Christmas Wreath Making
Overview
Join us for a day of all things Christmassy at River Cottage, with our Christmas Wreath Making course hosted by local flower grower and florist Emma Dixon of Meadowsweet Flowers and Floristry.
Emma will teach you how to make two fabulous Christmas wreaths, with plenty of other tips to give your home a little festive cheer. We’ll provide all the materials – holly, berries, ivy, seed heads, feathers and ribbon – and reward you with a hearty lunch, hot toddies and the chance to explore River Cottage HQ in the beautiful midwinter.
“Truly wonderful course! Such a fun day out with a friend in the run up to Christmas. The whole day was organised with such meticulous attention to detail, with everything provided including the most delicious food and treats in a stunning location.” Caroline, December 2022
Your day
10:00 - 16:00
Arrive at River Cottage
You’ll begin your day with a 10 - 15 minutes stroll through our woods down to the farm.
Make yourself at home
You will meet your host and start the day with tea, coffee and treats fresh from the kitchen.
DEMO Session
Emma will take you through her top tips for Christmas decorations, with crafty ideas to deck your halls in style.
Practical session
Next, time to make your Christmas wreaths! Emma will guide you through the traditional techniques using holly, berries, ivy, seed heads, ribbon and added sparkle. While you work we’ll serve a mulled cider to warm your cockles.
SESSION TWO
Next you'll tackle making shortcrust pastry, learning how to blind bake and seal the pastry ready to finish it as an indulgent savoury tart.
LUNCH
Food is always the focus at River Cottage, and next you’ll tuck into a two-course lunch of local, seasonal fare prepared by the River Cottage chefs.
Practical session
After lunch you'll get underway with your hazel wreath, a less traditional style of wreath, but equally as elegant. This lighter style of wreath is ideal for hanging indoors or out, adding beauty and festive cheer to your home.
DEPARTURE
You’ll marvel at your beautiful handiwork, before wandering back up the hill (at 3.30pm), ready to make your way home to hang your wreaths.
Further Information
Directions
This course is run from River Cottage HQ on the Dorset/Devon borders. Full address details of HQ will be provided once you have booked.
Licensed Venue
We are a licensed venue. We have a wide selection of the finest organic wines available to purchase.
Accommodation
If you would like to stay at the heart of River Cottage, we offer overnight accommodation at River Cottage HQ in our beautiful 17th century farmhouse. We have three stylishly refurbished bedrooms for B&B plus the 2-bedroom Gardener's Cottage. These get booked quickly so for more information go to rivercottage.net/stay to book. Alternatively, we have put together a list of our local accommodation which includes B&Bs, self-catering, hotels and camping.
Suitability
We would advise that this course is only really suitable for 12 years of age and upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. We put these guidelines in place for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.
Allergy Advice
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
