Christmas Presents for Couples Who Are Hard to Buy For

Make organising your Christmas shopping list a breeze with our selection of gift experiences for couples who have everything. Even if the lucky couple is difficult to buy for, these Christmas presents are fool-proof solutions that will have them feeling extra special and admired. 

Sink hands into soil at a Kokedama workshop, learn how to cook or experiment with glassblowing — these gift experiences for couples are beginner-friendly, creative and super fun and can be joined anywhere in Australia. 

Ready to put your Santa skills to the test? Check out our list of the best couples Xmas presents in Australia below and please even the toughest of cookies.

Gift green thumbs a Kokedama workshop

Sure, they may have houseplants galore but do they have any Kokedama around the house? At this Sydney Kokedama workshop, the pair of your choice will come away with two DIY Kokedama plants each that they’ll have made from scratch ready to proudly place around their house. The expert florists at Petali Australia will have everyone getting their hands dirty and learning how to make Kokedama from a variety of succulents or seasonal indoor plants. Everyone will get full instructions, a care card and even a herbal tea to see them through the class. Talk about cute couple gifts they're bound to love!

Treat the foodie couple to a cooking class in Brisbane

Know a couple who love their food, love their travel and are passionate to learn more about preparing delicious meals? We present to you Vanilla Zulu’s around the world cooking class. Your Brisbane-based couple of choice will learn to cook a delectable menu under expert guidance and advice, with the chance to tuck into their meal at the end of the class with refreshing gin cocktails. Learn how to make empanadas from Argentina, bhajis from India and more, all from Vanilla Zulu’s Teneriffe kitchen. Even if the couple is a complete beginner to cooking, they're more than welcome to join! Here's what Meredith Jacobs had to say about the class: 

I bought this as a Christmas present for my partner who doesn't do much cooking (as I really enjoy it and do most of it myself) and I was a bit worried about whether he would enjoy it. He had an absolute ball, and said it was an experience he would always remember. I would totally recommend this to anyone, of any skill level!

Introduce Ikebana to couples who love mindfulness

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging and is a soothing, meditative practice, making this introduction to Ikebana class among the best Christmas presents for couples who could do with some downtime spent together. 

In Melbourne, teacher Shoso will guide the couple through the process of creating a harmonious Ikebana flower arrangement ready to display around the house. Everyone will leave with greater knowledge of this calming practice as well as enough knowledge and skill to continue their Ikebana journey at home. These classes make great Melbourne activities for plant lovers who need a little bit of zen.

Gift a pastry class to the sweet tooths

If you're looking for ideal Christmas presents for couples who have everything, head to one of Francois Morabito's classes in Perth and help them expand their baking skills under expert guidance. Francois’ French patisserie dessert making class is an absolute winner, where the couple will learn to bake a variety of patisseries from scratch, from brioches and profiteroles to sweet tarts. They'll get to discover the art of folding puff pastry, crafting delicious shortcrust, mixing brioche dough and more! These baking courses undoubtedly list amongst the most fun things to do in Perth for a pair of sweet tooths.

Get a glassblowing class for the couple who has everything

Wondering what to buy a couple for Christmas? A glass blowing class, of course! Guided by Mark Eliot, this glass blowing class for beginners in Sydney will have your favourite pair learning how to use tools including an oxygen-propane torch and equipment like borosilicate glass rods. They’ll then move on to building confidence with glass-blowing techniques such as sculpting, joining, colour mixing and stretching. Everyone will learn glass blowing in a safe environment under Mark’s watchful eye, creating at least one piece of glass art to take home and remind them of the special day.

Send them on a terrarium and high tea experience

Brisbane-based couples who love a home full of plants will thoroughly enjoy this terrarium and high tea workshop. Making an open terrarium is one of the more traditional ways of building a terrarium and it’s also a deeply calming, almost meditative practice.

The special couple will get to experience a fun-filled day surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and getting their hands a little dirty. With the guidance of passionate Brisbane maker Michelle See, they'll learn all the insider tips and tricks on how to create their very own DIY terrarium. From selecting the perfect plants to assembling the miniature garden, they'll be equipped with all the knowledge needed to bring a terrarium to life. And to top it all off they'll also get to enjoy a high tea at the end. Perfect for Xmas gifts for couples!

Make delicious pasta at an Italian cooking class

This pasta making class makes an amazing couples Xmas present for those who are based in Melbourne and want to expand their knowledge of Italian food. Marina will teach everyone about the history of Italian cuisine, advising on how to mix mouth-watering flavour combinations to create delicious Italian pasta. 

During the class, the pair will create two kinds of egg pasta that are commonly eaten in the Emilia-Romagna region, tagliatelle and tortelloni! Even better, the couple will walk away with greater confidence and skill to continue making fresh pasta at home.

Let the sweethearts make tarts!

Book a sweet-toothed pair into this sweet tarts cooking class and they may be so thrilled they’ll let you eat one of the treats they make! Sydney Cooking School have put together fun and practical baking courses that will have couples learning how to bake six delectable tarts from scratch. Selections include Tart Citron Meringue, Tart Trois Chocolat and Tart au Fruit – so there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. 

Your chosen couple will learn to bake under expert Pastry Chef Mayumi who will answer any questions about baking and send them home with greater culinary skills and knowledge.

For couples who love cocktails, try...

Gifting the pair a chance to add a dash of fun and excitement to their next date night with this fun cocktail class for couples in South Melbourne. Your lucky giftee will join our friendly and skilled mixologists as they teach the ins and outs of creating delicious and innovative cocktails. From classic favourites like cosmopolitans and mojitos to more personalised creations, the couple will learn the techniques and secrets behind crafting the perfect drink. 

Not only will they get to enjoy sipping on their cocktails in a fun, party atmosphere but they will also get to bond while learning a new skill together. It's a fantastic way to connect, have fun and create long lasting memories. ClassBento community member Tania Tran rated the cocktail class 5 stars and shared her experience: 

It was a great date night activity! Our teacher was friendly, fun and easy to understand. She made great conversation and taught us how to make delicious cocktails as well as giving us recommendations on what drinks to buy and buy. The group was small but the atmosphere was very relaxed. Will definitely be making everything myself at home instead of paying 20$+ per drink now! The venue was clean and she provided us with all necessary materials for the drinks we were taught. Definitely worth the price, what a memorable time!