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Why Wheel Throwing Is the New Meditation

Why Wheel Throwing Is the New Meditation


By ClassBento Team

Join pottery classes in Australia at your local ceramic studio to unwind away worries, have fun and learn to relax in a soothing and encouraging ...
Learn Acrylic Painting for Beginners and Make a Masterpiece

Learn Acrylic Painting for Beginners and Make a Masterpiece


By ClassBento Team

Shake up your routine and discover a new hobby with acrylic painting classes in Australia, perfect for birthdays, team building activities, date ...
Tried-And-Tested Gift Ideas for Mums Without a Wishlist

Tried-And-Tested Gift Ideas for Mums Without a Wishlist


By ClassBento Team

Struggling to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a mum without a wishlist? Explore our curated selection of thoughtful gift ideas for Mum!
13 Thoughtful Wedding Gifts for Couples Without a Registry

13 Thoughtful Wedding Gifts for Couples Without a Registry


By ClassBento Team

Discover thoughtful gift experiences for couples who don’t have a registry and get your favourite duo cooking up a storm, playing with clay or ...
Grown-up Gifts for Adult Daughters

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 you ...
Cute Gifts for Your Girlfriend She Can Share with Friends

Cute Gifts for Your Girlfriend She Can Share with Friends


By ClassBento Team

While there’s definitely a place for romantic date nights for two, these cute girlfriend gifts for her will win you serious brownie points with ...
Sustainable Stocking Filler Alternatives

Sustainable Stocking Filler Alternatives


By Tiffany Fung

Looking for something a little less wasteful to stuff in your stockings this Christmas day? Read on for our guide to the best experience gifts in ...
Be Kind to Your Mind

Be Kind to Your Mind


By ClassBento Team

Increasing isolation and burnout means it's more important than ever to be kind to your mind. Getting involved in fun creative workshops can help ...
Reinvigorate Your Workplace with These Corporate Team Activities

Reinvigorate Your Workplace with These Corporate Team Activities


By Sam Bowden

If you're looking for team building activities in Australia that go beyond the pub drinks try these reinvigorating corporate activities for team ...
To Spice or Not to Spice: Can Chilli Improve Your Health

To Spice or Not to Spice: Can Chilli Improve Your Health


By Susana Aguilera

Find out how to add more chilli to your food and what the benefits of chilli are at a Melbourne cooking class near you with a focus on spicy cui ...
10 Ways to Unwind with the ClassBento Crew

10 Ways to Unwind with the ClassBento Crew


By Courtenay Turner

Despite what the $1.5 trillion global wellness industry would have you believe, taking care of your physical, social and emotional wellbeing doesn’t ...
Holiday Favourites: Natasha Dsouza, Community Partnerships Manager

Holiday Favourites: Natasha Dsouza, Community Partnerships Manager


By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!
Quirky Birthday Party Ideas and Gifts for Dog Lovers

Quirky Birthday Party Ideas and Gifts for Dog Lovers


By Annie Symmonds

Discover pet-themed birthday party ideas to celebrate your friend in style. From pet portraits to dog statues, find top birthday ideas for dog parents.
7 Best Hens Party Ideas for Foodies (2025)

7 Best Hens Party Ideas for Foodies (2025)


By Kellie Maloney

Indulge in the 7 best food-focused hens party ideas for 2025! From cooking Italian classics to tasting local wines, your bride-to-be will be spoilt ...
Best Matcha Recipe Ideas to Improve Your Health

Best Matcha Recipe Ideas to Improve Your Health


By Julia Carr-Catzel

Matcha, which directly translates to ‘powdered tea’ in Japanese, found its roots over one thousand years ago, when Japanese monks would ...
Who Said Women Can't Make Sausages

Who Said Women Can't Make Sausages


By Kellie Maloney

Discover how a sausage maker, a talented threader, a glass smith and a macramè master challenge gender stereotypes in their chosen craft.
Gourmet Gift Experiences for Couples Who Love to Cook

Gourmet Gift Experiences for Couples Who Love to Cook


By ClassBento Team

Looking for gifts for people who like to cook? Check out these gourmet cooking classes for couples run by passionate local chefs.
How to Nail Your 10 Year Anniversary Gift

How to Nail Your 10 Year Anniversary Gift


By ClassBento Team

From mosaic making to wine and cheese tasting, these experience gifts for couples will help you reconnect with your lover, right in time for your ...
Why So Serious? Hobbies Vs. Burnout

Why So Serious? Hobbies Vs. Burnout


By Sarah Hinds-Friedl

Discover fun team building activities in Australia to enhance workplace motivation and avoid burnout in 2025 by finding hobbies that you'll love ...
Presents for Mum That Will Boost Her Happiness in 2025

Presents for Mum That Will Boost Her Happiness in 2025


By ClassBento Team

Boost her happiness this Mother's Day with our best gifts for Mum in 2025! From drawing to ikebana, these Mother's Day activities will make her feel ...
Discover Australia's Top Painting Classes for Adults

Discover Australia's Top Painting Classes for Adults


By ClassBento Team

Unwind as you learn painting and dive into a world of colour at some of our best painting classes in Australia.
Holiday Favourites: Jane Gauger, Content Writer

Holiday Favourites: Jane Gauger, Content Writer


By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!
Creative Present Ideas for Pinterest Loving Mums

Creative Present Ideas for Pinterest Loving Mums


By ClassBento Team

Delight busy mums with our creative Mother's Day experiences. Pinterest-worthy presents for creative mums!
9 Brain Stimulating Gift Vouchers for Kids

9 Brain Stimulating Gift Vouchers for Kids


By ClassBento Team

From jewellery making and painting workshops to kids cooking classes, discover our top 9 gift vouchers for kids that will keep them entertained this ...
How Japanese Calligraphy Helps You Get Your Focus Back

How Japanese Calligraphy Helps You Get Your Focus Back


By ClassBento Team

Discover more about the age-old art of shodo, Japan's traditional calligraphy practice, and learn to put pen to paper!
4 Mother-Daughter Moments That Will Warm Your Heart

4 Mother-Daughter Moments That Will Warm Your Heart


By Courtenay Turner

From Japanese ceramics to mosaic-making, these creative experiences will warm her heart!
Make Japanese Gift Wrapping with Larkswold Creative Workshops

Make Japanese Gift Wrapping with Larkswold Creative Workshops


By ClassBento Team

Melinda and Emma from Larkswold Creative Workshops share their crafting journey and why they love sharing their creative passion with others!
Personalised Presents for Couples Who Have Everything

Personalised Presents for Couples Who Have Everything


By ClassBento Team

Think outside the box with these presents for couples who have everything and get them involved in cooking, glassblowing, latte art and more!
Best Zoom Activities for Kids

Best Zoom Activities for Kids


By Sam Bowden

Looking to keep the kids entertained? Here are a few of our best Zoom activities for kids to enjoy at home!
Best Rainy Day Activities for Kids

Best Rainy Day Activities for Kids


By Sam Bowden

In need of rainy day activities for kids? Keeping kids busy when the weather conflicts with your plans is no easy task. So ClassBento has compiled ...
Top Beginner Pottery Classes Around Australia

Top Beginner Pottery Classes Around Australia


By ClassBento Team

Meet like-minded people and get your hands dirty with pottery classes in Australia.
Make Her Smile with These Meaningful Gifts for Mum

Make Her Smile with These Meaningful Gifts for Mum


By ClassBento Team

This Mother's Day, put a smile on your mum's face with a special and unique gift experience. See our selection of Mothers Day gift ideas to get ...
You'll Love Learning to Draw at These Easy Art Classes

You'll Love Learning to Draw at These Easy Art Classes


By ClassBento Team

Rediscover the joy of drawing or experience it for the first time at art classes in Australia. See your vision come to life as your art skills i ...
Holiday Favourites: Pressy Sankaran, General Manager USA

Holiday Favourites: Pressy Sankaran, General Manager USA


By ClassBento Team

Get to know the faces behind ClassBento and discover which workshops have made it to their top of their Christmas wish list!
Cooking Classes Are Now Being Prescribed as Therapy

Cooking Classes Are Now Being Prescribed as Therapy


By Sarah Hinds-Friedl

Interested in relaxation and mindfulness? Culinary therapy may be just the thing! Give it a try at local Melbourne cooking classes.
How to Find Happy Birthday Flowers They'll Love

How to Find Happy Birthday Flowers They'll Love


By Annie Symmonds

Instead of sending Happy Birthday flowers this year, hit up our handy guide and discover the best birthday gifts ideas.
Fabulous Hens Party Ideas Every Bride Will Love (2025)

Fabulous Hens Party Ideas Every Bride Will Love (2025)


By Annie Symmonds

Find the perfect hens party ideas for any type of bride! From pottery workshops to cocktail classes, there are so many fun hens activities around ...
Best Iso Date Night Ideas for Singles and Couples

Best Iso Date Night Ideas for Singles and Couples


By Sam Bowden

Don't scrape the bottom of the barrel thinking of iso date night ideas in Sydney, we've got a couple of good jumping off points for you and your ...
Simple Self-Care Ideas to Support Your Mum's Wellbeing

Simple Self-Care Ideas to Support Your Mum's Wellbeing


By ClassBento Team

Know a Mum who could do with some spoiling this Mother's Day? Our Mother's Day gift ideas are perfect for those Mums who need some pampering!
Want to Learn to Cook Like a Pro? Discover Australia's Top Culinary Schools

Want to Learn to Cook Like a Pro? Discover Australia's Top Culinary Schools


By ClassBento Team

Learn to cook and discover a world of delicious new flavours with the help of Australia’s finest culinary schools!
Fun DIY Crafts You Should Learn from an Expert

Fun DIY Crafts You Should Learn from an Expert


By ClassBento Team

If you’re keen to give crafting a go, check out these fun-filled DIY craft workshops in Australia for some creative inspiration!
How to Be Your Own Art Therapist

How to Be Your Own Art Therapist


By Kellie Maloney

Try out this simple, creative exercise and get a glimpse into what art therapy is and how it can improve your wellbeing.
Make Bath Bombs with Craft + Light

Make Bath Bombs with Craft + Light


By Jane Gauger

Long Beach craft teacher, Shelley Williams, believes that everyone needs a space to cultivate their creativity, so she opened a place to welcome ...
One Year Anniversary Gift Ideas You Can't Miss

One Year Anniversary Gift Ideas You Can't Miss


By Annie Symmonds

Find inspiration for 1 year anniversary gift ideas in Australia that every couple will love! Get creative, unwind and connect over unique gift e ...
Why You Should Take Up a New Hobby This Leap Year

Why You Should Take Up a New Hobby This Leap Year


By Natalie Kemp

What to do this February leap year to improve your wellbeing, make social connections and make your life more interesting...
9 Top Hens Party Ideas to Relax the Bride-to-be in 2025

9 Top Hens Party Ideas to Relax the Bride-to-be in 2025


By Kellie Maloney

Wedding planning can be stressful, indulge your bride-to-be with these relaxing hens party ideas in 2025 to help her ease some worries and have ...
Aged Health Benefits and Recreational Classes

Aged Health Benefits and Recreational Classes


By Sarah Hinds-Friedl

The weekend before my great-grandmother passed away at 98-years-old, she took me outside to plant sunflowers. Her daughter and granddaughter put ...
Make Memories Together with These Meaningful Presents for Your Wife

Make Memories Together with These Meaningful Presents for Your Wife


By ClassBento Team

Transform presents for your wife into meaningful experiences! From painting classes to pottery workshops, these gifts are sure to bring a smile to ...

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