Christmas wreath made with natural materials – foraging and fizz included!
Treat yourself and a friend to the fabulous Southland’s Arts Centre walled garden and grounds in West Drayton, West London, and create a bespoke, sustainable, and natural Christmas wreath.
The original farmhouse is a Grade 2 listed building with an impressive local history, and the walled garden is undergoing a gardening makeover. To get the workshop going, you will be given a tour of the grounds, where you can collect your own fresh foliage.
Sue Williams, our gardener/florist, will be on hand to take you through the mechanics of the process of wiring and creating the wreath, and the techniques of adding your chosen natural materials to enhance your design.
All materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own secateurs, wire cutters, loppers and gardening gloves. Being a ‘natural’ workshop, you may think ‘enough is enough’ or may want to bring your own additional ‘glitzy’ materials to enhance or add finishing touches to your individual design.
The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. Beginners in floristry are welcome, and more experienced florists may want to come to follow the foraging and wiring techniques.
Please come prepared to walk around the grounds during the winter season. (Please note that if the weather is inclement, previously foraged materials will be ready for you, and you can stay toasty inside.)
Warm drinks, mince pies, and festive fizz included.
Workshops are limited to 10 people, so early booking is essential. Your wreath will be unique, and you can use the new skill in years to come.
What’s included
We provide all the materials to make a wreath, but if you wish to bring some additional items, such as Christmas sparkle, please do. A glass of fizz and a mince pie is included to warm you after all the foraging.
Date: Saturday 6th December
Time: 10 am to 2.30 pm
Cost: £50 per person
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