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

21–24 November 2026

Time

Various dates

Duration

Multiple sessions

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

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

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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