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CHRISTMAS CRAFT WEEK 
3 - 9 DECEMBER 2018

Christmas will soon be here!!
Kingshill House is delighted to be hosting it's first Christmas Craft Week on the 3-9 December 2018.
You will be able to book onto a wide range of Art and Craft activities and get to make some gorgeous things which will make ideal Christmas gifts. (The cost of each full day workshop includes a 2 course lunch).
To round off the week we will be having a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 9 December.
​There will be mulled wine and mince pies, craft stalls for those last minute gifts, A chance for you to blow your own glass bauble and carol singers from various schools around Dursley.
​For more information please take a look below or download our brochure.

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Winter Wonderland Wreaths - Traditional Wreath-Making with Katherine Kear
​3 December 2018 - 10:00 - 12:30
£35 (+ approximately £15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)

Come and spend a relaxing couple of hours with Katherine. Make and design your own traditional welcome wreath for a door.  The design will be made on a pre-mossed ring using fresh materials and some artificial festive accessories.  Book here


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Festive Foiling - Stained Glass with Caroline Lambert
​3 December 2018 - 10:00 - 16:00
£65 
(+ approximately £15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
Come and join us for this enjoyable and creative day hands-on day and make your own beautiful stained glass light-catchers to hang on your tree or stand in your window.
​Using the copperfoiling technique made so famous by Tiffany, you will make approximately 3 decorations.   
You will have a choice of Christmas designs to work from including trees, stars, angels, robins, wreath, mistletoe.....! all of which are suitable for those with little or no experience.
Although it will be a very intensive day, at the end of it you will have learnt many new skills and will take home your very own Christmas Ornaments to be proud of! SOLD OUT


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Advent-urous Table Centrepieces with Katherine Kear
4 December 2018 - 10:00 - 12:30
£35 
(+ approximately £20 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
No Christmas table should be without one.
Join Katherine and create your own unique festive table ring with candles ,ribbons, fresh  foliage and artificial festive materials  that will ensure the design will last for the Christmas season. Book here
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Dreaming of a Willow Christmas with Susan Early
4 December 2018 - 10:00 - 15:30
£65

Spend a wonderful day with Susan making Willow Christmas Tree decorations.  A Mince Pie Platter, Stars, Mini Wreaths and even a Rushing Rush Reindeer. Book here



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Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! with Jackie Ginley 
5 December 2018 09:30 - 12:30
£35 
(+ approximately £8 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
Join Jackie and together we will decorate traditional style Christmas ornaments for the tree in a variety of festive shapes using wooden blanks and using 3 different techniques. We will learn to paint Christmas scenes, use traditional folk art and use papercrafting and embellishments to produce unique pieces to take home and enjoy. No experience required. Book here 


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Sleigh Bells in the Snow with Jackie Ginley
5 December 2018 - 13:30 - 16:30 
£35 
(+ approximately £8 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
​On this workshop the fabulous Jackie will show you how to decorate a large size traditional wooden Christmas ornament (eg a sleigh) using a variety of techniques including the use of paint, paper and embellishments to produce a stylish piece to take home and display. Book here

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Pyrography - Christmas Cards Yule Love with Tina Crosbie
​5 December 2018 09:30 - 12:30 or 13:30 - 16:30
£35

Step into the world of Pyrography and Learn the art of “Writing with Fire” Using a Pyrography machine you will create a unique wooden Christmas card. You will burn a design onto wood and use watercolour pencils to add colour.
All equipment and materials included with plenty of practice wood to test out.
No experience needed or drawing skills. Book here


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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Heavenly Mosaics with Yvette Green
6 December 2018 - 10:00 - 12:30
£40 
(+ approximately £5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
Join the ever popular and fabulous Yvette to make a lovely sparkly Christmas angel with feathery wings to add to your tree or use as a door hanging.
Use gold, silver and iridescent tiles to create something beautiful and unique. Book here



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Magical Mosaic Christmas Baubles with Yvette Green
6 December 2018 - 13:30 - 16:00
£40 
(+ approximately £4 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
This time join Yvette to make up to three gorgeous 'blingy' Christmas decorations.
You will be using gold leaf and mirror tiles, as well a sparkly tiles, millefiori and glass inclusions in a variety of other colours.  Book here



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Festive Felted Santa's - Needle Felting with Helen Shields
6 December 2018 - 10:00 - 16:00
£60 
(+ approximately £15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
Santa is an iconic image at Christmas and he makes a great decoration to adorn our home.
Come and join Helen for a full day workshop and create your own characterful felted Santa.
All materials are provided and Helen will guide you through lots of different methods with tips and tricks along the way to make your Santa that little bit extra special. Book here



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Very Merry Christmas Cards - Paint your Own Watercolour Christmas Card with Sheena Maynard
7 December 2018 - 10:00 - 16:00
£60

​Join the very talented Sheena for a fun day painting Xmas cards in watercolour. There will be a variety of subjects to choose from including photos and materials such as holly, ivy and pine cones for a still life or if you prefer bring your own.   The class is suitable for complete beginners or for those with a little more experience. Book here


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Deck the Halls with Magical Ceramics with Jackie White
7 December 2018 - 10:00 - 12:30
£40 
(+ approximately £5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
Join the marvellous Jackie for a day where you will make your own unique Christmas Tree decorations for your tree or for personalised presents.
Using textures, Lace, Mark making and applique with clay.
You will be encouraged to bring your own inspirational materials to make your own highly individual work.  Book ​here


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Seasons Greetings Garlands - Needle Felting with Helen Shields
8 December 2018 - 10:00 - 16:00 
£60 
(+ approximately £15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day)
Christmas is a favourite time of year to deck the halls and hang our favourite decorations up in our homes. In this workshop you will be able to choose from several different styles of felted garland to make that look super hung over doorways or along mantel pieces. This is a day long workshop where all your materials are provided and Helen will guide your through all the techniques to felt your masterpiece with tips and tricks given along the way. You can choose from three different styles of garland - holly and berries, light bulbs or gingerbread men. Book here


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Jingle Bell Baubles - Hot Glass with Ben Gough
9 AND 10 December 2018 - 10 Minute slots available from 11:00 - 15:00
£15 for 1 Bauble, 25 for 2 Baubles or £45 for 4 Baubles

Would you like to have a go at blowing your very own glass bauble in time for Christmas?  Why not come and have a go? Ben from Salamander Glassblowing will be here on Sunday December 9th demonstrating to us how it's done. using traditional techniques. to book your place to make your own design of Bauble/s please visit us in the office or give us a call on 01453 549 133. SOLD OUT - NEW DATE ADDED FOR 10 DECEMBER...CALL THE OFFICE NOW

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Join us here at Kingshill House for our annual Christmas Craft Fair
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We have a wide range of craft stalls for you to browse around and do some Christmas shopping or even treat yourself!

Fancy making your own tree decorations? Glass Bauble Blowing will be available.

Refreshments will include mince pies and mulled wine.

​To book a table for the craft fair please complete and return a Reservation Form.

​​Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4BZ
Tel: ​​01453 549133 | Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk
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