana
$195
Polymer Clay Necklace Set Workshop
5.0 (17)
2 years in business
Docklands
$115
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Immersive Perfume Making Experience
4.9 (330) (host)
Melbourne
$55 - $95
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (18)
8k followers
Balwyn
/ Mobile
$119 - $129
60 Minute Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (8)
12k followers
Dromana
$85
DIY Korean Perfume Making Class for Private Groups
5.0 (35)
Docklands
$149
Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop with Fresh Food Hamper
5.0 (174)
Preston
/ Mobile
$111
Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Unique Candles
5.0 (164)
Bayswater
$79 - $85
Hidden Message Candle Making Workshop for Groups
4.9 (39)
7 years in business
Box Hill South
$100 Now $79
Natural Perfumery Class
4.9 (42)
10 years in business
Melbourne
$189
Essential Oil Perfume Making Workshop
4.9 (69)
4 years in business
Kew
$75 - $120
Makeup Workshop
4.9 (43)
9 years in business
Malvern
$179
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (182)
Melbourne
$115 - $155
120 Minute Perfume Making Workshop
12k followers
Dromana
$149
Iced Matcha Latte Candle Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (201) (teacher)
Melbourne
$88
Mindful Natural Incense Making Workshop
4.8 (29)
7 years in business
Box Hill South
$109 Now $79
Dessert Candle Making Class
5.0 (21)
Bayswater
$79 - $85
Beginners Candle Workshop 1: Container Candles
5.0 (9)
5.0 (57) (teacher)
Campbellfield
$79 - $110
Incense Crafting Workshop for Beginners
4.8 (24)
Box Hill South
$129 Now $85
Candle Making Workshop: Secret Message Candle
5.0 (13)
7 years in business
Box Hill South
$119 Now $109
Halloween Spooky Candle Workshop
5.0 (195) (teacher)
Bayswater
$79 - $85
Flower Bouquet Wax Melts Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (195) (teacher)
Bayswater
$125
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Bonsai Class for Beginners
4.9 (159)
Armadale
/ Mobile
$120
Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (144)
Silvan
$75 - $150
Mindful Making Workshop: Mini Moss Terrarium
4.9 (392)
Brunswick
$140
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
5.0 (47)
2 years in business
Docklands
$90
Serene Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (95)
2 years in business
Docklands
$95
Floristry Design Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (276)
Malvern East
$95
Tranquil Terrarium Class: Mindful Making
4.9 (392)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$120
Ikebana Arranging Workshop
3 years in business
Docklands
$119 - $357
Introduction to Ikebana Class
4.9 (75)
Murrumbeena
$75
Vertical Succulent Garden Workshop
5.0 (139)
6 years in business
Essendon
/ Mobile
$100
Terrarium Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (164)
6 years in business
Essendon
/ Mobile
$100
Plant Parenthood 101 Workshop
4.9 (37)
Brunswick
$90
Sip and Create Terrarium / Kokedama Making Workshop
4.9 (80)
Malvern East
$70
Monthly Floristry Class: Bloom and Style
5.0 (44)
9 years in business
Langwarrin
$75 - $80
Sip and Create Floristry Workshop
5.0 (63)
Malvern East
$95
Flower Picking and Arranging Workshop
5.0 (45)
3k followers
Silvan
$65 - $125
Introduction to Ikebana Workshop
4.8 (19) (teacher)
Brunswick
$150
Tipsy Terrarium Workshop: Make and Sip
4.9 (392)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$130
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
4.9 (44)
Brunswick
/ Mobile
$110
Floristry Workshop: Tall Seasonal Blooms in a Vase
5.0 (89)
Malvern East
$95
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Wheel Throwing Class with Cats
5.0 (42)
Hawthorn East
$80
Pub Collage Club: A Creative and Collaborative Experience
4.9 (52)
5 years in business
Brunswick
$49
Pizza Making Master Class
4.9 (30)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
/ Mobile
$159 - $318
Hand Building Workshop
4.9 (149)
5 years in business
Bentleigh
$130
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night
4.8 (92)
Mont Albert
$50 - $59
Blacksmithing Class for Beginners
5.0 (148)
8 years in business
Cheltenham
$197
Clay and Sip Class: Play with Clay
4.8 (32)
9 years in business
Port Melbourne
$59
Sip and Create Floristry Workshop
5.0 (63)
Malvern East
$95
Tufting 101 Class: Create Your Own Custom Rug
4.9 (142)
Carlton
$250
Urban Sketching Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (31)
14k followers
Fitzroy
$110
Fused Glass Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (56)
Kyneton
$160 - $165
Sip and Paint Your Person Picasso-style Class
4.7 (36)
Mont Albert
$50 - $59
Coffee, Cake and Clay Class
4.9 (51)
Sorrento & Crib Point
$25 - $130
Vietnamese Cooking Class
4.9 (53)
12 years in business
Abbotsford
$207 - $373
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (69)
10 years in business
Notting Hill
$175
Ceramic Painting Workshop with Drinks
4.9 (93)
4 years in business
Burwood
/ Mobile
$99 - $109
Makeup Workshop
4.9 (43)
9 years in business
Malvern
$179
Tea Blending Class
4.9 (78)
Brunswick
$65 - $75
Pasta Making Masterclass
5.0 (95)
8 years in business
Preston
$220
Cut and Paste Collage Workshop
5.0 (1,257)
5 years in business
Brunswick
$100 - $110
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Annette Galeski • Attended Oct 2026
The kids purchased as a gift for Father’s Day (wonderful idea) Was a fantastic day learning from Antonella, warm and inviting environment, met some lovely people and ate some yummy pizza. Would highly recommend
Joanne Slabbert • Attended Oct 2026
Amazing teacher, so patient, so well educated on everything perfume. No question was left unanswered. Amazing knowledge that helped us build the perfect scent. Perfect gift for a friend's birthday. AlreadyAmazing teacher, so patient, so well educated on everything perfume. No question was left unanswered. Amazing knowledge that helped us build the perfect scent. Perfect gift for a friend's birthday. Already booked for another class with another friend for their birthday. + more
Chelsea Daniels • Attended Oct 2026
Such a beautiful and fun experience! Jude was amazing and took the time to help us all create our own signature scents. This was actually the third perfume-making class I’ve attended, so I came intoSuch a beautiful and fun experience! Jude was amazing and took the time to help us all create our own signature scents. This was actually the third perfume-making class I’ve attended, so I came into the experience with a little knowledge of the process and Jude’s class absolutely lived up to my expectations! I purchased this experience as a birthday gift for my friend and I honestly think a perfume-making class makes such a great gift idea! It’s something different and unique. Rather than simply buying someone a bottle of perfume and hoping they like it, this experience allows them to create a fragrance that reflects their own personal style. Plus, they get to take home both a 30ml bottle and a 15ml roll-on of their custom scent! I’m so glad this experience has finally opened in Brisbane! Twelve months ago, I was searching for something similar as a birthday gift for someone else and had to travel all the way to the Gold Coast from Brisbane. Before that, I attended my first perfume-making class in Bali in 2023 and had always wished there was something similar back home after raving to my sister about how much fun it was! I’m already excited to take more of my friends along in the future! Even the friend whose birthday gift this was has spent the entire weekend being asked by her friends about the experience, with everyone wanting to know all the details because they want to create their own perfumes too! They also LOVE the scent she created. My sister and I are also absolutely obsessed with our new perfumes with mine being called ‘Tom Holland’s Sweat’ I couldn’t recommend this experience enough if you’re looking for something fun, creative and a little different to do in Brisbane, or if you’re searching for a unique gift for someone special! + more
Heather Clarke • Attended Oct 2026
Fabulous afternoon with B at The Calm Pour - very relaxed but learnt a lot! B was a great facilitator- friendly and chatty - just our kind of person! Went home with 3 personalised candles which will makeFabulous afternoon with B at The Calm Pour - very relaxed but learnt a lot! B was a great facilitator- friendly and chatty - just our kind of person! Went home with 3 personalised candles which will make the perfect gift for someone special…. + more
Rachel Brown • Attended Oct 2026
What a fun idea! The teacher was so lovely and helpful and super patient as we all learnt how to make a lamp. Thank you! I will be recommending as a gift for others in future too! ️
Vikram Menon • Attended Oct 2026
We had a wonderful time at the terrarium workshop! The teacher was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient, guiding us through each step and making the experience enjoyable and easy to follow. We loved creatingWe had a wonderful time at the terrarium workshop! The teacher was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient, guiding us through each step and making the experience enjoyable and easy to follow. We loved creating our own little miniature gardens, choosing the plants, arranging the layers, and adding the finishing touches to make each terrarium unique. The best part was getting creative and taking home something beautiful that we made ourselves. It was a relaxing, hands-on experience and a lovely way to spend time together. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and unique activity or a thoughtful gift idea! + more
Ethne Marshall • Attended Oct 2026
What a fabulous class. Karen and I thoroughly enjoyed this creative and cultural experience. Our teacher, Hisae San, was so supportive and encouraging. We would recommend this course to anyone - in ourWhat a fabulous class. Karen and I thoroughly enjoyed this creative and cultural experience. Our teacher, Hisae San, was so supportive and encouraging. We would recommend this course to anyone - in our case it was a great Christmas gift! Thank you so very much. + more
Sam • Attended Oct 2026
What an enjoyable afternoon! Bought this class as a gift for me and my partner and we had an an absolute blast. We were true beginners and although there is a lot of technical knowledge needed, our teacherWhat an enjoyable afternoon! Bought this class as a gift for me and my partner and we had an an absolute blast. We were true beginners and although there is a lot of technical knowledge needed, our teacher Shane made sure to explain everything at a level we understood and not to overwhelm us. Highly recommend! + more
Valentine's Gift Ideas Melbourne
Experience for couples for Melbourne Valentine's, 2026
Want to make Valentine's Day 2026 truly unforgettable? Ditch the predictable presents and embrace meaningful gift experiences instead. From gnocchi-making classes in South Yarra to wheel throwing workshops in Brunswick, there are so couples activities and Valentine gift suggestions Melbourne-wide. Whether you're searching for gifts for him or her, our curated collection of Valentines activities has something for every couple. With a wide range of creative and romantic experiences across Melbourne, you're sure to find the perfect way to connect, have fun, and celebrate love. And of course, there are plenty of fun things do for in Melbourne for Galentines too.
Date ideas and Valentine's Day events Melbourne
Melbourne isn't just a city – it's a playground for couples (and friends!) seeking unique ways to celebrate their connection. Whether you're in a new relationship or you've been together for years, Australia's capital of culture boasts plenty of swoon-worthy Valentines activities and date night ideas. Why not combine one of our gift experiences with a romantic dinner at NOMAD, Maha or Farmer's Daughter? Prefer daytime date ideas? Before you head off to your couples' painting class or pottery workshops, fuel your creativity with brunch at Florian, Ima Asa Yoru or Juniper.
What are the best Valentine’s Day Gifts for 2026?
The best Valentine's Day gifts in 2026 are shared experiences. Unlike material objects, experience gifts promote connection on a deeper level. Treating your special someone to an activity is a great way to strengthen your relationship, spark romance and create shared memories. For Melbourne-based couples, the city's vibrant arts scene provides the perfect backdrop for those looking to soak up some quality time. Here are a few of our fave Valentines gift ideas, sorted into three categories: art and craft, food, nature.
1. Wheel Throwing Class: Clay Soirée, Abbotsford
Learn wheel throwing and create matching (or not!) pottery pieces that will become cherished V-Day mementos.
"A perfect date night activity. The instructions were easy to follow. Super fun and easy." – Paige
2. Paint and sip, Port Melbourne
Bask in the glow of your inner artist with this unique paint and sip class in the dark. Combining good vibes, BYO vino and low-key learning, it's one of the best Galentines ideas in Melbourne.
"A group of us Irish girls booked this to meet new people and have some drinks and socialise. It was a really good night. The teacher was so lovely and really helped with those of us who were rusty in the art department. Would highly recommend to anyone – whether it's for a group, date night or just a couple of friends looking for something fun to do." - Nicole
3. Beginners Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
Learn to weave intricate wall hangings that will bring bohemian warmth to your home.
Foodies will be pleased to know that Melbourne's workshop scene is a feast for senses. Here are three of the tastiest Valentines gifts to buy in 2026:
1. Pasta-making Masterclass, Preston
Swap your Valentine's dinner date for a pasta-making class and learn how to make tagliatelle and ravioli from scratch. Bellissimo!
"My partner and I had such a lovely time attending this class! Marina is knowledgeable, kind and very helpful. We learned a lot and we are now confident about recreating the pasta we made at home. We also got gifted the flour and tool to make pasta, a very good value for money. Great experience!" – Micah & Megan
2. Dumpling Cooking Class, Abbotsford
Learn the art of crafting delicious dumplings while sharing laughs and creating delectable memories.
3. Chocolate Making Workshop, Malvern
Is it just us, or is there something romantic about the art of chocolate making?
"Sal's chocolate making workshop was a great way to understand the fundamentals of chocolate making. The class was small so we could all get a lot of hands on experience and have fun. Everything was provided and was of a high quality and the chocolate is delicious. My wife and I made the workshop into a date night experience and we both really enjoyed it and would like to try more of these workshops to increase our skills. The bonus is getting to take home all of our own chocolate creations." – Guido
Watch your love grow and blossom with these unique experience gifts for greenies:
1. Vertical Succulent Garden Workshop, Cheltenham
Learn to make a succulent garden that hangs on the wall in this hands-on workshop by Talk Dirt 2 Me.
2. Mini Moss Terrarium Workshop
Create a miniature ecosystem together, symbolising your growing relationship. Leave feeling relaxed, revived and inspired!
"My partner and I attended the tipsy terrarium workshop for our two year anniversary and it was amazing. Reneé was super nice and helpful and the overall vibe was super chill. Well worth the money spent. 10/10." – Camille
3. Plant Parenthood 101, Brunswick
Not ready (or keen) to become human parents? Become a better plant parent at this indoor workshop with The Plant Whisperer.
What you should gift on Valentine's Day in Melbourne
In a world of material possessions, our Melbourne Valentine's activities offer something far more valuable: memories. When you choose an experience over a traditional gift, you're creating opportunities for connection and quality time. Whether you learn to throw clay on the wheel or solder silver at a jewellery-making class, you'll leave with unique stories to reminisce about for years to come. Not sure which Valentines ideas are right for your partner? Consider these tips when choosing an experience from our selection of Valentine's day events in Melbourne:
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Know your partner's interests: Choose an experience that aligns with their passions. If your boyfriend loves Italian food, a fitting Valentine's gift for him is a gnocchi or pasta making class.
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Consider your relationship stage: New couples might prefer relaxed social activities while long-term partners might enjoy more intimate experiences.
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Think about comfort and energy levels: Some people love being centre stage while others prefer more low-key date ideas. If you girlfriend is the life of the party, a fun Valentine's gift for her is a cocktail-making class.
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Respect your budget: Not everyone wants to spend big bucks on Valentine's Day – and that's okay! Find an experience gift that aligns with your financial goals.
The beauty of experience-based gifts is that they continue to give long after the day is over. No matter what you choose, the skills you learn, the laughs you share, and the memories you create will become part of your shared story. (Cute!) Valentine's Day in Melbourne is about so much more than traditional romance. It's about connection, creativity, and shared experiences. Whether you're crafting a ceramic piece, mixing cocktails or learning how to make mosaics, you're creating memories that will last far beyond Feb 14th. Ready to make your Valentines Day in Melbourne unforgettable? Your romantic adventure awaits...
