Hands-On Experiences

Workshops

Immersive festive workshops led by expert independent makers. Places are strictly limited — book in advance.

Each workshop is led by a specialist maker or tutor and includes all materials. Places sell out quickly — secure yours via Eventbrite before arriving at the event.

Hands crafting a Christmas wreath with fresh foliage and festive decorations

Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making

Create a beautiful wreath to take home, guided by Dandini Flowers of Weybridge. Choose from a range of accessories to make a piece that is distinctly yours — fresh seasonal foliage, natural textures, and festive finishing touches included.

Host

Dandini Flowers, Weybridge

Date

Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 November

Time

10:30am – 12:30pm

Duration

2 hours

Painting Scandi-style wooden Christmas heart decorations in red and white

Workshop

Paint Your Own Christmas Decorations

Create handmade Nordic-inspired Christmas keepsakes using a classic palette of red and white acrylic paint. Mark-making techniques guide you to create a beautiful Scandi-style heart decoration — all materials and step-by-step instruction provided. Your finished wooden heart is ready to hang as a tree ornament or give as a gift.

Host

Workshop Studio

Date

Saturday 21 November

Time

11:00am – 12:00pm

Duration

1 hour

Price

£16 per person

A woman painting a 3D-printed penguin figure in a red Santa hat and scarf, with pots of festive paint on the table

Workshop

Paint Your Own 3D-Printed Christmas Tree Figure

Join The Jolly Oddities, a Surrey-based 3D-printing business, to paint your own Christmas tree figure. Choose from a range of festive characters — Santa, reindeer, snowmen and more — each 3D-printed from plant-based PLA and finished with a hanging hole. Non-toxic acrylic paints, brushes, and inspiration images are all provided. No painting or 3D-printing experience required. Take your finished decoration home to hang on the tree or give as a gift. Ages 12 and over.

Host

The Jolly Oddities, Surrey

Date

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November

Time

Sat 1:00–2:00pm · Sun 11:00am–12:00pm

Duration

1 hour

Price

£21 per person

Colourful spices and a signature spice tin from the Mandira masterclass

Workshop

Spice Masterclass with Mandira

A focused, hands-on masterclass exploring what spice actually does — how spices bloom in hot oil, how timing shapes flavour, the difference between whole and ground, and why blends matter. Attendees leave with a signature spice tin: choose from Garam Masala, Mint & Magic Raita Mix, or Firecracker Chilli Masala.

Host

Mandira

Date

Sunday 22 November

Time

1:00pm – 1:30pm

Duration

30 minutes

Price

£16 per person

A finished Christmas wreath of fresh evergreen foliage with a red velvet bow, pine cones, dried orange slices and red berries

Workshop

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

A relaxed afternoon creating your own Christmas wreath to take home and enjoy throughout the season. Stems by Emz guides you step by step, sharing tips and ideas along the way, so your wreath is entirely your own. A pre-mossed base, seasonal foliage, festive decorations and all tools and materials are included. No previous wreath-making experience needed.

Host

Stems by Emz

Date

Sunday 22 November

Time

2:00pm – 4:30pm

Duration

2.5 hours

Price

£55 per person

Handmade mosaic Christmas bauble and star decorations with glass tiles

Workshop

Create Your Own Mosaic Christmas Decorations

A beginner-friendly workshop led by local mosaic artist Debbee. Choose from Christmas baubles or festive stars and create two decorations using pre-cut glass tiles. Every participant takes home a grouting kit with full instructions and ribbon to hang their finished pieces. Ages 12 and over.

Host

Debbee — local mosaic artist

Date

Tuesday 24 November

Time

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Duration

1 hour

Watercolour snowflake Christmas card created in the Sarah Rawlins workshop

Workshop

Watercolour Snowflake Christmas Card

Learn simple watercolour techniques — including wet-in-wet blending — before applying them to create a beautiful handmade snowflake Christmas card to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. All materials provided.

Host

Sarah Rawlins

Date

Tuesday 24 November

Time

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Duration

1 hour

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