Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Full of Grace Luxury Floral Design are running a Christmas wreath making workshop at St Michael's Manor Hotel in St Albans on Thursday 10 December, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. It's held in the hotel's Orangery, and the whole afternoon is led by Ellen and her team, who'll guide you through making your own wreath from scratch. They work with the colours, textures and details of the season, so you'll be building something that actually looks like Christmas rather than just following a set pattern.

There's a Jo Malone London side to it too. They'll be there sharing their Christmas Fragrance Collection, which includes Orange Bitters, Vanilla Scotch and Ginger Biscuit, so you can get a feel for the scents that go with the season. Every guest leaves with a £20 voucher to spend on the house's festive home scents, which is a nice extra to take home alongside the wreath you've spent the afternoon putting together.

The making is the main event, but there's a bit of hospitality woven in. You'll start with a welcome glass of Prosecco, and the afternoon finishes with freshly prepared scones, tea and coffee. It's a four-hour session, so there's plenty of time to get the wreath right without feeling rushed, and the scones and tea at the end give you a chance to sit back and see what everyone else has made.

Tickets are £95, and the workshop runs from midday until 4:00 PM on Thursday 10 December at St Michael's Manor Hotel in St Albans.