Get hands-on with our Christmas courses!
Get creative this Christmas with a festive programme of hands-on courses, from willow weaving and woodcut printing to needle felting, clay and stained glass.
Willow Christmas Trees
Thursday 5 November, 9:30am–4:00pm; Thursday 12 November, 9:30am–4:00pm.
Create your own charming 50–60cm willow Christmas tree, perfect for a festive tabletop or windowsill and ready to decorate with lights.
Weave a Christmas Tree
Saturday 7 November, 10:00am–4:00pm.
Discover traditional tapestry techniques as you weave a colourful Christmas tree using yarn and a simple frame.
Needle Felting Christmas Decorations
Sunday 8 November, 10:00am–4:00pm.
Learn the basics of needle felting and make a collection of colourful handmade Christmas decorations to take home. Suitable for beginners.
Print Your Own Woodcut Christmas Cards
Saturday 14, Sunday 15 and Monday 16 November, 9:30am–4:00pm each day.
Design, carve and print your own woodblock to create ten unique Christmas cards – and take the block home to print more.
14 November course page
15 November course page
16 November course page
Everlasting Willow Christmas Wreath
Monday 23 November, 10:00am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:00pm; Tuesday 24 November, 10:00am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:00pm.
Weave a beautiful everlasting willow wreath and decorate it with foliage and natural materials for a wonderfully traditional festive decoration.
23 Nov, 10am course page
23 Nov, 1pm course page
24 Nov, 10am course page
24 Nov, 1pm course page
Family Winter Clay Workshop: Sculpt a Clay Snowman
Sunday 29 November, 10:00am–1:00pm.
A festive family workshop where you’ll sculpt, decorate and glaze your own unique clay snowman, ready to be kiln-fired after the session.
Christmas Tea Light Stained Glass Workshop
Monday 7 December, 10:00am–4:30pm.
Learn the copper-foil stained-glass technique and create a colourful Christmas sun catcher or tea-light decoration to take home.
