Get festive with Christmas workshops at John Lewis

06 November 2024

With the iconic ‘Sky Full of Stars’ Christmas lights now twinkling on Oxford Street, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with a workshop at John Lewis.

Christmas jumper workshop

Why buy a Christmas jumper when you can make one? Join renowned crafting brand Cricut™ for a very merry Christmas masterclass. Forget about buying a festive jumper, this year be the talk of the party with one personalised by you. During this craft workshop, you’ll design and embellish a jumper with the help of the Circut Cutting Machine™ and Cricut Heat Press™, using the brand’s collection of coloured and sparkly Cricut iron-on vinyl™. Your finished jumper will be machine washable.

Please note you need to bring your jumper to embellish. All other materials and tools will be provided. Knitted jumpers won’t work with the embellishments. This workshop is designed for adults and children aged 8+ with adult supervision. Tickets are £10 and include complimentary Cricut™ materials. At the end of the event, you can take your embellished jumper home with you. Book here.

Make a personalised gift bag

This year, gift more than just presents and treat your loved ones to a beautiful gift bag. During this craft workshop, you’ll design and personalise your own gift bag with the help of the Cricut Joy Xtra™ and Cricut Easy Press™, using the brand’s collection of pre-cut letters, images and motifs in all sorts of colours. The final bag will measure 15 x 33cm, perfect for a bottle, candles, bubble bath and assorted stocking fillers. This workshop is designed for adults and children aged 8+ with adult supervision. Tickets are £10 and include complimentary Cricut™ materials. At the end of the event, you can take your gift bag home with you. Book here.

An expert ‘treetorial’ masterclass

Join John Lewis in store for an unmissable festive masterclass and crown your home decorations with an extra-special Christmas tree this year. Their Home Design Stylists will be on site to share their expert knowledge and best tips to create a truly unique tree décor, using the key themes and products showcased in the John Lewis 2024 Christmas Shop; Dawn & Dusk, Sugar & Spice, Trinket & Treasure and Wisdom & Wonder. Plus, you’ll also learn how to choose a tree and the right techniques for lighting, garlands and larger decorations. Tickets are free. Book here.

Personalised Christmas decorations

Up your festive game with another workshop from Cricut™ and create your very own personalised ornament. During this craft workshop, you’ll design and personalise a ceramic decoration with the help of the Cricut Joy Xtra™ and Cricut Easy Press™, using the brand’s collection of pre-cut letters, images and motifs in all sorts of colours. You will also have the opportunity to cut personalised names and messages. The decoration will measure 9cm in diameter, and there will be a selection of ribbons for you to choose from. This workshop is designed for adults and children aged 8+ with adult supervision. Tickets are £10 and include complimentary Cricut™ materials. At the end of the event, you can take your ornament home with you. Book here.

Festive Paw-Traits

Take your furry friend to John Lewis where illustrator Helen Ridley will be creating dog portraits using watercolours, pen and ink. Portraits can take up to 10 minutes, so a short ‘sit’ and ‘wait’ will be required while Helen captures their character on card. Tickets are free. Happening on the 8th December, places are available to book from 12pm to 1pm. After the first hour, portraits will be drawn on a first come first served basis. Book here.

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