As a city overflowing with creativity, it’s no surprise that Brighton has a plethora of craft workshops all year round, especially during the festive season. Christmas Craft Workshops in Brighton are a fantastic way to unleash your creativity, unwind, have fun with friends, or meet some fellow crafty folk. Read on to find the best workshops that give you something to do in Brighton during the winter days and where you can learn to build your own baubles, wrangle with wreaths and sew your own stockings.
what Christmas Craft Workshops can I do in Brighton in 2023?
Christmas Wreath Making
A classic Christmas tradition, wreath making is a fantastic way to add some festive cheer to your home, sprucing up your doorway with festive firs, mistletoe and seasonal greenery. Brighton offers a huge range of workshops where you can try your hand at wreath making, and maybe enjoy a glass of something mulled while you’re at it.
One Garden Brighton
If you’d like to learn from expert floristry tutors, the wreath-making workshops held at One Garden, Brighton may be the option for you. Expect 2 hours of expert tuition, guiding you through every step of the wreath-making process, as well as a mince pie, and a glass of mulled wine, for £50. Sessions run on Thursdays and Saturdays from the 25th of November to the 9th of December.
Address: Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN1 9SE
Tickets: https://shop.plumpton.ac.uk/christmas-door-wreath-workshop-one-garden
Between Two Thorns
Held in the fabulous houseplant shop in central Brighton, Between Two Thorns is offering Christmas wreath-making workshops on the 25th and 26th of November, as well as the 7th and 14th of December. Each session will provide you with quality foliage and décor, as well as a reusable straw wreath ring. Mince pies and mulled wine are provided, and tickets are priced at £50.
Address: 67 Upper N Street, Brighton, BN1 3FL
Tickets: https://www.betweentwothorns.com/workshops/wreath-making-workshops
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Combining craft and culture is the Christmas wreath-making workshop held in the Art Room of Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, where you will craft your own seasonal wreath from quality greenery sourced from the iconic Royal Pavilion Garden. As you sculpt your spectacular creation, you will have the chance to enjoy a mince pie, a hot drink and a short talk about the history of Christmas tradition. Tickets start at £35 for members or £40 for non-members.
Address: Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EE
Tickets: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/wreath-making-workshop/
Christmas Clay Pottery Workshops
Clay Wild
Suitable for all levels of clay makers, Clay Wild by Megan Elliott is offering a fun, friendly and festive pottery workshop held at Sunflower Studio on Wednesday 13th December, from 7 pm – 9 pm. Using easy-to-master hand-building techniques, you will craft and take home at least two festive creations from air-drying clay, ready to gift (or keep for you!)
Address: Sunflower Studio, 4B Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 4AN
Tickets: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17058/festive-pottery-class-with-clay-wild-brighton
Hot Fox Pottery
Held at the Brighton Cocktail Company in Seven Dials, Hot Fox Pottery is holding a festive pottery workshop on the 23rd of November. With no experience needed, you will be guided through the process of sculpting a beautiful tealight holder or decorated bowl and will be given the choice of a selection of stunning glazes. Priced at £45 per person, you will receive 2 hours of pottery fun, as well as a glass of bubbly, and exclusive deals on food and cocktails at the venue.
Address: 133 Hartington Rd, Brighton, BN2 3PA
Tickets: https://www.hotfoxpottery.com/christmas
Christmas Painting Workshops
One Garden Brighton
Located in the picturesque scenery of One Garden Brighton, the whole family will enjoy no end of inspiration at this Festive Printing drop-in workshop. Expert instructors will guide you to print your own Christmas cards and decorations with your very own design. Priced at just £3 per person, and running from 10 am to 4 pm on the 2nd of December, this is the perfect chance to drop in and unleash your creativity.
Address: Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN1 9SE
Event: https://www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-events/festive-printing
Pinot and Picasso
The freshly established Brighton branch of Pinot and Picasso combines painting and partying in the best way possible and is offering a range of festive painting classes this year. Under expert guidance from a talented artist, and surrounded by a playlist of festive tunes, festive workshops at Pinot and Picasso include ‘Sloshy the Snowman,’ a gorgeous Christmas wreath, a winter wonderland scene, a cute-as-pie gingerbread man, ‘Rudy the Reindeer,’ and the naughtier ‘Bad Santa’ (for grown-ups only!).
Christmas sessions run from November 25th through to December 23rd and are priced at £44 for a three-hour workshop, expert guidance and party vibes.
Address: 127 Gloucester Rd, Brighton, BN1 4AF
Tickets: https://www.pinotandpicasso.uk/brighton/
Bauble Making and Decorating
The Little Craftery
For a festive, friendly felting workshop, look no further than the felting bauble workshop hosted by Wendy at The Little Craftery – Worthing. With hot drinks provided, for £20 you will get to create beautiful baubles from polystyrene shapes and quality wool, forging adorable festive friends perfect for a place on the tree.
Address: 3 Field Row, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1TD
Booking requests are available here: https://classbento.co.uk/felted-christmas-bauble-workshop-brighton
One Garden Brighton – Craft Workshop for children
Perfect for children aged 6+, Schools Without Walls is running a children’s Christmas bauble-making workshop, where your little ones can create their very own felted baubles with a hint of festive sparkle. Running from 10:30 am – 1 pm on the 25th of November and priced at £12.50 per child, this workshop is a great way for your child to explore their creative power, and come home with something to add some festive cheer to your home.
Address: Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN1 9SE
Tickets: https://www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-events/christmas-bauble-workshop/
Christmas Candle Making
Charlie Doodle
Nothing says Christmas like a festive candle, so why not try your hand at crafting your very own seasonally scented candle with Charlie Doodle? This tranquil two-hour workshop will teach you all about different types of wax, oils, wicks and candle-making tricks, as well as, of course, guide you through the creation of your very own candles.
Sessions run on Friday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm, and include tea, coffee and biscuits, while Saturday afternoon sessions run from 2 pm to 4 pm, including a glass of bubbly, and are priced at £45 per person.
Address: Flamingo Studio, 14a Wilbury Rd, Hove, BN3 3JN
Tickets: https://www.charliedoodle.co.uk/store/p228/Christmas-candle-making-class.html#/
Christmas Stocking Making
Planes Workshop
Sewing in a pub? Sign me up! Held in the local Hove pub The Old Albion, this personalised mini stocking workshop is the perfect way to dip your toe into the world of sewing, or just enjoy a relaxed evening of crafting.
The workshop will be run by Sandeep, who will guide you through the process, and include all the materials you need to create your mini stockings. Tickets are priced at £15 per person, and the event will run on Wednesday 6th December from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Address: 110 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EB
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/personalised-mini-stocking-workshop
Christmas Macrame
Starling Studio Brighton
Want to explore the world of macrame, while also creating your own shooting star Christmas decorations? The shooting star macrame workshop held at Starling Studio Brighton is the event for you. Suitable for anyone aged 10 and above, this workshop will provide all the guidance and everything you need to make three beautiful shooting stars from recycled and sustainable materials.
Guests will also get access to an online video tutorial after the session, so you can practice your new-found skills at home. Tickets are available for £35 per person, and the event will run on Thursday 30th November from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Address: 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL
Tickets: https://www.cocoonandme.com/shop/macrame-shooting-star-christmas-decorations
Christmas Craft Workshops for children in Brighton 2023
Hobbycraft Workshops – brighton
Both adults and children aged 3+ are welcome at Hobbycraft Brighton for a workshop in creating up to three festive ornaments, ranging from picture-perfect mini Christmas trees to cute-as-a-button ceramic baubles, using materials like pipe cleaners, paints, beads and blank ceramics. Tickets are just £5 per guest, and are selling fast!
Tickets: https://classbento.co.uk/kids-tree-decorations-workshop-brighton
Also available are the kids’ Christmas card-making workshops, priced at £8 for an hour-long session. Children aged three and up will create at least two of their own Christmas cards using pom-poms, pens and more.
Tickets: https://classbento.co.uk/kids-christmas-card-making-workshop-brighton
Address: Unit 2A, Pavilion Pavillion Retail Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 3QA
