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If your colleagues are eager creatives who love learning brand-new skills, treat them to one of our unique Christmas party ideas in Australia. Our engaging Christmas activities for adults will get you and your colleagues in the festive spirit. Choose from exciting in-person or online experiences, and watch your team relax, unwind and get creative as they sink their hands into the best Christmas craft ideas for adults.
We understand how important it is for your colleagues to take a breather in a relaxed and fun environment. That's where these crafty work Christmas party ideas come into the picture! 2025 is the time to get creative and connect in a new way as you create wonderful works of art together. Let your hands get busy and allow your imaginations to run wild as you cook up a storm, manifest your inner Matisse at an art class or learn to make DIY Christmas baubles and Christmas cards.
It doesn't matter whether you're searching for things to do in Sydney or looking for Christmas craft ideas for adults in Brisbane. From candle making to paint pouring, there's something for everyone to enjoy this festive season. Now, let's help dig into the top Christmas party ideas for adults and help you plan a year-end event to remember.
Idea #1: Learn to make a DIY Christmas wreath
Christmas party ideas in Sydney don't get much better than this Christmas Wreath Making Class for Groups. Suitable for up to 50 guests, this hands-on Christmas activity for adults is a thoughtful way to thank your colleagues for all their hard work. Plus, having some fun weaving fresh foliage together is a wonderful antidote to everyday stress. Set in a spacious private area in local watering hole, Archie Rose, you'll start your experience with your choice of food and drinks before getting creative together. Your teacher Nikki will then guide you through the wreath- making process using easy-to-follow steps.
No matter where you are in Australia, you can choose from a wealth of seasonal foliage workshops showcasing the country's most iconic blooms. Sprinkle your floral halo with fragrant eucalyptus, and enjoy the heady aromas of mint, honey, and citrus. Or maybe experiment with native flowers by incorporating vibrant golden wattle and pink kangaroo paws?
When it comes to Christmas party ideas for adults, a wreath-making workshop is a no-brainer. The best part? When the day is done and the socialising is over, you'll have a beautiful DIY wreath to hang on your door.
Idea #2: Paint and sip, the perfect Christmas activities for adults
This memorable Christmas Paint and Sip Workshop will provide hours of entertainment for the whole team. If you're hunting for fun things to do in Melbourne off the beaten track, look no further.
In this one-of-a-kind paint and sip experience, you'll practise several beginner-friendly painting techniques while savouring a flight of tantalising Christmas cocktails. Wanna guess what the motif is? Rudolph, of course! Alongside your best buddies, you'll use watercolours, acrylics or oils to memorialise Santa's favourite helper.
There's no such thing as a creative block in this paint and sip experience because your teacher encourages mistake-free exploration. Stray outside the lines for a pop-up reindeer masterpiece, or keep it traditional by following a strategic step-by-step approach. The possibilities are endless, but one thing’s guaranteed – you’ll have plenty of giggles while drinking gin and emulating the greats!
Method aside, you'll love a wine and paint night's laissez-faire ambience. The lip-smacking Christmas cocktails promise to break the ice and draw the shyest intern out of their shell. There's nothing like a powerful vodka punch to get the conversation flowing!
Idea #3: Explore DIY Christmas crafts ideas together
Our collection of Christmas activities for adults in Australia will give you the skills you need to craft treasured DIY Xmas decorations that brighten your interiors. There's an artsy workshop to please every personality. Wave goodbye to sad, stringy tinsel and say hello to sparkly handmade ornaments!
Head to the Gold Coast, crack out your glue gun and create spectacular yuletide crafts that'll inspire oohs and aahs. In this Clay and Sip Class, you’ll turn your attention to charming gingerbread lanterns. Your knowledgeable DIY Christmas decorations instructor will run through basic pottery and ceramics skills before letting you loose in the well-stocked workshop. As you manipulate warm, wet clay, enjoy some cheerful Christmas carols and complimentary hot drinks. Or maybe bring a bottle of wine to get everyone in the festive spirit?
We understand how challenging it can be to organise a big do, so we've curated virtual Christmas activities to make the process easier. Hopping online is an innovative way to bring your remote colleagues together.
Our virtual Christmas party ideas for adults are equally exciting as in-person classes. Choose an experience, and we'll send everyone a high-quality crafts kit overflowing with equipment. Once you've unpacked your goodies, follow the live stream link to party in the Zoom room. Looking for something a little more merry? Click here for some Christmas cocktail inspiration!
Idea #4: Dive into Christmas candle making
Christmas party ideas in Australia can help your colleagues destress and unwind. Instead of inviting them to yet another downtown bar, spoil them with indulgent candle making classes. In these fragrant workshops, you'll tackle candle making techniques and enjoy mood-boosting aromatherapy benefits. There's no room to worry about tomorrow's to-dos when cocooned by a Christmassy cinnamon, orange and pine mist!
Candle making classes will refresh and relax your work buddies before the holiday season, making them one of the best Christmas activities for adults. This Christmas Tree Candle Making Workshop combats burnout and stress by engaging the senses. Under the guidance of an expert, you'll hand-pour a Christmas tree candle using natural soy wax. Why not use your DIY Christmas decorations as meaningful handmade gifts for friends and family?
Idea #5: Make DIY Christmas cards together
Swap shop-bought cards for breathtaking art in this Watercolour Painting Workshop: Christmas Wreath. Held in arty Abbotsford, it's one of the most popular Melbourne activities during the holiday period. Not in Melbourne? No matter! With hundreds of watercolour workshops around the country, it's never been easier to find Christmas activities for adults in Australia.
Discover the festive joy of a Christmas watercolour illustration class with your colleagues. Immerse yourself in a cozy festive atmosphere, as you dive into creating stunning watercolour wreaths, baubles and trees with your brush. Let your creativity shine as you bring the holiday spirit to life with beautiful watercolour art. This is one of the most usual Christmas party ideas for adults because it doubles as a craft workshop! Rather than going to the shops to buy a few new cards, you'll learn to make them yourself. What's more, it's a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues as you get creative together.
Idea #6: Craft tasty Christmas fare
Okay, we promised you six crafty Christmas party ideas for adults and while it's not technically a "craft" – at least in the "art and craft" sense of the word – cooking classes are one of the best things to do for Christmas among friends and co-workers. From cookie-decorating to Christmas cake-making, there are plenty of festive cooking classes to explore around Australia. Try this cute and crafty cookie-decorating class in Bowen Hills, QLD, where you and your co-workers will learn to make pro-level cookies just in time for Christmas. Your teacher, Rach, is a self-taught baker who will show you the magic of royal icing and teach you plenty of decorating tricks. Sweet, fun and undeinably festive, it's one of the most magical Christmas activities for adults.
No matter what you choose, by the end of your office Christmas party, you'll feel a giddy sense of accomplishment that'll keep you smiling throughout the festive season and beyond!
Your choice of time
Brunswick
8 to 50 guests
$95
