Christmas Activities and Experiences Melbourne
Add some creative sparkle to your 2024 festivities with our fun Christmas activities in Melbourne! Hosted by local artisans and friendly creatives, our Melbourne workshops offer you the chance to share in some seasonal fun with your nearest and dearest. Whether you’re looking for office party ideas or an intimate crafternoon, you’ll find plenty of Christmas things to do in Melbourne here. Learn to make a DIY wreath, create your own soy candles or shake Christmas cocktails – whatever way you celebrate! Make new traditions this year with our Melbourne activities!
Dried Floral Christmas Wreath Workshop
4.9 (46)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Pakenham, Ferntree Gully & Mount Evelyn
1 to 40 guests
$89 - $119
Floristry Class: DIY Christmas Wreath
4.9 (18)
5.0 (187) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Burwood East
1 to 12 guests
$100
Floral Wreath Making Workshop
4.7 (14)
4.9 (89) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
South Yarra
1 to 30 guests
$90
Floristry Workshop: Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath
4.9 (26)
Runs regularly
Malvern East
1 to 20 guests
$90
Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board
4.9 (32)
4.9 (1k) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Burwood & Brunswick
1 to 14 guests
$100 - $119
Christmas Ornament Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
16k followers
Runs regularly
Burwood & Brunswick East
1 to 14 guests
$110
Christmas Tea Blending Workshop
5.0 (53) (for this teacher)
14k followers
Runs regularly
Kilsyth
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$100
Christmas Special Love Notes Candle Making Workshop
4.6 (5)
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 4 guests
$99 Now $79
Beginner Christmas Cookie Decorating Class: Royal Icing
4.5 (2)
Only 1 date left
Camberwell
1 to 18 guests
$120
Fused Glass Christmas Gift Workshop
5.0 (11)
4.9 (1k) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Caulfield
1 to 10 guests
$155 - $175
Christmas Themed Polymer Clay Workshop
4.9 (7)
4.9 (228) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 6 guests
$99 - $125
Christmas Floral Moon Making Workshop
5.0 (80) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Only 2 dates left
Pakenham
1 to 30 guests
$69
Red or Gold Artificial Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
5.0 (12)
Only 2 dates left
Malvern East
1 to 16 guests
$90
Festive Ceramic Tree Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
16k followers
Only 2 dates left
Burwood
1 to 14 guests
$129
Festive Glass Fusing Workshop
5.0 (3)
5.0 (108) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Richmond
1 to 8 guests
$199
Vegetarian Christmas Cooking Class
5.0 (62) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Bentleigh East
1 to 50 guests
$220
Christmas Inspired Resin Cheese Board and Sip Class
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 50 guests
$165
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Capel Sound
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$150 Now $99
Fresh Native Wreath Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
8k followers
Runs regularly
Malvern East
1 to 15 guests
$89
Xmas Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop for the Family
4.6 (372) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 80 guests
$39 - $59
Floristry Workshop: Christmas Flower Table Arrangement
5.0 (30)
Only 1 date left
Malvern East
1 to 50 guests
$90
Pescatarian Christmas Cooking Class for Seafood Lovers
5.0 (62) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Bentleigh East
1 to 50 guests
$250
Mini Christmas Cookie Class
5.0 (49) (for this teacher)
65k followers
Only 1 date left
Camberwell
1 to 24 guests
$240
Christmas Inspired Duck Cooking Class
4k followers
5k likes
Runs regularly
Port Melbourne
1 to 20 guests
$150
Exotic Christmas Cooking Class and Lunch
5.0 (62) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Bentleigh East
1 to 50 guests
$240
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
5k followers
Runs regularly
South Yarra
1 to 30 guests
$85
Christmas Dried Floral Wreath Making Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 10 guests
$120
Vintage Inspired Christmas Wreath Workshop
Runs regularly
Upwey
1 to 5 guests
$100 - $110
Festive Sewing Workshop: Make a Cross-back Apron
4.9 (62) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Footscray
1 to 8 guests
$100
Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Making Course
Runs regularly
Lovely Banks
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
$120
Christmas Candles Gift Making Workshop
24 years in business
Runs regularly
Williamstown
1 to 8 guests
$105 - $120
Christmas Paper Garland and Baubles Workshop
11k followers
35 years in business
Your choice of time
Fitzroy
1 to 10 guests
$50
Summer Christmas Seafood Cooking Class
5.0 (45) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Dromana
1 to 8 guests
$250
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
16k followers
Only 1 date left
Prahran
1 to 50 guests
$125
Paint and Sip Class: Native Wreath
5.0 (382) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Monbulk
1 to 12 guests
$130
Christmas Paint and Sip Workshop: Rudolph
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 50 guests
$59
Christmas Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 80 guests
$69
Sip and Sculpt Class: Christmas Clay Plant Pots / Plates
4.6 (372) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 100 guests
$59 - $74
Christmas Card Making Workshop
11k followers
35 years in business
Your choice of time
Fitzroy
1 to 14 guests
$50
Christmas Preserved Floral Wreath Class
Runs regularly
Lovely Banks
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$110
Christmas Modern Calligraphy Workshop
11k followers
35 years in business
Your choice of time
Fitzroy
1 to 10 guests
$120
Christmas Ugly Sweater Art Party
1k followers
Runs regularly
Doncaster East
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$36 - $44
A Jolly Canine Christmas Art Party
1k followers
Runs regularly
Doncaster East
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$36 - $44
Watercolor Christmas Cards Making Workshop in Melbourne
Only 2 dates left
Brunswick
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$85
Woodland Christmas Wreath and Perfume Making Workshop
8k followers
Your choice of time
Langwarrin
15 to 30 guests
$80
Christmas Crystal Jewelry Workshop: DIY Gifts
Runs regularly
Surrey Hills
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$200 - $209
Christmas Theme Cupcake Box Workshop
1k followers
Runs regularly
Berwick
1 to 5 guests
$210
Terrarium Workshop
4.4 (14)
4.6 (372) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
South Melbourne
1 to 80 guests
$65 - $73
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DIY Wire Wrapping Jewellery Making
5.0 (35)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 4 guests
$200 Now $180
Draw Zentangle® Christmas Art
5.0 (31)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$70 - $90
DIY Hand and Body Balm
5.0 (17)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 500 guests
$92 - $122
DIY Epoxy Resin Coasters at Home
5.0 (18)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 20 guests
$60 - $220
Draw Zentangle® Art: Lunchtime Tanglers
5.0 (113)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$45 - $55
Learn Embroidery for Absolute Beginners
5.0 (37)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 4 guests
$120
Learn Abstract and Landscape Painting
4.9 (61)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 90 guests
$65 - $110
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
5.0 (31)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$70 - $85
The Art of Indian Cooking at Home
4.9 (24)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 30 guests
$100 - $230
DIY Turkish Mosaic Table Lamp
4.8 (65)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 25 guests
$89 - $109
Make Botanical Skincare Products at Home
4.8 (35)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 60 guests
$99 - $110
Learn Figurative Sculpting for Beginners
4.8 (33)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$99 - $119
Make Your Own Succulent Terrarium with DIY Kit
4.8 (24)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$80 - $90
DIY Clay Hand Built Bowls and Plates
4.8 (41)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$59 - $99
Learn How to Bake Alfajores Biscuits at Home
4.9 (11)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$99 - $109
DIY Soy Wax Vintage Teacup Candles
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 70 guests
$99 - $125
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
5.0 (23)
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LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$70 - $100
Learn Cricut for Beginners
5.0 (11)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 2 guests
$200
The Lonely Arts Club: Silver Bracelet Making at Home
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 2 guests
$200 Now $180
School Night Curry, in a Hurry Class
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$30 - $60
DIY Annealed Silver Art
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 2 guests
$250 Now $225
DIY Christmas Soy Candle Making at Home
5.0 (6)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 70 guests
$99 - $125
DIY Low Tox Home Cleaning
5.0 (1)
Pre-recorded
Craft kit delivered
$65 - $70
Make Matcha at Home
4.9 (15)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 20 guests
$100 - $110
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Fun Christmas things to do in Melbourne
In the words of Andy Williams, it's the most wonderful time of year. And it's about to get even better! This year, add extra excitement to the holiday season with our range of fun Christmas events in Melbourne. Whether you're looking for things to do for the whole family, team building activities for your colleagues or a cosy one-on-one experience with someone special, we've got what you need to make the season sparkle. From pottery and mosaic making to cake baking and DIY decoration making, Christmas in Melbourne is a feast for the senses.
While it's important to have fun on Christmas Day, we think it's worth enjoying a bit of festive fun throughout December. Christmas activities like DIY decoration making or DIY wreath making help to set the scene, helping you leave stress behind and shift into a more celebratory mood. From families to couples and even colleagues, our selection of unique Christmas things to do in Melbourne is sure to suit everyone. Corporate teams looking for fun work Xmas party ideas will love our cooking and cocktail-making classes. Small businesses who like to celebrate the end of the year together will appreciate the intimate environment at a candle-making workshop or DIY bauble-making class. Friends planning their annual Friendsmas celebration will never forget the fun of a paint and sip class or festive pottery workshop. No matter what you've got in mind for 2024, our range of events and activities will make Christmas in Melbourne unforgettable.
Discover unique Christmas events in Melbourne
Australia's cultural capital is a hive of activity come Christmas. There are lights to see, carols to sing, markets to visit and enough to events to fill your calendar – and then some! In true ClassBento style, our collection of Melbourne Christmas activities adds an artisanal touch to the usual festivities. From holiday craft classes to gourmet foodie experiences, these unique Christmas events in Melbourne are the perfect way to slow down, switch off and learn from a talented local maker.
Got a sweet tooth? Learn to decorate festive cupcakes like a pro! Love the beauty and originality of handmade decorations? Discover how to make DIY Christmas wreath for your door. Look forward to catching up with friends over a glass of bubbles? Get merry (and tipsy) at festive paint and sip class. No Grinches allowed.
Our artisan experiences aren't just for for families, kids and friends – they’re also ideal for corporate groups looking for work Xmas party ideas in Melbourne. Got a big office crew to cater for? Choose our mobile option! Our friendly teachers will come to your office or a venue of your choice and bring all the materials, tools and equipment you need. So you can sit back and relax. There's never been an easier way to spice up your end-of-year celebrations!
Whether you opt for a festive cooking class with friends or a relaxed craft class with colleagues, you're in for an unforgettable celebration in 2024. Don't delay – these Christmas activities in Melbourne are seasonal and only run for a limited time.
Top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne
We all love Christmas, but sometimes, our festive to-do lists get a little overwhelming. Put up the decorations. Buy presents. Attend all the events. Send cards and gifts to faraway friends. Decorate the tree. Hang the lights. No wonder we all need a holiday when the holidays are over! If you need some help winding down during the chaos, our collection of creative Christmas activities in Melbourne is just the thing. Whether you want to try out a new festive craft or learn how to bake Xmas cookies, there are so many Christmas things to do in Melbourne in 2024.
Looking for wellbeing-boosting team building ideas? Our holiday workshops in Melbourne are a great way to support your hardworking crew with a fun creative outlet. Relax together at a seasonal baking class in Prahan and learn to make Christmas macaroons, or make festive bouquets at a festive-themed floristry class in Burwood East. No matter where you are in the city or surrounds, there are so many fun Christmas events in Melbourne to discover.
From pottery classes to pasta-making workshops, our Melbourne Christmas activities make it easy to relax and get creative with friends, co-workers or family. Not sure where to start? Here our list of the best Christmas things to do in Melbourne:
1. Paint and Sip Class: Native Wreath in Monbulk
Okay, so it's not exactly in Melbourne's CBD, but this shabby-chic paint and sip class is worth the drive! Held in Senoritas' Art Workshop's garden studio, this luxe Christmas activity includes a Paella lunch with Sangria, followed by a relaxing painting lesson. You'll learn how to paint a masterpiece that showcases your unique artistic style and head home with a painting of a native flower wreath to hang on the wall. The whole experience is approximately 5.5 hours, making it one of the most epic Friendsmas ideas.
2. Air Dry Clay Ornament Workshop in Notting Hill
Is there anything cuter than handmade Christmas decorations? Your kids will love discovering the joy of creating with their own hands in this immersive pottery class. Working with air-dry clay – a versatile and easy-to-use material – they'll learn the basics of clay hand-building and explore different shapes, forms and textures. At the end of the class, your little ones will head home with a collection of DIY decorations to hang on the tree.
3. Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board in Burwood
In this pottery workshop, you and your friends will learn to make a serving platter and two small bowls that you can give them as gifts or use at your own Christmas lunch. This is one of the cutest Christmas things to do in Melbourne – and a great introduction to hand-building with clay. You'll leave the class feeling calm, accomplished and proud of your earthy creation.
4. Floral Wreath Making Workshop in South Yarra
Looking for classy Christmas events Melbourne? Make a unique wreath at this relaxing Christmas workshop with Botanicah! The talented team will show how to make your own DIY Christmas wreath using a variety of materials like dried greenery, faux greenery and fresh florals. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to make the most of this popular Melbourne Xmas activity.
5. Latin Christmas Baking Workshop in Abbotsford
Celebrate Christmas in true South American style with this mouthwatering cooking class. Learn how to bake delicious South American treats and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and tantalising flavours of the continent as you journey through Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela. You'll make more than enough treats to share with your family, partner or housemates. Assuming you don't eat them all before you get home...
6. Paint and Sip Class: Christmas Painting Party in Port Melbourne
It's paint and sip – with a festive twist! Enjoy your favourite drink at Paint For Fun Melbourne's studio while you create a wintery Christmas masterpiece. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn how to paint a spooky festive artwork inspired by Tim Burton's most-loved characters. Be sure to bring some nibbles and a bottle of wine, beer or your beverage of choice. Good food, good company and a dash of creativity? That's what Christmas in Melbourne is all about.
7. Christmas Gin Gift Masterclass in North Melbourne
After being greeted with a Christmas cocktail on arrival, the real fun begins! In this hands-on gin-making workshop, you'll pick a flavour, weigh your botanicals and run your gin through the stills. When the distilling is done, you'll have a 700ml bottle of your signature Christmas gin to take home. (Or 12 x 50ml bottles to give as gifts, if you prefer.) Did we mention this gin-making masterclass also includes delicious food? (Um, what are you waiting for?!)
8. Christmas Clay Fridge Magnets Class for Groups and Teams in Fitzroy
Join Rebel Stepz Arts at this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make festive fridge magnets. Under the guidance of an experienced artist, you'll learn to shape and mould clay, paint your creations and add special details to make them pop. Then, take your magnets home or gift them to friends! This is one of the best Christmas activities in Melbourne for teams.
9. Christmas Themed Air Dry Pottery Class in Melbourne (Location of your choice)
Get the girls together for a Friendsmas party at home and learn how to transform clay into cute Christmas-themed trinkets! All of Mate Studio's workshops are mobile, meaning they're held at the location of your choosing – home, office, park or venue! This is a fun alternative to the usual Xmas lunch, making it one of the most unique Christmas events Melbourne-wide.
10. Mini Christmas Cookie Class in Camberwell
Cuteness overload! Get your friends together and learn how to create mini royal icing cookies in this comprehensive 5-hour class. Julia, founder of Miss Biscuit, will teach you everything you need to know to bake the perfect cookie. You'll learn how to make royal icing from scratch, discover pro-level piping techniques and learn to work with gold lustre and gold leaf. There's never been a sweeter way to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne!
