We show a diverse mixture of contemporay art within a unique setting. Artworks are exibited within The Benham Gallery (open weekends 11am-4pm, see individual exhibitions for dates) and also around the grounds.

Michelle English
Christmas Decoration Workshop

DUE TO LOW BOOKINGS THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED

3rd December,
10:00am - 14:30pm

Get in the festive spirit! During this fun one day workshop you will design and create your own hand felted and embroidered Christmas decorations.
In this hands-on workshop, starting with beautiful merino wool fibres (straight from the sheep!) you will learn the ancient and traditional method of felt making. You will then use your newly acquired skills to make a hand felted Christmas bauble and a Christmas Robin to adorn your tree or give as a beautiful handmade gift.
There will be a selection of buttons, beads, ribbons and machine embroidered fabric for you to use to embellish your decorations. If you have any special buttons of bits of fabric/lace etc which you would like to incorporate then bring them along and Michele will help you to use them in your design. The only limit is your imagination!

Christmas felted bauble kits will be available to purchase on the day so you can carry on your Christmas creativity at home or as a gift for a loved one.
Tea, Coffee and mince pies will be provided for breaks or after the workshop if you don't want to stop! Lunch not included: Bring a packed lunch (lunch 12 - 12.30)

Location: Benham Gallery, Cuckoo Farm Studios, Boxted Road, Colchester. CO4 5HH

£20.00 per person    (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
(Discounts available for booking more than one place)