Christmassy Saturdays – crafty things to make and buy

Sat 23rd event CANCELLED due to dire weather forecast.. .See you on 30th!!

Please note . the GARDENS will also be closed on Sat 23rd 

Let us help you get into the festive mood

Two welcoming Saturdays at the Gardens to get into the spirit.

Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th Nov. 11.30 – 3ish

• Homemade and artisan gifts on sale,
• Craft making sessions for adult and children
• Pop along to the Courtyard and covered Melon Ground for a warming drink and a festive atmosphere.

Christmas is usually about budgeting AND indulging

We’ll be doing both too…

There’ll be luxurious homemade soup, hot brownies and ice cream, hot mulled drinks As well as wonderfully handmade gifts by local people for those extra special presents.

Making Christmas – with budgets in mind

We’ll be guiding some upcycling and eco-christmas decoration sessions (donations for materials)…

Join in, take the ideas and make yourself beautiful home decorations on a budget.

Among the craft activities – some quick and easy, some may give you  a couple of hours of wonderfully mindful making.

Alternative Advent Calendars

• Learn to make stylish origami pockets to hide your choccy gifts (presented in a lovely reusable tea caddy)
• An eco version of the classic Blue Peter Advent crown –  rag not plastic tinsel.

Dried fruit tree decorations

Twigs and natural found objects decorations

and more recycled and home made decorations on the day 

Event is free to enter.

Purchasing by card or cash

suggested donations to cover ‘making workshop’ material costs

No need to book

(Normal entry fees to the Gardens apply …please remember we are an independent charity: it costs our charity £1,000 per day to keep the Gardens here and open)