Join us this winter for a series of festive workshops, to put you in the Christmas spirit! From Wreath Making with The Plant Room to weaving your own Willow Reindeer, we can’t wait to welcome you back!
Sun 29 Oct | £75–80
In this workshop you will learn how to produce a range of professional quality beauty/spa products tailored to the season using variety of botanical material inspired by the Woodlands & Gardens at Harewood. You’ll take home 7–10 items perfect for gifting this festive season.
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Deer Park Safari
Thu 2 Nov | £20–10
Our Deer have spent the summer growing some impressive antlers, caring for their fawn and preparing to take part in one of nature’s best spectacles: Rutting Season. Spend a couple of hours with the British Deer Society as you amble around the Harewood Estate, learning all about this incredible time and more with an extremely knowledgeable guide.
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Origami Winter Garlands
Sat 4 Nov | £10
Learn how to create beautiful winter garlands using traditional Japanese origami techniques. Modular origami is the practice of fitting together a number of simple folded units to create intricate sculptural pieces. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, so don’t worry if you’re new to origami – there will be demonstrations and step-by-step guidance.
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Lino Print a Vintage Travel Poster with Ellie Way
Sat 11 Nov | £65–75
After two sell out sessions, we’ve added a new date for our popular Lino Print a Vintage Travel Poster workshop. Join us at Harewood for this lino printing workshop with Yorkshire designer and printmaker Ellie Way. Taking cues from Ellie’s beautiful collection of Leeds travel posters; participants will design, cut and carve Lino plates.
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Arm Knitting Workshop
Sat 25 Nov + Sat 2 Dec | £75-80
Our popular arm knitting workshop is back! Come and join Snuggle and Squish for a super satisfying arm knitting workshop and take home your own chunky, cosy blanket.
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Jesmonite Coaster Making
Sat 25 Nov | £50-55
Create your very own 2 piece coaster set using eco-friendly Jesmonite. You’ll be shown how to mix the material and cast into silicone moulds – but each coaster set will be individual to you as you can experiment with lots of colours and designs.
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Winter Botanical Watercolours
Sat 2 Dec + Sat 16 Dec | £45-50
In this three hour beginners’ workshop, you will explore watercolour techniques to create beautiful botanical paintings that celebrate the arrival of Christmas.
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Winter Wreath Making
Thu 7 – Sat 9 Dec | £75–80
Join us for a seasonal creative making session inspired by forest walks, winter’s fragrant scents, and warm Christmas festivities, a true treat for all your senses.
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Knitted Wreath Workshop
Fri 8 Dec | £50-55
Join Adrienne who teaches our popular Arm Knitting Workshops, to create some wonderfully festive knitted wreaths.
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Chunky Knitted Christmas Pudding Workshop
Fri 9 Dec | £60-65
Welcome Christmas into your home with Snuggle & Squish with a super satisfying finger knitting workshop and take home a stunning chunky knit Christmas Pudding!
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Half-Light at Harewood
Thu 14 + Thu 21 Dec | £40–45
An exclusive invitation to Harewood’s beautifully decorated State Floor this December. Explore Harewood’s Great Time Travelling Christmas on the State Floor, all while sipping on bubbly and immersing yourself in the charm of Christmases past, present, and future.
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Reindeer Willow Weaving
12 + 13 + 14 + 15 Dec | £90-95
Join Leilah Vyner from Dragon Willow to learn how to create a charming Reindeer out of willow. This workshop sells out fast so book tickets now to avoid disappointment.
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Winter Woodland Soap Making
Mon 18 Dec | £75–80
In this workshop you will learn how to produce traditional, natural cold process soap using a variety of botanical material inspired by Winter & Woodlands. We will focus on autumn harvest, autumn fruits, woodlands (charcoals, tars, saps & bark) & opulent soaps for Winter Celebrations. Head home with 20 different 50g soaps to gift to your friends or keep for yourself.
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Festive Origami Decorations
Wed 20 Dec | £15-25
Learn to make beautiful hanging decorations and garlands using traditional Japanese paper folding techniques.