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Meet Bloomin' Marvellous
By Laine Fullerton
Passionate florist Jemina Richards invites you to unwind, connect and cultivate a love of flowers at Bloomin’ Marvellous in Melbourne’s MalvernPassionate florist Jemina Richards invites you to unwind, connect and cultivate a love of flowers at Bloomin’ Marvellous in Melbourne’s Malvern East. ...
Top Eco-friendly Presents for Couples in Melbourne
By Kellie Maloney
Show love to your favourite pair and the planet with these unique gifts for couples in Melbourne and make them smile with everything from vegan cookingShow love to your favourite pair and the planet with these unique gifts for couples in Melbourne and make them smile with everything from vegan cooking to Kintsugi. ...
A Beginner's Guide to Taking a Pottery Course in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the world of clay, check out our go-to guide for what to expect at a pottery course in Melbourne.
Adventurous Anniversary Experience Gifts for Couples Who Love to Travel
By ClassBento Team
Help your favourite duo travel the world from the comfort of their own city with these adventurous experience gifts for couples in Australia!
How to Host the Ideal Hens Party for an Introvert
By ClassBento Team
Create a memorable hens party for the bride-to-be who enjoys time with her nearest and dearest with these nine unique ideas!
Why Surrounding Yourself with Plants and Flowers at Work Makes You Focus Better
By Sam Bowden
Boost your workplace wellbeing with beautiful blossoms at floristry classes in Melbourne!
How to Plan the Perfect Hens Party in Melbourne
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Make party planning with your besties a breeze with these unique hens party ideas in Melbourne—guaranteed to have you feeling creative, inspiredMake party planning with your besties a breeze with these unique hens party ideas in Melbourne—guaranteed to have you feeling creative, inspired and relaxed. ...
5 Best Date Ideas to Help Spark the Romance
By Tiffany Fung
Ignite the romance in your relationship with one of our unique date night ideas in Australia, from spinning clay on a wheel to making custom DIYIgnite the romance in your relationship with one of our unique date night ideas in Australia, from spinning clay on a wheel to making custom DIY jewellery. ...
11 Unique Experience Presents for Creative Souls
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for unique experience gifts for the creative soul in your life? Explore these 11 creative experiences that make for the perfect present inLooking for unique experience gifts for the creative soul in your life? Explore these 11 creative experiences that make for the perfect present in 2023 ...
10 Reasons to Gift Experiences for Her in Melbourne This Year
By Tiffany Fung
Looking to treat someone special this year? Here are 10 reasons why workshops should be at the top of your gift ideas list for her.
Rejuvenating Birthday Party Ideas for Mum in 2025
By Annie Symmonds
Spoil Mum on her birthday with rejuvenating birthday party activities that she can to use to reset and celebrate! Perfect birthday party ideas forSpoil Mum on her birthday with rejuvenating birthday party activities that she can to use to reset and celebrate! Perfect birthday party ideas for Mums. ...
Easy Crafts for Kids That Are Good for the Environment in Melbourne
By Sam Bowden
You're really spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing crafty kids activities in Melbourne. Here are some of the most environmentally friendlyYou're really spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing crafty kids activities in Melbourne. Here are some of the most environmentally friendly options available. ...
How to Throw Crafty Kids Parties in Melbourne
By Sam Bowden
Organising kids activities in Melbourne? ClassBento has a few party ideas for kids that'll blow everyone's socks off
How Japanese Calligraphy Helps You Get Your Focus Back
By ClassBento Team
Discover more about the age-old art of shodo, Japan's traditional calligraphy practice, and learn to put pen to paper!
Head to a Floristry Workshop in Melbourne for Every Special Occasion
By Tiffany Fung
Celebrate your next special occasion with floristry classes in Melbourne, perfect for helping them try something new and making their day extraCelebrate your next special occasion with floristry classes in Melbourne, perfect for helping them try something new and making their day extra special. ...
Playful Couple Gift Ideas for Date Night
By Tiffany Fung
Revamp date nights in Melbourne with cocktail-making, candle pouring, and more fun-filled couple experience gifts!
13 Personalised Gifts for Mums Who Live Far Away
By ClassBento Team
Looking for personalised gifts for Mum? These handpicked gift experiences are the perfect way to show you care, no matter how far apart you are.
3 Team Building Exercises to Help Bond Your Team
By Annie Symmonds
Stop searching for cliche team building exercises and instead, find thousands of incredible team building activities in Australia to help build strongerStop searching for cliche team building exercises and instead, find thousands of incredible team building activities in Australia to help build stronger relationships! ...
Alternative Corporate Team Activities for Every Type of Work Event
By Laine Fullerton
Looking for the best team building activities for the best corporate event you're planning? Check out these fun classes for team building ideas.
4 Creative Ways to Deepen Your Understanding of First Nations Culture
By Laine Fullerton
Share and celebrate First Nations culture with these 4 creative experiences—from Dot art classes to bush tucker tastings—led by local IndigenousShare and celebrate First Nations culture with these 4 creative experiences—from Dot art classes to bush tucker tastings—led by local Indigenous makers, artists and guides. ...
What You Can Expect to Learn at Floristry Courses Melbourne
By Jana Lepojevic
Discover the art of floral design through floristry courses in Melbourne and learn essential techniques in this hands-on experience.
Save $5k and Throw Your Dream Wedding on a Budget
By Tiffany Fung
Planning your wedding on a budget? We’ve rounded up a list of our favourite top tips to save money with DIY and make your special day even morePlanning your wedding on a budget? We’ve rounded up a list of our favourite top tips to save money with DIY and make your special day even more meaningful. ...
Unwind with Your Workmates at Paint and Sip
By ClassBento Team
Invest in the wellness of your workplace and get your colleagues bonding and connecting with each other at paint and sip classes in Australia.
Birthday Gifts for Mum in Melbourne She'll Love
By Sam Bowden
Make Mum's day special with the best Melbourne experience gifts for Mums on her birthday! From cocktails to candles, treat Mum to a fun activityMake Mum's day special with the best Melbourne experience gifts for Mums on her birthday! From cocktails to candles, treat Mum to a fun activity in Melbourne. ...
5 Creative Activities to Enrich Your Senses
By Laine Fullerton
That are just as fun as they are beneficial.
The Best Art Classes for Adults in Australia
By ClassBento Team
Explore hands-on adult art classes in Australia. From acrylic pouring to resin art, find the perfect class to relax and unleash your creativity.
7 Fail-proof Gift Ideas for Mum Under $150
By Jana Lepojevic
Show Mum you care and protect your wallet with these thoughtful gift experiences for mum that are under $150.
Why a Wine Tasting Voucher Is the Perfect Gift for Every Occasion
By Tiffany Fung
Celebrating a special occasion? Wine tasting experiences are the perfect choice when it comes to memorable moments and quality time with loved ones.
Why You Should Give Experience Gift Vouchers in 2025
By Tiffany Fung
Discover why experience gift cards are the next best thing in 2023, where you can help them book into their favourite workshop and celebrate theirDiscover why experience gift cards are the next best thing in 2023, where you can help them book into their favourite workshop and celebrate their big day in style. ...
7 Employee Gift Ideas That Your Team Will Really Want in 2025
By Tiffany Fung
Discover some of the best company gift cards in Australia that your team is guaranteed to love, from unwinding with clay to shaking up deliciousDiscover some of the best company gift cards in Australia that your team is guaranteed to love, from unwinding with clay to shaking up delicious cocktails. ...
Fantastic 10 Year Anniversary Gift Ideas in Australia
By Annie Symmonds
Celebrate the 10 year milestone with these anniversary gift ideas! Mark the momentous occasion with experience gifts for couples that honour conCelebrate the 10 year milestone with these anniversary gift ideas! Mark the momentous occasion with experience gifts for couples that honour connection. ...
Top 7 Hens Party Ideas for Eco-conscious Brides (2025)
By Kellie Maloney
Opt for eco-friendly hens party ideas! Share laughter and joy with your leading ladies while being kind to the planet.
Top 5 Baking Classes for the Weekend
By John Tabari
Many pastries may have originated, or gained fame in France, but they’re enjoyed around the world. There are many reasons to take a pastryMany pastries may have originated, or gained fame in France, but they’re enjoyed around the world. There are many reasons to take a pastry class; to enjoy your favourite treats at home, to entertain friends or simply hone your baking skills. Check out these five classes that will teach you how to make your favourite patisseries. 1. Macaron Making You may think that you wouldn’t need to attend a class to make macarons, but they are notoriously difficult to get right. At a macaron class, you will learn the ‘macaronage’ technique. This involves folding the mixture that will make your macaron biscuits. Most bakers agree that getting the correct consistency at this stage will determine whether your macarons turn out well. A good macaron class should put emphasis on this step. You will also learn the piping technique, which is used to produce the biscuit shape and administer the filling. Some macaron classes stick to the French method and advertise as ‘French’ or ‘Parisian’ macarons. Other classes get a little more experimental and you may use different ingredients or make different shapes. In any case, you will get to take your creations home in the form of a box of delicious treats. 2. Croissants As with the macaron, it may not seem difficult to make croissants but you should take a class if you want to make the best croissants. Freshly made pastries beat packaged ones any day, so add them to your repertoire with this course. You’ll learn about the secret ingredient, about yeast and proofing. Once you’ve made the dough, you learn how to roll and fold it to keep the classic crescent moon shape. If the teacher is prepared to get experimental, they may teach you how to make an almond or chocolate-filled croissant. Since proofing takes around 2 hours, you may not get to eat your croissants on the day, but you will be able to take your dough home to cook later. Plus, you're likely to get freshly-prepared croissants during the class, just to give you an idea of what you’re aiming for. These classes are not as common as macaron courses and as such will set you back a little more. 3. Choux Pastries Another classic French staple is the choux pastry. Choux pastry forms the base of many favourite desserts such as eclairs, profiteroles, chouquettes and gougères. The defining characteristic of choux pastry is that it looks like it’s going to be dense, but when you bite into it, it’s light and thin. It takes a special technique to get pastry this way, which involves using steam instead of a raising agent. You’ll learn how to do this at one of these classes. Since choux pastry is easier to make than it seems, some classes will involve trying your hand at both sweet and savoury pastries. A choux pastry class costs similar to a macaron classes and they take less time to make than croissants. 4. Danish Pastries & Pain au Chocolat You will find these desserts offered with croissants as well or as part of a general pastry-baking class. As these sweets are made from puff pastry, they are often covered together. While croissants are also puff pastry based, they use yeast and milk in the dough to create a different effect. In a puff pastry class, you will learn how to make the pastry, how to proof and then cook it. Proofing can be a delicate process and the baker must ensure that the pastry is proofed at the correct temperature. This class will also arm you with the necessary cutting and folding techniques for the dough. Plus, for Danish pastries, you will learn about the different types of filling. Since these classes usually encompass several different type of pastry, the cost is usually a little higher at $200. They’re less likely to be offered as experience classes, so you will be enrolling in a baking school; hence the higher cost. 5. Cinnamon Bun Moving away from France to this North American favourite, you can take a class to learn how to bake the perfect cinnamon bun. You will learn how to make the dough base, the delicious frosting and the sumptuous filling. The class will teach you about the best ingredients and baking method to make cinnamon buns. Not to mention the extra skills you need to produce bakery-standard buns, in the perfect shape. ...
Why Glass Blowing Classes Make Fun Date Ideas in Melbourne
By ClassBento Team
Glassblowing may be an unusual date idea in Melbourne but it's one of the best things to do in Melbourne for unique couples.
Make Turkish Mosaic Lamps with Art Masterclass
By Laine Fullerton
From Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to their colourful and cosy studios across Australia, meet the business using Turkish mosaic-making as a form of culturalFrom Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to their colourful and cosy studios across Australia, meet the business using Turkish mosaic-making as a form of cultural connection. ...
Nourishing Experience Gifts for Women Who Need a Little Me Time
By ClassBento Team
If you have a special lady in your life who’s looking for some TLC, now is the time to treat her to a little “me time” with these experienceIf you have a special lady in your life who’s looking for some TLC, now is the time to treat her to a little “me time” with these experience gifts for women. ...
The Best Digital Gift Cards for Craft-Lovers, Cooks and Creatives
By ClassBento Team
From pottery making to tossing pizza dough, find the ultimate digital experience gift cards for the person in your life that just loves to get handsFrom pottery making to tossing pizza dough, find the ultimate digital experience gift cards for the person in your life that just loves to get hands on with crafts. ...
Make Sustainable Items for Your Home at Ceramics Classes in Melbourne
By Kellie Maloney
Wheel throw or hand build clay to create beautiful, eco-friendly objects for your home at pottery classes in Melbourne!
Experience Gift Cards in Australia Foodies Will Love
By Katie Milton
Treat the foodies in your life with unforgettable experience gift cards in Australia that will let them go behind the scenes and learn from culinaryTreat the foodies in your life with unforgettable experience gift cards in Australia that will let them go behind the scenes and learn from culinary pros. ...
Unforgettable Hen Night Ideas for Older Brides
By Courtenay Turner
From cocktail-making classes to flower-arranging workshops, discover the best hen night ideas for older brides. Celebrate in sophistication andFrom cocktail-making classes to flower-arranging workshops, discover the best hen night ideas for older brides. Celebrate in sophistication and style. ...
5 Creative Date Activities to Bring Couples Closer Together
By Jana Lepojevic
Spice up your love life with our creative date ideas! From pottery to cooking, these fun activities will help you connect, laugh and make meaningfulSpice up your love life with our creative date ideas! From pottery to cooking, these fun activities will help you connect, laugh and make meaningful memories together. ...
Budget-Friendly Gifts for Mum from Daughter
By Jana Lepojevic
From cooking to art classes, find budget-friendly gifts for Mum from a daughter across Australia, and strengthen your bond without breaking the bankFrom cooking to art classes, find budget-friendly gifts for Mum from a daughter across Australia, and strengthen your bond without breaking the bank in 2023. ...
7 Art Workshops Where You'll Learn Something New
By ClassBento Team
Ready to dive into the vibrant world of art classes across Australia? From resin art to acrylic pouring, learn new creative skills in an excitingReady to dive into the vibrant world of art classes across Australia? From resin art to acrylic pouring, learn new creative skills in an exciting environment! ...
9 Brain Stimulating Gift Vouchers for Kids
By ClassBento Team
From jewellery making and painting workshops to kids cooking classes, discover our top 9 gift vouchers for kids that will keep them entertained thisFrom jewellery making and painting workshops to kids cooking classes, discover our top 9 gift vouchers for kids that will keep them entertained this year. ...
Best Embroidery Kits for Beginners 2025
By Sam Bowden
ClassBento has assembled the MVP's of embroidery kits for beginners for you to sink your teeth into at home, in 2020!
Best Photography Classes in Melbourne to Learn How to Use a DSLR
By Natalie Kemp
From photography techniques like shutter speed to aperture and ISO, get out of auto mode and into manual mode at these DSLR photography classes inFrom photography techniques like shutter speed to aperture and ISO, get out of auto mode and into manual mode at these DSLR photography classes in Melbourne! ...
I Learned About the Gadigal People on a Dreaming Tour—and You Can Too
By Kellie Maloney
Curious to know more? Find out everything Content Lead Kellie Maloney and the ClassBento team learned at a walking tour with Dreamtime SouthernCurious to know more? Find out everything Content Lead Kellie Maloney and the ClassBento team learned at a walking tour with Dreamtime Southern X. ...
Learn 5 Easy Recipes at Italian Cooking Classes
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for experience gifts for foodie lovers? Gift these Italian cooking classes in Melbourne and help them learn to cook five easy recipes withLooking for experience gifts for foodie lovers? Gift these Italian cooking classes in Melbourne and help them learn to cook five easy recipes with confidence. ...
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