10 Fantastic Christmas Craft & Cookery Classes in Newcastle
Get crafty and creative this Christmas in the Toon
The festive season is right around the corner, and we don’t know about you but there’s something about Christmas that just makes us feel kind of crafty.
If you fancy trying your hand at making your own decorations and gifts or mastering the art of cooking up tasty festive food, then read on because we’ve rounded up some of the best craft and cookery workshops to keep you crafting throughout Christmas and beyond!
Festive Felt Baubles Workshop @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Putting up the Christmas tree is a quintessential part of the festive season and thanks to this workshop at Tyne Theatre & Opera House, you can put a personalised spin on your decorations! With the help of workshop leader Kirsty, you’ll create your very own felted bauble to hang on your tree – all materials are provided, and no experience is required.
8th December / £16
Image: Christmas Cake / Photo by Brenifumi via Pixabay / Free to use under the Pixabay Content Licence
Christmas Cake Making @ Blackfriars
It wouldn’t be Christmas Day without a traditional festive cake to round off your meal and Blackfriars’ Cookery School is going to teach you exactly how to make your own! You’ll not only get to make a Christmas cake from scratch but also get a pre-made fruitcake base to decorate, leaving with not one but two delicious cakes – perfect if you’re hosting on the big day!
14th December / £120
Wreath Making Workshop @ YOLO Townhouse
Festive food, crafting fun and a welcome drink? That’s what £45 gets you at YOLO Townhouse this December with this delightful wreath making class. Grab a drink on arrival, create a gorgeous wreath to hang on your door and enjoy a festive buffet to keep you fuelled and those creative juices flowing!
3rd December / £45
Christmas Truffle Making @ Gino D’Acampo
Join master chocolatier Oli the Choc at Gino D’Acampo Restaurant this December and learn how to make your very own Christmas chocolate truffles and chocolate lollipops with a fun and hands-on workshop. They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family… if you can resist scoffing them all straight away, that is! You’ll enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival (non-alcoholic options available) and 20% off food at Gino’s after the workshop too!
7th December / £34
Christmas Bottle Painting @ The Common Room
Craft a unique Christmas decoration or gift with this awesome workshop at The Common Room. With paint pens and twinkly lights, you’ll get to decorate a glass bottle with your very own Christmassy design – and get a festive refreshment from The Common Room’s 5|Quarter Café Bar too!
3rd December / £15
Festive Candle Making & Brunch @ Social Bird
Fire up your festive season with a Christmas candle making workshop at Social Bird in Hotel Indigo. Led by local candlemakers Worthy Wax, you’ll enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival before crafting your very own festive scented candle and a handful of wax melts to take home. And, while your candles and melts are setting, you’ll get to feast on a dish from Social Bird’s bunch menu. There’s also the option to upgrade to a bottomless brunch for an extra £25 if you want to make a day of it!
13th December / From £70 plus booking fee
Printing Festive Cards Workshop @ Newcastle Arts Centre
If you’re looking to impress your friends and family this festive season, then you can’t go wrong with this Christmas card making workshop at Newcastle Arts Centre. Artist Millie Avis will guide you through the process of linocut printing Christmas cards and attendees can bring along their own festive images for inspiration.
6th December / £60
Image: Gingerbread cookie / Photo by Amy Lane via Pexels / Free to use under the Pexels Licence
Kids’ Gingerbread Decorating Workshop & Adults’ Sparking Cream Tea @ Fenwick
Why not let the little ones get crafty instead with gingerbread decorating class while you kick back with some tasty food and a glass of fizz? While they decorate a delicious gingerbread cookie with sprinkles, icing and other treats, you can enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, fruit scones with clotted cream and jam and a choice of tea or coffee. The kids get a mini afternoon tea too, so no one goes home hungry!
27th November, 4th December, 11th December & 18th December / £16 (kids), £18 (adults)
Christmas Jumper Masterclass with Cricut™ @ John Lewis
Got a plain old sweater you’d like to transform into a fabulous Christmas jumper of your own making? If so, and if you’re a My John Lewis member, book up for this brill Cricut™ crafts event at John Lewis Newcastle. Create your own design from a range of Cricut™ iron-on vinyl designs and personalise with names or messages – ideal for Christmas Jumper Day or festive get togethers!
29th November & 30th November / £10 for My John Lewis members
Image: Person Making Christmas Wreath / Photo by Pelageia Zelenina via Pexels / Free to use under the Pexels Licence
Christmas Wreath Making @ The Vermont Hotel
Kickstart your festive season with a Christmas wreath making workshop at The Vermont Hotel. You'll enjoy prosecco and mince pies upon arrival, before expert florists guide you through the process of perfecting your very own festive wreath. All the winter foliage and decor you'll need to perfect your wreath will be included in your ticket price, so all you'll need to bring is your creativity... and your best Christmas jumper!
27th November / £45
Whether you fancy cooking up some sweet treats or getting hands-on with wreaths and decorations, there are plenty of festive craft classes to enjoy in Newcastle this Christmas. So, what are you waiting for? Get crafting, cooking and creating!
Main image: Yarn, scissors and Christmas themed crafts sitting on a piece of brown wrapping paper / Photo by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels / Free to use under the Pexels Licence
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