Hens’ Parties and Activities

Looking for unique hens’ parties or day activities? We can help you plan a special class for the bride-to-be, or arrange a whole day of activities in our space in the CBD or your selected venue!

Our hens’ parties will definitely be different, creative and memorable!

How it all works

  • Our fun, casual classes last around 75 minutes
  • After you have confirmed the details and selected your class, please use the booking form below and we’ll let you know if the date is available.
  • We will send you a deposit invoice to secure the venue and teacher.
  • You don’t need to confirm final attendees until 2 weeks from the event for payment of the deposit.
  • If you would like a different class to those listed below, please email us and we’ll let you know if it’s available.

See all our private events terms and conditions here. Please note there is a minimum of 10 attendees for private events.

Our space

Our venue, Laneway Learning Central, is located at Level 3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St (Nicholas Building) in Melbourne CBD.

It fits up to 30 people sat in a workshop set-up (chairs and tables) or up to 40 in a talk set-up (without tables). For dancing or movement classes, up to 20 people work best.

Food and beverages

Regarding food, we are a BYO venue so you can bring your own drinks and nibbles for the event.

Class ideas and cost

Although we can create a private event out of most of our classes we have compiled some of the most popular ideas below.

Our venue can also be rented for extra hours at a rate of $35 per hour + GST. We also have office Christmas party ideas and Bucks Day classes if you want more inspiration.

Erottery (erotic pottery )

Have a blast using air dry clay to make erotic trinket plates, ring holders… because who doesn’t want a clay boob or penis! In this class, you’ll learn how to work with air dry natural clay, how to model, texture and emboss the clay and go home with some fun quirky art to remember.

Cost: $46 per person

Erottery (Erotic Pottery)

Have a blast using air dry clay to make erotic trinket plates, ring holders... because who doesn't want a clay boob or penis! In this class, you'll learn how to work with air dry natural clay, how to model, texture and emboss the clay and go home with some fun quirky art to remember.

Cost: $46 per person

DIY Cute Sunglasses

In this class each hen receives her own heart sunnies to decorate with all sorts of fun cute trinkets: mini flowers, pompoms, rhinestones, candy, tiny ice-creams, hearts... We’ll learn how to assemble them, make a design mock up and bedazzle the sunglasses so all hens can party in style!  

Cost: $48 per person

Polymer clay accessories

Get creative and make your own earrings in our entertaining polymer clay class. You'll get to choose between a bunch of colours and bake your creations so you can wear them on your night out. You'll make one pair of marbled studs and one of drop earrings ($43 premium option including beads, brooches, pendants).

Cost: $40 per person

Signature Scent: Make your Own Perfume!

Make an eco-friendly, natural perfume while designing your own signature scent! Whether you’re a floral fan, or citrus enthusiast – or perhaps earthy and spicy! – you’ll certainly find your fragrance amongst Lily’s array or essential oils. Includes roll on perfume bottle to take home.

Cost: $59 per person

Burlesque and/or dance

Get ready to spice up your hens' event with our Burlesque dance class (suitable for all levels of fitness and ability)! Turn up in stilettos and learn the shimmy shake and other fun, sexy moves.

Cost: $37 per person

Fresh Flower Crowns

Make your own fresh floral crown and learn basic floristry techniques with Robyn! We will have a variety of foliage and premium flowers in a lovely colour scheme and leave the class with a gorgeous crown to keep on partying.

Cost: $55 per person

Erotic Cupcakes

Take your baking to the next level by learning the basics of fondant (sugar paste) decoration via well... some very naughty decorations! In this class, every hen will get a cupcake to decorate (and eat!) with fondant and we'll learn how to make a cute or naughty topper to go on top.

Cost: $44 per person

Acrylic Painting

From Starry Flinders in Van Gogh style to Picasso portraits, skylines or pet portraits. Learn how to create with acrylic paint and go home with your own painted canvas.

Cost: $49 per person

Party Headpieces

From faux flower crowns to lovely halos, art deco style headdresses or just wacky, fun party hats. Come and make your own custom headpieces and wear them on your hen night. (Please note this is not millinery, more party hat style).

Cost: $49 per person

Beginner Watercolours: Native Australian florals

Learn how to use watercolour paints and choose one topic of your liking: brush lettering, botanical drawings, galaxies and constellations, sunsets, native wreaths and more

Cost: $45 per person

Macrame planters

Learn the basics of macrame while making a beautiful plant hanger to take home with you! You can choose to make it out of up-cycled materials (think t-shirt yarn) and be more environment friendly or use the traditional rope to have that timeless look.

Cost: $46 per person

More information

Fill out this form and we will check teachers’ availability and get your event going. Have any questions? Email us at maria@lanewaylearning.com.