Devon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-felt-sheep-exeter-phoenix-weds-22-nov"><a href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/festive-felt-sheep/">Festive Felt Sheep</a>, Exeter Phoenix, Weds 22 Nov</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep.png" alt="festive felt sheep" class="wp-image-58556" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep-800x800.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep-400x400.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep-768x768.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep-525x525.png 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/felt-sheep-500x500.png 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Join Isca Felts to make this cute Santa sheep bauble (a <em>baaa-ble</em>, surely?)&nbsp;Includes a drink, cocktail or mocktail from The Mermaid bar on Gandy Street. £30pp</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://tarkapottery.co.uk/adult-pottery-experiences/">Ceramic Wreath</a>, Tarka Pottery, Little Torrington, Sat 25 Nov</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka.jpg" alt="ceramic wreath" class="wp-image-58566" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/tarka-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>An indoor ceramic version that will outlast the Yuletide and won&#8217;t end up scattering needles all over your hallway. With help from Tarka Pottery&#8217;s talented team, you will use something called the &#8216;slab building technique&#8217; which creates a homemade make far lovelier than it sounds. £25pp/£20 kids</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://gidleigh.wearegifted.co.uk/gingerbread-house-building">Ginger Bread House</a>, Gidleigh Park, Chagford, Tues 12 Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/gingerbread.jpg" alt="gingerbread house" class="wp-image-58766" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/gingerbread.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/gingerbread-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/gingerbread-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/gingerbread-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/gingerbread-700x525.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Bit of a treat this one at £150pp but <em>what a treat</em>! Each Christmas Joellla Housego, owner of Nibble &amp; Scoff Cakes creates a magical Gingerbread House Building for Gidleigh Park and this year, she&#8217;s sharing her secrets with us gingerbread nibblers via a public workshop. Comes with full afternoon tea and mulled wine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/animated-christmas-card-workshop/">Animated Christmas Card Workshop</a>, Exeter Phoenix, Mon 18 Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman.jpeg" alt="cartoon snowman" class="wp-image-58557" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman-800x800.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman-400x400.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman-525x525.jpeg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/Snowman-500x500.jpeg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>One for cartoon-crazy kids and young teens, this course will see them creating a festive character which they then bring to life with 2D cut-out animation techniques. It can then be shared with friends and family for total fist-pump prowess. Ages 7-14, £33</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-willow-garland-workshop-the-albatross-totnes-weds-6-dec"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/festive-willow-garland-workshop-tickets-711084180927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">Festive Willow Garland Workshop</a>, The Albatross, Totnes, Weds 6 Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="940" height="470" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/willow.jpeg" alt="willow xmas decorations " class="wp-image-58581" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/willow.jpeg 940w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/willow-800x400.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/willow-768x384.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/willow-900x450.jpeg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p>Keep it natural with this Totnes course which will teach you how to weave rustic willow tree decorations. Or you could string them up over the ceiling or make a mantel garland (for when fire not on obvs). Also ideal for anyone looking to avoid breakable baubles around marauding toddlers and curious kittens. Ages 12+, £40</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/finger-knitted-festive-arm-wreath/">Finger Knitted Festive Arm Wreath</a>, Exeter Phoenix, Fri 10 Nov</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1.jpg" alt="knitted arm wreath " class="wp-image-58560" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/knitted-wreath1-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The Finger Knitted Festive Arm Wreath in question is not &#8211; as I first mistakenly thought &#8211; a festive wreath for your arm (that would just be silly). It&#8217;s a knitted wreath which you knit using your fingers and arms. Obviously. Suitable even for those with no clue about knitting, unlike *cough* me. Includes a drink of your choice from The Mermaid. £30pp</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/woodcut-christmas-card-workshop?fbclid=IwAR2o-qFutVWeRO4DG0hH3eH30P9WXyfSQGce-l1Nvei0DT_tlI5gp90MFg4">Woodcut Christmas Cards</a>, Plough Arts Centre, Barnstaple, Sat 2 Dec </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns.jpg" alt="Christmas woodcut by Rosie Burns artist" class="wp-image-58584" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/09/rosie-burns-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Ensure your Christmas cards are a <em>cut</em> above the neighbour&#8217;s by signing up with Bideford woodcut artist, Rosie Burns, for this day-long woodcut course. You&#8217;ll be exploring Japanese woodcut tools and ply, printmaking process and technique, and getting to grips with a printing press. Your reward? A handmade pack of Xmas cards to wow the friends. </p>



<p><strong><em>Feeling the urge to make a Christmas wreath, after all? Here&#8217;s a <a href="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/16-local-wreath-making-workshops/">dozen delightful Devon workshops</a>.</em></strong></p>


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