Incredible Surprise 50th Birthday Ideas in Sydney

Incredible Surprise 50th Birthday Ideas in Sydney


By Sam Bowden
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If you’re ageing gracefully, ClassBento has a host of 50th birthday ideas in Sydney to help you party gracefully or let it all hang out if you’re looking for one big bang! Just because you’re turning 50 doesn’t mean you have to act 50, but regardless of how you party, our Sydney workshops have got you covered, so you can bring in the next half-century with a bang. Celebrating turning 50 is one of the biggest milestones an individual can celebrate, so it’s important to do it in style!

 

Birthday ideas for a lively 50th 

You may be feeling your age, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it dictate how you enjoy yourself. Our Sydney workshops have an extensive array of options when it comes to ensuring your 50th birthday party ideas live up to the noteworthy number you’ve now reached. 

As far as birthday ideas go, cocktail workshops are a fantastic choice, regardless of age! Many of our mixology masters not only work out of a bar, but they can also travel. So even if you’re 50th birthday ideas involved making the most out of your own space, our cocktail classes can come to you and become an exciting aspect of whatever party themes you have planned!

If you’re wanting to take the effort out of planning the 50th birthday party ideas, Meat District Co. in Barangaroo offers a cocktail making class with all the trimmings! Not only will you and a group of up to 80 individuals learn to make two traditional cocktails, but you’ll also enjoy complimentary bubbly, an antipasto platter to share, and the option of dinner following.

It’s important when considering birthday party ideas, to not discount the classic paint and sip classes! Get those creative juices flowing over a nice glass of vino with any number of our Sydney workshops, covering an array of artistic mediums. All of our paint and sip workshops are run by artists who not only pride themselves on their artistic ability but their penchant for creating a festive environment for you feel creatively liberated, so you can get imaginative! 

If you’re wanting a paint and sip class with a difference, it’s hard to look past Sips and Strokes, “Paint Your Mate” workshop! If you’re searching for birthday party ideas, getting a group together to all paint each other is a hilarious way to bring in the second half of life, and one of ClassBento’s quirkiest things to do in Sydney!

Birthday Ideas for a low key 50th

So you’re ageing. The knees are starting to give out and although you’ve enjoyed many seasons, it’s the salt and pepper that’s definitely here to stay. You’re 50th may be a big number, but you’re looking at keeping the birthday party ideas rather chill. Understandable! Sometimes the low key festivities can be the most enjoyable. 50th birthday gift ideas don’t always have to be grandiose, and sometimes the best surprises are the smallest. With so many exciting things to do in Sydney, ClassBento has workshops perfect for a quieter celebration fo your half-century milestone. 

As far as 50th birthday present ideas go, gold is the traditional gift to bring in the 5th decade of your life! One of our most popular workshops is Kintsugi pottery classes! Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of ceramic construction where broken pottery is rebuilt using gold powder, to create a visually stunning veining effect with the gold!

It’s a sustainable craft that focuses on appreciating the history of a ceramic, as opposed to discarding it when it’s broken. Not only is this symbolic of the ageing process, but it also ticks the traditional box of gold as a gift! Experience gifts are a fantastic 50th birthday party idea, and kintsugi is a great way to celebrate without doing anything particularly strenuous. Kintsugi workshops are a unique and thoughtful 50th birthday party ideas for a woman or couple looking to celebrate in a peaceful and intimate setting. 

If you’re searching for 50th birthday gift ideas that are pure indulgence, we also have the Sydney workshops for you! Kick back, relax and savour the flavour of your 50 years on earth with our wine and spirit tasting classes! No matter what your poison, our tasting workshops are one of the most delectable things to do in Sydney, and will completely take the stress out of your 50th birthday festivities. Sit back and indulge in our wine and cheese matching workshop, presented by Brown Paper Wine! You’ll learn how to pair what cheese with what wines to achieve a divine mix of flavours, in this workshops that prides itself on taking “the wank out of wine and cheese matching.” 

Looking for something a little harder? Brix distillery in Surry Hills runs a superb Rum spicing masterclass for those former sailors and tumbler swirlers who enjoy the finer aspects of hard spirits. As far as 50th birthday party ideas go, this rum spicing masterclass may be niche, but for the right individual, it’ll be an incredible surprise and the ultimate experience gift, as they learn how to spice their own 200ml bottle of rum to take home and enjoy. Brix Distillery also has an amazing kitchen that serves beautiful charcuterie, so if your birthday ideas included dinner, it’s a lovely place to savour fresh tapas following the masterclass. You also receive 10 per cent off your meal when taking the workshop too!

 

No matter how you like to celebrate, ClassBento has plenty of 50th birthday ideas in Sydney to help you and your special someone ring in their fifth decade and cross the half-way point of their life. Whether you’re chasing a small, low-key affair with a couple of close friends, or you’re hoping to ring in your 50th with a bigger bang, ClassBento’s range of Sydney workshops have you covered. 

 





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