Christmas Craft Courses in Eastbourne
If you're looking for a fun, creative way to get into the festive spirit this season, look no further than the array of beginner-friendly craft workshops at Maker Studio in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Whether you're based in Eastbourne, Brighton or anywhere around Sussex, these events are perfect for learning a new craft, meeting like-minded makers, and creating beautiful handmade gifts or decorations.
At Maker Studio you’ll find a relaxed, welcoming studio atmosphere where crafting isn’t about perfection—it’s about play, discovery and making something with your own hands. Their programme includes beginners courses in printmaking, textile skills, crochet, creative writing and more.
Embossed Tin Christmas Decorations
For those who want to dive into Christmas crafting early, there’s the Embossed Tin Christmas Decorations Workshop. In this session you’ll join illustrator Nina Mooncie and learn how to emboss metallic foil, use templates or your own drawings, and craft up to four beautiful decorations for your tree or to turn into greetings cards. All materials are included, and no prior experience is needed.
Printmaking & Gift Stationery
If you’ve ever wondered what gelli printing or lino printing is, Maker Studio offers just the ticket. In the Beginners Gelli Printing Workshop you’ll experiment with textures, stencils and layering colours, no press required, just playful marks and surprising results.
Similarly, the Beginners Lino Printing Course lets you carve a block and create handmade prints or cards—a perfect craft to add to your skill-set or to make bespoke festive stationery.
Textiles & Sewing for Beginners
Textile enthusiasts and sewing newcomers can join the Box Wash Bag Sewing Workshop. In this class you’ll personalise your wash-bag, pick fabrics, zips and handles, and learn how to use the sewing machine under friendly guidance. It’s ideal for gaining confidence with machine sewing.
Meanwhile, for anyone wanting to get started with yarn and hook, the Beginner Crochet Class introduces basic stitches in a small, friendly setting—perfect for a cosy hour or two of crafty calm.
Creative Writing & Drawing Workshops
Beyond hands-on making, there are craft-adjacent classes too: Still Life Drawing and Creative Writing Workshops offer a slower, thoughtful kind of craft for mind and hand. These sessions fit beautifully into a creative weekend or festive self-care ritual.
Get Creative in Eastbourne This Christmas
With all these craft workshops happening in the heart of Eastbourne’s Old Town, they’re excellent for locals or anyone in the Sussex or Brighton area looking for Christmas craft classes. The studio is committed to making courses accessible to beginners while still being fun and inspiring.
So if you’re seeking Christmas craft workshops & classes, or simply want to pick up a new beginners craft course, Maker Studio is worth checking out. Grab your spot, bring a friend (or come solo—new friends guaranteed), and make something handmade this holiday season.
Happy crafting!