Events
A fresh foliage Christmas wreath, made upstairs in Thirsk
Make a Christmas wreath from fresh, sustainably grown foliage with Holly from Tarragon Flowers, upstairs at our Thirsk cafe on Friday 27 November.
27 October 20264 min read
Tea Time events
Christmas wreath making workshops in Thirsk
Two hands-on classes this Christmas in the event space upstairs at Tea Time Cafe, on Thirsk market square. Each is led by a local maker, everything you need is on the table, and you take your finished wreath home.
Friday, 27 November 2026 · 1pm to 3pm
Festive Foliage wreath making masterclass
With Holly from Tarragon Flowers · £45 a place
Make a Christmas wreath from sustainably grown foliage with local florist Holly from Tarragon Flowers, Friday 27 November 2026, 1pm to 3pm, upstairs at Tea Time Cafe. £45 a place with all materials, a hot drink and festive nibbles.
Included: Sustainably grown foliage and greenery, all materials, a hot drink and festive nibbles.
Friday, 4 December 2026 · 10am to 12pm
Christmas rag wreath workshop
With Helen Shakespeare · £25 a place
Make a Christmas rag wreath from reused fabric with local maker Helen Shakespeare, Friday 4 December 2026, 10am to 12pm, upstairs at Tea Time Cafe. £25 a place, with all materials, a hot drink and festive nibbles; add afternoon tea downstairs after.
Included: The wreath frame, reused fabric, tools, a hot drink and festive nibbles.
Before you book
Questions people ask
- Which wreath workshop should I book?
- Choose the Festive Foliage masterclass (£45) for a traditional fresh wreath of scented greenery, berries and cones, made with a florist. Choose the rag wreath morning (£25) for a wreath made from fabric offcuts that lasts for years and can come out again next Christmas.
- Do I need any experience?
- No. Both classes are for every skill level, and the maker shows you each step.
- What is included in the price?
- Every material and tool you need, plus a hot drink and festive nibbles. You take your wreath home at the end.
- How do I book?
- Choose your places on the class page and pay on Stripe's secure page. Your confirmation comes by email straight away.
- Where are the workshops held?
- Upstairs in the event space at Tea Time Cafe, 87 Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1ET. If you would like to talk through access, ring 01845 523869.
Planning a gathering of your own? See the room upstairs.
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A Christmas rag wreath with a past life
Local maker Helen Shakespeare turns worn-out clothes into Christmas rag wreaths. Make one with her upstairs at our Thirsk cafe on Friday 4 December.
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A Christmas day out in Thirsk for two
A Friday for two in Thirsk on 4 December: a rag wreath each upstairs at Tea Time, afternoon tea downstairs, then Kirkgate and the Herriot museum before dark.
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