Deck the doors! Essex Christmas wreath making workshops
There’s nothing like a wreath-making workshop to get you in the festive mood – and away from the kids and their Christmas lists (seriously, who needs that many Nerf guns?). Want to know which of these Essex Christmas wreath making workshops to head to? All you’ve got to do is scroll.
Alison White Wedding Flowers & NW Floristry Wreath Making Workshop
Leaden Roding, from £60

First on our Essex Christmas wreath making workshops list is Alison White Wedding Flowers & NW Floristry‘s offering. Taking place in Leaden Roding Village Hall on 30 Nov and 3, 4 and 5 Dec, there’s family, traditional and luxury packages to choose from. Foliage, decorations and materials are provided, plus plenty of homemade mince pies, cakes, mulled wine and bubbly to scoff and quaff. Email wreathsattherodings@gmail.com or message 07470 299035 to book.
Audley End Wreath Making
Saffron Walden, £75-£85

Next up is Audley End’s offering. Why? I do things alphabetically – I’m a Virgo in case you didn’t know. That aside, Audley’s a stunning setting to enjoy a festive day of wreath making. Held on 3, 5, 10, 11 or 12 7 Dec, you’re first guided through the workshop by Head Gardener, Louise Ellis. She’s then on hand to help you create a wreath adorned with festive fruits and spices, surrounded by greenery from the estate. Lunch and hot drinks are included, and the site recommends you dress to keep warm.
Down Hall Wreath Making
Hatfield Heath, £65

Down Hall has teamed together with Essex-based Elly’s Flower Studio for a wreath making experience to get you in the festive mood. Kicking off from 7pm on 28 Nov, you’ll begin the evening with mulled wine and mince pies before you start making your very own wreath from scratch. Expect a selection of beautiful foliage and decorations for your one-off creations, along with items foraged from Down Hall’s 110 acres of land.
Downham Hall Wreath Making
Billericay, £70

Next on our list of Essex Christmas wreath making workshops is this lovely Downham Hall event, with sessions taking place on selected dates from 24 Nov to 10 Dec. Enjoy a glass of bubbles, tea, coffee and mince pies while watching a demo from a local florist. It’s then your turn to craft your own wreath using natural foliage and decs to take home and hang on your door. Additional drinks available to purchase during the 7-9pm slot. To book, email info@downhamhall.com or call 01268 422464.
Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Christmas Wreath Making
Colchester, £30

Want to get down with nature when it comes to Essex Christmas wreath making workshops? This 29 Nov Essex Wildlife Trust one’s for you! Held at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park from 6:30-8:30pm, you weave your wreath from willow and decorate with pre-collected natural materials. Bring gardening gloves and secateurs if possible, and dress warm, as it takes place in their outdoor shelter. Tea, coffee and (non-alcoholic) mulled wine’s also included in the price.
Firstsite Wreath Making
Colchester, from £55

Join Firstsite on 5 Dec for this 7pm session, learning how to make an eco-friendly wreath for your front door. Starting with a talk about what materials to use – and the best way to source them sustainably – your tutor then provides a demo on how to get started, as well as supporting you during the whole process. Plus, if you sign up now to become a Firstsite Mosaic Member you get 20% off this workshop – and all others throughout the year – plus plenty of other perks!
Little Tin Shed Door Wreath Workshop
Billericay, from £70

You’ve two locations to choose from for this two hour workshop: Barleylands Craft Village or Carvers Farm Business Park. On selected dates from 30 Nov to 7 Dec, Little Tin Shed Flowers shows you how to create a traditional foliage door wreath to hang on your door and be the envy of your neighbours. A range of festive foliage and natural decorations are provided, plus the price is inclusive of tools and materials. For group booking and further info email hello@littletinshed.com or call 01277 284378.
Museum of Power Wreath Making Workshops
Maldon, £35

Held on 16, 17, 23 and 24 Nov, the Museum of Power’s offering costs just £35 a head, with a £10 deposit taken at the time of booking and the rest paid for on the day. On from 11am-1:30pm, the price includes all materials and refreshments – and it’s also good to know that a child is welcome to participate in the crafting session for free with any paying adult. Just remember that the miniature railway and crafty cabin’s closed – this one’s for wreath makers only.
Re:Creation Flowers Christmas Wreath Classes
Leigh on Sea, £49

These 90 minute workshops on dates between 28 Nov to 14 Dec, have a maximum of 10 attendees and are run by lead florist Sarah. As well as full instruction you’re given a mossed wreath frame to work on a choice of seasonal foliage, as well as all dried materials and decorations. Light refreshments are provided, but you’re also free to bring fizz if you want to get in on the Christmas spirit! They even offer a home-based alternative, using a DIY wreath making kit with a link to an online tutorial.
Stock Florist Christmas Wreath Making Classes
Stock or Bishops Stortford, £85

Another one of our Essex Christmas wreath making workshops to book is Stock Florist’s two-hour class. Two hours in length, they run on various dates from 20 Nov to 19 Dec at either 10am, 2pm or 6pm. Along with a mix of foliage to handcraft your wreath you also get to munch warm mince pies and sip bubbly. With plenty of decs of your choice; from traditional to contemporary; the site says they sell out quickly – so get in there, pronto!
Talbooth House Wreath Making
Colchester, £75

Talbooth House’s Christmas wreath making workshops are so popular the 7 Dec event’s already sold out! Taking place in the Garden Room of Talbooth House and in collaboration with Stock Florists, enjoy mulled wine or Prosecco with light snacks on arrival before you set to work on your very own creation. Existing dates left are 3 and 4 Dec – to book call 01206 322367.
Wivenhoe House Wreath Making
Wivenhoe, £79.50-£90

Amnesia Flowers workshops run at various times from 27 Nov to 4 Dec, promising to teach you all about crafting your own wreath. Choose to join their two-hour morning tutorial from 10:30am to enjoy pastries and tea, coffee or water. There’s also afternoon sessions from 1:30pm with cake and hot drinks; or evening classes from 7pm with Prosecco and pizza. Whichever sesh you choose you of course get to make your wreath from scratch, mossing the wire framework and binding pine and foliage around it to create your own design.