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CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS
Join artist Kirsty Fate for a extra special Christmas workshop where we'll be sewing our very own felt Christmas tree decorations.
With a large selection of material options and plenty of sequins, children will have lots of options to design and create their own special decorations, personal to them.
We'll learn basic sewing skills along the way, adding personal touches to create decorations that could become treasured family heirlooms for years to come.
No previous sewing experience is necessary – just a willingness to learn, a little patience and a love of making!
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Date: Tuesday 15th December 2026
Time: 9am – 12noon
Location: Newmarket State School, K Block, Level 1 Balcony
Cost: $75 per child (includes all materials and morning tea)
Ages: 6–12 years
This workshop is suited to children who enjoy making and creating and are comfortable working independently with guidance.
LIMITED SPACES – ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
All felt, sewing materials, embellishments and supplies needed to create their decorations.
Morning tea, including things like fresh fruit, popcorn and an ice block will be provided. Please let me know about any dietary requirements when booking.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All welcome: You do not need to be a student at Newmarket State School to attend.
Decorations: There is no limit on how many decorations your child can make, this is entirely up to them and how much they can do within our session. Please note that the decorations pictured are for illustrative purposes only. Each child’s finished creations will vary depending on their individual designs and creativity.
Drop-off & Collection: Please drop children off at 9am sharp and collect them promptly at 12noon.
Workshop Space: Please note that our workshop takes place on a balcony. Children will be required to remain within our designated workshop space for the duration of the session.
Cancellations by Participants: If you are unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. If there is a waitlist and your place can be filled, I may be able to offer a refund but only if a replacement booking is secured. If there is no waitlist or your place cannot be filled, refunds will not be provided.
Cancellations by Kirsty: If the workshop needs to be cancelled by Kirsty for any reason, all participants will be notified and a full refund provided.
Multiple Bookings Welcome: Children are welcome to book for multiple days, and siblings are more than welcome! Please note that my website platform only allows one booking per transaction, so you will need to complete a separate transaction for each child and/or booking day. Thank you for your understanding!
I can't wait to spend a creative, festive morning making something special your children! ❤️
Join artist Kirsty Fate for a extra special Christmas workshop where we'll be creating handcrafted Christmas Wreaths from a mix of new and recycled paper.
With a large selection of material options and plenty of scope for children to create their own special decoration, personal to them.
No previous experience is necessary – just a willingness to learn, a little patience and a love of making!
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 16th December 2026
Time: 9am – 12noon
Location: Newmarket State School, K Block, Level 1 Balcony
Cost: $75 per child (includes all materials and morning tea)
Ages: 6–12 years
This workshop is suited to children who enjoy making and creating and are comfortable working independently with guidance.
LIMITED SPACES – ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
All materials, tools, embellishments and supplies needed to create their wreaths.
Morning tea, including things like fresh fruit, popcorn and an ice block will be provided. Please let me know about any dietary requirements when booking.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All welcome: You do not need to be a student at Newmarket State School to attend.
Decoration: There will be enough supplies for each child to create one large wreath to take home. Depending on how quickly they work, children may also have the opportunity to make additional paper-based decorations during the session. If a child doesn't finish their wreath within the workshop time, they'll be able to take their remaining supplies home to complete it. Please note that the decorations pictured are for illustrative purposes only. Each child’s finished creations will vary depending on their individual designs and creativity.
Drop-off & Collection: Please drop children off at 9am sharp and collect them promptly at 12noon.
Workshop Space: Please note that our workshop takes place on a balcony. Children will be required to remain within our designated workshop space for the duration of the session.
Cancellations by Participants: If you are unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. If there is a waitlist and your place can be filled, I may be able to offer a refund but only if a replacement booking is secured. If there is no waitlist or your place cannot be filled, refunds will not be provided.
Cancellations by Kirsty: If the workshop needs to be cancelled by Kirsty for any reason, all participants will be notified and a full refund provided.
Multiple Bookings Welcome: Children are welcome to book for multiple days, and siblings are more than welcome! Please note that my website platform only allows one booking per transaction, so you will need to complete a separate transaction for each child and/or booking day. Thank you for your understanding!
I can't wait to spend a creative, festive morning making something special your children! ❤️
Join artist Kirsty Fate for an extra special Christmas workshop where we'll be creating beautiful, handcrafted Christmas decorations using sequins, pins and Styrofoam bases.
This is a much-loved traditional craft technique that I first learnt when I was just 9 years old, so I'm especially excited to share it with a new generation of makers.
With a large selection of materials and embellishments to choose from, children will have plenty of creative freedom to design a unique decoration that is completely their own.
No previous experience is necessary – just a willingness to learn, a little patience and a love of making. Children do need to be comfortable working with pins.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Date: Thursday 17th December 2026
Time: 9am – 12noon
Location: Newmarket State School, K Block, Level 1 Balcony
Cost: $75 per child (includes all materials and morning tea)
Ages: 6–12 years
This workshop is suited to children who enjoy making and creating and are comfortable working independently with guidance.
LIMITED SPACES – ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
All materials, tools, embellishments and supplies needed to create their decorations.
Morning tea, including things like fresh fruit, popcorn and an ice block will be provided. Please let me know about any dietary requirements when booking.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All welcome: You do not need to be a student at Newmarket State School to attend.
Decorations: There will be enough supplies for each child to create as many decorations as they wish within our workshop time. Please keep in mind that this is a fairly time-consuming technique, so children may not finish all their creations during the session. Any unfinished decorations can be taken home, along with the remaining materials, to complete at home. Please note that the decorations pictured are for illustrative purposes only. Each child’s finished creations will vary depending on their individual designs and creativity.
Drop-off & Collection: Please drop children off at 9am sharp and collect them promptly at 12noon.
Workshop Space: Please note that our workshop takes place on a balcony. Children will be required to remain within our designated workshop space for the duration of the session.
Cancellations by Participants: If you are unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. If there is a waitlist and your place can be filled, I may be able to offer a refund but only if a replacement booking is secured. If there is no waitlist or your place cannot be filled, refunds will not be provided.
Cancellations by Kirsty: If the workshop needs to be cancelled by Kirsty for any reason, all participants will be notified and a full refund provided.
Multiple Bookings Welcome: Children are welcome to book for multiple days, and siblings are more than welcome! Please note that my website platform only allows one booking per transaction, so you will need to complete a separate transaction for each child and/or booking day. Thank you for your understanding!
I can't wait to spend a creative, festive morning making something special your children! ❤️
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
Join me for some extra-special Christmas workshops during the first week of the school holidays!
With just 12 spots available per session, I recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year, and I can't wait to share these longer, extra-special creative sessions with your kids.
We'll be getting into the Christmas spirit, making something wonderful and creating a little bit of festive magic.
In October 2025, 35 Art & Craft Club children, six adults, and I undertook a very special project in the heart of Brisbane City.
We had the privilege of painting two traffic signal boxes as part of the Artforce Brisbane initiative run by Brisbane City Council.
Something I live by—and share with all the children in my Art & Craft Club—is this: It doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. Life and art are never perfect. They can be messy, full of mistakes, a little bumpy and flawed… and still be utterly, joyfully wonderful.
Over four days, we painted, stencilled, and masking-taped our hearts out to create a vibrant piece of community art that can now be shared with all of Brisbane.
Getting to experience this alongside so many of my amazing Art & Craft Club kids, their families, some of my cherished friends, and my own little family was truly unforgettable.
You can go see our boxes on the corners of Turbot & Albert Streets, just a stones throw from King George Square.
Photos by Caroline Attwood (www.carolineattwood.com)
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE WONDERFUL
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