Ohh, it’s that time of year again! What on earth are you going to get for so-and-so? Do you join the throngs of shoppers on the high street, or do you shop online and hope the right gift arrives on time? We have another idea. How about you make something? For those of us who aren’t naturally talented in craft, we’ve gathered 5 great craft workshops that you can take part in over the next month. Failing that, you could always gift a voucher so that your loved ones can make their own presents!
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations
Beau Nidol, The Wharf, Bude.
Daily until 23rd December (see website for details)
Make five decorations for £35 in a fused glass workshop. Max 4 people aged 8+
Ceramic Gift Making
The Kitchen Front, The Whaf, Bude.
Various dates.
Choose from a wide selection of ceramic kitchenware (teapots, cake stands, storage jars, serving bowls,plates, jugs etc) then decorate using a selection of techniques and illustrations that require no drawing or painting skills. The cost is £5 per person plus the cost of the kitchenware which makes an average spend of £20-£30 per person including the £5 workshop cost. There are also children’s sessions on Saturday mornings.
www.thekitchenfront.co.uk
Cornish Soapcakes Workshops
Cornish Soapcakes, Liskeard.
Make 1Kg of your own soap, or your own bath bombs and 3 x 60ml jars of scented lotion. Booking essential. £50 per person or £90 for two.
Wadebridge Sculpture Workshops
The Sculpture Workshop CIC, 18 Bess Park Road , Wadebridge
2 hours sessions for all abilities – make your own clay bust under the supervision of an expert. £25 for adults or £16 for children.
www.sculptureworkshop.co.uk/workshops/
Cowslip Workshops Christmas Felting
Cowslip Workshops, Launceston.
Sat, 2nd December, 2017 (other dates subject to availability)
Get into the Christmas spirit with an exciting needle felting workshop. With a super choice of decorations to make, suitable for beginners and for those more experienced needle felters. With the use of all tools, materials and embellishments supplied on the day. Just come along and have some fun!. £47.50. Booking essential.www.cowslipworkshops.co.uk/workshops-and-classes
That’s the lot! Have we missed one? Let us know in the comments below.
