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Experience Gifts Canberra
Indulge your loved ones in 2024 with our exceptional experience gifts in Canberra and awaken their inner artist, maker, baker or even cocktail connoisseur! Our selection of artisan-led Canberra experiences ensures that you'll find the perfect, one-of-a-kind presents, whether you're searching for Christmas gift ideas for her, anniversary presents for your favourite person or a heartfelt token of appreciation for a special friend. Treat your favourite green thumb to a colourful floristry class gift experience, delight your foodie friend with a sizzling cooking class, or gift your coffee-loving bestie with a barista masterclass. With the opportunity to take home or savour their creations, the possibilities to bring joy to your nearest and dearest are truly limitless!
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.8 (16)
4.9 (222) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Belconnen
1 to 12 guests
$199 - $749
Perfume Making Class for Beginners
4.9 (32)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 15 guests
$98
Candle Making Class
5.0 (20)
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$68 - $118
Barista Class for Beginners
5.0 (13)
4.9 (44) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Mitchell
1 to 6 guests
$300 - $320
Resin Board Workshop
4.9 (71)
1k likes
Runs regularly
Bonner
1 to 12 guests
$125
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (13)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
/ Mobile
1 to 75 guests
$189 Now $119
Pottery Class: Clay Play
5.0 (73)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 30 guests
$149
DIY Decoden Cream Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$68 - $75
Essential Oil and Crystal Stone Diffuser Making Workshop
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 25 guests
$108
Paint Your Fluid Bear Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$28 - $158
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,249)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 12 guests
$135
Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel
4.7 (23)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$149
Fluid Bear Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$22 - $442
Turkish Ceramic Painting Class
5.0 (1)
25k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$139 Now $89
Tufting Class for Beginners
5.0 (44)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 6 guests
$118 - $288
Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (4)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$70 - $85
Jewellery Making Workshop: Hairpin and Brooch
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 50 guests
$79 - $130
Decoden Cream Workshop: Portable Hair Brush
5.0 (2)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$42 - $50
DIY Decoden Cream Phone Holder Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$92 - $98
Pottery Wheel Throwing Course for Beginners
5.0 (55)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$499
Silver Ring / Necklace Making Class for Beginners
4.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$168
Floral Motifs Watercolour Painting Class
4.0 (4)
25k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$79 Now $59
Lampshade Making Workshop
5.0 (43)
Runs regularly
Deakin
1 to 8 guests
$120 - $140
Pasta Making Class with Trivia and Wine
5.0 (49)
Runs regularly
Fyshwick
1 to 20 guests
$185
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Foodie gifts for budding chefs
Pasta Making Class with Trivia and Wine
5.0 (49)
Runs regularly
Fyshwick
1 to 20 guests
$185
Half-day Brewery, Wineries and Distillery Tour with Tastings
Runs regularly
Canberra
1 to 24 guests
$199
Murrumbateman Winery Tours and Tastings
Runs regularly
Canberra
1 to 24 guests
$199
Murrumbateman Wine Tasting and Tour
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Canberra
1 to 24 guests
$229
Full-day Brewery, Distillery and Wineries Tour with Lunch
Runs regularly
Canberra
1 to 24 guests
$229
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Pottery Class: Clay Play
5.0 (73)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 30 guests
$149
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,249)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 12 guests
$135
Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel
4.7 (23)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$149
Turkish Ceramic Painting Class
5.0 (1)
25k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$139 Now $89
Pottery Wheel Throwing Course for Beginners
5.0 (55)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$499
Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Whales
4.9 (18)
5.0 (235) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 15 guests
$149
Pottery Painting Class
4.9 (15)
5.0 (235) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$149
Ceramic Decorating Workshop: Wild Woman
5.0 (1)
5.0 (235) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 15 guests
$149
Continuing Wheel Throwing Course
5.0 (3)
5.0 (235) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$380
Clay Play Class: Ceramic Boob Mugs
5.0 (6)
5.0 (235) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 30 guests
$149
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Handcrafted jewellery gifts
Jewellery Making Workshop: Hairpin and Brooch
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 50 guests
$79 - $130
Silver Ring / Necklace Making Class for Beginners
4.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$168
Jewellery Making Class: Miyuki Bead Loom
5.0 (1)
25k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 10 guests
$179 Now $129
Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
25k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 40 guests
$249 - $449
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New arrivals
Painting Still Life with Acrylics Class
Only 1 date left
Bywong
1 to 10 guests
$150
Watercolour Portraiture Course
Only 1 date left
Bywong
1 to 8 guests
$150
Architectural Drawing Course
Only 1 date left
Bywong
1 to 10 guests
$130
Lino Print-making Class
Only 1 date left
Bywong
1 to 8 guests
$160
Oil Pastel Class
Only 1 date left
Bywong
1 to 8 guests
$135
Whipped Soap Making Workshop
5.0 (27) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Googong
1 to 6 guests
$130 - $149
Gold or Silver Ring Making Class
4.8 (16)
4.9 (222) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Belconnen
1 to 12 guests
$199 - $749
Perfume Making Class for Beginners
4.9 (32)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 15 guests
$98
Candle Making Class
5.0 (20)
4.9 (58) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 30 guests
$68 - $118
Barista Class for Beginners
5.0 (13)
4.9 (44) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Mitchell
1 to 6 guests
$300 - $320
Resin Board Workshop
4.9 (71)
1k likes
Runs regularly
Bonner
1 to 12 guests
$125
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
4.9 (13)
4.8 (95) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braddon
/ Mobile
1 to 75 guests
$189 Now $119
Pottery Class: Clay Play
5.0 (73)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 30 guests
$149
Ravioli and Fresh Ricotta Making Class with Wine
4.7 (23)
Only 2 dates left
Fyshwick
1 to 20 guests
$185
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
4.8 (33)
4.7 (406) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Wamboin
1 to 30 guests
$165
DIY Decoden Cream Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$68 - $75
Essential Oil and Crystal Stone Diffuser Making Workshop
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 25 guests
$108
Paint Your Fluid Bear Workshop
5.0 (9)
5.0 (68) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Forde
1 to 15 guests
$28 - $158
Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop
5.0 (1,249)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Braddon
1 to 12 guests
$135
Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel
4.7 (23)
Runs regularly
Weston
1 to 10 guests
$149
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Simon Shooks
Perfume Making Class for Beginners
It was exactly what I hoped it would be. A great gift for my daughter and a fun activity we got to share. The process was made really easy thanks to the staff who explained everything and helped make it simple to get it right.
Nisha K
I recently attended a Turkish lamp-making class over a long weekend, which was a thoughtful birthday gift from a close friend. Although there wasn’t a special occasion that weekend, it turned out to be an incredible way to spend my time. The instructor was fantastic—he was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about the craft. He explained the steps clearly, making sure everyone felt comfortable,I recently attended a Turkish lamp-making class over a long weekend, which was a thoughtful birthday gift from a close friend. Although there wasn’t a special occasion that weekend, it turned out to be an incredible way to spend my time. The instructor was fantastic—he was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about the craft. He explained the steps clearly, making sure everyone felt comfortable, even if it was their first time doing something like this. He also gave us creative freedom while guiding us through the technical details, which made the class both fun and educational. The venue was well set up and had a cozy, creative atmosphere. It was the perfect space to work on something as intricate as a Turkish lamp, with plenty of room to spread out and choose materials. Soothing Turkish music played in the background, adding to the peaceful and inspiring vibe of the class. Speaking of materials, I was really impressed with the range and quality provided—vibrant mosaic tiles, beads, and glass pieces in all sorts of colors and patterns. Having so many options really allowed me to customize my design, and I loved the final outcome of my lamp, which turned out beautifully! I attended the class with someone special, and it was wonderful to share this creative experience together. His lamp design was actually the most beautiful one in the class! During the class, we learned how to arrange the tiles and beads on the lamp base to create intricate designs, and we got to experiment with different techniques to secure them in place. I had so much fun seeing my vision come together, and it was fascinating to work with these traditional materials. As for value, I think the class was absolutely worth it. Not only did I leave with a gorgeous handmade lamp, but also with an enriching experience that I’ll always treasure. I wouldn’t mind doing the class again, just to try out a different design and experiment with new patterns and colors for another version of the lamp. What I liked most was the hands-on creativity. It was so rewarding to see a simple set of materials turn into something uniquely beautiful, and it gave me a real sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or simply enjoy a relaxing and creative afternoon, this class is definitely worth trying! Lastly, a huge thank you to Shirley for this gift—it was the best birthday present ever! + more
Geeta Sharma
SO LOVELY and so kind! such a memorable experience. we were taken such good care of, explained everything so thoroughly. the perfect bday present for mum!!
Jess Vilkaitis
This was such a wonderful class! I received it as a Christmas gift and I wouldn't hesitate to gift this class to anyone. It was such a fun filled night!
Victoria Franklin
I did a candle making class with my daughter for a school holiday activity. The venue was bright, airy and clean, packed with the most beautiful assortment of displays and charming gifts. The teachers were extremely welcoming, friendly and accommodating. We were provided with a very large range of materials and options for our project. We were guided with upmost patience and encouragement through theI did a candle making class with my daughter for a school holiday activity. The venue was bright, airy and clean, packed with the most beautiful assortment of displays and charming gifts. The teachers were extremely welcoming, friendly and accommodating. We were provided with a very large range of materials and options for our project. We were guided with upmost patience and encouragement through the creative process. There were many more options for our final project than I could imagine. The process ran at a very relaxed pace, providing plenty of time to wonder at all the displays and project options. My daughter and I were thrilled with our final project, which, at the end of the class were carefully and beautifully gift wrapped. This was a special day for us, so I was happy to pay what I now believe to be an extremely reasonable price for the service, materials and options provided. I could not have been happier with the class, especially the warm and welcoming atmosphere provided by the teachers. + more
Natalie Collis
A wonderful mothers day gift and opportunity to try something new. Materials were all provided and no material limitation to create as much as wished in the timeframe.
Elle Henderson
Perfume Making Class for Beginners
My sister and I took part in the perfume making class. It’s was so wonderful to learn how a perfume is constructed and the care it takes. Such an easy class to be apart of, as our teacher went through everything before we started and was able to guide us during. I thought I was going to be overwhelmed with the amount of scents but your nose and brain will tell you what you like. Comes packaged with you own label and gift box. 10/10 experience.
Robyn Cooper
Beer Tasting and Smoke BBQ Cooking Class
Excellent BBQ Smoking class with three different meats pulled together as a very tasty lunch. The two presenters were really knowledgeable and efficient. Unfortunately it was an unseasonably windy day but spirits were high and everyone enjoyed themselves. I purchased this course as a gift for my husband and he really enjoyed it.
Rachel Graf
Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners
Great bday present for my granddaughter. Teacher was very helpful and all materials were provided for our glass painting. Class was great value for money and provided an opportunity to slow down and be creative. Thank you so much for an enjoyable evening.
Karen Hooker
I received a gift voucher for my birthday and came along on my own. I felt welcomed and included from the beginning and had a really good time. The pace was comfortable, the afternoon tea was awesome and I came away with 5 beautiful smelling candles and the kit to start making them at home. I would highly recommend going.
Alexander Stewart Battarbee
Introduction to Painting Course
I was given this class through a gift voucher and I found it to be an enlightening and engaging experience. Margaret was encouraging and direct, providing excellent instruction in the technical detail of painting. Lessons began with colour mixing, to learn to make any colour shade from the basic colours, with the following weeks focusing on water colour, oil painting techniques, and drawing in perspective. Margaret provided access to high quality materials, which provided an excellent platform to learn. I ultimately found the class to provide excellentI was given this class through a gift voucher and I found it to be an enlightening and engaging experience. Margaret was encouraging and direct, providing excellent instruction in the technical detail of painting. Lessons began with colour mixing, to learn to make any colour shade from the basic colours, with the following weeks focusing on water colour, oil painting techniques, and drawing in perspective. Margaret provided access to high quality materials, which provided an excellent platform to learn. I ultimately found the class to provide excellent value across ten hours of instruction and would recommend it to anyone curious about painting. It turns out to be easier than you might expect and deeply enjoyable. + more
Laura Eason
Introduction to Painting Course
I revived this course as a birthday present and had never heard of Margaret or the artists shed before starting! What a fabulous introduction to painting. We covered a lot and I also walked away with some lovely art pieces that have inspired me to keep painting/drawing. Will definitely be doing more classes with Margaret in the future :) Thanks so much for a great four weeks Laura
Jo Bensley
Awesome Great class. Will be going back in December. Highly recommend for everyone. Great gift ideas.
Leanne O'Callaghan
Would recommend doing this pottery session. Was extremely therapeutic and fun. Amy the facilitator was very helpful and supportive. My husband and I received this as a Christmas gift and enjoyed it immensely.
Jeanie Bruce
This was so much fun and so informative. I’ve never made soap before, but the process was really easy and very clearly explained. The 2 hours flew by and being such a small class meant I had lots of opportunities to ask questions. This was a birthday present to myself - what a great gift
Matias Kewe
Canberra Hidden Women's History Walking Tour
Lucy was great! The tour was great! The tour flew by and I learnt so much. As a person that identifies as male but is curious to know more about this Capital of ours, I'm supremely glad I took the time to partake in this activity. I was gifted this experience as a gift and immediately upon finishing it I was wondering who I could gift it to in turn. Many thanks to the She Shapes History, it's so great to be witness people people share their passion. I rate this tour a Canberra must-do.
Donna Stove
Our instructor Emily was calm and patient, and really nice. This was a Mother's Day present for my Mother in Law and myself and it was money well spent. We both had a wonderful time and love our beautiful lamps! Highly recommend
Moira Byrne
Well-prepared, patient, encouraging teachers. Lovely finished products with packaging ready for gift giving. A great time! Thank you so much.
Cathy Zanella
Finger Painting Class for Adults
I purchased as Xmas gift for husband. He loved it! Mick (teacher) was very encouraging. Hubby is colour blind and doesn’t do much in the way of creative art. He found it relaxing and lots of fun, using the paints and his hands as the tools. Highly recommend
Georgina Lane
I bought a voucher for two teenage girls and they absolutely loved the class. It was fun and engaging and they met crafty, like minded people of all ages. Gorgeous little space full of good vibes and creativity. The teacher was fantastic and we can’t wait to see the end result! Nothing but love, great bday gift
Experience Gifts and Ideas Canberra
Festive gift experiences to celebrate Christmas 2024
Sort out your shopping list by giving personalised gift experiences for Christmas! Offer your loved ones the chance to learn something new or indulge in an activity they adore. Unlike traditional gifts that may end up on a shelf, an experience brings joy and connection and creates long lasting memories with their favourite people. So why wait? Come and take a look at our most popular festive workshops in Canberra that make for memorable and thoughtful Christmas gifts.
For those who love the cosy spirit of Christmas, a candle making class at Instala DIY Studio could be the perfect experience gift. Your gift recipient can make their own candles and choose from over 100 scents like cinnamon, vanilla or eucalyptus, making this a gift that keeps on giving as they light their candles throughout the season. If you have a creative friend in your life, gift a Christmas glass ornament workshop at Atelier 818 in Fyshwick. Guided by local artisans, your recipient will learn how to cut and arrange coloured glass into beautiful decorations that will add a festive touch to their Christmas trees.
Food lovers will relish a Christmas cooking workshop at BBQ School, where they can learn to make everything from a delicious turkey roast to Christmas ham or even try their hand at BBQ sticky toffee pudding. This hands-on class offers the added bonus of taking home recipe cards to recreate these dishes again and again! For something a little more spirited, consider a holiday cocktail making class at Events on Fire where your loved one can mix, shake and sip on their favourite drinks.
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? No problem! There are plenty of unique festive gift experiences to celebrate Christmas 2024. And if you’re not sure what to buy, simply choose a workshop experience gift card and let your loved one choose instead. This way, you know they’re receiving something they’ll truly cherish and want!
Why Canberra experiences make the best gifts
There’s nothing better than finding the perfect present and warming the heart of someone you love. If you’re struggling to find the perfect Canberra gifts for friends or family members, why not try one of our unique experiences in Canberra? Perfect for loved ones who already have everything they could want, as you’ll be gifting them a completely new experience! We have a whole range of creative and unique workshops that will encourage a new passion and help them form new memories, from terrarium classes and pottery workshops to cocktail masterclasses!
There are so many options for gift experiences because while Canberra might be one of the country's smaller cities, it still has so much to offer! Whether you're looking for out-there presents for men to treat your dad on his birthday or thoughtful and creative gifts for women to get mum something special for Mother's Day, our local teachers and experts are always adding new and exciting classes for people of all ages and interests. So if you're looking for unique gift ideas, let our Canberra experiences lend a helping hand!
One of our most popular Canberra gift experiences is a paint and sip class in City Walk. Your lucky gift recipient can spend an evening in the CBD painting away their worries with a tasty tipple in hand—what’s not to love? Another option is our crowd-pleasing Turkish mosaic class in hip Braddon. Whisk your giftee off to the bright colours of Turkey as they learn how to make a truly beautiful mosaic lamp. This craft class is sure to please any arty folk you know.
Creative gifts for women and men that'll spark a new passion
Not sure what to buy for your loved one? If the person you're buying for is a creative soul, then our Canberra gift ideas are perfect for them—and even if they’re not, we have plenty of out-there and fun activities that will bring joy to their hearts and let them express themselves in a new way! Many of our classes are designed for beginners so whichever activity you pick, you can expect a welcoming space for your giftee to indulge their creativity!
Looking for Christmas presents for women? If you're looking for gift experiences in Canberra for the lady in your life, why not treat her to the chance to improve her art skills with one of our many artist-led craft classes and painting courses? If you’re searching for Canberra gifts for men, one of our BBQ cooking classes is an ideal option. As cooler months approach, they’ll be able to impress friends and family with their newfound grill skills and teach everyone the tips and tricks they’ve learned. Know someone who loves happy hour? Our cocktail making classes are among our most loved experiences (who doesn’t love cocktails?). They’ll learn how to make their favourite cocktails with a pro at a cool bar in the city.
Special gifts for friends who deserve the world
Your friends deserve a present that’s as unique as they are! So why not spoil your loved ones on their next birthday with a special present like a cooking class in the nation’s capital? We have all sorts of culinary experiences, from sushi classes and wood-fired pizza workshops to craft beer tasting and cocktail masterclasses. And, if you're looking for something more creative and unusual, we have plenty of new classes popping up every week!
If you know someone who is always down to DIY, what about gifting them a crafty experience such as macrame or resin art? There are loads of unique experience gifts in Canberra and DIY kits to choose from—whatever the occasion. Why not spoil your friend on their birthday by giving them the chance to unleash their inner artist at a local paint and sip studio—they'll love being able to pour themselves into an artistic activity over an afternoon.
Still stuck searching for quirky presents that they’ll remember forever? Why not let them choose their own gift with one of our Canberra experience vouchers? With an e gift card, they can choose between hundreds of online and in-person experiences and crafts to dig into in their own time. It's a great way to say 'thanks' or 'I love you' without worrying about whether they’ll enjoy their gift or not.
