Woodland Wreath Making

The Compasses are hosting a woodland wreath making workshop at Christmas Gorse Lane on Saturday 12 December, a few weeks before the big day. It's run by the pub, and they've pitched it as a cosy festive evening for crafters of all levels, so you don't need to be any good with your hands to get stuck in.

The session is all about making your own Christmas wreath from scratch. You'll work with fresh, fragrant foliage, ribbons and seasonal decorations, and you'll be guided through the process by expert tuition, which means you'll walk away with something you actually made yourself rather than just buying one from the supermarket. It's a hands-on night, and since it's aimed at all levels, it works just as well if you've never touched a piece of foliage in your life as it does if you're already a bit of a maker.

There's a social side to it, too. While you're crafting, you can sip on a glass of mulled wine or prosecco and nibble on festive treats, so it's as much about the evening as it is about the wreath. It's the kind of thing that works well as a night out with friends, or as a way to get your Christmas decorating sorted while having a drink in your hand.

It's £55 per person, which covers everything: all the materials, the expert tuition, and your glass of mulled wine or prosecco. The workshop is on Saturday 12 December at Christmas Gorse Lane in Milton Keynes.