New Eco-friendly Christmas decorations
This workshop is always so popular we have tweaked it and have new designs for 2025! Come and learn how to make stylish and eco-friendly gift wrappings and decorations using a variety of paper crafting techniques.
What will we cover?
Jane will show you how to re-purpose papers that may be destined for the recyling bin to make your own stylish Christmas gift boxes, hanging stars and present bags.
How will I be taught?
Learn paper craft techniques from our friendly tutor in our light and airy studio.
Do I need any previous experience or skills?
This workshop is suitable for beginners including children 12 years and over when accompanied by a paying adult.
Are materials provided? Is there anything I need to source myself?
We will make a square gift box with lid, a self closing gift box, a star decorations and a gift bag each and Jane will bring a selection of materials for you to use. However if you have old bits of Christmas wrapping paper, brown paper, perhaps damaged books or sheet music you would like to use then please bring them along.
We will be using craft knives and hot glue guns. If you have your own you are welcome to bring them, otherwise you can use ours.
What will I take home with me?
Your very own eco-friendly Christmas gift boxes and decorations and the knowledge to make some more!
Refreshments
Drinks and biscuits will be available
Photography
During all of our workshops photographs are taken for promotional purposes only. Please make us aware at the time of booking if you would prefer not to be included.
Tutor
Jane is a lifelong crafter. Among other things, she’s tried her hand at stained glass, jewellery making, woodwork and is an enthusiastic crocheter. She has always enjoyed sewing since she was a child but about 10 years ago she found a passion for patchwork and quilting. Jane has completed a City & Guilds Certificate and then a Diploma in Design and craft and was nominated for a C& G Award for her Art Quilts. Some of Jane’s work is inspired by her previous career as a midwife. As well as Art Quilting Jane enjoys the creative freedom and process of making improv quilts. She discovered the joy of improv while making a quilt for her Mum’s birthday, and now she’s hooked! Jane lives in Brighton with her husband, youngest daughter and lots of animals including a Shih Tzu called Freddie, and a lovely little flock of Bantam Hens.
