Make & Take sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to join a mini workshop, where you’ll receive hands-on guidance and one-to-one support. It’s the perfect chance to pick up tips, tricks, and new skills. Look out for these sessions at various stands as you explore the show!
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Birmingham Make & Takes
Inion Arts
Resin Dip Flower Creations
Stand: D05
Cost: £15 per session
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Create stunning resin-dipped flowers with all materials and guidance provided. Each session is fully tutor-led, making it easy for beginners to craft a beautiful floral design to take home. Choose from a variety of flowers including Easter Lily, Holly, Mistletoe and Snowdrop to add a personal touch to your home or create a unique gift.
Booking: Book at the stand or book ahead at: https://www.inionarts.co.uk
Submerge Art
Lino Printing
Stand: J30
Cost: £15
Duration: 60 minutes
Learn the art of lino printing with Hannah Blowes from Submerge Art. Create your own block print or relief design to print onto greeting cards and take home. All materials and guidance provided, perfect for beginners or those looking to try something new. Limited to 5 attendees per session, suitable for ages 12+.
Booking: Can be pre-booked here or book at the stand on the day.
Marbling 4 Fun
Marbling onto Tiles
Stand: H06
Cost: £8
Duration: Approximately 10-15 minutes
Create a stunning marbled tile with Marbling 4 Fun! You’ll craft a professional-quality piece in just 10-15 minutes. Limited stock available — visit the stand early to secure your spot! 2 spaces per session.
Booking: No booking required
Art and Craft Glitter Greetings
Glittering on Acetate
Stand: A23
Cost: £3.50
Duration: Approximately 20-30 mins
Add some sparkle to your day! Join this fun ‘Make & Take’ session where you’ll learn how to create dazzling designs on acetate — perfect for glass, cards, MDF, and more. Suitable for both adults and children.
Booking: No booking required — simply drop in throughout the day and get glittering!
LM Gifts By Dee
Shimmer Watercolour Painting on Wood
Stand: D16
Cost: £15
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Paint a festive wooden bauble using handmade shimmer watercolours and our signature UV glaze. Choose from eight charming designs — including a Robin, Gnome, Highland Cow, or Penguin — and follow step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful keepsake complete with ribbon. All materials provided.
Booking: Pre-book here (highly recommended as sessions often sell out). Limited spaces may also be available on the day at the stand.
Craft Kits by Katrilee
Polymer Clay Jewellery Making
Stand: A29
Cost: £15 adults / £10 under 16s
Duration: 30–60 minutes (with a 30 min baking break)
Learn the basics of polymer clay and create your own jewellery, keyring, or Christmas decoration. Suitable for ages 5+, this fun make & take is the perfect way to design and finish a unique accessory to take home.
Booking: Drop in — last session at 3pm.
Holly Berkley
Hammered elven pendant
Stand: C30
Cost: £15
Duration: 25 mins
Learn to make this beautiful elven pendant. It’s perfect for beginners, fun and easy. Hammers, anvils and all tools and equipment are supplied. Each workshop takes 25 minutes and run back to back throughout the day.
Booking: Book on stand
Nice Crafting
Decopatch Papier Mâché Creations
Stand: B25
Cost: From £5
Duration: Varies by design
Get creative with Decopatch! Choose from a wide range of colourful Decopatch papers and fun papier mâché designs to craft something truly unique.
Booking: No booking needed — drop in throughout the day and get started!
Hive of Craftivity
Macrame Christmas Bauble
Stand: K31
Cost: £10
Duration: 45–50 minutes
Macrame continues to be a favourite craft! Create a beautiful macrame Christmas bauble using a few key knots, choosing from festive colours and plenty of sparkle. A fun, hands-on session to make a unique decoration to take home.
Booking: Book at the stand on the day or email hiveofcraftivity.workshop@gmail.com to secure your spot in advance.
That Green Lady
Mini Bioactive Terrarium
Stand: D30
Cost: £19.50
Duration: 30–60 minutes
Create your own mini living ecosystem in this hands-on workshop! Build a 150ml bioactive terrarium with plants, moss, and even a tiny clean-up crew, then personalise it with a choice of charming figurines. With expert guidance, you’ll leave with a thriving miniature world to enjoy at home.
Booking: Drop in — booking available on the day.
Add Some Sparkle
Paper Embroidery Make & Take
Stand: A30
Cost: £4
Duration: 30–45 minutes
Create a hand-stitched card with Add Some Sparkle! Learn simple paper embroidery techniques to stitch either a Christmas Tree or a Vase of Flowers design. A quick and creative workshop that’s easy, fun, and perfect for beginners.
Booking: No booking required — just drop in and enjoy!
Tee Pee Crafts
Make a Bobbin Pin Cushion
Stand: B12
Cost: £14
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Create a beautiful bobbin pin cushion, complete with all accessories and a William Morris cotton print top. This fully tutored session includes a clear demonstration, step-by-step guidance, and all materials provided — perfect for making a practical yet decorative addition to your sewing room or a wonderful handmade gift! The demonstration piece made by Annette will be raffled among participants at the end of each session.
Booking: Book at the stand or in advance by emailing info@teepeecrafts.co.uk
Letters by Jenni
Brush Lettering Christmas Cards
Stand: D10
Cost: £5
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Discover the art of brush lettering in this festive make-and-take! You’ll design and letter your very own Christmas card to take home, with easy step-by-step guidance and everything you need included.
Booking: No booking required – just drop in throughout the day and give it a try!
Bergin and Bath
Needle Felted Gingerbread Decorations
Stand: E08
Cost: £10
Duration: 1 hour
Try needle felting and craft a sweet gingerbread-style Christmas decoration using a cookie cutter and barbed needle. All materials provided for a fun festive make to take home!
Booking: No booking required — drop in only.
The Makerss
Round Robin Bauble
Stand: J01
Cost: £10
Duration: 30 minutes
Needle felt your own festive robin bauble using speedy wool batts and a ready-made wool ball. Perfect for beginners, you’ll leave with a handmade decoration plus your felting needle to keep creating at home.
Booking: Book on stand
Tilly Viktor
Nutcracker Bauble Quilling
Stand: B21
Cost: £15
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Create a beautiful quilled Nutcracker bauble in this festive make-and-take! With guided tuition and all materials provided, you’ll craft a unique decoration to treasure or gift this Christmas.
Booking: Can be pre-booked here. Any remaining slots can be booked on the stand on the day.
Darn it! with Kim Searle
Punch Needle or Rag Rug Brooch
Stand: J31
Cost: £10 per person
Duration: 30 minutes (approx.)
Make your own punch needle or rag rug brooch and discover these fun, tactile, and addictive techniques! Create a unique handmade accessory to take home and wear with pride.
Booking: Drop in or book at the stand.
Alex Hellawell
Magical 10 Shroom Portal
Stand: K30
Cost: £15 per person
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Craft your own fairy gateway! Create a whimsical mirror framed with ten magical mushrooms, a project that looks like it could lead straight into another realm. Suitable for all skill levels; under 10s require adult supervision due to hot glue use.
Booking: Please book at the stand.
Kerrie Padmore
Patchwork Bauble
Stand: H34
Cost: £10
Duration: 30 minutes
Get festive with this much-loved workshop! Learn a clever patchwork technique to create a beautiful bauble — a decoration you’ll treasure year after year. With expert guidance, you’ll complete one side during the session, then take home a full pre-cut kit along with a QR code for the full pattern and tutorial. Perfect for finishing at your own pace and for making even more magical baubles at home.
Booking: Drop in and book on stand.
Elizabeth Hunt
Argentium Silver Jewellery Workshops
Stand: J32
Cost: £20-£35 per session
Duration: 60-90 mins
Learn to create beautiful Argentium silver jewellery! Fuse, texture, and shape silver to craft stunning pieces such as Hammered Silver & Pearl Heart Pendants, Freshwater Pearl Earrings, and Organic Freeform Silver Earrings. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your style or making a special gift.
Booking: Please book at the stand.
Pretty in Paper by B
Iris Folding Christmas Card
Stand: C21
Cost: £5
Duration: 30–45 minutes
Take a festive break and create a beautiful Christmas card featuring either a present or stocking design. No experience needed, iris folding is simple, relaxing, and produces stunning results. Enjoy a mindful crafting moment and take home your handmade creation.
Booking: No booking required — first come, first served throughout the day.
Daisy's 60 Minute Crafts
Festive Quilling Bauble
Stand: J33
Cost: £15
Duration: 45 minutes
Give quilling a go with Nicki Gunn from Daisy’s 60 Minute Crafts and discover the mindful joy of this relaxing craft. Create a stunning festive bauble during the session and take home a full kit to make a second one.
Booking: Can be pre-booked here. Any remaining slots can be booked at the stand on the day.
ConnieFlower Pyrography
Wooden Decorations
Stand: K28
Duration: 30–40 mins
Cost: £10
Learn to burn with Connie! Create your own wooden bauble using a hot wire pyrography pen – no experience needed. Choose from festive templates or freestyle your own design, then add a splash of colour to make it uniquely yours.
Booking: Drop in anytime during the show – no booking required – if there’s a seat, grab it and get creative!
JP Crafts
Make a fridge magnet or keyring
Stand: B46
Cost: £3
Duration: Enquire on stand
Get creative with Pixelhobby kits in our Make & Take sessions! Design your own vibrant keyring or magnet using these fun, mess-free pixel art sets. Perfect for all skill levels, and very popular with little ones, you’ll enjoy crafting a unique keepsake to take home. Visit the stand and start pixelating your masterpiece!
Booking: No booking required — just drop in
Loveknott Creations
Mosaic Coaster, Star, or Bauble
Stand: B32
Cost: £5–8 depending on design
Duration: 30 minutes
Get creative with mosaics in this fun Make & Take! Choose to make a round coaster, or a festive star or bauble using a variety of colours and shapes. Grouting is provided to finish at home, along with a link to a YouTube tutorial. Craft packs will also be available. Sessions run from 12:30pm, every 30 minutes.
Booking: Book at the stand.
Shree Desai
Lippan Art
Stand: J25
Cost:
Duration: Approx. 45–60 minutes
Discover the traditional art of Lippan, a stunning mirror and mud craft from the desert regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Learn how to create beautiful nature-inspired designs using mirrors (aabhla), thread, and clay, and craft your own glowing decorative piece to take home.
Booking: Book at the stand.
SYSO Studio
Stone Diffuser Hanger
Stand: K07
Cost: £19
Duration: 30–45 minutes
Create your own personalised stone diffuser hanger, complete with your initial, dried flower decorations, and a fragrance of your choice (includes a 5ml fragrance oil). A lovely, creative project and a perfect handmade gift.
Booking: Pre-book here or book at the stand on the day.
We Sew Too
Pom Pom Making
Stand: H35
Cost: £6
Duration: Approx. 20–30 minutes
Learn how to make your own colourful pom poms using a clever pom pom maker with Clive Bruder from We Sew Too! All wool is provided, and you’ll get to keep both your finished pom pom and the tool (while stocks last). A fun and easy craft for all ages.
Booking: Book at the stand.
Gini's Dorset Buttons
Dorset Buttons with Gini
Stand: J27
Cost: £6.50
Duration: 30 minutes
Try your hand at a 400-year-old craft and make a traditional cartwheel Dorset button. Quick to learn and fun to master, these beautiful buttons can be used to embellish all kinds of craft projects.
Booking: Book at the stand.
Timestamp Creations
Stamped Landscape Artwork
Stand: G38
Cost: £5
Duration: 30 minutes
Create a beautiful landscape scene using one of Timestamp Creations’ stunning stamped images. Learn blending techniques, composition, and masking to build depth and layers, then take home your finished artwork — perfect for framing. Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm each day.
Booking: Book in advance by contacting Janice Phillips via Facebook or email timestampcreationsjp@gmail.com or book at the stand on the day.
Redesign with Prima
Moulded Fridge Magnets
Stand: J18
Cost: £5
Duration: 45 minutes
Create your own moulded fridge magnet with Redesign with Prima! Choose from a selection of pre-cast designs and decorate them using a range of paints, waxes, and finishes. A fun, creative project for all skill levels.
Booking: No booking required — just drop in!
Redesign with Prima
Moulded Fridge Magnets
Stand: J18
Cost: £5
Duration: 45 minutes
Create your own moulded fridge magnet with Redesign with Prima! Choose from a selection of pre-cast designs and decorate them using a range of paints, waxes, and finishes. A fun, creative project for all skill levels.
Booking: No booking required — just drop in!
Pentart
Paintbrush Santa Decoration
Stand: J38
Cost: £5
Duration: 40 minutes
Turn a simple paintbrush into a festive Santa ornament using Pentart’s range of paints and waxes. A fun and creative Christmas craft suitable for all ages!
Booking: No booking required — just drop in!
Pentart
Hanging Resin Christmas Ornaments
Stand: J38
Cost: £5
Duration: 40 minutes
Decorate your own resin Christmas ornament with Pentart! Choose from a selection of pre-cast shapes and personalise them using a variety of paints and waxes for a festive, creative keepsake.
Booking: No booking required — just drop in!
Pentart
Fabric Painted & Stencilled Cotton Bags
Stand: J38
Cost: £5
Duration: 40 minutes
Create a unique cotton bag — choose from a tote bag, makeup bag, or pencil case — and decorate it using Pentart’s range of fabric paints and stencils. A perfect personalised gift for the festive season!
Booking: No booking required — just drop in!
Pentart
Decoupage Coaster
Stand: J38
Cost: £5
Duration: 40 minutes
Decorate a slate coaster using the art of decoupage! Choose from a range of designs and take home your finished coaster, ready to use or gift to someone special.
Booking: No booking required — just drop in!
Fusion Mineral Paint
Paint Your Own Christmas Ornament
Stand: J22
Cost: £5
Duration: 45 minutes
Learn how to apply Fusion Mineral Paint, metallic details, and waxes to create your own bespoke Christmas decoration. Choose from a gnome, pair of angels, moose, or dala horse and take home your personalised festive ornament.
Booking: Pre-book here or at the stand on the day.
Sophie's Crochets
Learn to Crochet
Stand: D42
Cost: £20–40
Duration: 30 minutes
Learn to master the magic ring in this crochet session! Suitable for beginners, you can practice basic crochet stitches or start one of our beginner kits to create your first project.
Booking: Book at the stand.
