Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<p>Deck your door with boughs of holly… and dried fruit, cinnamon sticks, fir cones, ribbons and, well, whatever else takes your fancy. Have a mulled wine or glass of fizz while you&#8217;re at it. Incredibly, some Christmas wreath workshop dates have already sold out, so if you want to win Best Dressed Front Door this Christmas, get a wiggle on.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bright-blooms-the-grosvenor-arms-shaftesbury"><a href="https://grosvenorarms.co.uk/event/3774" rel="sponsored nofollow">Bright Blooms</a>, The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury</h2>



<p>The Shaftesbury florists mosie over to the gorgeous former coaching house turned gastrop pub to make wreaths, sip fizz and munch mince pies. Sun 1, Sat 7 &amp; Sun 8 Dec. £65</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mimosa-amp-moss-south-petherton"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Mimosaandmoss-100082718953146/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mimosa &amp; Moss</a>, South Petherton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop-800x1000.jpg" alt="mimosa and moss christmas wreath workshop south petherton somerset" class="wp-image-101337" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-mimosa-and-moss-christmas-wreath-workshop.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mimosa &amp; Moss</figcaption></figure>



<p>Nibbles from The Cook House, hot drinks and everything you need to create a luxury festive wreath. Fri 15, Weds 20, Fri 22, Weds 27 and Fri 29 Nov. Weds 4, Fri 6, Weds 11 &amp; Fri 13 Dec. £70</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://symondsburyestateshop.co.uk/products/wreath-making-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Symondsbury Estate</a>, Symondsbury </h2>



<p>River Cottage&#8217;s resident florist Emma Dixon is heading over to the Tithe Barn with holly berries, eucalyptus, spruce, rosemary and more from her own garden, for workshops on Tues 10 &amp; Weds 11 Dec. Mulled wine whilst you work should keep the creative juices flowing.  £50</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-common-farm-flowers-online"><a href="https://www.commonfarmflowers.com/collections/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Common Farm Flowers</a>, online</h2>



<p>Best Florist in Dorset, Somerstet &amp; Bristol 2024, artisan flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbury is based just outside Bruton but she&#8217;ll show you how to make a Christmas willow wreath, a mossed wreath and a tablescape, online.  Tues 12 &amp; Weds 13 Nov, Weds 11 Dec and/or you can watch them later at your leisure.  £35 (or all three for £90)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bath-flower-school-bath"><a href="https://www.thebathflowerschool.com/christmas-wreath-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bath Flower School</a>, Bath </h2>



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<p>Seasonal songs, mulled wine and mince pies – soak up the festive atmos whilst making Christmas wreaths using foliage and foraged flora and fauna; it’s all about the hedgerow and texture here. From Thurs 28 Nov and then lots of dates until Mon 9 Dec. £70</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pamplemousse-shaftesbury"><a href="https://www.pamplemoussedorset.com/collections/christmas/products/bespoke-christmas-wreath-workshop?variant=41003053613159" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pamplemousse</a>, Shaftesbury</h2>



<p>Create luxurious traditional moss-based wreaths in the stylish, Muddy Award-winning, florist/cafe/gift shop. Tues 3 – Sat 7 Dec, £90.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flowers-for-good-assorted-venues-in-somerset"><a href="https://flowersforgood.co.uk/workshops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flowers for Good</a>, assorted venues in Somerset</h2>



<p>Weave a locally grown willow ring and embellish with dried and fresh foliage with floriculturalist Alexia Tibbs; a proportion of the profit is donated to community courses. Vallis Farm in Frome, Sat 30 Nov;  Berdoulat in Bath, Sat 7 Dec;  Westcombe Dairy in Evercreech, Fri 6 Dec, £66</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tyntesfield-wraxall"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/tyntesfield/events/443c46a3-8f4c-4eb1-933d-88b4ae7c44e0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tyntesfield</a>, Wraxall </h2>



<p>Expert local florists Barley and Mabel show how it&#8217;s done in the Sawmill at this National Trust property, using fabulous foliage gathered from the Tyntesfield estate. Bring your own secateurs. Fri 6 – Tues 10 Dec. £55, includes tea/coffee and mince pies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-little-perth-southbourne-amp-westbourne"><a href="https://www.littleperth.com/workshops/p/christmas-wreath-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Perth</a>, Southbourne &amp; Westbourne</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1875" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n.jpg" alt="little perth florist southbourne westbourne dorset christmas wreath" class="wp-image-101335" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-little-perth-458494287_18035156198512004_3136628960854156371_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Little Perth</figcaption></figure>



<p>The stylish, Aussie-run florist may also be a speciality coffee shop but it&#8217;s a mug of mulled wine you&#8217;ll be sipping at their Christmas wreath workshops. Assorted dates from Thurs 28 Nov – Sun 8 Dec (some dates sold out already&nbsp;– eek). £70</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-halsway-manor-crowcombe"><a href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/festive-wreath-making/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halsway Manor</a>, Crowcombe </h2>



<p>Jan Boddington from Blue Shed Flowers, supplies foraged and garden foliage, dried flowers, berries and other hedgerow finds for you to turn into a wonderful mossed wreath. Fri 8 Dec, £50 with tea &amp; coffee and lunch. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flowers-of-bath-bath"><a href="https://flowersofbath.co.uk/christmas-workshops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flowers of Bath,</a> Bath </h2>



<p>Join Ella Sparks in her wonderful flower shop to create oasis and moss-based wreaths in the chic Flowers of Bath style, with prosecco, tea/coffee and cakes to keep you going. Assorted dates from Weds 4 – Sun 8 Dec (slots going fast!) £68.50.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-dorset-flower-co-duddle-farm-sculpture-by-the-lakes-near-dorchester-amp-the-priory-near-wareham"><a href="https://dorsetflowerco.com/collections/shop-all-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Dorset Flower Co</a>, Duddle Farm,  Sculpture by the Lakes, near Dorchester &amp; The Priory, near Wareham</h2>



<p>Katie cuts and dries flowers, foliage and seed heads from flowers grown on the family farm for the winter, so you will have lots of stuff to use as well as trad Chrimbo decorations like dried limes and fir cones. Thurs 28 Nov &amp; Tues 3 Dec at <a href="https://theprioryhotel.wearegifted.co.uk/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Priory </a>near Wareham, which includes one of their Ritzy cream teas (yum), £75. Fri 29 Nov, Weds 4 &amp; Tues 10 Dec in her workshop on the farm, £58; Fri 6 &amp; Sat 7 Dec at Sculpture by the Lakes £60.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cottage-flowers-at-jordans-courtyard-near-ilminster"><a href="https://cottageflowersandmore.co.uk/product-category/workshops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cottage Flowers </a>at Jordans Courtyard, near Ilminster</h2>



<p>Make festive door wreaths with Ange and Caitlin; Christmas music, mulled wines and mince pies to help get you into the spirit. The café, shops, yoga and beauty treatments at <a href="https://jordanscourtyard.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordans Courtyard</a> will take care of the rest of the day. 4, 7, 9 11, 14 &amp; 16 Dec. £60.</p>


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