Craft Your Way to Christmas in Mid Devon this Season

Mid Devon is a haven for crafting enthusiasts and as the festive season approaches it is the perfect opportunity to partake in a local Christmas craft workshop. From traditional wreath-making with lush homegrown greenery and foliage to intricate pottery and textile arts, the region showcases a rich tapestry of local talent and craftsmanship.

Whether you are a beginner, novice or a crafting expert the region has a wonderful line up of crafting workshops to suit all levels and here is our round up of just a few  that may take your interest.

Holly Hocks Artist Mosaic Wreath Making

Holly Hocks Artist is running a variety of Mosaic Wreath Making sessions running in November and December which are proving very popular, so get booked on quickly to ensure you can create your very own Christmas keepsake.

Dates: 7th December 2024, 19th December 2024, 20th December 2024

Lizzieprint Christmas Printmaking

Would you like to create your very own Christmas print block? Lizzieprint Studio will be holding the second of their Christmas Printmaking Workshops on Saturday 30th November 2024.

Dates: 30th November 2024

Happy Glaze Pottery and Prosecco Nights

Happy Glaze Pottery are running their hugely popular Pottery & Prosecco evenings over November and December. These sessions are perfect for getting the gang together, popping a bottle of fizz (alcoholic or non) and enjoying an evening igniting your creative side. Paint your very own bespoke piece of pottery to either keep for yourself or gift to someone special.

Dates: Friday evenings (plus 2 extra dates Saturday 23rd November 2024 and Saturday 30th November 2024)

Festive Willow Star Crafting – Coldharbour Mill

Join the Earth Rights Collective at Coldharbour Mill for a session dedicated to crafting your very own Festive Willow Star, where you’ll immerse yourself in the art of working with willow.

Dates: 28th November 2024

Make Your Own Christmas Cracker and Pine Decorating at Cullompton Victorian Christmas

Cullompton will be holding their Victorian Christmas Festival on Saturday 23rd November 2024 and amongst all of the exciting activities taking place including their Christmas light switch on, they will also be holding Christmas Cracker making and Pine Cone Decorating for you to drop in and enjoy with the family.

Dates: 23rd November 2024

Christmas Floral Table Decoration Workshop – LARC Bampton

Spend a cosy evening crafting your very own Christmas floral table decoration guided by floral artist Mary at the Library and Resource Centre, Bampton.

Dates: 10th December 2024

Paint Your Own Pottery – Paint Pots of Devon

Running right up until Saturday 21st December 2024, get your loved ones together and spend the afternoon painting your own pottery at Paint Pots of Devon, Crediton. They will also be open on the 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st December to enjoy spending time together over the festive period.

Dates: Various available, please see their booking page on the Paint Pots of Devon website: www.www.paintpotsdevon.co.uk

Children’s Christmas Decoration Workshop – Grand Western Canal

Get the kids outdoors and into the Christmas spirit and inspire their creative side with some Christmas Decoration Making with the Grand Western Canal.

Dates: 15th December 2024

Pompom Gonks – Heathcoat Fabrics Retail Shop

Heathcoat Fabrics Retail Shop in Tiverton will be holding two sessions of ‘A Trio of Pompom Gonks’ in the run up to Christmas. The sessions are described as being suitable for total beginners and you will learn how to make yarn gonk/santas.

Dates: 23rd November 2024 and 27th November 2024

Christmas Wreath Making – Yondercott House