{"title":"Christmas Workshops","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something rather magical about making things by hand at Christmas. As the evenings draw in and the festive season approaches, it's the perfect excuse to slow down, spend a day being creative and make something you'll treasure for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are relaxed, friendly and designed to leave you feeling inspired. Whether you come on your own or bring a crafty friend, you'll spend the day learning new skills, meeting like-minded people and creating beautiful handmade pieces that become part of your Christmas traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom festive embroidery and seasonal decorations to thoughtful handmade gifts and heirloom homewares, every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is taught in our welcoming studio by experienced tutors who love sharing their skills. Beginners are always welcome, and if you've been making for years, you'll still come away with plenty of new ideas and inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe the best Christmas decorations are the ones with a story behind them - the napkins embroidered by hand, the ornaments stitched together over cups of tea, and the little details that come out of the box every December and bring back happy memories. We can't wait to help you create yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginners-learn-to-punch-needle-half-day-workshop-22-11-25","title":"Beginners Learn to Punch Needle Half Day Workshop : 14\/11\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome and learn how to Punch Needle on our new Punch Needle Workshop! \u003c\/span\u003eNow very much in the limelight and enjoying a revival, Punch Needle is the latest craze...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate wonderful carpet-like cushions and wall-hangings by simply pushing a threaded Punch Needle tool through some special fabric, which holds your stitches in place through tension. Clever stuff! :-) Once you get the hang of it, Punch Needle is faster than sewing, and is very forgiving too. It's easy to create fabulously 'naive' designs, which look like little carpet-y works of art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn this half day workshop, you will learn how to tension your 'Monks Cloth' fabric; thread and use your special Punch Needle tool; sketch out a pattern, and use all sorts of different yarns to create a simple Punch Needle design in a hoop. \u003cstrong\u003eCome and make a festive Christmas Decoration on this workshop - or choose another simple shape, and make yourself or a dear friend or relative a sweet handmade gift to treasure! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded are :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\" Embroidery hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece of 'Monks Cloth' (special fabric for Punch Needle) to work on to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA selection of yarns to use on the day\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea \u0026amp; Coffee and biscuits to keep you going!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% off in the shop on the day of your workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunch needle tool to use on the day (for sale afterwards if you'd like to buy one)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB: Maximum students will be 6 on this course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunch Needle Course runs 10am - 1pm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaught by Gillian Harris, who is the author of 3 x Felting Books, plus latest \"Easy Stuff to Make with Fluff\" and owns and runs The Gilliangladrag Fluff-a-torium in Betchworth near Dorking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note : By booking one of our courses you are agreeing to our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions, which are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooking Ts \u0026amp; Cs : Please Read!\u003cbr\u003eBooking a place on one of our courses is similar to booking a seat on a plane. It is not possible to swap and cancel and the \"the plane must take off!\"\u003cbr\u003eTherefore should you need to cancel your place on a course for any reason, the cancellation charges are as follows: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCancellation within 31+ days of course date = 50% of course fee payable unless place is re-filled. \u003cbr\u003eCancellation within 0-30 days of course date = 100% of course fee payable unless place is re-filled. \u003cbr\u003e(Sometimes courses are over subscribed so we hold a waiting list and MAY be able to re-fill a place, but if you are unable to attend you are welcome to send someone in your place. Please let us know your replacement's name, phone number and email address as soon as possible before the course date.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can buy separate Course Insurance Cover from various companies online if you would like to protect yourself against no attendance. (Eg : Cancelsure Insurance)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOvernight Accommodation \u0026amp; Local Places to Stay:\u003cbr\u003eDorking is a lovely market town with lots of interesting shops and restaurants.\u003cbr\u003eOur favourite places to stay that we recommend locally are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brockhambandb.com\/\" title=\"Brockham B\u0026amp;B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrockham B\u0026amp;B \u003c\/a\u003e(closest)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.a1tourism.com\/uk\/walt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Waltons B\u0026amp;B\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.denbies.co.uk\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDenbies Vineyard B\u0026amp;B\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gilliangladrag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55789674004862,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/3099\/0165\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_29_2026_02_46_13_PM.png?v=1782740882"},{"product_id":"christmas-embroidery-course-festive-workshop","title":"Christmas Hand Embroidery Workshop : 28\/11\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat?\u003c\/strong\u003e : A special Christmas themed Hand Embroidery Workshop FULL DAY course from 10am - 4pm. Saturday 28th November 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere?\u003c\/strong\u003e : Our bright light colourful studio alongside our premises in Betchworth Surrey. Free onsite parking. Map at foot of homepage. Come on your own or grab a friend, and settle in for a wonderfully festive day of stitching, and discover just how special a few simple embroidered details can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate something you'll treasure for Christmases to come with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Hand Embroidery Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eJoin Beth for a fun and relaxing day of creativity and learn how to hand embroider delicate Christmas or Winter themed designs onto your own item of choice. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhether you'd love to personalise napkins, table linen, pillowcases, pyjamas, a shirt or another favourite fabric item, we'll show you how to add beautiful Christmas motifs that you'll look forward to bringing out year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eYou'll choose your Christmas motifs from a selection of beautiful design templates provided on the day, then be guided step-by-step through the process of transferring, stitching, and enhancing your piece with elegant, timeless embroidery. \u003cspan\u003eThis relaxed and friendly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas embroidery course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced stitchers. We'll guide you through techniques, stitches and festive designs, giving you the confidence to create handmade decorations and personalised gifts that feel truly special. 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Breathing new life into old items, Beth works from her studio in West London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB: Maximum students is 6 on this Christmas Hand Embroidery Course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Christmas Hand Embroidery Workshop runs from 10am - 4pm (with a break for lunch) and costs £95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Information \u0026amp; Housekeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003efree parking\u003c\/strong\u003e outside - you will be shown where to park on arrival. Please share cars or get lifts where possible! :-) Thank you. There is a map and full address at the foot of our homepage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea, coffee, refreshments and afternoon cake are all included. Please bring your lunch with you - or nip out at lunchtime to get some if you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will also be entitled to 10% discount in our shop \"The Fluff-a-torium\" on the day of your Floral Hand Embroidery workshop with Beth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis course runs from 10am - 4pm. Please arrive approx 10-15 mins earlier so we can start promptly! You can look in the shop at lunchtime, or shop after the course as the shop is open until 5pm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note : By booking one of our Floral Hand Embroidery courses you are agreeing to our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions, which are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooking a place on one of our courses is similar to booking a seat on a plane. 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