Christmas Centrepiece Making

Storyhouse is hosting a Christmas centrepiece making workshop in the Garret Bar on Saturday 12 December, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a morning spent putting together your own festive table arrangement. It runs from 11am for two hours, so you're in and out well before the afternoon rush.

The session kicks off with a Christmas cocktail to get things moving, and from there a professional florist takes over, guiding you through the process of building your centrepiece. You'll be working with a florist's expertise rather than just following a set of instructions, which is the real draw here. All the materials and tools are provided on the day, so you don't need to bring a thing—no need to worry about sourcing your own greenery or hunting for the right shears before you arrive. And you don't need any prior experience; it's a hands-on workshop designed for people who might have never touched a stem in their life, as much as those who already know their way around a bouquet.

By the time the two hours are up, you'll have a finished festive arrangement to take home and put on your own table, rather than something you've just bought from a shop. It's a good way to tick off a bit of your Christmas prep while actually doing something with your morning.

Tickets are £45 for Storyhouse members and £50 for non-members, with a £1.50 booking fee on each ticket. It runs on Saturday 12 December from 11am in the Garret Bar at Storyhouse, Chester.