In this story:
- Create a DIY Christmas wreath with your group of girlfriends
- Craft DIY Christmas decorations to hang on the tree
- Get creative with your kids and make homemade Christmas cards
- Smash your work Christmas party with a paint and sip session
- Celebrate the scents of the season with candle-making classes
- Spread some festive cheer with Christmas workshops in London
Learn how to deck the halls with a DIY wreath, get crafting homemade Christmas cards, or create handmade DIY decorations with this fun selection of Christmas activities in London for 2026.
Looking for ways to get in the holiday spirit and spend quality time with loved ones? Look no further than festive Christmas workshops! These fun activities are the perfect excuse to gather a group of friends and enjoy each other's company while crafting up a storm. And for those with little ones, Christmas craft activities are an absolute must. Let their creativity run wild with glitter, color, and texture as they create homemade cards to send to family and friends. And if you're in charge of planning a work Christmas party, we've got you covered with candle making classes and paint and sip sessions galore. No matter what your holiday plans entail, there's a Christmas workshop out there for everyone!
This selection of the top Christmas workshops in London has been cultivated to get everyone in the festive spirit, no matter their experience level or age.
Create a DIY Christmas wreath with your group of girlfriends
Finding the time to get all of your best friends under one roof can be a struggle at the best of times, never mind during the festive season when diaries are busier than usual. So, why not ask them along to a workshop where you’ll all make your own wreath? Catch up and relax together as you learn all about how to blend different flora, foliage and fauna into beautiful wreaths that can hang over a mantelpiece, on a front door, or wherever else is in need of festive cheer.
Get into the festive spirit and support a local artisan by taking a Christmas wreath class! Not only will you have a blast creating your own unique wreath, but you'll also have a gorgeous decoration to show off to your loved ones. Choose between classic red and green or spice things up with some shiny silver and gold. And if you're feeling extra creative, why not make a dried flower arrangement that you can cherish for years to come? This is the perfect opportunity to unwind and bond with your pals while getting into the holiday mood.
Our crafting community loves these classes too! Here's a glowing review by wreath-making wonder Annabel Marr for Christina Cay's Holiday Wreath-Making & Sip Workshop:
"Great session led by Nina - she was an excellent teacher, kind and friendly. Lots of extras to add to the wreath, the fizz and banana bread were a bonus! Would recommend taking your own scissors as there weren’t quite enough to go around but other than that it was a perfect evening!"
Craft DIY Christmas decorations to hang on the tree
Why buy your Christmas decorations when you could make them from scratch? Attend seasonal pottery classes and learn how to shape, pattern and paint clay into beautiful ceramic baubles and decorations for the tree.
Pottery courses are both creative and mindful activities. You’ll find the stresses of the season melting away, and will be able to reconnect your mind to your body and take a much-needed break from the chaos of the Christmas period.
Pottery workshops make ideal alternative Christmas office party ideas. You and your colleagues can celebrate the past year together in a low-stakes environment, chatting and getting creative in one go. Create DIY Christmas decorations to take home, or make the most of the chance to create a handmade gift for those you love – whatever gives you the most joy.
Get creative with your kids and make homemade Christmas cards
If you’re looking for Christmas workshops in London for kids that’ll keep them busy, a workshop in homemade Christmas cards is the way to go.
Sending out cards to your nearest and dearest, as well as long distance friends and family, is a time-honoured tradition. But if you suddenly find yourself without the time to purchase any and are hunting for classes in Christmas crafts for children, why not kill two birds with one stone and have the kids make their own? Combining colour, glitter, texture, and different creative skills will keep them entertained for hours, and makes each card that little bit more special for the recipient. Plus, whilst they’re focused on creating the cards, you can take a much-needed break. That’s reason enough to add workshops on Christmas cards to your list of the top Christmas activities in London!
Smash your work Christmas party with a paint and sip session
Look no further for work Xmas party ideas. If heading out to a crowded bar sounds like you and your colleagues’ idea of hell, make the most of a seasonal sip and paint session.
Topping the list of work-appropriate Christmas workshops in London, a paint and sip workshop will have you and your colleagues enjoying a glass or two of something delicious and getting creative with a paintbrush – all in one warm, welcoming environment. Say goodbye to busy bars and overly loud clubs as you enjoy a Christmas work party that’s more chilled than chaotic. Your friendly teacher will help each and every participant, so no experience is necessary, and they can provide instant inspiration for those in need.
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Celebrate the scents of the season with candle-making classes
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not also stressful. If you know someone who’d benefit from taking part in relaxing Christmas activities in London – maybe a mum, partner or best friend – then candle making classes provide the perfect opportunity.
Treat yourself and your special someone to the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy more mature Christmas activities together. Learn how to blend seasonal scents including vanilla, cinnamon and other spices into beautiful homemade candles. Your teacher will guide you step by step through the process, and you’ll leave with newfound knowledge and a candle or two to burn at home and spread the festive spirit.
Candle queen Kate Toussaint loved her time at Dai-KOR's Candle Making Class in London - here's what she had to say:
"Amazing tutor, loved the Christmas decor.. engaging and fun class would do it all over again.. highly recommend"
Spread some festive cheer with Christmas workshops in London
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Christmas crafts in the city! Discover a myriad of exciting activities, including hands-on classes crafting exquisite Christmas wreaths and dedicated workshops for crafting your personalized DIY decorations. Gather with loved ones to partake in an array of classes, courses, and workshops that not only impart new skills but also introduce you to delightful hobbies. Create festive mementos that will be cherished for years, fostering a sense of togetherness and holiday joy. Don't miss out on the abundance of festive cheer and the opportunity to craft cherished souvenirs during this joyful season!
Runs regularly
Nine Elms
1 to 65 guests
£34 - £40
6 years in business
