Christmas Wreath Making

Jigsaw is bringing back its Christmas wreath making on Wednesday 25 November, from 7:00pm. It's part of the shop's Christmas tradition, and this year the session is led by Jan Roberts, who you might know as @WreathLadyCheshire. The whole point is to spend an evening making a generously sized wreath full of fresh seasonal foliage, the kind you hang on your front door throughout December.

One of the best things about it is that you don't need any previous experience. Jan Roberts takes you through the process from start to finish, so if you've never touched a piece of greenery in your life, you're in good hands. You'll be working with fresh, seasonal foliage, and by the time the evening is over, you'll have a proper, full-sized wreath to take home and put up on your own door.

It's a social one, too. The ticket price is £55, and that covers all the materials you'll need, the expert tuition from Jan, a glass or three of fizz, and some festive snacks to keep you going while you work. So, you're not just paying for the wreath itself, but for the whole evening — the drinks, the food, and the company.

There is one thing you need to sort yourself: you'll need to bring your own scissors or secateurs. Everything else is provided. Booking is done by phone or by popping into the store, so if you fancy spending a Wednesday evening getting your front door sorted for Christmas, that's the way to go. Jigsaw is at 39-41 Bridge Street Row, Chester, CH1 1NW.