Mindful Activities
Promote calm, engage your senses and tune into you with these mindful activities to switch off! Guided by passionate makers, you’ll learn how to let go, embrace the present moment and get creative. From wheel throwing in Sydney to silver ring making in Melbourne, these indoor activities are the best way to unwind after a long week. Whether you’re after relaxing date ideas or new hobbies to try solo, our workshops are some of the top things to do in Australia to relieve stress. Start a relaxing new hobby in 2025 with these unique experiences.
Stained Glass Suncatcher Making Class
5.0 (111)
Runs regularly
Dulwich Hill
1 to 4 guests
$145 - $165
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class
4.9 (359)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Alexandria
1 to 15 guests
$100
Matcha Lovers High Tea Cooking Class
4.9 (17)
4.8 (262) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Mosman
1 to 24 guests
$149 - $169
Natural Scent Blending Workshop
5.0 (43)
5.0 (284) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Camperdown
/ Mobile
1 to 35 guests
$80 - $99
Needle Felting Class: Make a Dog Key Chain
5.0 (35)
5.0 (186) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 8 guests
$110 - $123
Watercolour Painting Class: Floral Motifs
4.8 (12)
4.8 (111) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Darlinghurst
1 to 30 guests
$79
Clay Sculpture Workshop: Make a Human Torso
5.0 (21)
4.8 (371) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 25 guests
$85 - $119
Cake Painting Class
5.0 (8)
5.0 (186) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 10 guests
$111 - $120
Breathwork and Meditation Workshop
5.0 (21)
Your choice of time
Darlinghurst
1 to 5 guests
$75
Solvent Drawing Workshop with Botanics
5.0 (13)
1k likes
Only 2 dates left
Redfern
1 to 6 guests
$99
Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience
5.0 (78)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Waterloo
1 to 30 guests
$80
Yarn Dyeing and Crochet Workshop
5.0 (11)
4.9 (190) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
West Ryde
1 to 3 guests
$120 - $130
Gaia Goddess Candle Class: Pour and Paint
5.0 (1)
4.9 (100) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Granville
1 to 40 guests
$139
Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving Class
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Haymarket
1 to 6 guests
$165 - $195
Mindful Origami Class
4.7 (3)
4.9 (695) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
1 to 12 guests
$40
Native Australian Skincare Making Workshop
4.9 (12)
5.0 (284) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Camperdown
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$88
Manual Coffee Brewing Workshop
4.9 (49)
4.8 (496) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 10 guests
$69
Introductory Whittling Class: Carve a Small Animal
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
Marrickville
1 to 10 guests
$199
Basic Japanese Handmade Pottery Course
3k followers
Runs regularly
Artarmon
1 to 10 guests
$190
Block Printing Fabric Workshop
4.9 (17)
5.0 (855) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
St Peters
1 to 30 guests
$145 - $150
Chocolate Tempering Class with Ocean View
4.8 (53)
5k followers
Only 2 dates left
Mosman
1 to 20 guests
$95
Learn to Crochet Class: Granny Squares
4.8 (12)
4.9 (395) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Leichhardt
1 to 12 guests
$198 - $340
Resin Goddess Class
5.0 (56)
12k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$80
Pottery Wheel Throwing Taster Workshop
4.9 (9)
4.9 (180) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Cammeray
8 to 12 guests
$75
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Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (211)
Runs regularly
Box Hill South
1 to 10 guests
$109 Now $79
Water Marbling Workshop
5.0 (99)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Kensington
1 to 15 guests
$120
Tea Blending Class
4.9 (73)
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 12 guests
$65 - $75
Spoon Carving Class
5.0 (78)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Coburg North
1 to 13 guests
$130
Natural Perfumery Class
4.9 (28)
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Melbourne
1 to 25 guests
$189
Vision Board Workshop: Dream and Make It
5.0 (5)
5.0 (1k) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brunswick
1 to 16 guests
$115 - $125
Ink Painting Workshop: Sumi-e
4.9 (50)
8k followers
Only 2 dates left
Fitzroy
1 to 10 guests
$95
Weaving with Specialty Materials Workshop
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Lower Plenty
1 to 6 guests
$190 - $270
Ring Making Class
5.0 (24)
2k followers
Only 2 dates left
Eltham North
1 to 6 guests
$229
Mindful Wheel Throwing Workshop
4.5 (12)
4.8 (227) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Strathmore
1 to 12 guests
$110
Sourdough Masterclass
5.0 (21)
Only 1 date left
Dromana
1 to 8 guests
$250
Casual Mosaic Class
5.0 (266)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Caulfield
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $80
Japanese Fabric Flower Jewellery Making Class
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Doncaster
1 to 8 guests
$98
Art of Chai Masterclass
5.0 (5)
5.0 (54) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Kilsyth
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$200
Kantha Indian Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (6)
Only 1 date left
Eltham
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $50
Eco-Printing Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Coburg
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$255
Journal and Sip Workshop
5k followers
Your choice of time
Doncaster
1 to 35 guests
$50 - $60
Papercraft Workshop: Book Folding Art
5.0 (3)
1k likes
Your choice of time
Tyabb
1 to 5 guests
$60
Full Moon Workshop: Journey Through the Chakras
4.9 (367)
Your choice of time
Brunswick
/ Mobile
12 to 100 guests
$65
Jelly Art Class for Beginners
5.0 (18)
Your choice of time
Altona North
5 to 50 guests
$180 - $200
Bonsai Class for Beginners
4.9 (80)
43k followers
Your choice of time
South Yarra
/ Mobile
5 to 45 guests
$120
Sign Painting Workshop
5.0 (33)
4.9 (5k) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Collingwood
12 to 40 guests
$195
Silk Painting Class: Batik Scarf
5.0 (16)
Runs regularly
Ferny Creek
1 to 8 guests
$160
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Wheel Throwing Class: Neriagi Marbled Clay
5.0 (28)
5.0 (64) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Tamborine Mountain
1 to 6 guests
$140 - $145
Natural Perfume Making Class
5.0 (35)
Runs regularly
Strathpine
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$120 - $140
Ikebana Flower Arranging Class for Beginners
4.9 (130)
Only 1 date left
Holland Park West
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$80
Soap Making Workshop - Brisbane
4.9 (44)
4.9 (256) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Yeronga
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$110 - $120
Fluid Bear Art Workshop
5.0 (26)
Runs regularly
Redbank Plains
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$50 - $100
Creative Art Journalling Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (35) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Yeerongpilly
1 to 30 guests
$45
Metal Stamping Earring and Pendant Workshop
4.0 (1)
4.9 (302) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Petrie
1 to 10 guests
$140
DIY Botanical Shower Steamer Class with High Tea
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Highvale
1 to 20 guests
$95 - $110
Boro and Sashiko Workshop for Beginners
4.9 (41)
Runs regularly
Sumner
1 to 8 guests
$99 - $109
Desserts and Pastries Cooking Class
4.9 (49)
4.9 (778) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Teneriffe
1 to 70 guests
$155
Hand Building Clay Workshop
5.0 (6)
Only 1 date left
Pimpama
1 to 10 guests
$65 - $79
Textured Art Workshop
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Jimboomba
1 to 14 guests
$115
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class for Beginners
5.0 (31)
Your choice of time
Ormiston
1 to 5 guests
$125 - $129
Printmaking Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (4)
Your choice of time
Carina
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$99
Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop
5.0 (20)
5.0 (130) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Rochedale South
/ Mobile
5 to 10 guests
$65 - $90
Tea Blending Workshop: Craft Your Own Custom Blends
4.8 (5)
Your choice of time
Mount Gravatt
4 to 10 guests
$80 - $90
Barista and Coffee Art Class
4.7 (25)
4.9 (128) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Fortitude Valley
10 to 20 guests
$135
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Wheel Throwing Class: Neriagi Marbled Clay
5.0 (28)
5.0 (64) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Tamborine Mountain
1 to 6 guests
$140 - $145
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
5.0 (16)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Coomera
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$199 - $230
Soy Wax Candle with Crystals Workshop
5.0 (13)
Runs regularly
Broadbeach Waters
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$68
Pottery Mug and Plate Workshop: Make a Breakfast Set
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Burleigh Heads
1 to 10 guests
$115
Textured Painting Class: Rendered Canvas
4.8 (5)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Mermaid Beach
1 to 30 guests
$78
All Day Barista Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (6)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Southport
1 to 6 guests
$205
Natural Vegan Soap Making Class
5.0 (2)
2k likes
Runs regularly
Clagiraba
1 to 10 guests
$150
Hand Building Clay Workshop
5.0 (6)
Only 1 date left
Pimpama
1 to 10 guests
$65 - $79
Textured Art Workshop
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
1k followers
Only 1 date left
Jimboomba
1 to 14 guests
$115
Spin and Sip Wheel Throwing Class
5.0 (4)
5.0 (99) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Oxenford
1 to 6 guests
$140
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Family Pottery Class
4.9 (96)
7k followers
Runs regularly
Perth
1 to 10 guests
$99 - $199
Beginners Crocheting Workshop
5.0 (133)
2k followers
Runs regularly
South Guildford
1 to 6 guests
$90
Pastel Painting Workshop: Seascapes and Sunsets
4.8 (22)
Runs regularly
East Victoria Park
1 to 6 guests
$125
Acrylic Dutch Pour Class
5.0 (30)
5.0 (589) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Balcatta
1 to 16 guests
$152 - $172
House Number Mosaic Workshop
4.9 (28)
4.9 (190) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Butler, Subiaco & East Victoria Park
1 to 10 guests
$145
Pyrography Workshop: Grazing Board / Welcome Sign
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
East Victoria Park
1 to 6 guests
$129
Pyrography Workshop: Hat Burning
5.0 (6)
4.9 (420) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
East Victoria Park
1 to 6 guests
$139 - $189
Jewellery Making Workshop: Bezel Set Ring
4.8 (9)
4.9 (63) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Mount Lawley
1 to 4 guests
$235
Botanical Drawing Course for Beginners
5.0 (2)
4.9 (254) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Connolly
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$230
Tiles and Tessellations Workshop
5.0 (4)
5.0 (30) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Medina
1 to 10 guests
$160
Resin 'Coasters Only' Workshop
5.0 (3)
5.0 (69) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Wangara
1 to 10 guests
$155
Basic Kiln Formed Glass Art Workshop
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Mahogany Creek
1 to 6 guests
$285
Journaling 101 Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Perth
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$55 - $60
Textured Art Workshop
5.0 (8)
Your choice of time
Waterford
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$69 - $75
Private Sewing Class
4.9 (15)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Padbury
1 on 1
$200
Ceramic Mug and Spoon Making Workshop
4.9 (33)
4.9 (136) (for this teacher)
Sold out - join waitlist
Coolbellup
1 to 8 guests
$99
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Candle Making Class with Customised Container
4.8 (16)
4.9 (80) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
North Adelaide
1 to 20 guests
$88 - $98
Ocean-inspired Coral Bowl Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (57) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Belair
1 to 24 guests
$160 - $320
Alcohol Ink Pot Workshop
4.9 (31)
5.0 (353) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Port Noarlunga
1 to 15 guests
$85
Sip and Create Art Class
4.9 (7)
5.0 (46) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
McLaren Flat
1 to 30 guests
$58
Tufting Class: Make a 60x60cm Rug
4.8 (5)
4.9 (80) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
North Adelaide
1 to 10 guests
$228 Now $208
Dried and Preserved Flower Arranging Workshop
5.0 (5)
8k followers
Runs regularly
Seaton
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$145 - $150
Sourdough Bread Making Class
4.8 (16)
4.8 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Adelaide
1 to 14 guests
$135
Organic Tea Blending Class: Brew In
5.0 (10)
3k followers
Only 1 date left
Queenstown
1 to 12 guests
$126
Mindful Kintsugi and Chado Workshop
5.0 (2)
3k followers
Only 1 date left
Norwood
1 to 2 guests
$295
Watercolour Painting Class
5.0 (3)
4.8 (57) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Norwood
/ Mobile
2 to 12 guests
$98
Fluid Acrylic Bear Art Workshop
4.3 (7)
4.6 (145) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Adelaide
1 to 30 guests
$59 - $69
Private Smartphone Photography Workshop
14k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
2 to 12 guests
$180
Succulent Cupcake Decorating Workshop
5.0 (6)
Your choice of time
Colonel Light Gardens
3 to 5 guests
$90 - $150
Pottery Workshop for Beginners
8k followers
Your choice of time
Thebarton
8 to 12 guests
$132
Clay Hand Building Workshop: Salad Bowl
4.7 (10)
4.8 (227) (for this teacher)
Sold out - join waitlist
Goodwood
1 to 5 guests
$95
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Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.8 (19)
4.9 (245) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Belconnen
1 to 12 guests
$199 - $749
Resin Board Workshop
4.9 (72)
Runs regularly
Bonner
1 to 12 guests
$125
Pottery Wheel Throwing Course for Beginners
5.0 (55)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$499
Pine Needle Basket Coiling Workshop
5.0 (29)
3k followers
Only 2 dates left
Michelago
1 to 8 guests
$110
Soy Candle Making Class
4.9 (66)
1k followers
Your choice of time
Pialligo
/ Mobile
10 to 15 guests
$135 - $145
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Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home
5.0 (232)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 5 guests
$195
Sake Tasting at Home
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Kit delivered
1 to 6 guests
$425 - $550
Learn Watercolour Basics at Home
2k followers
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 10 guests
$55 - $605
Learn Copperplate Calligraphy on an iPad
5.0 (5)
1k followers
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 10 guests
$120 - $169
Learn Embroidery at Home: Cross Stitch Basics
5.0 (12)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
4 to 50 guests
$65
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Mindful activities for adults to try in Australia
Unwind and switch off from the hustle of daily life by joining one of these unique creative classes across Australia, designed to relax your mind and rejuvenate your spirit. Not only are these mindful activities a great way to switch off from work, but they’re also beginner-friendly, meaning that anyone can try them regardless of experience! If you’re in Sydney, delve into the art of stained glass and create a beautiful suncatcher. Held in a sunlit studio in Dulwich Hill, you’ll feel completely relaxed as you piece together glass into your own unique design. Looking for fun things to do in Melbourne? Explore your imagination through collage making in Brunswick. In this unguided, self-directed workshop you’ll combine various textures and colours to express yourself. It’s a great way to unwind, focus on the present and let go of any work-related stress.
Keen to jump on the latest trend in mindfulness? Transform a blank canvas into a layered masterpiece at a textured art class in Brisbane. Experiment with plaster and tools and play with different techniques as you engage with your creative side. Over in Perth, try a mosaic workshop where you'll lose track of time arranging tiny pieces into a personalised house number for your home. Nurture your mental and physical wellbeing, enhance focus, and cultivate a sense of accomplishment as you create. Embrace these opportunities across Australia, and let your journey toward mindfulness and self-discovery flourish!
Creative ways to switch off from work in 2025
Try something new and find creative ways to switch off from work in 2025 with our creative workshops and experiences. Not only will you enjoy some well-deserved ‘me-time’ but you’ll also learn a new skill which you can continue to develop at home. Discover the art of Ikebana flower arranging in Sydney, allowing you both to connect with nature and find tranquillity through harmonious floral creations. Looking for unique things to do in Melbourne? Spend a day shaping and soldering at a silver ring making class. For a hands-on experience, head to Brisbane to try wheel throwing and connect with clay. On the hunt for relaxing Perth activities? Ignite your creative spark at a ceramic mug and spoon workshop. Design and shape personalised ceramics for your home that’ll make you feel great every time you use them!
These experiences go beyond just fun; they nourish your wellbeing and build your confidence too. Each mindful activity offers an opportunity to step away from day-to-day stress and responsibilities, creating a serene space where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Whether it's meditative Ikebana flower arranging or silver ring making, these unique ways to switch off from work are guaranteed to enrich you in 2025.
Discover stress-relieving things to do near you
Uncover a world of relaxation and self-discovery with stress-relieving things to do near you. Take a break from the demands of daily life and switch off from work, immersing yourself in mindful activities that soothe your mind and nourish your soul. Craft enchanting scents that promote calm in Brisbane, learn how to sew in Perth, dive into water marbling in Melbourne or even try your hand at yarn dyeing and crochet in Sydney. These mindful activities not only alleviate stress but also elevate your overall wellbeing. Engage your senses, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded individuals at these unique experiences.
Looking for fun things to do in Brisbane? Try your hand at paint pouring in Rochedale South and watch as your choice of colours transform into beautiful patterns. Connect to nature at a bonsai class in Melbourne. In this relaxing Prahran workshop, learn how the Japanese art of bonsai promotes hope, serenity and grace. In Perth, create a seagrass planter and enjoy the meditative process of weaving. Searching for a way to bring mindfulness into your daily routine? Experience a meditative tea ceremony in Sydney and learn how to be present in the moment. No matter what workshop you choose, these mindful activities are sure to promote peace and engage your senses—they may even be the start of a relaxing new hobby!
