Festive Felt Christmas Decorations
Join us for this workshop making felt Christmas decorations at Abbey House Museum. Learn a new skill and make a unique and personal decoration to display in your home or gift to friends or family.
Inspired by the Victorian tradition of handmaking Christmas decorations for your tree. Together we will create some festive frippery using felt, buttons and ribbons.
No sewing experience is needed, all materials and instructions provided.
Seasonal refreshments are included.
Tickets £15, booking required.
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