Christmas Creative Discovery Sessions: Festive Bauble Decorating & Personalisation
West Dean Gardens, West Dean · 27 November 2026
A two-hour festive workshop at West Dean Gardens on Friday 27 November 2026, running from 10am to 12pm alongside the Christmas Market. Participants learn simple decorative techniques and have a name or word hand-lettered onto a bauble to keep or give as a gift. Booking is required and the session suits families, couples and friends.
Highlights
- Two-hour bauble decorating session on Friday 27 November 2026
- Choose a name or word to be hand-lettered onto your bauble
- Tutored by The Modern Calligraphy Co, with materials and market entry included
Getting there
West Dean Gardens, PO18 0RX
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