Feeling festive and in need of a creative outlet? This Christmas there’s an impressive selection of festive workshops in Liverpool and the city region to unleash your inner artist and craft unique decorations, gifts, and keepsakes. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone, with workshops catering to all ages and interests.
This feature delves into a mix of festive workshops, from eco-friendly table decor printing to colourful paper bunting creation and charming Christmas wreath making. Discover workshops for adults and children alike, along with free family-friendly activities. So, gather your friends, family, or simply treat yourself to a creative adventure this Christmas.
Block Printed Table Decor Workshop with Red Button Press
Join artist and printmaker Karen Edwards of The Red Button Press for a festive, eco-friendly workshop where you’ll create your own cotton table centrepiece and napkins. Using recycled materials, Karen will guide you in designing and carving custom printing blocks and applying them with water-based inks. Bring your own design ideas or choose from provided motifs, and learn sustainable printing techniques to make reusable, hand-printed décor or thoughtful gifts. Attendees will take home a personalised table set and gain skills to use on other fabrics. Suitable for ages 14+ with an accompanying adult.
Block Printed Table Decor Workshop dates:
21 November – Tickets
4 December – Tickets
14 December – Tickets
Festive Paper Bunting Workshop with Design Laser Play
In this Festive Paper Bunting Workshop you’ll design and assemble colourful paper bunting for the holidays. Using techniques like folding, cutting, and sticking, you’ll craft unique bunting from pre-cut shapes, choosing from typographic designs, seasonal messages, or geometric patterns. With high-quality, sustainably sourced paper in a variety of vibrant colours, you’ll add infills, backgrounds, and decorative details to make your artwork one-of-a-kind. Complete your festive creation by attaching it to a coloured ribbon, ready to hang at home. Suitable for ages 14+ with an accompanying adult, this workshop offers design guidance and colour inspiration throughout.
Festive Paper Bunting Workshop dates:
23 November (11am & 2.30pm) – Tickets
5 December – Tickets
Fabric Fairy Lights Workshop with Bluebird Upholstery
Join Bluebird Upholstery’s Fabric Fairy Lights Workshop and create a beautiful, eco-friendly string of 10 fabric lanterns with LED lights to add a cosy glow to your home or gift to a loved one. Choose from an assortment of vintage and modern silk and cotton fabrics, including upcycled vintage scarves, or bring your own fabrics for a personalised touch. You’ll leave with your handmade lanterns, rechargeable AA batteries, and a charger for sustainable, long-term use. Suitable for ages 16+, this workshop combines craft and sustainability to create unique, upcycled décor.
Fabric Fairy Lights Workshop dates:
27 November – Tickets
7 December (11am & 2.30pm) – Tickets
12 December – Tickets
Festive Workshops at The Bluecoat
The Bluecoat has curated an exciting lineup of creative workshops perfect for celebrating the season:
Festive Wreath Workshop
Join artist and upcycling expert Gemma Longworth for a festive wreath-making workshop where you’ll craft your own seasonal wreath from fresh foliage and decorations. Perfect for all skill levels, Gemma will guide you step-by-step to create a beautiful wreath to take home. Bring friends or come solo for an afternoon of creativity and holiday cheer.
Festive Wreath Workshop
24 November – Tickets
Collage Your Christmas Cards
In this workshop you’ll design unique, eco-friendly Christmas cards using recycled materials. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on session lets you add a personal touch to your greetings cards. Bring along old cards or gift bags to upcycle, and they’ll provide the rest! Come solo or with friends.
Collage Your Own Christmas Cards Workshop
28 November – Tickets
Christmas Print Party
During this family-friendly printmaking session you’ll use print foam to design, sculpt and print your own festive themed wooden Christmas tree decoration and get creative using pre-made festive themed lino stamps to create a pack of unique Christmas cards. Each child will leave the session with a wooden Christmas decoration and a pack of 6 hand printed Christmas cards to take home with them.
Christmas Print Party
30 November – Tickets
How To Write A Christmas Ghost Story Workshops with Arts Groupie CIC
Embrace the holiday spirit with ArtsGroupie’s How to Write a Ghost Story community workshops. These free creative writing sessions, held in atmospheric venues across Merseyside, guide you in crafting your own Christmas ghost story. Perfect for those aiming to enter Arts Groupie’s Christmas Ghost Story contest or just wanting to thrill friends and family with a spine-tingling tale. Open to anyone 16+, these workshops welcome all skill levels. Just bring your imagination and get ready for fun writing exercises that capture the essence of ghostly Christmas storytelling.
How To Write A Christmas Ghost Story Workshop dates & locations:
Workshops run from 30 November – 14 December. Visit artsgroupie.org/how-to-write-a-ghost-story to find all workshop dates and locations.
Festive Textile Wreath Making Workshop with Sarah Randle at World Museum
In this workshop at the World Museum artist Sarah Randle (Owner and Designer from Instant Fashion Happiness) you will learn several sewing techniques as Sarah shows you how to make your own unique textile wreath. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. This event is aimed at young people aged 16-24 years old but over 25 years are welcome to join too.
Festive Textile Wreath Making Workshop
30 November – Tickets
Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop at Speke Hall
Create a stunning festive wreath at Speke Hall with guidance from RHS Chelsea Gold Winners, Louise and Deb. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions and personalised assistance to design your own festive wreath. Ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this workshop provides all materials, along with expert tips and techniques to continue crafting at home. Ticket price includes grounds admission for non-members, with standard fees applying for entry to the Hall.
Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop
6 December – Tickets
FACT’s Cinema In The City Film Screenings & Creative Workshops
This December, FACT’s Cinema in the City is bringing a magical weekend of festive films and creative workshops to Liverpool Lighthouse in Anfield.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Film Screening & Stop-motion Animation Workshop
Unleash your creativity with a hands-on stop-motion animation workshop where you’ll learn the magical techniques behind this unique way of filmmaking with Josh from Hamster Productions. Bring along a smartphone or tablet to join in – the workshop will conclude with a screening of Josh’s short Lego stop-motion film.
The Muppet Christmas Carol & Puppet Making Workshop
This heartwarming adaptation brings together the magic of the Muppets with the spirit of Christmas. Before the film, join local artist Alice Rowbottom for a fun-filled paper cup puppet-making workshop. Create your own puppet character to take home and continue the storytelling magic. There is also a chance to try your hand at puppeteering some muppet-inspired puppets.
The Muppet Christmas Carol & Puppet Making Workshop
7 December – Tickets
Big Art Special: Art Sparks Christmas at Walker Art Gallery
Join the Big Art Special: Art Sparks Christmas at Walker Art Gallery, a festive creative experience for young children and their grown-ups! Guided by friendly facilitators, families can enjoy themed activities, creating holiday masterpieces to take home. Explore Big Art’s unique resources together and spark holiday creativity.
Big Art Special: Art Sparks Christmas
Sessions are available on select dates between 1 – 11 December, taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Booking is essential.
Create and Chill Festive Family Workshops at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North
Tate Liverpool + RIBA North will host free winter workshops and activities for the whole family. Explore their current exhibitions and enjoy seasonal surprises. The Learning Space is open daily, offering art games, coloring, books, and more.
Create and Chill Festive Family Workshops
28 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Daily at 10.00–16.00
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