Event Details
Saturday 22 November
9.30am to 12pm | £80 per person
Includes all materials, refreshments, and house and garden entry on the day of the workshop.
A half day workshop where you'll create unique folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree. Guided by an established local paper artist Kim Bevan, you'll learn the art of paper folding to craft festive ornaments inspired by Christmas at Chatsworth.
These paper creations are crafted with eco-friendly materials like recycled paper, card, and wire. All materials will be provided. If you have any wrapping paper you would like to recycle, please bring it with you.
This workshop is suitable for most abilities, but does require manual dexterity.
What is included?
Tickets include complimentary parking for one vehicle, along with entry to Chatsworth House and Garden, valid only on the day of your workshop.
The workshop takes place during the Christmas market, to which entry is free.
You may enter the house and garden at any time - a booked time slot is not required. Please check house and garden opening times and last entry times to ensure you leave enough time to make the most of your visit.
Please show your booking QR code on arrival at Chatsworth, and at the house and garden entrances.
Please ensure you read the 'important information' section below.
Meeting point and refreshments
Please make your way to the top garden gate for 9.20am. Show your booking barcode at the garden gates to gain entry. Tea, coffee and a farm shop mince pie are included in the workshop.
Please leave plenty of time to travel to Chatsworth. Latecomers may not be admitted and refunds will not be given.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed is a step-free, accessible venue located in the garden.
Please email education@chatsworth.org if you have any questions about accessibility.
Important Information
Christmas is the busiest time of year at Chatsworth and parking arrangements will be different to what you are used to. Please allow plenty of time to travel to Chatsworth. On arrival, you may be directed to park in the parkland where our tractor and trailer shuttle service will transport you to and from the main car park. Please wear appropriate clothing for the time of year and have access to a torch.
As this workshop includes tickets to Christmas at Chatsworth, you are advised to read the 'Important Information' on this event page before you travel.
About the artist
Kim has a wealth of experience teaching all ages, both at Chatsworth and at her studio in Sheffield. In her own practice she makes artist books which explore 3D sculptural folding techniques, creating artwork using paper cutting and printmaking.
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