Open Culture has partnered with Liverpool BID Company, Metquarter, Royal Liver Building and Exchange Station for a festive treat. Join us for a series of creative workshops this winter season.
Ready to get crafty this Christmas? Mark your calendars for these incredible workshops:
Beeswax Candle Workshop with B 4 Biodiversity (20, 24 November, 11 December)
You will be making a large 30cl candle in a glass holder using sustainable hemp waxed wicks. There will be a selection of seasonal essential oils to mix into the melted beeswax to lock in beautiful scents that will fill your home, or those you gift it to, over the festive period. You can decorate your candle using locally sourced and dried flowers, petals and stems harvested from Sefton Park over Autumn.
If you would like to bring along your own dried flowers from your garden then please do, this all helps to add to the personalised and eco-friendly nature of your Candle.
Plus, you will also hand roll your own beeswax candle as an extra candle treat to light during those dark winter days and nights. You will also get a chance to talk about how and why honeybees make beeswax and learn about what happens to bees over winter.
As you will be using hot melted beeswax, anyone under aged 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
20 November – Book Tickets
24 November – Book Tickets
11 December – Book Tickets
Block Printed Table Decor Workshop with Red Button Press (21 November, 4 December)
Artist/Printmaker Karen will show you how to design and make your own printing blocks made from recycled materials and apply those designs to fabric using one or two colours of your choice.
You will then take away your own unique, reusable block printed table centre piece and 4 napkins and the printing skills to apply your own designs to other fabric items.
You will be using water-based inks but please wear an apron or old clothes. You will also be using scissors, and a craft knife so please wear your glasses if you need them. Motifs and designs will be provided for reference but please feel free to bring your own ideas and Karen will help you transfer those ideas into blocks. Care instructions will be given in the workshop so they’re reusable for many years to come.
There’s also an extra twist – your unique printing blocks and napkins will have many more uses – Karen will share inspiration on how to create a whole range of hand printed Christmas goodies!
Please note this workshop is unsuitable for children under the age of 14. Children 14+ booking this workshop must be accompanied by a paying adult.
This workshop would normally cost you £45. Thanks to Liverpool BID Company for sponsoring this workshop in celebration of the festive season.
21 November – Book Tickets
4 December – Book Tickets
Festive Paper Bunting Workshop with Design Laser Play (23 November, 5 December)
This session allows you to get really creative with paper and card, using the techniques of folding, cutting and sticking to make beautiful colourful festive Paper Bunting.
A selection of pre-cut shapes are offered, choose from typographic designs; seasonal message or geometric to form your bunting or a mix of the two. You’ll use a selection of laser cut shapes and templates for cutting around, on high quality sustainably made paper in an assortment of fabulous colours to inspire your creative vision, all helping you create vibrant infills, backgrounds and decorative details for your unique designs.
Once you’ve completed your unique paper artworks, you’ll finish and bring it all together by attaching the bunting shapes to one of the coloured ribbon options ready for hanging at home.
Guidance with techniques, colour combinations and design sheets will be provided during the session.
Children 14+ booking this workshop must be accompanied by a paying adult.
23 November – Book Tickets
5 December – Book Tickets
Fabric Fairy Lights Workshop with Bluebird Upholstery (27 November, 7, 12 December)
You will make a string of 10 fabric fairy lanterns with LED lights, to add an eco-twinkle to your home or gift to a loved one. Bluebird Upholstery will be supplying an array of gorgeous vintage and modern printed silk and cotton fabrics, including fabrics upcycled from vintage silk scarves and garments, from which you can choose your own unique fabric selections for your bespoke fairy lanterns.
Or if you would like to bring along your own fabrics then please do, this all helps to add to the personalised and eco-friendly nature of your lights – thin cottons and silks with small to medium size patterns work best.
At the end of the session, as well as taking away your beautiful handmade string of fairy lanterns, you will receive rechargeable AA batteries and a plug-in charger, so that your lanterns can be sustainably powered for years to come!
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
27 November – Book Tickets
7 December – Book Tickets
12 December – Book Tickets
Luxury Christmas Wreathmaking Workshop with Ewer Roberts Flowers (28 November, 8 December)
Just in time to decorate your home for Christmas, Sarah and Abigail of Ewer-Roberts Flowers will show you how to create your very own sustainable Luxury Christmas Door Wreath with festive foliage, cones, fruits, and a festive ribbon, all of which are provided.
Your finished wreath is yours to take home or give away as a stunning gift. This workshop is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
We welcome people who want to book the session on their own or book as a group! Perfect for anyone with a love of flowers and the festive season – even for complete beginners.
Please note this workshop is unsuitable for children under the age of 14, as sharp scissors and wires are used. Children 14+ booking this workshop must be accompanied by a paying adult.
28 November – Book Tickets
8 December – Book Tickets
