Christmas Workshops 2024

This year I am touring my Christmas workshops around County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria, working with Highlights Rural Touring, and Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert.

Metal embossed Christmas ornament workshop

Suitable for beginners, learn the art of metal embossing whilst creating a Christmas ornament to treasure!

Workshops are being held in the following villages around County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. Find out more about the workshop and book your place here.

5th October, Gleaston Village Hall, Cumbria ***SOLD OUT***
13th October – sorry, the workshop in Amble has been cancelled by the organiser
26th October, Soulby Village Hall, Cumbria ***SOLD OUT***
2nd November, Whittingham Memorial Institute, Northumberland
9th November, Arnside Educational Institute, Cumbria
22nd November, Woodland Village Hall, County Durham
23rd November, Bowes and Gilmonby Parish Hall, County Durham
24th November, The Community Hall at Grizebeck, Cumbria
1st December, Allendale Village Hall, Northumberland
3rd December, Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert, County Durham ***SOLD OUT***
7th December, Shilbottle Community Hall, Northumberland
8th December, Newbrough Town Hall, Northumberland
14th December, Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland


Chine collé lino printed Christmas cards workshop

Suitable for beginners, learn the art of lino printing with collage whilst creating unique Christmas cards!

Workshops are being held in the following villages around County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. Find out more about the workshop and book your place here.

12th October, Ellingham Village Hall, Northumberland
27th October, Great Whittington Village Hall, Northumberland
5th November, Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert, County Durham ***SOLD OUT***
30th November, Penruddock Village Hall, Cumbria


Gift bags and gift boxes workshop

Get your wrapping ready for Christmas! This is a great workshop for absolute beginners to craft. In this workshop you’ll learn how to make gift boxes and gift bags from paper that you may already have around the house – wrapping paper, brown paper, decorative craft paper, ends of wallpaper rolls, etc. You’ll also learn how to make a paper floral embellishment to add to your gift bag or box to make it extra special!

Venue: Breathing Space, Witton Gilbert, County Durham
Date: 10 December, 1pm to 4pm
Free to book, but a donation to Breathing Space either at the time of booking or on the day would be appreciated.
*** SOLD OUT *** Add your name to the waitlist here.