November – December 2024
Various Locations
Christmas workshops are a fantastic way to get into the festive spirit, offering hands-on experiences that bring seasonal joy and creativity. Whether you’re interested in making wreaths, baking holiday treats, or crafting personalized ornaments, these workshops provide an opportunity to learn new skills while creating memorable holiday decorations or gifts. Perfect for individuals, families, or friends, these workshops are often guided by expert artisans and can add a personal touch to holiday preparations.
From baking gingerbread houses to crafting eco-friendly holiday decor, these Christmas workshops allow you to enjoy the holiday season with a fun and relaxed approach. Attendees can discover new techniques, meet others who share an enthusiasm for the season, and leave with handcrafted treasures or treats that bring holiday cheer to their homes. Plus, many workshops offer festive refreshments and an atmosphere that’s as warm and inviting as the projects themselves.
November 1 – 5, 2024
CRAFT SCENTED CANDLES
Yummi Candles, Toronto
www.yummicandles.ca/pages/scented-candle-workshop
Expert chandlers will guide you in creating your own scented candles by choosing up to eight fragrances from their specially selected fragrance catalogue and learning how to expertly combine them with their proprietary blend of plant-based waxes and wicks.
November 12, 2024
LEARN TO SEW WITH FELT: CHRISTMAS EDITION
Ed’s Mercantile, 605 Bloor St. W., Toronto
www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-to-sew-with-felt-christmas-edition-tickets-946435462947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
All supplies are included in this fun and informative workshop. You’ll learn hand-sewing techniques and embroidery skills to create pretty ornaments with wool felt. Felt is a lovely textile to create with…..it’s durable, soft and can be used to create anything you can imagine. Once your project is complete you’ll have all the skills necessary to sew anything you like using wool felt!
November 24, 2024 | 1 – 4 pm
Needle Felt a Santa Ornament Workshop
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
www.eventbrite.ca/e/needle-felt-a-santa-ornament-workshop-tickets-982107559147
Get into the holiday spirit by learning the art of needle felting. Learn the magic of turning wool fluff into a solid Santa figure using a special needle. Students will learn how to create Santa’s body, add facial features, and how to properly attach his curly beard. The Santa ornament stands approximately four inches tall.
November 27, 2024 | 10am – 12pm
Christmas Decoration Workshop
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
https://blackcreek.ca/events/#event=christmas-decoration-workshop;instance=20241127100000?popup=1&lang=en-US
Get ready for the holidays by crafting three different Victorian-inspired Christmas ornaments! Explore the history behind treasured decorations such as Christmas trees, mistletoe, and lights. Investigate how and why these traditions have changed over time.
December 6, 12, 15, 19, 21, & 29, 2024
PERFECT PARISIAN MACARONS
12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto
www.ledolci.com/products/perfect-parisian-macarons-1
In this master class, instructed by one of our talented chefs you will work in groups to execute a Parisian macaron recipe. One of our chefs will prepare buttercream for you with which to fill your macarons, then comes the super fun assembling part. What a great way to spend a day! The best part is, that you will bring home delicate delicious macarons that YOU will have made.
December 14, 2024 | 10:30 am – 12 pm
CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
Toronto Public Library, Leaside Branch
bit.ly/christmas-sugar-cookie-decorating-class
Rabbit Lake Baking Company class will cover the basics to sugar cookies, do some piping practice with Royal Icing, talk about how to strategize the best ways to decorate sugar cookies, and cover the general concepts around dough and icing.
November 29, 2024 | 7 – 9:30 pm
PUDDING CLUB COOKING WORKSHOP
Dundurn Castle, Hamilton
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/pudding-club-cooking-workshop
Be a part of a unique and entertaining evening exploring the world of puddings at Dundurn Castle. Their cooks will guide you through a hands-on preparation of a delicious pudding recipe in their historic kitchen, a tour of the home decorated for the season and finally, the reason you came… dessert!
December 8, 2024 | 10 am – 12:30 pm
ELF CLUB: A CHILDREN’S COOKING WORKSHOP
Dundurn Castle, Hamilton
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/elf-club-childrens-cooking-workshop
Come to Dundurn Castle and join the Elf Club and help make cookies for the season. This fun children’s cooking workshop includes a boiled pudding demonstration and hands-on cookie-making in the historic kitchen. Then you’ll tour the historic house and taste some plum pudding before packing up your cookies for home.
December 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2024
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOP
430 York Blvd., Hamilton
chocolatetales.ca/in-person-workshops/hamilton
Expert chocolatiers will guide you through the art of chocolate making, teaching you the techniques to create your own delectable chocolates. Christmas Chocolate Making Workshop is sure to delight your taste buds and spread holiday cheer.
December 15, 2024
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WORKSHOP
Erskine Presbyterian Church, Hamilton
erskine.ca/events/christmas-craft-workshop-2024
This workshop offers a festive hands-on experience where participants create holiday decorations, ornaments, and gifts.
November 23 – 24, 2025 | 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Swag Making Workshop 16+
Pickering Museum Village, 3550 Greenwood Rd., Greenwood
anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofpickering/activity/search?activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=Swag%20Making%20Workshop&viewMode=list
Deck your halls with traditional evergreen swag – made by you! Join our Museum Interpreter and harvest fresh greenery from our museum site. Add in ribbon and natural accents like pinecones and other natural bits you collect. Learn some history about the materials and how they were used for holiday decorating in the past. This program is completed outdoors, so come dressed for the weather. Bring your family and friends for a creative and fun workshop, just in time for the holidays!
December 21, 2024 | 9 and 11:30 am
KIDS CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP
Watering Can Flower Market, 18 James St., St. Catharines
thewateringcan.ca/product/kids-christmas-workshop-2
Child(ren) will immerse themselves in the magic of the season as they craft their very own winter wonderland scape, a masterpiece they will be eager to display with pride.
Participating in Christmas workshops is a wonderful way to make this holiday season more memorable. They offer the chance to learn new crafts, enjoy festive activities, and create personalized items that add a unique touch to your celebrations. Whether making handmade gifts or festive decor, these workshops provide a creative outlet that can bring joy, connection, and holiday cheer. Embrace the season’s spirit, get hands-on with holiday projects, and leave with cherished creations and memories to share with family and friends.
