The Crafty Elves' Lab – adults and kids workshops
Never a dull moment for our Elves! They have organized a few workshops for making Christmas looks more magical. Are you ready to learn some new craft skills?
Sun 1 Dec 2024, 10.30am to 3.30pm
Mahuki, Level 2
What is better than Christmas decorations? Christmas decorations that you make yourself!
No skills needed, just some time on your hands, and a bit of fantasy.
The Elves are waiting to teach you a lot of cool new tricks to make decorations for your Christmas tree or colorful wreaths to hang on the door!
Are you ready? Then book your ticket now! (Prices vary per workshow, please read the descriptions below) And make something special for your house, or for a friend. And some good memories.
Many of these workshops have limited spaces. Don't miss out – book now.
Workshop #1 – 10.30am and 11.30am
Beaded Christmas Decorations Classes, by Village Beads Petone
Come along and learn how to weave your own beaded Christmas decorations and personalise them with a word in the middle! It could be your name, your pet's name or any word that sounds special to you.
$20. Suitable for adults, teens, and children aged 8+.
Each session is 45 minutes long.
Book now: Make your own beaded Christmas decoration with Village Beads!
Workshop #2 – 10.30am to 1pm
Paint a Christmas Card for your loved ones, by South Coast Studio Island Bay
Using mainly watercolour, Jo Elle will teach you a bit about painting and guide you through some simple but effective techniques to set you off making your holiday cards.
All art materials are provided but feel free to bring anything from your art drawer to add to your creations.
$35. Suitable for adults and teenagers only. 20-minute intermission during the session.
Book now: Make and paint your own Christmas Card with South Coast Studio!
Workshop #3 – 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Ceramic Christmas Decoration Painting, by Snowfox Ceramics
Paint your very own ceramic Christmas decorations! Choose from a variety of pre-made shapes, and paint your own shiny glazed designs, with the help of Snowfox Ceramics. This cost includes all materials. Approximately an hour session. .
$20. Bookings are required in advance, spaces are limited! Recommended ages 8+
Please note: Your decorations will be kiln-fired after the session and available to collect approximately one week after your session (or courier available at an additional cost).
Book now: Ceramic Christmas Decoration Class
Workshop #4 – 2.30pm to 3.30pm
DYI Christmas Wreath, with Lizz Santos from The Christmas Decorators
Lizz is the woman behind most of the Christmas tree that you admire in town every year. She knows how to decorate houses for the festive season, and will now reveal to you a few secrets to make your own wreath to hang on the door, with recycled Christmas decoration and fabric, artificial flowers and pompom that you can take from home. Adults only.
Wreath-base and some decorations provided. We suggest that you take a few items that you would like to assemble on your artwork from home.
$50. Adults only. Wreaths and some basic decorative elements provided. BYO artificial flowers, bows, pompoms etc. to personalize your wreath.
Book now: Christmas Wreath DYI, with Lizz Santos (The Christmas Decorators)