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Who Said Family Recipes Have to Be Kept Secret

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By Tiffany Fung

The secret’s out! This International Women’s Day meet seven ClassBento teachers passing on their knowledge, recipes, and creative crafts to theThe secret’s out! This International Women’s Day meet seven ClassBento teachers passing on their knowledge, recipes, and creative crafts to the next generation. ...

Non-touristy Things to do in Melbourne Next Month

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By Courtenay Turner

Ready to discover a different side of Australia's capital of cool? Check out our guide to the best non-touristy things to do in Melbourne in 202Ready to discover a different side of Australia's capital of cool? Check out our guide to the best non-touristy things to do in Melbourne in 2025. ...

Memorable Mother-Daughter Experiences That You Can Do Together

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By ClassBento Team

Discover these relaxing gifts for Mum that promote quality time with mothers and daughters! Reconnect over pottery, painting, cake decorating andDiscover these relaxing gifts for Mum that promote quality time with mothers and daughters! Reconnect over pottery, painting, cake decorating and more. ...

Creative Things to do in Australia Next Month to Fill Your Cup

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By Jana Lepojevic

Need a boost? Fill your cup with creative things to do in Australia next month! Try pottery, painting, candle making and more hands-on creativeNeed a boost? Fill your cup with creative things to do in Australia next month! Try pottery, painting, candle making and more hands-on creative experiences. ...

11 Unconventional Mother's Day Activities in Melbourne

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By Courtenay Turner

This list of Mother's Day activities in Melbourne will have you and Mum sorted this Mother's Day. Find the best gift ideas and things to do withThis list of Mother's Day activities in Melbourne will have you and Mum sorted this Mother's Day. Find the best gift ideas and things to do with Mum. ...

15 Fun Things to Do for Mother's Day in Australia in 2025

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By ClassBento Team

When it comes to fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Australia we’ve got 15 gift experiences guaranteed to make Mum’s day even more speciWhen it comes to fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Australia we’ve got 15 gift experiences guaranteed to make Mum’s day even more special. ...

7 Creative Date Ideas in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Looking for fun ways to spend a romantic night? Discover our top picks for creative date ideas in Melbourne, guaranteed to make your next date nightLooking for fun ways to spend a romantic night? Discover our top picks for creative date ideas in Melbourne, guaranteed to make your next date night feel special. ...

The History of Kintsugi: The Art of Japanese Pottery Repair

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By ClassBento Team

Kintsugi, which means golden joinery, is a Japanese method of ceramic repair that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Discover more about thisKintsugi, which means golden joinery, is a Japanese method of ceramic repair that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Discover more about this age-old craft – and try it for yourself! ...

A Guide to Choosing Good Mother's Day Gifts She'll Love

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By Tiffany Fung

Discover our ultimate guide to good Mother’s Day gifts she'll adore, no matter what kind of Mum she is. Gift her a painting class, cooking classDiscover our ultimate guide to good Mother’s Day gifts she'll adore, no matter what kind of Mum she is. Gift her a painting class, cooking class and more! ...

Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Australia

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By Jana Lepojevic

Looking for the perfect gift? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia. From pottery to cocktails, these fun experiences willLooking for the perfect gift? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia. From pottery to cocktails, these fun experiences will make Mum’s day! ...

5 Cosy Winter Date Ideas in Melbourne You Need to Try in 2025

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By Tiffany Fung

Stay warm this winter with our favourite date ideas in Melbourne! From cosy crocheting classes to fun cocktail workshops, experience love in a wholeStay warm this winter with our favourite date ideas in Melbourne! From cosy crocheting classes to fun cocktail workshops, experience love in a whole new light this season. ...

Nice Mother's Day Gifts for Mums Who Deserve a Treat

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By Jana Lepojevic

Celebrate Mum with a thoughtful experience gift! These nice Mother's Day gifts are perfect for relaxation, indulgence and quality time together.

Thoughtful (and Affordable) Mother's Day Gifts Under $100

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By Courtenay Turner

These affordable Mother's Day gifts won't break the bank. From pottery to paint and sip, discover inexpensive experience gifts to suit your budget.

7 Do It Yourself Mother's Day Gifts to Show You Care

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By Tiffany Fung

From handmade soaps to macrame plant hangers, these do it yourself Mother’s Day gifts are the perfect present to show Mum you truly care this year.

9 Wholesome Gift Ideas and Mother's Day Activities for Adults

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By Courtenay Turner

From pottery workshops to cocktail making classes, discover the best Mother’s Day activities for adults around Australia.

5 Sweet Ideas for First Mother's Day Gifts in Australia

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By Tiffany Fung

Looking for ideas for first Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide on the best ideas to help sweeten up Mum’s day with our art, craft and cookingLooking for ideas for first Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide on the best ideas to help sweeten up Mum’s day with our art, craft and cooking classes! ...

9 Reasons to Sink Your Hands Into a Ceramics Class

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By ClassBento Team

Curious about pottery classes? Here are 9 reasons to dive in and try this calming craft.

School Holiday Ideas in Melbourne: Kids Cooking Classes Will Work a Treat

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By Sarah Hinds-Friedl

Keep your kids entertained these school holidays with cooking classes for kids in Melbourne! Cooking classes are fun and teach children valuableKeep your kids entertained these school holidays with cooking classes for kids in Melbourne! Cooking classes are fun and teach children valuable life skills ...

Last-Minute Presents for Mum That Are Actually Thoughtful

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By Jana Lepojevic

Discover unique last-minute gifts for Mum—from sensory experiences to artsy workshops, you’ll find thoughtful presents to delight her instanDiscover unique last-minute gifts for Mum—from sensory experiences to artsy workshops, you’ll find thoughtful presents to delight her instantly. ...

5 Meaningful Things to Do for Mother's Day with Mum

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By Tiffany Fung

Searching for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide to the best things to do for Mother’s Day in 2025, from gardening classes to tastingSearching for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide to the best things to do for Mother’s Day in 2025, from gardening classes to tasting experiences. ...

6 Creative Ideas for Your Date Night in Melbourne

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By Jana Lepojevic

It’s time to get creative with cute date night ideas in Melbourne. So, treat yourself and your partner to a night spent getting crafty and makingIt’s time to get creative with cute date night ideas in Melbourne. So, treat yourself and your partner to a night spent getting crafty and making memories! ...

Spoil Her with Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Your Wife

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By Tiffany Fung

Discover our guide to the best meaningful Mother’s Day gifts for your wife in 2025, from intimate pottery classes to creative candle making workshops.

The Best Cosy Date Night Ideas to Try This Winter

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By Jana Lepojevic

Embrace the cold with these cosy winter date night ideas. From art classes to ring making, find fun and intimate ways to connect with your partnerEmbrace the cold with these cosy winter date night ideas. From art classes to ring making, find fun and intimate ways to connect with your partner this winter. ...

Plan a Perfect Date in Melbourne with Pottery Classes

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By Jana Lepojevic

Stuck on date night ideas for couples in Melbourne? Join a couples pottery class! Spend quality time with your significant other at an intimate potteryStuck on date night ideas for couples in Melbourne? Join a couples pottery class! Spend quality time with your significant other at an intimate pottery studio. ...

7 Pottery Classes in Melbourne You and Your Kids Will Love

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By Grace Smith

Switch off the screens and switch into your creativity with pottery classes in Melbourne that you and your little one will love!

13 Unforgettable Experience Gift Cards in Australia

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By Annie Symmonds

Discover thousands of unforgettable experience gift voucher ideas in Australia. Treat your favourite people to everything from pottery making toDiscover thousands of unforgettable experience gift voucher ideas in Australia. Treat your favourite people to everything from pottery making to cake decorating. ...

DIY Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Bars

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By Courtenay Turner

The ultimate combination of two top-notch sweets, this DIY chocolate recipe is fun to make and a serious step up from store-bought Easter eggs.

Our 7 Best Picks for Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts in Australia

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By Tiffany Fung

Looking for last minute Mother’s Day gifts in Australia? Treat Mum to the gift she’ll really want on her special day, from skincare classes toLooking for last minute Mother’s Day gifts in Australia? Treat Mum to the gift she’ll really want on her special day, from skincare classes to flower workshops. ...

7 of the Best Painting Courses in Melbourne in 2025

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By Tiffany Fung

Unleash your creativity with our painting courses in Melbourne! Perfect for beginners or seasoned artists, we offer a welcoming and inspiring atUnleash your creativity with our painting courses in Melbourne! Perfect for beginners or seasoned artists, we offer a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. ...

5 Pottery Studios to Try Ceramic Painting in Melbourne

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By Tiffany Fung

Head around your local neighbourhood to find the best ceramic painting classes in Melbourne, to learn how to paint your own coffee mug to a funkyHead around your local neighbourhood to find the best ceramic painting classes in Melbourne, to learn how to paint your own coffee mug to a funky dog bowl. ...

Best Unique Party Ideas for Teens in Melbourne They'll Love

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By Sam Bowden

From pottery classes to cooking workshops, discover unique party ideas for teens in Melbourne that even the fussiest young adults will love for theirFrom pottery classes to cooking workshops, discover unique party ideas for teens in Melbourne that even the fussiest young adults will love for their birthday! ...

Meet Merryl's Mosaics and Glass Studio

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By Tiffany Fung

Discover the joy of making mosaics at Merryl Sacher's creative studio in Caulfield and transform colourful shards into beautiful works of art.

5 of the Best Melbourne Experiences Under $100

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By Tiffany Fung

Looking for budget-friendly Melbourne experiences under $100? Discover our selection of unique experience gifts in Melbourne to make your giftee'sLooking for budget-friendly Melbourne experiences under $100? Discover our selection of unique experience gifts in Melbourne to make your giftee's day special. ...

How to Reuse Your Coffee Grounds

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By Sarah Hinds-Friedl

Discover seven creative ways to reuse your coffee grounds and help the planet after you've learned to make the best coffee at a barista course inDiscover seven creative ways to reuse your coffee grounds and help the planet after you've learned to make the best coffee at a barista course in Melbourne. ...

Fun Experience Presents Melbourne Locals Will Love

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By Courtenay Turner

From Brunswick to Braeside, discover the best Christmas gift experiences in Melbourne. Give the gift of gin-making, paint and sip or pottery!

Couples Cooking Classes That Make Perfect Date Night Ideas

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By ClassBento Team

Get into the kitchen for date night at cooking classes across Australia—the perfect treat for couples looking to reignite the romance!

Our Top Picks for Things to Do with Mum This Mother's Day

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By Jana Lepojevic

From cocktail shaking to pasta making, find unique Mother’s Day activities you can do together in 2025 and create meaningful memories with MumFrom cocktail shaking to pasta making, find unique Mother’s Day activities you can do together in 2025 and create meaningful memories with Mum this May! ...

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. ...

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. ...

5 Creative Date Activities to Bring Couples Closer Together

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By Jana Lepojevic

Spice up your love life with our creative date ideas! From pottery to cooking, these fun activities will help you connect, laugh and make meaningfulSpice up your love life with our creative date ideas! From pottery to cooking, these fun activities will help you connect, laugh and make meaningful memories together. ...

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! ...

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! ...

Meet That Paper Joint

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By Laine Fullerton

Maximillian Malone and Zoe Crook invite you to their quirky Brunswick collage studio That Paper Joint, dedicated to the humble paper and scissorMaximillian Malone and Zoe Crook invite you to their quirky Brunswick collage studio That Paper Joint, dedicated to the humble paper and scissors. ...

Best Mother's Day Craft Experiences in Melbourne

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By Annie Symmonds

Create lasting memories this Mother's Day at a craft experience in Melbourne! From pottery to candles, these gift ideas for Mum will make her dayCreate lasting memories this Mother's Day at a craft experience in Melbourne! From pottery to candles, these gift ideas for Mum will make her day unforgettable. ...

Why I'm Gifting Mum Quality Time in 2025

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By Laine Fullerton

Want to give Mum the ultimate gift this Christmas? Our Australian Head of Content Laine lets you in on her top tip. (Hint: it’s all about makingWant to give Mum the ultimate gift this Christmas? Our Australian Head of Content Laine lets you in on her top tip. (Hint: it’s all about making memories!) ...

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.

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.

Meet Bloomin' Marvellous

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By Laine Fullerton

Passionate florist Jemina Richards invites you to unwind, connect and cultivate a love of flowers at Bloomin’ Marvellous in Melbourne’s MalvernPassionate florist Jemina Richards invites you to unwind, connect and cultivate a love of flowers at Bloomin’ Marvellous in Melbourne’s Malvern East. ...