From Advent Calendars to Candle Holders – Make Handmade Christmas Special This Year
Forget the same old mass-produced decorations from the shops – this Christmas, why not make something truly special yourself? Our festive glass-making courses are back, and they’re the perfect way to create unique decorations, meaningful gifts, and lasting family heirlooms.
Whether you want to spend a full day creating an advent calendar that’ll last for generations, or just pop in for a quick evening workshop to make some decorations, we’ve got something for everyone. And let’s be honest – making things with your hands while sipping something festive is a lot more fun than battling the Christmas shopping crowds!
Our Christmas Course Collection
Full-Day Festive Experiences
Christmas Glass Decoration Making (Full Day – £190) Our most comprehensive Christmas course. Spend a whole day in our festively decorated barn creating multiple glass decorations. Perfect for those who want to make a proper day of it and create decorations for the whole family. You’ll master glass fusing techniques while making a collection of personalised ornaments.
Handmade Glass Advent Calendar (Full Day – £120) Create a family heirloom that’ll be treasured for years to come. Make 24 individual glass tiles decorated with gorgeous Christmas imagery, then mount them on a beautiful wooden tree-shaped calendar (included!). The doors are even big enough for chocolates – so you get beautiful handmade decoration AND the daily treat tradition. This course is incredibly popular and sold out in hours last year, so book early!
Christmas Copper Foiled Wreath (Full Day – £145) Learn traditional copper foiling techniques while creating a stunning Christmas wreath in stained glass. This one’s for those who love the elegant look of lead and copper work – your wreath will be a showstopper that comes out year after year.
Half-Day & Evening Workshops
Perfect if you’re short on time but still want to create something lovely:
Christmas Fused Glass Candle Sconce (2 hours – £70) Create a beautiful candle holder that glows when lit. Perfect for festive table decorations or windowsills.
Winter Glass Icicle Votives (Evening – £45) Make elegant glass votives with frosted, icicle-like effects. Beautiful winter decorations that work through to New Year.
Christmas Hurricane Lantern (Half-day – £45) Create a gorgeous hurricane-style lantern perfect for winter evenings and festive gatherings.
Christmas Film & Glass Candle Holder (Evening – £45) An extra-special evening workshop where you’ll make glass candle holders while enjoying the festive film “The Holiday”. Cosy, creative, and thoroughly Christmassy!
Winter Snow Globe (Evening 2 hours – £55) Capture a magical winter scene inside a circular glass “snow globe” panel. Perfect for those who love winter wonderland imagery.
Christmas Small Copper Foiled Wreath (Evening 2 hours – £55) Want to try copper foiling but don’t have a full day? This evening workshop lets you create a smaller wreath using traditional stained glass techniques.
Fizz & Fuse Christmas Special (Evening 2 hours – £50) The ultimate festive night out! Bring your own bottle, make three personalised Christmas decorations, and enjoy fabulously cheesy Christmas music. It’s part workshop, part Christmas party – brilliant fun with friends.
Plus… Christmas Wreath Making (Evening – £38) Not glass, but utterly lovely! Create a traditional Christmas wreath using real foliage, pinecones, ribbons, and festive elements. The barn will be decorated, there’ll be mince pies, and it’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Why Make Your Own Christmas Decorations?
They Last Forever Unlike shop-bought decorations that break or look tired after a few years, handmade glass decorations become more precious over time. Imagine bringing them out each December, remembering the day you made them, building new Christmas memories year after year.
They’re Genuinely Unique No one else will have decorations quite like yours. You choose the colours, designs, and personalisation – they’re completely one-of-a-kind.
Perfect Handmade Gifts Want to give something truly special this year? Handmade glass decorations are thoughtful, beautiful, and treasured far more than anything from a shop.
The Experience Itself is Festive Fun Our studio is transformed for Christmas – festive decorations, seasonal music, mince pies, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It’s a lovely way to spend time, whether you come alone for some peaceful creativity or with friends for a proper festive outing.
You’ll Learn Real Skills These aren’t “paint by numbers” craft sessions – you’ll learn genuine glass art techniques that you could use again and again.
Book Early – They Sell Out Fast!
Our Christmas courses are always popular (the advent calendar course sold out within hours last year!), so we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Some courses have very limited dates, and once they’re full, they’re full.
Early Bird Advantage: Book now and you’ll have all of December to display and enjoy what you’ve made, rather than rushing to create decorations at the last minute.
Festive Gift Vouchers
Can’t decide which course someone would love? Our gift vouchers make brilliant presents – let them choose their own festive workshop! They’re valid for 12 months and can be used for any of our Christmas courses or year-round glass classes.
Perfect for:
- Craft-loving friends and family
- Those “impossible to buy for” people
- Secret Santa (higher budget!)
- Experience gifts instead of more stuff
- Treating yourself (you deserve it!)
The Cheshire School of Glass Christmas Experience
When you come to one of our Christmas courses, expect:
- Festively decorated barn studio – we go all out!
- Seasonal refreshments – mince pies, festive treats, warm drinks
- Christmas music (the cheesier the better on some courses!)
- Small, friendly groups – personal attention guaranteed
- Expert instruction – Jennifer and the team have taught hundreds of festive workshops
- Beautiful countryside setting – escape the Christmas chaos
- Everything provided – just bring yourself (and a bottle for Fizz & Fuse!)
How to Book
Can’t decide? Give us a call on 07950 004452 and we’ll help you choose the perfect course for what you’re after. Want to book multiple courses? Get in touch – we might be able to offer a discount for keen festive crafters!
Most courses run throughout November and early December, with some continuing right up to Christmas.
Join Our Christmas Tradition
Many of our students return year after year for our Christmas courses – it’s become part of their festive routine. Some bring different friends each time, others make it an annual tradition with the same group. However you do it, creating something beautiful in our cosy barn studio is a lovely way to celebrate the season.
So skip the crowded shops this year and come make something magical instead. Your Christmas decorations will be unique, your gifts will be meaningful, and you’ll have a genuinely lovely time doing it.
Cheshire School of Glass Bradley Farm, Bradley Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7EP
Contact: 07950 004452 | jen@cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk
Book now: View all Christmas courses
See you in our festive barn! Jen and the team xx
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