
What is it about the festive season that draws us to creative crafts and spending time making things by hand?
Christmas is full of traditions, a time to gather together and get enjoyment from simple pleasures, catch up with friends and family, eat good food and spend some time doing the things we love.
I’ve always revelled in Christmas crafts and spent much of my childhood making decorations, presents, cards and crackers by hand and proudly displaying them round the house and excitedly rediscovering them each year when the Christmas box came down from the loft. This hasn’t really changed and I always aim to make a few handmade decorations and gifts each year if time allows.
Making something by hand gives it such a special meaning and also a lasting memory of when it was made and even who it was made for. As the winter months draw ever closer there is a comfort in spending time making and creating. My festive workshops are some of my most popular and I'm so pleased that they provide the space for participants to fully embrace the spirit of Christmas in a joyous and creative way. They are are also great sessions for catching up with friends or socialising with fellow craft enthusiasts.
After a few months of planning and booking venues I’m excited to launch my Winter Workshops which have been developed for all abilities including two Children’s sessions. Each of the venues offer something a little different and have been carefully selected to provide you with a wonderfully unique experience. I’ve added in a few suggestions for lunch stops, walks and shopping incase you fancy making a day of it.

Whats coming up in November and December?
The Stables at Mothecombe Gardens - 18th November
10am - 1pm
Holberton, Devon, PL8 1LB
£37.50 pp
Join me for a morning of block printing and learn how to design, carve and then print your lino blocks to create a wonderfully decorative sheet of wrapping paper.
Heron Valley Orchards - 23rd November SOLD OUT
Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4EA
£45 pp
Block print your own set of Christmas Cards to send off to loved ones. A lovely relaxed session to get into the festive spirit.
10am - 1pm
Modbury, Ivybridge, Devon, PL12 0TW
£38 pp
Take in the beauty of the Shilston Estate and create your own decorative crackers or festive garland to deck the halls this Christmas.
Winstone’s - 6th December - email srwinstone@yahoo.com to book tickets.
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Kitley farm, Yealmpton, Plymouth PL8 2LT
£35 pp
Enjoy the cosy setting of Sarah Winstone’s eco - friendly homewares and gift shop in Yealmpton, South Devon.
Join me for this festive taster session and try your hand at block printing cards, gift tags or wrapping paper using my pre carved festive lino blocks.
All materials included and refreshments provided.
Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY
£8 pc
Children will love printing their on sheet of decorative gift wrap in this creative workshop at Buckalnd Abbey in Yelverton, Devon.
For any enquiries about bookings please email: linnetworkshops@gmail.com
View my full workshop listings HERE

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