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The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones and giving to others, so why not combine the two with experience gifts? When you gift an experience, you’re carving out time for the receiver (and yourself if you plan on joining the experience) to simply enjoy themselves—no pressure, no responsibilities and no trying to find room for your present in the cupboard. Plus when you give a crafty class as an experience gift, there are the added wellbeing benefits of mindfulness, learning new skills and fostering hobbies and interests. That’s why gift experiences are the perfect Christmas present for families to enjoy a day out together.
From pottery classes to crafting mosaics and cooking lessons to flower arranging workshops, there’s an activity for families to enjoy all around Australia. Elevate your gift-giving this Christmas 2024 with wholesome family activities for all ages. Who knows, maybe it will start a new family tradition, giving your family a fun day out to look forward to every year!
Enjoy pottering about with ceramics for the whole family
If you’re looking for an indoor activity for the whole family that encourages creativity and fosters togetherness, a pottery class is the ultimate experience gift this Christmas. Spend the day crafting unique pottery pieces in a relaxed setting that encourages a little bit of mess and imperfection. It’s literally getting down to earth with your hands in some clay. There’s no better way for big and little kids alike to let loose. Plus everyone gets to take home their one-of-a-kind handmade creation as a token of your delightful day out. The best part is that it’s truly an opportunity for the whole family to get together and reconnect. After all, isn’t that the meaning of Christmas? From making personalised mugs to crafting decorative ornaments, pottery classes provide an engaging and memorable experience for the whole family.
Classbento crafter, Enid Coetzee tried this wheel throwing class with her family at Diana Ceramic in Melbourne and they all loved it! She says, "Every year our family does an activity together instead of buying Christmas gifts for each other. We learned a lot about pottery in just two hours and enjoyed every minute of it. We definitely recommend this class."
Elevate family feasts with a cooking class
Gathering your whole family around the dinner table for a shared meal is one of the greater pleasures in life. So, what if you could make it even better by learning how to make a delicious meal together that you can whip out at your next feast? From baking sweet treats to cooking up a Mexican fiesta, a cooking class is a fantastic experience gift for foodie families this Christmas!
Not only is the experience of the cooking class itself an immersive day out for the whole family but it paves the way for future bonding! Who wouldn’t look forward to the next family gathering knowing there’s an utterly delectable meal waiting to be eaten? Plus it’s a great way to get children involved and help out in the kitchen. So this festive season, get your whole family together for a fun cooking course as you tackle a new cuisine and bond over a shared meal.
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Create unique mosaic masterpieces
Embrace the freedom of creative expression at a mosaic class and enjoy an original day out for the whole family. Particularly suited for children, working with mosaics is an exercise in stunning visuals and vibrant colours. You also get to take home your masterpieces after the class is done! For the maximalist, arty family who love colourful creations, a mosaic class is one of the best family Christmas gifts to enjoy these holidays. Let your inner designer come through as you create patterns and bring mosaic tiles to life. Once you’re done, compare designs to see each family member's unique take, just like Jenny Wright did with her family.
She says, "We attended Merryl's mosaic class as a family Christmas gift activity - 11 people over three generations and each person was able to choose a design they liked and work at their own level and pace. It's even a safe, non-glass option for a toddler. We were all delighted with the end products and some mentioned they would love to do the activity again."
Find time to unwind with a family flower arranging class
Flower arranging is one of those things that looks like it might be difficult but is actually easier than it looks, especially with the right guidance! This Christmas, join local florists as they take you through the art of putting together a stylish bouquet. An enchanting and relaxing day out for the family, flower arranging classes are the best experience gift for families who love to add a nice aesthetic touch to their homes and gatherings. Make the floral centrepiece for your next large family gathering and blow them away when you proudly display your beautiful creations. For those kids who like to pretend they’re royalty, why not try a flower crown class with the whole family? The photos of everyone wearing flower crowns at the end of their experience will be too sweet!
Discover virtual experiences for the long-distance family
For families spread across distances, virtual family Xmas gift ideas offer a wonderful way to connect and create cherished memories. From virtual cooking classes to online craft workshops, these experiences transcend physical boundaries, allowing families to come together from anywhere in the world. Virtual experience gifts allow families to enjoy a day together to reconnect over the holiday season. Better yet, you get to keep your creations at the end to remind you of your distant loved ones and know they may be looking at the same thing wherever they are in the world.
Christmas experience presents for the whole family encapsulate the spirit of the festive season with their focus on sparking connection. Spend precious time with your family away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and bask in the glow of their company. From the foodie family to the far-flung world-travelling family, there are some amazing family Christmas gift ideas on offer for everyone to enjoy. So this Christmas 2024, bring your aunties and uncles to grandparents and cousins and carve out time for the family with an experience gift day out!
