What's on - Festive Workshops
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Celebrate the season with hands-on creative workshops at Firstsite, Colchester.
Enjoy a variety of seasonal arts and crafts designed to spark your imagination and bring festive cheer, suitable for all skill levels and ages. These workshops offer a joyful, creative way to make the most of the holiday season.
From hands-on workshops to seasonal cinema screenings and special holiday activities, our festive events offer experiences for everyone of all ages to enjoy this holiday season.
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Boozy Brushes
Friday 16 October 2026
7:30 pm
Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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Origami Workshop
Friday 16 October 2026
7:30 pm
More times available
In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the creation of specific origami shapes in this ancient art form!
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Festive Family Lantern Making
Saturday 14 November 2026
Join us for a fun, festive family workshop where you’ll design and decorate a lantern to take home and enjoy throughout the winter season.
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The Art of Upcycling: Winter Wear & Decorations
Saturday 14 November 2026
11:00 am
Get into the festive spirit and give old clothes a new lease of life in this creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of upcycling.
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Design & Bind Your Own New Year Journal
Saturday 21 November 2026
2:00 pm
Get creative and prepare for a fresh start to 2027 by designing and binding your own handmade journal.
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Family Air Dry Clay Winter Decorations
Sunday 29 November 2026
10:00 am
Join us for a fun, hands-on family workshop where children can make their own decorations from air-dry clay.
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Make Your Own Festive Tealight House
Sunday 29 November 2026
11:30 am
Create your own unique air-dry clay tealight house, inspired by all things winter!
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Make a Wicker Star
Sunday 29 November 2026
2:30 pm
’Tis the season to wicker! Get creative and make your own statement wicker star using natural materials.
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Wreath Making
Sunday 06 December 2026
11:00 am
Learn how to make your own eco-friendly festive wreath using seasonal foliage and natural decorations.
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