If it still feels too early to you to embrace Christmas, a fun creative workshop is a perfect way to ease into the festive season with style and perhaps just a touch of sparkle!
Take your pick of these merry offerings around the country.
1. Christmas wreath workshop
Who: The Doors of Berry
What: ‘Girls Night Out’ Wreath making workshop – succulents or artificial flowers
Where: Illocale Gelato Café 114 Queen Street, Berry NSW 2535
When: Your choice of date by arrangement (10 or more people at your own venue) or Friday 14th December 7:00pm – 9:00pm
What it costs: $99 per person including mocktail on arrival and dessert & tea afterwards plus a free wreath hook
Why: Because you can gather a bunch of friends and make wreaths, drink wine, eat gelato and have a great chat as you go!
Why not: Click here for more information and how to book
2. Make your own Christmas decorations
Who: MH Ceramics
What: Make your own porcelain Christmas decorations with the help of leading ceramicist Marie-Helene Clauzon
Where: MH Ceramics 76-82 Botany Road Alexandria Sydney
When: Wednesday 5th December 1:30pm – 4:00pm
What it costs: $165
Why: To make your own classic and elegant Christmas decorations to give as a gift or cherish yourself
Why not: Click here for more information and how to book
3. Christmas baking workshop
Who: Cornersmith
What: Christmas Baking
Where: Cornersmith Picklery, 441 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
When: Sunday 9th December 10:00am – 1:00pm
What it costs: $185
Why: A new twist on traditional family favourites that only Cornersmith knows how to create
Why not: Click here for more information and how to book
4. Gingerbread House workshop
Who: Heart of Hall
What: Create and decorate your own gingerbread house
Where: Heart of Hall 17 Hall Street, Newport VIC 3015
When: Sunday 2nd December 3:30pm – 6:30pm
What it costs: $85
Why: Because who doesn’t love gingerbread at Christmas?
Why not: Click here for more information and how to book
5. Fu fu at Megan Morton’s The School
Who: Teacher Teesh
What: Make your own stunning wall feature – that doubles as a wreath for Christmas!
Where: The School, 2/85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery
When: Saturday 8th December 9:30am – 12:30pm
What’s it cost: $190
Why: Because you can use it as your Christmas wreath, but leave it on your wall all year round
Why not: Click here for more information and how to book
6. Paint a Christmas plate
Who: Robert Gordon
What: Paint your own pot or plate from a choice of bisque pieces which are then fired and picked up by you (or posted) two weeks later
Where: Robert Gordon Pottery, Pakenham
When: Every day of the year or Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm, Sundays 10:00am – 4:00pm
What it costs: from $14
Why: Because no matter your age you can make your own gift with the help of one of Australia’s oldest and most respected family ceramic businesses
Why not: Click here for more information or call 03 5941 3302 to book a place
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