From November to December, Winchester Cathedral will host a variety of festive workshops in the Undercroft, a stunning space with a vaulted ceiling, stone pillars, and a medieval fireplace. Perfect for the season, the workshops include candle-making, glass fusing, silversmithing, painting, and singing. They’re a fantastic pre-Christmas activity to enjoy with friends and family or to meet new people.
Workshops run from November to December 2024. Booking is essential. Visit the Winchester Cathedral Christmas workshops page for more information https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/christmas/christmas-workshops
Christmas Singing Workshop
Led by Sweet Charity Choir
25th November and 2nd December 2024
Do you enjoy singing, but have never experienced the joy of singing in a group? Love to sing but only in the shower? Well, come and join Jenny Deacon, from Sweet Charity Choir, as she guides you how to sing in three part harmony with complete strangers!
Christmas Paint Club Workshop
Led by The Paint Club
1st December 6.00pm, 21st December 2.00pm & 6.00pm
Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop, even if you haven’t painted since school, you will be able to create your very own work of art with The Paint Club. There will be drinks available to purchase on the night of the event so you can toast to your artistic creations!
Christmas Candle Making Workshop by piano and candlelight
Led by Laura Fisher, who was awarded Luxury Homeware & Home Fragrance Brand 2024.
3rd, 10th and 19th December 2024
Be introduced to the candle-making world through a truly enchanting Seasonal Candle Making Workshop by Piano and Candlelight. The perfect activity to join in the run up to Christmas. Keep your candle as a souvenir of your experience or gift it to someone special this Christmas!
Christmas Glass Fusing Workshop
Led by Alison Smith, Founder of Lunar Glass
Various dates during the Christmas Market
Create a set of Christmas decorations and a trinket dish or tea-light holder in this fun, festive and relaxed introduction to glass fusing. This experience is for all abilities, so whether you are a complete beginner in glass fusing, or an expert, invite family and friends for an unforgettable afternoon.
Christmas Silversmithing Workshops
Led by Jess Meader, a talented local silversmither.
7th, 8th & 12th December 2024 at 1.00pm
A series of workshops giving you the opportunity to create your own rings, bangles or Christmas decorations alongside the talented local silversmither, Jess Meader. Make something special for yourself or to gift as a present this Christmas.
Christmas Block Printing Workshop
Led by Nell
7th, 8th & 12th December 2024 at 1.00pm
Just bring your imagination – the wood blocks and the paint will do the rest! In the space of an hour and a half you will leave the block printing workshop with ten beautiful unique Christmas cards and matching envelopes, ten gift tags and five gift bags, which will enhance any present or festive message.
