These are the Christmas workshops you need to book in for right now
It’s that time of year, folks. Time to get creative and channel your inner elf to decorate, bake, wrap and paint your way to a beautiful Christmas home.
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 workshops
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 30th November 2018, 7:00pm – 9:00pm | 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 21st November 1:00pm – 3:30pm | Saturday 24th November 1:30pm – 4:00pm | 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 Pudding workshop
Who: Cornersmith
What: The Christmas Pudding with Jaimee Edwards
Where: Cornersmith Picklery, 441 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
When: Saturday 24th November 1:00pm – 3:00pm
What it costs: $150
Why: Because it’s traditional and you get to eat “one they prepared earlier” with a glass of mulled wine at the end of the workshop!
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. Gift wrapping workshop
Who: Daily Wrap
What: Gift wrapping workshop – just in time for Christmas
Where: The Paper Empire 1234 High Street Armadale
When: Sunday 25th November 2:00pm – 4:00pm
What it costs: $55
Why: Because Viv is a master at the craft and a beautifully wrapped gift takes giving to the next level
Why not: **Workshops in Sydney and Brisbane too. Click here for more information and how to book
6. 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
7. 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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