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Christmas Wreath Workshops
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
1st Dec
10:00 - 13:00
1st Dec
14:00 - 17:00
5th Dec
10:00 - 13:00
5th Dec
14:00 - 17:00
12th Dec
10:00 - 13:00
12th Dec
14:00 - 17:00
14th Dec
10:00 - 13:00
14th Dec
14:00 - 17:00
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Ticket
per person £70
Each person attending requires a ticket
Bookings close on 29 November and on 3, 10, 12 December, respectively
About this event
Come and join Trudi Edmunds, our resident wreath-making tutor for more than 12 years, to create your own stunning wreath using freshly-foraged greenery from the beautiful grounds of Rougham Estate. This half-day workshop will leave you feeling festive and inspired to make more!
What Will I do?
- You will begin by foraging for fresh Nordmann fir pine sprigs and holly from the Estate grounds
- Learn how to craft a traditional wreath from start to finish, using a natural reusable ring base
- Discover the best techniques for sustainable wreath making and learn how to make embellishments using pine cones, dried fruits, cinnamon sticks, ribbons and more!
- Receive step by step guidance from Trudi and take home your very own handmade wreath!
Who is this workshop suitable for?
- People aged 16 and over
- Beginners welcome, no prior experience needed
- Anyone looking to be creative, get hands-on and enjoy a festive afternoon out.
Enjoy a fun and creative few hours, and leave with a beautiful Christmas wreath made by you, as well as all the skills to make sustainable wreath for years to come.
Important information
There is plenty of free parking at Blackthorpe Barn.
Accessible parking is near the café/shop.
More parking is available slightly further down the avenue.
Please be aware that this is a rural location and paths can be muddy depending on the weather conditions.
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How it works
01
Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
02
Make your way to the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café
03
Go foraging, as a group, for greenery to make your wreath with (weather-permitting)
04
Enjoy making your fresh Christmas wreath and go home feeling proud at what you have achieved
05
Browse around the Christmas shop (and the Arts and Crafts Fair - weekends only) or have a coffee at Roots Café
What to bring
- Wear comfortable and suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor foraging in winter, a brolly, gardening gloves and secateurs (if you have them)
- Bring your own special embellishments and foliage if you wish1
What is provided
- All materials
- Tea, coffee and biscuits
Refund & cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a workshop
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the workshop date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a course is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of your workshop unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop
All our workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
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Spaces are filling fast, so secure your place today!
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👉 DM for a link or visit our website to book now
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🌿 Weave your very own Willow Boat Tray with @the__coddiwomplers - perfect for your home or as a thoughtful handmade gift
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Spaces are filling fast, so secure your place today!
📍 Rougham Estate, just off Junction 45 of the A14, near Bury St. Edmunds
👉 DM for a link or visit our website to book now
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