Flotsam Flo Christmas Decorations and Garland Workshop – 2 hours
Celebrate the festive season with a creative twist at our Christmas Decorations and Garland Workshop! Located near Redruth, this 2 hour session offers a chance to learn how to craft unique decorations using upcycled plastic materials. We’ll be transforming hard-to-recycle plastics, such as banners and inflatables, into beautiful, one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments.
With a maximum of 3 participants per session, you’ll enjoy personalised guidance throughout the workshop. No prior sewing experience is required. You’ll explore our collection of materials, use templates to cut out shapes, and learn how to stitch and decorate your creations. Choose to make a variety of decorations or a festive garland/bunting to enhance your holiday décor. You'll leave with handmade items and new skills in design, upcycling, and sewing.
In this workshop, you will learn:
- How to use a sewing machine
- Health and safety in the workspace
- Techniques for sewing with plastic materials
- How to use simple patterns
- Drawing your own designs
- Using Appliqué for decorative elements
- Methods for upcycling plastic materials
No previous sewing knowledge is required. These sessions and the items we make, are for adults 18 and over, but we are planning workshops for younger participants in the future.
What you'll take away:
- A variety of Christmas decorations or a garland/bunting
- Design and making skills
- Creative upcycling ideas and techniques
What’s included:
- All materials and equipment, including string, thread, and sewing machines
- Expert instruction from an experienced Design and Technology teacher
- Free onsite parking
- Refreshments (please let us know of any special requirements or allergies)
About your tutor:
Kate, the founder of Flotsam Flo, has been innovating with plastic materials for nthree years and has been using reclaimed material for many more years. With over a decade of teaching experience in Design and Technology, including Textiles at all key stages, Kate brings extensive expertise to her workshops. She is also a practicing artist and has recently led creative community workshops for 'Hellfire Kernow' in Redruth.
Important Safety Information:
The items you create in this workshop are intended for decoration only. Keep them away from naked flames, as they may be flammable. Additionally, these decorations are not toys and should be kept out of reach of children to ensure safety. Materials very likely to contain or be made of PVC.
What to bring:
You don’t need to bring anything, but if you have plastics, broken inflatables, or similar items you’d like to reuse, feel free to bring them along. We will primarily use materials like banners and inflatables.
If you’re interested in a group or one-to-one workshop, please contact us.
Workshop location:
Workshops will be held at Flotsam Flo HQ at:
48 Cardrew Way, Cardrew Industrial Estate, Mount Ambrose TR15 1SS
It’s the building opposite Aqua-Rod. For directions, check this link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DTdEfXVqFeUDh6gH6 or use what3words: https://w3w.co/clasping.tabs.strutting. Parking is available right outside in our designated area.
IMPORTANT: Please park only in the designated Flotsam Flo car park only. Avoid parking in the car park across the road by the Big Green Biffa building for safety reasons.
You can read about our cancellation policy here.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a cost of delivery described below, but once you checkout postage is not included.
Postage and Packing
Products are shipped using Royal Mail (2-4 business days).
- Up to £12: £2.45
- £12 to £60: £3.35
- £60 to £100: £6.95
- Above £100: £15.00