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Book a table of 6 at wreath making and save 15%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFestive workshop FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need any experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. All our festive workshops are beginner friendly, and the tutor will guide you through every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I book?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristmas Wreath Making is booked directly with us here on the website. The gelli printing and linocut workshops are run by independent tutors, so click 'Book with…' on each one to book with the tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere is the studio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest Hove Studio, 16 Kingsthorpe Road, Hove, BN3 5HR. Ground floor with step-free access and paid on-street parking outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo places sell out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFestive workshops are small groups and are popular in the run-up to Christmas, so we recommend booking early to guarantee your place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wreath-making-workshops-brighton-hove","title":"Christmas Wreath Making Workshops – Brighton \u0026 Hove","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS IN HOVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 3rd, Friday 4th \u0026amp; Saturday 5th December, 7–9.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£60 per person – Duration 2.5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook a table of 6 and get 15% off – that's a saving of £54, nearly a whole extra ticket for free! 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You'll build your wreath with lots of fresh Christmas foliage, including eucalyptus and olive, then choose from a selection of contemporary little accessories, like colourful or natural pom-poms, wooden stars, wooden snowflakes, jingle bells and little battery-operated sparkly lights, which were a big favourite last year. Go bright and contemporary or keep it more traditional, it's totally up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo craft experience needed. We'll guide you through every step, and all materials are provided, so you can sit back, get creative and soak up the Christmas vibes. Last year's workshops were such a hit, with everyone chatting, swapping ideas and hanging their finished wreaths on the wall to admire at the end. Even complete beginners loved it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake an evening of it! 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