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Christmas is one of the best times of year to try your hand at arts and crafts. As the winter nights draw in and the weather outside is cold and wet, staying indoors with a roaring fire and learning to knit, sew, draw, or make is a wonderful festive treat.
Arts and crafts combine perfectly with the holiday season, as there are so many opportunities to put crafting skills to good use. From the simplest paper chains to more involved felt Christmas tree ornaments, everywhere you look at Christmastime you’ll find something handmade or artsy.
Christmas craft workshops are a great place to start, offering guidance and advice to help you unleash your creativity and make one-of-a-kind decorations and gifts. So if you are visiting Southampton over the festive season, whether as part of a special offer on a last-minute cruise or a longer UK-based winter vacation, here are some exciting workshops in the city that will spark your artistic spirit
Festive Wreath Making at Common People Festival
There’s nothing that says ‘traditional Christmas’ better than a festive wreath, and at SeaCity Museum in Southampton you can learn to make your very own version. A series of workshops held at one of the best museums in Southampton is held in November and December by local artisans, letting you get into the festive spirit by crafting a wreath from holly, pine, or more unconventional materials. It is a great way to put your own personal spin on the season, and add love and hard work to your Christmas decor.
Candle Making at The Art House
The Art House is one of Southampton’s premier performance venues and social centres in the heart of the city, offering live music, performance poetry, storytelling and comedy. Over the Christmas holidays it runs candle-making workshops led by skilled makers, letting you get to grips with the art of candle making. Home-made candles are perfect for adding a warm and cozy atmosphere to your holiday celebrations, and making them oneself lets you choose the perfect shape, color, and even fragrance, making them ideal decorations or amazing gifts for loved ones.
Pottery Painting at The Artisan Studio
If you are looking for amazing, hand-on, personalized Christmas gifts for friends and family, try you hand at ceramic painting at the Artisan Studio. This fun, laid-back, simple craft lets you customized plates, mugs, or ornaments to truly capture the spirit of the season and say exactly what you want to say to loved ones. Paint to your heart’s content then leave your masterpieces to be fired – they’ll be ready for collection in a few hours.
Christmas Card Making at Stitch Studio
Christmas cards are an integral part of any festive celebration, and let you share the love and joy of the season with the ones you love from anywhere in the world. While shop-bought cards are lovely, there’s nothing quite as special as a handmade Christmas card, for making those season’s greetings a little more personal. Head to The Design Chapel for a one day Linocut workshop and learn how to make eyecatching two-tone greetings cards, perfect for bringing a dash of creativity and uniqueness to your Christmas mailouts.
Southampton is blessed with an abundance of makers, crafters, and artisans which makes it a fantastic place to learn new skills and try your hand at arts and crafts. Christmas is a wonderful time to express your creativity and try something new, and crafting workshops help you add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations. With a variety of workshops and classes to suit every artistic taste, a Christmas in Southampton is guaranteed to be brimming with handmade charm!