Christmas Glass Jar Lantern Workshop

Learn how to paint and decoupage your own Christmas lantern.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 1 to 20

  £30 - £35 (Earlybird price of £30 applies if you book into a public session 40+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Step into the festive spirit at Vintage Chic ReLoved in Shepperton, just a stone's throw from the River Thames, for a cosy two-hour workshop that's the perfect way to kick off the festive season.
Using the timeless techniques of decoupage and hand-painting, you'll transform a simple glass jar into a beautifully finished Christmas lantern, layering decorative papers, adding painted details, and finishing with a flickering tea light for a warm, festive glow.
As a sustainability-led upcycling studio, we ask you to bring along one glass jar of your own. Old jam jars, candle jars, or anything glass will do. You'll be amazed at how something destined for recycling can be given a beautiful new lease of life as a one-of-a-kind decorative piece.
What to expect:
  • Step-by-step guidance through painting and decoupage techniques, ideal for complete beginners.
  • Learn how to layer papers, blend colour, and build a festive design onto glass.
  • Tips for achieving a smooth, professional finish.
  • A relaxing, mindful making session, the perfect antidote to festive chaos.
  • Tea, coffee, and a mince pie included.
  • Our on-site café is open before and after the session if you fancy some lunch or extra festive treats.
What you'll get:
  • All decoupage papers, paints, and materials.
  • A tea light to complete your lantern.
  • Step-by-step guidance throughout.
  • Tea, coffee, and a mince pie.
  • Your own handmade Christmas lantern to take home — ready to glow on your mantelpiece or make a gorgeous handmade gift.
What to bring:
One glass jar (any size — jam jars, candle jars, etc. all work beautifully).
Got any special requests or access needs? Just let us know, we've got you covered. We're also flexible with timings – if the listed slots don't quite work for you, please don't be shy about asking for another date or time. Just let us know whether you'd like a private booking or if you'd prefer us to open up a new time slot for others to join too. Sustainably made, beautifully finished — the perfect start to your festive season.

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Save £5 per guest, when you book 40+ days before a session
What you'll get
  • All decoupage papers, paints, and materials
  • A tea light to complete your lantern
  • Step-by-step guidance throughout
  • Tea, coffee, and a mince pie
Your own handmade Christmas lantern to take home — ready to glow on your mantelpiece or make a gorgeous handmade gift.
Knowledge required
This is beginner friendly.
What to bring
One glass jar (any size — jam jars, candle jars, etc. all work beautifully).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

The Ferry Point, Ferry Lane, Shepperton

Nearest train Station is Walton Station which is a 20 minute walk.

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Vintage Chic ReLoved
Vintage Chic ReLoved

5.0 (42)
female Women-owned

Hi!
I'm passionate about sustainability and upcycling and I also have a real love for anything mid-century modern. I've been teaching for 15 years and I was previously an Assistant Headteacher. During that time, I was responsible for teaching art across different year groups and developed a love for creativity.
I've upcycled many pieces of furniture including impressive looking pieces of Stag furniture, Harrops Better Furniture and many other mid century modern pieces from writing bureaus to dressers. I've also upcycled simple occasional tables and bedside tables.
I have used a variety of decorative effects for my furniture including stenciling, decoupage (both napkin decoupage and rice paper), furniture painting and wood effects to create truly stunning transformative pieces.
Three years ago, I had a cancer diagnosis. I wasn't going to be beaten and this spurred me on to follow a more creative path, hence my love of upcycling furniture and the Vintage Chic ReLoved was created. I'm delighted that I now have the opportunity to combine both my extensive teaching experience and knowledge of transforming pre-loved furniture into upcycling workshops aimed at creating a more sustainable circular economy.
My upcycling workshops are for everyone. They take place at Vintage Chic ReLoved, Ferry Point, Ferry Lane, Shepperton TW17 9LQ. It's a cosy riverside studio.
If you are moving house and feeling the pinch needing to create a welcoming home with existing furniture; to learning how to create a stunning, one of a kind piece as well as being conscious about sustainability and ecological impact, or you just love to be creative and crafty, then my workshops are for you.
If you have any questions at all or you just want to connect, please do drop me a line on here. I always love hearing from you and I love forward to meeting with you soon at one of my workshops.
Lots of Vintage Chic love
Jacqui

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