Festive Programme 2026
Looking for a handmade gift with a story behind it? This festive season we’re filling the workshop with wood & metal crafting courses and family events designed to help you find or craft something unique. Whether you’re making decorations for your home, learning a new skill or spending time making with loved ones, we have something for every maker. Give an experience, make a gift, or treat yourself to some workshop time this winter.
XMAS Makers Market : Wed 2nd December
This December we’re opening the workshops for an evening of festive fun with our local maker. A free event with local music, it’s a chance to pick up some beautiful hand crafted Christmas gifts from our makers. The perfect place for bespoke presents made from wood, metal, and more!
Wed 2nd December, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Creative Brushmaking
Learn the art of traditional brushmaking and head home with a beautifully crafted tool that’s as practical as it is satisfying.
Sun 29th November 2026, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat 12th December 2026, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Introduction to Woodcarving: Chip Carving
Using simple tools and techniques, you’ll transform a piece of wood into a beautifully patterned object that makes a thoughtful gift or home decoration.
Wed 18th & 25th November 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Woodturning: Festive Baubles
Swap the plastic decorations for something a little more personal this year. Turn your own wooden baubles on the lathe and create decorations to from a tree for years to come.
Tue 1st December 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thu 10th December 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tue 15th December 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Metalwork: Festive Winter Decoration
You will learn how to use basic tools to transform thin sheet metal into quirky festive decorations that are entirely unique and personal using cold metalworking techniques.
Thu 3rd December 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Woodworking Evening (Induction Required)
Perfect for woodworking projects you need guidance with. If you have something you’ve always wanted to make something personal but have are not sure how to start, we have a course guided by an experienced woodworking tutor who will make your dream project reality.
Thu 3rd December 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Board Game
Sat 5th December 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Family Make Stuff Morning: Wooden Mini Christmas Tree
Ready for Christmas? Come join us to create our very own mini-Christmas Tree from wood! You can use it for an advent tree next year, or for your children to hide your presents underneath!
Sun 20th December 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Family Make Stuff Afternoon: Time Capsule
Is it a small box? Or is a time capsule to fill on NYE? You’ll make your own time capsule to take home with you. As midnight approaches you can fill it with all your successes of 2026, what you’re proud of yourself for, some photographs and maybe some wishes for 2027.
Sun 20th December 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Introduction to Power Tools: Pizza Server
Serve up a gift made with love this season. This beginner friendly power tools course helps you create your very own wooden pizza server, you can learn new skills while making something you’ll actually use at the dinner table.
Tue 8th, Wed 9th, Thu 10th December 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Introduction to Woodturning
Turning wood into festive bowls this season. This course equips you with the skills to work a wood lathe which allows to make everything from candlesticks to ring holders. Take an introduction in to a whole future of new creations.