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5 Must-Visit Creative Neighbourhoods in Australia
By Kellie Maloney
And your guide to the craftiest things to do when you’re there.
7 Birthday Ideas for People Who Don't Like Parties
By Courtenay Turner
Say goodbye to noisy parties! Explore low-key birthday ideas for intimate celebrations and create unforgettable memories.
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. ...
10 Things Pottery Classes in Brisbane Will Teach You
By Tiffany Fung
Jump into pottery classes in Brisbane and learn these 10 new things about yourself and this mindful DIY craft!
5 Things Wine and Paint Classes in Brisbane Will Teach You About Yourself
By ClassBento Team
Learn new things about yourself at a paint and sip class in Brisbane. Discover your creative side and forge a deeper connection with yourself inLearn new things about yourself at a paint and sip class in Brisbane. Discover your creative side and forge a deeper connection with yourself in 2025! ...
Creative Ways to Connect with a Loved One Living with Dementia
By Kellie Maloney
We’ve put together a list of heartwarming ideas designed to help you reconnect with your loved one this Dementia Action Week and beyond…
Think Outside the Box in 2025 with Unique Experience Gifts
By Tiffany Fung
Looking to treat your favourite people to something special? Here’s why you should think outside the box with unique experience gifts they’llLooking to treat your favourite people to something special? Here’s why you should think outside the box with unique experience gifts they’ll love. ...
Stuck for Team Building Ideas in Brisbane? Why Team Cooking Classes Work
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Encourage team bonding and boost workplace wellbeing with some of the best group cooking classes in Brisbane!
Make Personalised Gifts for Her with These 7 Craft Classes
By Jana Lepojevic
Discover the art of crafting personalised gifts for her with these 7 unique craft classes. Create cherished memories and surprise her with thoughtful,Discover the art of crafting personalised gifts for her with these 7 unique craft classes. Create cherished memories and surprise her with thoughtful, handcrafted treasures. ...
5 Ways to Save on Electricity You Haven't Heard Before
By Kellie Maloney
Saving on electricity doesn’t have to mean sweating through summer or shivering through winter. Try these top DIY ideas to help you save money,Saving on electricity doesn’t have to mean sweating through summer or shivering through winter. Try these top DIY ideas to help you save money, feel empowered and turn your home into a creative oasis. ...
5 Creative Activities to Enrich Your Senses
By Laine Fullerton
That are just as fun as they are beneficial.
4 Feel-good Ways to Save Money on Groceries
By Laine Fullerton
From buying with your eyes to channelling the calm of cooking, our teacher community of foodies share four feel-good ways to save money on groceriesFrom buying with your eyes to channelling the calm of cooking, our teacher community of foodies share four feel-good ways to save money on groceries in 2022. ...
What You Can Expect to Learn at Photography Classes in Brisbane
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Capture the beauty of your surrounds at these hands-on photography courses in Brisbane and take home photography tips that’ll have you snappingCapture the beauty of your surrounds at these hands-on photography courses in Brisbane and take home photography tips that’ll have you snapping away! ...
Best Corporate Team Activities in Brisbane for Your Next Office Event
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Discover corporate events that are actually fun with team building activity ideas in Brisbane! Show employees your appreciation with corporate eDiscover corporate events that are actually fun with team building activity ideas in Brisbane! Show employees your appreciation with corporate entertainment. ...
Creative Gift Ideas for Women Who Have Everything
By Kellie Maloney
From pouring paint and throwing clay to woodworking, here are 10 gifts the woman who has everything in Melbourne.
What a Beginners Photography Class Can Teach You About Yourself
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Make the most of your camera settings, discover new things about yourself and be inspired at Brisbane photography classes. Explore Brisbane andMake the most of your camera settings, discover new things about yourself and be inspired at Brisbane photography classes. Explore Brisbane and yourself. ...
5 Reasons Why Gift Experiences for Her Are Better
By Tiffany Fung
Discover why gift experiences for her are more meaningful than any material gift and help your loved ones feel extra special on their big day.
Gift Ideas for Her to Suit Every Special Occasion
By Tiffany Fung
Explore unique and thoughtful gift ideas for her. From romantic jewellery classes to relaxing perfumery courses, find the perfect present she'llExplore unique and thoughtful gift ideas for her. From romantic jewellery classes to relaxing perfumery courses, find the perfect present she'll adore. ...
Thoughtful Experience Gift Ideas to Try Together
By Tiffany Fung
If you’re wondering what to get for your loved ones in 2025, try our thoughtful experience gifts in Australia—guaranteed to put a smile on theirIf you’re wondering what to get for your loved ones in 2025, try our thoughtful experience gifts in Australia—guaranteed to put a smile on their face. ...
9 Ways to Get Creative at Art Classes in Brisbane
By Kellie Maloney
Experiment with flowing paints, snap beautiful photos and create your own unique masterpiece at art classes in Brisbane!
Top 9 Hen's Party Ideas for Non-drinkers
By Courtenay Turner
From pottery workshops to cooking classes, discover the best classy hen’s party ideas for non-drinkers in 2025.
6 Unique Presents for Dads Who Love DIY
By Kellie Maloney
Find the best gifts for dads who love DIY! Explore classes in glassblowing, woodworking, knitting, and more. Perfect for Father's Day and specialFind the best gifts for dads who love DIY! Explore classes in glassblowing, woodworking, knitting, and more. Perfect for Father's Day and special occasions. ...
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. ...
5 Team Building Activities in Brisbane Your Crew Will Actually Want to Do
By Courtenay Turner
From paint and sip classes to pizza making courses, these team building activities in Brisbane are the most creative ways to connect with your cFrom paint and sip classes to pizza making courses, these team building activities in Brisbane are the most creative ways to connect with your colleagues. ...
Fun and Creative Team Building Activities in Brisbane to Boost Team Morale
By Annie Symmonds
Discover creative team building activities in Brisbane that are best for boosting morale and team bonding. Find team building ideas from potteryDiscover creative team building activities in Brisbane that are best for boosting morale and team bonding. Find team building ideas from pottery to cooking. ...
5 Unique Present Ideas for Dad
By Tiffany Fung
From shaking up classic cocktails to getting messy with clay, find the perfect experience gift to get for Dad for his next special occasion.
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. ...
5 Dad-Approved Gifts That Will Ignite His Creativity
By Kellie Maloney
If these real-life Dads loved them, yours will too.
Grown-up Gifts for Adult Daughters
By ClassBento Team
Searching for gifts for daughters that you can enjoy together? From rejuvenating flower arranging classes to a relaxing pottery course, we have youSearching for gifts for daughters that you can enjoy together? From rejuvenating flower arranging classes to a relaxing pottery course, we have you covered. ...
9 Crafty Experience Gift Cards for Teens
By Kellie Maloney
Check out our round-up of crafty experience gift cards for teens across Australia. From flower arranging to jewellery making, there's something forCheck out our round-up of crafty experience gift cards for teens across Australia. From flower arranging to jewellery making, there's something for everyone! ...
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. ...
7 Best Company Gift Cards for Team Building
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for unique team building activities? Discover our range of company gift cards in Australia, from fun pottery classes to cosy tufting workshops.
How Paint Pouring Helped Me Embrace My Individuality
By Kellie Maloney
Beyond mesmerising swirls and splashes of colour, I discovered that there’s a lot more to paint pouring than making pretty pictures.
7 Special Experiences for Couples Craving Quality Time
By ClassBento Team
Whether you’re long-time partners or newly smitten, these experience gifts in Australia promise unforgettable ways to connect and make memoriesWhether you’re long-time partners or newly smitten, these experience gifts in Australia promise unforgettable ways to connect and make memories together. ...
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.
Last Minute Experience Gifts in Brisbane
By Kellie Maloney
Inspire a special someone to try something new with these unique experience gifts in Brisbane. From resin art to tufting, you can give the gift ofInspire a special someone to try something new with these unique experience gifts in Brisbane. From resin art to tufting, you can give the gift of creativity! ...
How to Get the Perfect Gift for Your Father
By Tiffany Fung
When it comes to getting the perfect gift for Dad, we’ve got you covered. Take a squiz at our beginner guide to know exactly what to get for DadWhen it comes to getting the perfect gift for Dad, we’ve got you covered. Take a squiz at our beginner guide to know exactly what to get for Dad in 2025. ...
5 Brisbane Cooking Classes Any Budding Chef Needs to Try
By Charlotte McKewen
Sharpen your culinary skills and get creative in the kitchen with Brisbane cooking classes, perfect for any budding chef to try in 2o23.
7 Surprising Photography Techniques You'll Learn in Photography Classes
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Learn how to use your DSLR camera, master your smartphones camera settings, and other photography techniques at photography classes in Brisbane!
Why Is Everyone Talking About Paint and Sip Classes
By Jana Lepojevic
Paint and sip class in Sydney have burst onto the social scene. Find out why art and wine is the perfect weekend activity in Sydney in 2023.
Experience Gifts for Dad Based on His Love Language
By Tiffany Fung
Do you know Dad’s love language? Surprise him with these thoughtful gifts for Dad in Melbourne that will make him feel truly loved.
Meet Zara Avila
By Laine Fullerton
Colourful and cute polymer clay creations help jewellery maker Zara Avila see the bright side of life. At her virtual workshops you can join in theColourful and cute polymer clay creations help jewellery maker Zara Avila see the bright side of life. At her virtual workshops you can join in the fun! ...
Why Baking Speaks Louder Than Words
By Laine Fullerton
Five irresistibly sweet recipes that can help you say everything from “I love you” to “I’m here for you” this World Baking Day.
Why We Turn to Craft in Times of Crisis
By Courtenay Turner
From global pandemics to natural disasters, we explore the role of craft in helping humankind cope with crises.
9 Best Gifts for Dad in Australia in 2025
By Annie Symmonds
Find the best gifts for dad with our gift ideas! Celebrate Christmas, Father's Day and birthdays with arty experiences, crafts, cooking classes andFind the best gifts for dad with our gift ideas! Celebrate Christmas, Father's Day and birthdays with arty experiences, crafts, cooking classes and more. ...
Unique Ideas for Birthday Party Themes in Australia
By Annie Symmonds
Giving your birthday a theme gives your party planning a focus and makes it easier to come up with birthday party ideas and activities that everyoneGiving your birthday a theme gives your party planning a focus and makes it easier to come up with birthday party ideas and activities that everyone will love! ...
How 8 Global Makers Are Using Workshops to Change the World
By ClassBento Team
What do you think when you hear the names Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Obama and Gloria Steinem? Strong, trailblazing icons. These women are householdWhat do you think when you hear the names Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Obama and Gloria Steinem? Strong, trailblazing icons. These women are household names for a reason, but in the words of author Kate Hodges, “Behind every great woman… is another great woman”. While their names might not be as widely known, ClassBento’s global community is overflowing with innovative women working to promote equality by sharing knowledge and creativity. Some have picked up their crafts from mothers and grandmothers, while others have determinedly taught themselves, or been mentored by fellow makers. The special thing about them, however, is their shared mission, one that allows you to tap into your creativity and experience the wellbeing benefits that come with it. So here are 8 voices from our uplifting community of women-identifying makers. Authentic, inspirational and crafting change—one stitch at a time. Makers turning the tables on gender stereotypes Monique and Reneé Hunte, East London England Sisters and co-founders of nf!Dai-KOR “For us, we’re breaking gender stereotypes by showing everyone that women are out here winning in business. We share our story during workshops in the hope to inspire and motivate others to follow their passion and dreams.” Janine Hendry, Melbourne Australia Founder of nf!Guild of Objects and the March4Justice Movement “For the first time in a decade, the gender pay gap is getting worse and not better. Workshops at Guild of Objects are all about empowering women to take control of their own income.” Nadia Abbas, London England Founder of nf!House of Stööki “Women can do the heavy side of jewellery making too. The jewellery making practice has a lot of different methods of making and some are more brutal than others. Our workshops show students that the finished Stööki products have been made using all the different methods of production.” Kelly Ortega, San Francisco United States Founder of nf!Artillery AG: Mindful Ceramics “So often to win success in business looks like being co-opted into the systems of oppression all around us. As a woman of colour, who is also a business owner, I hope to disrupt these harmful practices. At Artillery Ceramics we are slowing down, caring for each other, reconnecting to ancestral Indigenous roots and creating with intention.” Sara Knights, Steyning England Founder of perfumery nf!Sara Lucia “As a perfumer, I set out to challenge the stereotype that women should smell a certain way or ‘like’ certain aromas. Smell is not gender specific, in fact, men can love lavender and geranium and women can love leathery, tar smells.” Makers uniting to empower one another Cara Bevilacqua, St Augustine Florida United States Founder of nf!Coastal Design Workshops “The support creative women give each other is unmatched. I hire and train female artists to learn how to teach others their creative skills and to see how rewarding it is for them is something that makes me feel extremely fulfilled.” Nadia Abbas “The women that I met when I got my jewellery degree at university have become part of a friendship group that has shaped my career today. We all share a love of jewellery design and have continued to thrive in the industry with each of our businesses that encompass very different styles.” Kelly Ortega “Through my workshops, I was lucky enough to meet a woman who I now consider a dear friend and is now the second instructor for my mindful ceramics curriculum!” Amy Beggs-French, Canberra Australia Founder of nf!Deep Blue Ceramics “Years ago I bought a handmade mug at a market. I caught a cold shortly after and ended up having about a million lemon, honey and ginger teas. I fell completely in love with my new mug—it was so nurturing. I enrolled in my first pottery class as soon as I was better. The maker I bought my life-changing mug from was Tina. Connecting with her through appreciation of her art as well as a bunch of other mutually adored hobbies, we are now great friends!” Sampada Gurung, London England Founder of nf!The Slightly Curious Studio “One of the most impactful connections I've made was with a fellow potter who runs a sustainable pottery studio. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone in my struggles as a business owner, and it's inspiring to see how another woman has been able to create a successful and sustainable business that aligns with her values.” Makers inspiring creativity from all walks of life Cara Bevilacqua “As someone who grew up feeling a bit like an outsider, I relied heavily on my passion for creativity as an outlet for my feelings and emotions. I feel it is my duty to use my platform as a business owner and creative instructor to include those who may need to feel the embrace of inclusion.” Kelly Ortega “Equity needs to be spread throughout the way we do business, the way we interact with each other, and even the way we think about what we should expect from one another. Through equity, we are moving forward towards liberation for all.” Amy Beggs-French “Appreciating where people are at and supporting my students to play with their creativity produces some really incredible, diverse results! What people can produce and create when they are feeling safe, equitably supported and encouraged is awe-inspiring.” Sampada Gurung “Everyone should have equal opportunities to pursue their passions and to access resources that can help them grow and develop. We're committed to providing accessible and affordable learning experiences that empower our students to discover their creativity and pursue their goals.” ...
I Did a Workshop with My Family. Here's What Happened Next
By Kellie Maloney
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