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4 Creative Ways to Deepen Your Understanding of First Nations Culture

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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. ...

7 Melbourne Experience Gifts for Foodies

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By Jana Lepojevic

Unwrap the perfect Melbourne experience gifts for foodies in 2023! Explore the city's culinary delights through hands-on food and drink experienUnwrap the perfect Melbourne experience gifts for foodies in 2023! Explore the city's culinary delights through hands-on food and drink experiences. ...

Creative Gifts for Couples Who Have Everything

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By Tiffany Fung

Find the most unique gifts for couples who have everything. From cake decorating to jewellery making, our selection will surely delight your favouriteFind the most unique gifts for couples who have everything. From cake decorating to jewellery making, our selection will surely delight your favourite couple! ...

Heartwarming Mother's Day Ideas You Can Do Together

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By ClassBento Team

Looking for meaningful Mother’s Day plans? Explore our list of unforgettable Mother's Day gift ideas you can do together and create lasting memoriesLooking for meaningful Mother’s Day plans? Explore our list of unforgettable Mother's Day gift ideas you can do together and create lasting memories with Mum! ...

The Best Team Bonding Activities for Work Celebrations

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By Jana Lepojevic

Celebrate success with the best team bonding activities for work celebrations! Explore a range of fun experiences that promote collaboration andCelebrate success with the best team bonding activities for work celebrations! Explore a range of fun experiences that promote collaboration and well-being. ...

Meet Otao Kitchen

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By Tiffany Fung

Don your apron at Otao Kitchen, be inspired to connect with food and celebrate flavours of the world, right in the heart of Melbourne.

Learn How to Paint in Melbourne with Our Step-by-Step Guide

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By Tiffany Fung

Start your artistic journey with painting classes in Melbourne! If you’re not sure where to start, take a squiz at our step-by-step guide.

Stop Buying Things and Start Giving Experiences for Gifts

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By Jana Lepojevic

Stop buying things and give experiences for gifts! Discover how to make 2025 memorable with thoughtful, fun and eco-friendly experience gift ideStop buying things and give experiences for gifts! Discover how to make 2025 memorable with thoughtful, fun and eco-friendly experience gift ideas. ...

5 Craft Trends to Tap Into Your Inner Maximalist in 2025

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By Laine Fullerton

This year’s craft trends are big, bright and bold—here are the top 5 you need to try!

Head to a Floristry Workshop in Melbourne for Every Special Occasion

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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. ...

Empowering Mother's Day Experiences in Melbourne Your Mum Will Love

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By Annie Symmonds

Celebrate Mum this Mother's Day with empowering gift experiences for Mum that will see her expanding her horizons, exploring hobbies and spendingCelebrate Mum this Mother's Day with empowering gift experiences for Mum that will see her expanding her horizons, exploring hobbies and spending time with you. ...

Meet Ruth Allen

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By Tiffany Fung

Discover the mesmerising craft of glassblowing with passionate glass artist Ruth Allen in Melbourne and transform molten glass into colourful worksDiscover the mesmerising craft of glassblowing with passionate glass artist Ruth Allen in Melbourne and transform molten glass into colourful works of art! ...

Top Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma 2025

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By Sam Bowden

Don't forget Grandma this Mother's Day! Our experience gift ideas for grandma will help make your grandma feel loved, special and smiling from earDon't forget Grandma this Mother's Day! Our experience gift ideas for grandma will help make your grandma feel loved, special and smiling from ear to ear! ...

Try These Woodworking for Beginners Classes in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Learn new DIY skills at woodworking classes in Melbourne! From there, you can make anything you desire, from a custom office table to your own woodenLearn new DIY skills at woodworking classes in Melbourne! From there, you can make anything you desire, from a custom office table to your own wooden spoon. ...

7 Trending Melbourne Couple Gifts They'll Love

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By Tiffany Fung

From paint and sip classes to mixology classes—discover a wide range of trending experience gifts for couples in Melbourne to inspire your favouriteFrom paint and sip classes to mixology classes—discover a wide range of trending experience gifts for couples in Melbourne to inspire your favourite pair. ...

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. ...

What Kintsugi Taught Me About Life, Love and Healing

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By Laine Fullerton

Our Editorial Manager Laine tries the art of Kintsugi and discovers what it can teach you about life, love and relationships.

Where to Find Melbourne's Coolest Hidden Gems

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By Jana Lepojevic

Ready to explore the coolest things to do in Melbourne? We’ve picked our favourite hidden gems in and around the city, from West Footscray toReady to explore the coolest things to do in Melbourne? We’ve picked our favourite hidden gems in and around the city, from West Footscray to Docklands. ...

Thoughtful Gifts for Couples Who Have Everything

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By Tiffany Fung

Are you looking for what to get your favourite couple? Discover our curated selection of experience gifts for couples that show them just how muchAre you looking for what to get your favourite couple? Discover our curated selection of experience gifts for couples that show them just how much you care! ...

The Best Date Activities in Melbourne in 2025

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By ClassBento Team

Seeking new ways to bond with your partner? These inspiring date night ideas in Melbourne for 2025 will help bring you both closer through the artSeeking new ways to bond with your partner? These inspiring date night ideas in Melbourne for 2025 will help bring you both closer through the art of painting! ...

Celebrate Mother's Day in Australia with These One-of-a-Kind Gifts

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By ClassBento Team

These one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother's Day will have the special woman in your life feeling all the love. Celebrate Mum with unique and thoughtfulThese one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother's Day will have the special woman in your life feeling all the love. Celebrate Mum with unique and thoughtful gifts. ...

Discover Your Next Hobby at a Woodwork Course in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Looking for a new 2023 hobby? Try our woodworking classes in Melbourne, where you can pick up handy DIY skills and craft your own furniture.

Meet Brunswick Kitchen

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By Laine Fullerton

Step inside Brunswick Kitchen’s homely space and learn how to cook simple, seasonal dishes while sharing stories with Chef Tracey and MelbourneStep inside Brunswick Kitchen’s homely space and learn how to cook simple, seasonal dishes while sharing stories with Chef Tracey and Melbourne locals. ...

Meet the Plant Whisperer

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By Laine Fullerton

Meet Haylee Magendans, AKA The Plant Whisperer, and discover how plants can help you spark connection.

The Ultimate Guide to Woodworking Classes in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Kickstart your DIY journey at woodworking classes in Melbourne—the perfect place to learn how to make your own furniture and homewares!

5 Creative Team Building Activities in Australia Your Team Will Love

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By Tiffany Fung

Want to find a group activity your team will actually enjoy? Discover our team building activities in Australia to help inspire and motivate yourWant to find a group activity your team will actually enjoy? Discover our team building activities in Australia to help inspire and motivate your team in 2025. ...

Romantic Couple Experience Gifts in Melbourne for Long-Term Relationships

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By Jana Lepojevic

Discover Melbourne's romantic couple experiences for those in long-term relationships! From pottery to mixology, explore unique adventures to reigniteDiscover Melbourne's romantic couple experiences for those in long-term relationships! From pottery to mixology, explore unique adventures to reignite sparks! ...

5 Reasons to Try Sewing Classes in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Kickstart your own DIY journey at sewing classes in Melbourne! Discover why you should try sewing in 2023 and make it a hobby to do with your lovedKickstart your own DIY journey at sewing classes in Melbourne! Discover why you should try sewing in 2023 and make it a hobby to do with your loved ones. ...

Impress with 5 Mother's Day Gifts for Your Mother-in-law

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By Annie Symmonds

Find the best Mother’s Day gifts for your mother-in-law and get her playing with clay, arranging flowers and more!

Meet 345 Art Creative

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By Tiffany Fung

Combine a modern art gallery, inspiring workshop space and leafy-green cafe, and you’ll get Mont Albert’s ultimate hub for creativity, 345 ArtCombine a modern art gallery, inspiring workshop space and leafy-green cafe, and you’ll get Mont Albert’s ultimate hub for creativity, 345 Art Creative. ...

What You Can Expect to Learn at Floristry Courses Melbourne

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By Jana Lepojevic

Discover the art of floral design through floristry courses in Melbourne and learn essential techniques in this hands-on experience.

Daughter-to-mum Gifts That Will Warm Her Heart

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By Courtenay Turner

Soak up some quality time together this Christmas with the best daughter-to-mum gifts in Australia. Make memories, spark joy and strengthen yourSoak up some quality time together this Christmas with the best daughter-to-mum gifts in Australia. Make memories, spark joy and strengthen your bond. ...

7 Creative Ways Our Team Keeps Their Brain Sharp

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By Laine Fullerton

From nature walks to knitting, the ClassBento team shares their favourite things they do to boost their brain health.

5 Reasons to Start Your Own Beginner Woodworking Projects in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Become your own craftsperson at woodworking classes in Melbourne! Whether you’re a beginner or you dabble in DIY, these projects are the perfectBecome your own craftsperson at woodworking classes in Melbourne! Whether you’re a beginner or you dabble in DIY, these projects are the perfect place to start. ...

Why Melbourne Couples Cooking Classes Are Perfect for Date Night

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By Tiffany Fung

Couples cooking classes in Melbourne are the perfect way to make your next date night ideas special and connect with your other half.

5 Gifts for Mum More Exciting Than Mother's Day Flowers

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By ClassBento Team

Ditch the traditional flowers and opt for memorable Mother's Day gifts. Discover green-fingered gift ideas for her and make Mum's day special!

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. ...

Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas No One Would Expect

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By Annie Symmonds

Explore unique Mother's Day gift ideas to surprise and delight your mum this Mother's Day. Reject ordinary with gift experiences for Mum.

5 Ways to Spend a Mindful Morning in Brunswick

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By Laine Fullerton

There’s more to this Melbourne suburb than op shopping and brunch.

Think Outside the Box with These Creative Gifts for Dad in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

From pouring fluid art to creating signature perfumes—think outside the box in 2023, with some of the best experience gifts for Dad in Melbourne.

Top Eco-friendly Presents for Couples in Melbourne

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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. ...

7 Unique Melbourne Experiences for Travel Lovers

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By Tiffany Fung

Ignite your wanderlust with our gift experiences in Melbourne. From Indian cooking to Turkish mosaic lamp making, travel the world without leavingIgnite your wanderlust with our gift experiences in Melbourne. From Indian cooking to Turkish mosaic lamp making, travel the world without leaving the city! ...

21 Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mum

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By ClassBento Team

Read our guide on the best 21 meaningful Mother's Day gift ideas for every type of Mum. Make this Mother's Day extra special with thoughtful expRead our guide on the best 21 meaningful Mother's Day gift ideas for every type of Mum. Make this Mother's Day extra special with thoughtful experiences! ...

Why Experience Gifts Are My Favourite Holiday Tradition

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By Laine Fullerton

Skip the wrapping paper this year! ClassBento Australia's Head of Content shares why experience gifts are the best way to create lasting memorieSkip the wrapping paper this year! ClassBento Australia's Head of Content shares why experience gifts are the best way to create lasting memories. ...

Your Guide to the Top Things to do Next Month in Australia

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By Jana Lepojevic

Looking for fun things to do next month? Our guide to unique Australian experiences has you covered! Try pottery in Adelaide, bush tucker in PerthLooking for fun things to do next month? Our guide to unique Australian experiences has you covered! Try pottery in Adelaide, bush tucker in Perth and more. ...

The Best Mother's Day Presents for New Mums

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By Annie Symmonds

Find the best Mother’s Day presents for new Mums with beautifully unique gift experiences they'll love, from natural skincare making to cookingFind the best Mother’s Day presents for new Mums with beautifully unique gift experiences they'll love, from natural skincare making to cooking delicious dishes. ...

Quiz Time! Which DIY Craft Should You Try This Winter

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By Kellie Maloney

Warm up your home this winter, take our quiz and find out which DIY item you should make to add to your space!

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.