Get hands on with our on-stand Make & Takes sessions. The perfect chance to try before you buy and take your creation home with you. There’s everything from resin to needlefelt, papercraft to marbling – there’s bound to be something that catches your eye.
Holly Berkely
Come and make a hammered tree of life pendant! Classes run throughout the day and are perfect for beginners or more experienced makers. This pendant is fun to make and can be adapted for lots more designs. It takes around 20 minutes and includes all tools and materials. £15 per person.
Hettie’s Crafty Creations
We will be running our make and takes as a mixture of pre booked or drop in sessions, depending upon demand and cost will be £15.00 per person.
Join us at Hettie’s Crafty Creations to make a ribbon rag wreath, perfect for hanging on your door or to decoratively display on your table on Christmas day as a centrepiece. You will be supplied with a 8″ 4 ring hoop, pre cut ribbon (variety of colours) and the assistance of Mr Hettie, to complete your wreath. A great activity whether you’re new to crafting or looking to to try a different craft.
Bekbek Makes
Join us for an exciting UV Resin Make and Take, where creativity meets fun! In this hands-on session, participants will have 30-minute slots to create as many unique craft pieces as they can. Using UV resin, you’ll work with silicone moulds or decorate wooden shapes. The UV resin cures quickly, within 2-4 minutes, giving you plenty of time to explore multiple project options in each session.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this Make and Take offers a variety of materials and designs to choose from, so come and express your creativity while learning new skills. Perfect for quick, creative fun!
£10.00
stand: D12
Sessions available throughout each day, just drop by to sign up!
Hive Of Craftivity
Stand – J23
Price – £10
Date/time – every day: every hour on the hour
Duration – Around 45 – 50mins
Information about this workshop
In this workshop you will learn a range of macrame knots to make a beautiful sparkly angel decoration – after all Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without an angel!
Suitable for ages 8 and up (under 13s will need to be supervised by an adult)
Book your place on stand on the day or email hiveofcraftivity.workshop@gmail,com to secure your spot in advance.
Pyrography with ConnieFlower
Stand: J46
Duration: Approximately 30-40 mins
Cost: £8
Learn to burn with Connie! Join in this ‘Make & Take’ session and discover how to safely use a hot wire pyrography pen to burn your very own design on a wooden bauble. You don’t have to be an ‘artist’ and draw your own design as festive themed templates will be available for you to choose from. You will also have the option to add colour to your burned masterpiece before taking it home to display on the tree or gifting it to a loved one! No bookings needed. Drop-in sessions will happen throughout the show, so if there’s a seat, grab one and get involved while you can! If you have any questions, you can contact Connie on social media: @connieflowerart
Jessica Jayne Design
Carve & Print Wooden Decoration Workshop
Stand: H31
Cost: £8
Carve & Print Wooden Decoration Workshop
Every half an hour. 11am-4pm
Workshops can be booked online www.jessicajaynedesign.co.uk
Drop in’s also welcome, space is allocated on a first come first served basis.
JP Crafts
Stand: B46
Cost is just £3.00
The customer can make either a keyring or a fridge magnet
Nicki Gunn – Daisy’s 60 Minute Crafts
Stand: H28
Dot Paint a Mandala Christmas Bauble :£5
It will take approximately 30mins to complete.
In this ‘Make and Take’ you will learn to make the perfect dot with a variety of tools and create a beautiful mandala pattern on a Christmas Bauble.
The paint will need a little while to dry so you can leave it with us and collect before you leave the show.
Everyone is welcome to give this craft a go from age 8 upwards.
Head to stand H28 early when you arrive at the show to take part or book you spot.
POSCA
Stand: J35
Price: From £2
Date/time. Daily
Duration: every hour
Choose from a range of items including Charismas Decorations then simply take a seat and decorate the item with Posca Pens.
Handmade Weddings by Sarah
Stand: H04
Price: £5
Come and learn how to make a simple folded paper flower with me, before you know it you’ll be addicted!!
I will be teaching up to 6 people every hour, starting at 1030. Last teaching spot would be 1430.
Ravensburger
Stand: K10
Price -This activity is free to enjoy
Date/time. Slots available 10am to 4pm daily – Thursday 31st Oct to Sunday 3rd Nov
Duration – 15 minutes
Ravensburger CreArt mini painting-by-numbers
A description of what they can make. Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the show and enjoy some mindful moments painting with Ravensburger. Join us and complete one of our mini CreArt painting by numbers kits. Choose from a tranquil landscape, best-suited to painters from age 12 to adult, or our little monster – designed for children from age 7. Pop by the Ravensburger stand to book a time. (while stocks last)
Marbling 4 Fun
Stand: G51
Workshops are Make & Takes for marbling Stone Tiles with matching marbled card £8 per person.
No bookings needed as all workshops are on a 1st come first served basis – limited stock.
A Spring Snowflake
Stand: B29
Price: £20
Date/time: 10:30am and 2:30pm each day of the event.
Duration: 90 minutes
Create a treasured piece for your home or as a gift. You will learn how to use a knitting mill (like a knitting dolly but much faster) to create a long i-cord, combining it with wire and shaping your word.
Open to attendees aged 8 and up, however under 13s must be accompanied and supervised by an adult as we will be working with wire and cutters. Supervising adults will not need to pay to attend, unless they also want to create their own piece.
Any special features/offers: 10% discount to participants on anything bought from A Spring Snowflake at the show.
Sessions can be booked in advance here: https://spring-snowflake.co.uk/collection/ccs-nec-oct-nov-24
Bergin & Bath
Stand: D33
The price per decoration is £5
Pop over and see Bergin & Bath and learn to make sweet little Nordic decorations for your tree! They’re so simple and fun to make and are a brilliant introduction to felting for people of all ages.
The class will be running as drop-in sessions of around 30 minutes throughout the event.
LoveKnott Creations
Stand: B18
Star or Round Bauble/Magnet/Brooch :£5
Will take 30min to complete.
In this Workshop you will make use of a MDF Star/Round Shaped base that will be decorated with different Fabric textures & Embellishments of your choice
We make use of a Fabric Hardening Agent called Powertex
We only decorate the front end of the Star/Round Bauble
Once dried, you will then get to dry brush colouring onto the Robin Bauble pieces.
All items are weather resistant after 3 weeks of indoor drying
LoveKnott Creations
Stand: B18
A Robin Baubles : £8
Should take 30min
In this Workshop you will make use of a pair of MDF Robin Pieces that will be decorated with different Fabric textures.
We make use of a Fabric Hardening Agent called Powertex
We only decorate the front end of the Robins.
Once dried, you will then get to dry brush colouring onto the Robin Bauble pieces.
All items are weather resistant after 3 weeks of indoor drying
LoveKnott Creations
Stand: B18
A6 Decorative Notebook Cover: £12
This Workshop will take 30-40min to complete
In this A6 Decorative Notebook Cover Workshop you will get to choose which Embellishment you would like to use.
You will then use textured fabric mixed with a Fabric Hardening Medium called Powertex.
Once dried we will apply dry brushing colouring
Craft Kits by Katrilee
Stand: C07
£15 adults £10 children.
With a variety of clay, cutters and moulds, get creative and make your own pair of earrings, necklace or keyring with polymer clay under the guidance of Katrilee owner Katrina.
Drop in sessions available throughout the event.
Workshops last approximately 40 minutes with at least a 30 minute break to allow the polymer clay to bake.
Crafty Smith
Stand – E08
Price – £10
Date/time – All four days of the show, no need to book.
Duration – Around 2 hours
A description of what they can make – A cross stitch keyring, they can choose from different designs like a bee, fox, cactus and dinosaurs
Submerge Art
Lino carving and printing with Hannah
Duration: 45 mins
Cost: £12
Max number of attendees at make and Take: 5
Number of Sessions per day: 3
Information about this workshop:
Learn how to design and carve nature themed relief lino prints in a friendly and supportive environment. Use your own image, a picture from the web or one of Hannah’s – you do not have to be able to draw! If you have your own idea about a specific design you would like to attempt to carve then please bring it with you (the Essdee MasterCut lino blocks are 10cm x 10cm) and I will show you how to carve and print it.
You will then learn how to transfer this image onto lino, to safely cut it out, and then hand print it onto blank greetings cards ready to take home at the end of the session!
Make and Take session times:
See website or sign up at the stand
Head to https://www.submergeart.co.uk/book-online to book your place in advance of the show or alternatively, head to my stand (Hannah Blowes -Submerge Art) on show days to see if there are any spaces left on the day.
LMGifts by Dee – Wood Glazing Art
Stand D16
Make your own 3D Style Christmas Tree Ornament
Duration: 30-45 mins
Cost: £12.95
Max number of attendees at make and Take: 4
Number of Sessions per day: 8
Information about this workshop:
Come sit down, relax experience Dee’s super creamy and shimmery water colours paints to make your very own 3D style Christmas Tree Ornament.
You will have the option between 3 different designs. In your Make & Take kit you will receive all the wood pieces to make your ornament, 5g of Dee’s amazing UV Glaze and a little step by step booklet to follow to make your decoration. All Dee’s shimmer water colour paints will be available on the table for you to use.
Make and Take session times:
Dee won’t be doing any bookings for her make & take table. When you come around and there is space available you can sit down, relax and make your ornament.
The table does get really busy, we recommend you pop around, grab your Make & Take kit so that you have it ready when you find a space at the table.
Decopatch
Inion Arts
MISTLETOE – Super easy to make, super impressive to see! Decorate your home with the lovely Mistletoe – stand back and wait for the kisses! If you can shape wire, you can make this beautiful Christmas decoration. Perfect taster session for beginners.
Inion Arts
HOLLY – Get ready for Christmas with our extremely popular Holly Resin Dip Session. Always a sell-out this hour-long immersive session is perfect for those who have never used resin dip before.
Discover if resin dipping is your new creative passion as you delve into this hands-on workshop. Guided by our expert instructors, you’ll learn the art of shaping wire and transforming it into a beautiful sprig of holly. With each dip into the mesmerizing pool of resin, you’ll witness your creation come to life, leaf by leaf.
This Holly session is perfect for individuals who have never tried resin dip before and are eager to explore its artistic possibilities. No prior experience is necessary—all skill levels are welcome!
Inion Arts
POPPY – Make and Take poppy taster. Our poppy kit is our most popular kit and this make and take offers you the chance to make a poppy slightly larger than the British Royal Legion and just as beautiful as our full size poppy. Available to make in a range of colours.
Simply shape wire, form the desired shape and dip in the resin. All materials are provided, all you need to do is turn up.
Our workshops are an hour long and your beautiful flower will be ready to take home as soon as the workshop is finished. No hanging around for drying or setting. Each workshop is tutor led with excellent instructions and demonstrations.