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Best Mother's Day Activities for Makers and Bakers in 2025

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By ClassBento Team

Looking for unique Mother's Day gift ideas? Keep reading as we round up some of the best presents for Mum in Australia, perfect for makers and bLooking for unique Mother's Day gift ideas? Keep reading as we round up some of the best presents for Mum in Australia, perfect for makers and bakers. ...

DIY Christmas Gifts

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By Kellie Maloney

Make Christmas extra special with these DIY experience gift cards!

Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas for Her in 2025

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By Courtenay Turner

Shopping for your wife, GF or mum? No matter her hobbies or interests, these thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for her will bring a smile to her fShopping for your wife, GF or mum? No matter her hobbies or interests, these thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for her will bring a smile to her face. ...

Best Xmas Presents for Mums Who Want Nothing

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By Courtenay Turner

Not sure what to get her for Christmas? Discover our creative collection of Xmas presents for mums who want nothing – or have everything!

Best DIY Christmas Gifts 2025

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By Annie Symmonds

Discover unique Christmas gift experiences in 2023 and make DIY presents for your loved ones. From pottery to photography, there's so much to chooseDiscover unique Christmas gift experiences in 2023 and make DIY presents for your loved ones. From pottery to photography, there's so much to choose from. ...

Make a Watercolour Christmas Card with Blair Zhang

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By Courtenay Turner

From picking up a kid’s watercolour kit to becoming a full-time illustrator, Sydney-based artist Blair Zhang shares her creative journey.

Make Resin Christmas Baubles with Sheri Vegas

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By Laine Fullerton

From teaching her close friends the basics of resin art to cultivating a mass online following, Sheridan Vigers shares her creative upbringing andFrom teaching her close friends the basics of resin art to cultivating a mass online following, Sheridan Vigers shares her creative upbringing and why that’s not the key to artistic success. ...

11 Couple Christmas Gifts Every Dynamic Duo Will Love

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By Courtenay Turner

Discover hand-picked couple Christmas gifts and spoil your favourite pair with an unforgettable experience – from pottery classes to pasta-maDiscover hand-picked couple Christmas gifts and spoil your favourite pair with an unforgettable experience – from pottery classes to pasta-making. ...

Top 7 Experience Gifts for Christmas

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By Annie Symmonds

We wrap up our top 7 experience gifts in Sydney, perfect for Christmas in 2023. Designed to help your gift recipients unplug, get creative and makeWe wrap up our top 7 experience gifts in Sydney, perfect for Christmas in 2023. Designed to help your gift recipients unplug, get creative and make memories! ...

6 Experiences That Make Memorable Xmas Gift Ideas for Mum

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By Courtenay Turner

Gift a moment, not an object. From pottery classes to glass-blowing workshops, discover the most memorable experiences and Xmas gift ideas for mum.

Make Calligraphy Christmas Baubles with Vanessa Opazo

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By Kellie Maloney

From full-time architect to calligraphy artist, Vanessa Opazo from Bondi Letters shares her inspiring journey into teaching and her mission to empowerFrom full-time architect to calligraphy artist, Vanessa Opazo from Bondi Letters shares her inspiring journey into teaching and her mission to empower students through creativity. ...

Make Clay Christmas Ornaments with Au Revoir Shiloh

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By Kellie Maloney

Meet the heart and soul behind Au Revoir Shiloh, Shiloh Blondel, the inspiring pottery teacher who believes clay is best shared with others.

21+ Cool Gifts for Couples This Christmas

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By Courtenay Turner

From pottery workshops to vegan cooking classes, your favourite duo will love these cool gifts for couples – just in time for Christmas, 2025From pottery workshops to vegan cooking classes, your favourite duo will love these cool gifts for couples – just in time for Christmas, 2025. ...

Want to Know Which Workshops Are on Our Christmas Wishlist

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By Tiffany Fung

Hint: There’s something in here for everyone.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for a Mum Who Doesn't do Gifts

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By Annie Symmonds

Find some amazing Mother’s Day gift experiences for Mum in Melbourne you can do together this year, from glassblowing classes to DIY terrariumFind some amazing Mother’s Day gift experiences for Mum in Melbourne you can do together this year, from glassblowing classes to DIY terrarium workshops. ...

Thank Mum for the Small Touches This Mother's Day

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By Kellie Maloney

Show Mum how much you appreciate the little things with a creative experience you can try together.

I Tried the 7 Biggest Craft Trends of 2023. You Can Too

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By Laine Fullerton

Dust off your yarn balls. The hottest crafts of 2023 are here and we promise anyone can give them a go.

7 Trending Crafts to Sink Your Hands Into in 2022

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By Katie Milton

From glass and flame to looping, arranging and painting with thread, our Head of Editorial shares the mesmerising crafts you won’t be able to stepFrom glass and flame to looping, arranging and painting with thread, our Head of Editorial shares the mesmerising crafts you won’t be able to step away from in 2022. ...

If You Try One Craft in 2022 This Should Be It

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By Laine Fullerton

Can you guess what hot new craft accessory comes in baby pink and looks like it’s straight from a 1980s action movie?