Twinkle of christmas fair 2023 PROGRAMME
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas experiences, creative workshops and inspiring demonstrations. Tickets for sessions in the showrooms are £5, unless stated, with proceeds going to Twinkle of Christmas 2023’s charity partner, Grief Encounter
THURSDAY 30 November
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Times: 9.30am – 11.30am and 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Location: Design Restaurant by Social Pantry, Ground Floor, North Dome
Join Social Pantry for a special wreath making workshop with Flower & Press, one of the most sought-after sustainable florists in London. Come and create your own handmade wreath using beautiful preserved English blooms, seasonal foliage, dried fruit and plenty of ribbons.
Expect lots of fun and a selection of moreish festive treats to enjoy, from mince pies to mulled wine. You will be guided every step of the way and will be able to take your creation home with you.
Tickets: £70
MAKE YOUR OWN BATH SALTS WITH ABI INTERIORS
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: ABI Interiors, Third Floor, Design Centre East
Crafting Elegance: Luxurious and Sustainable Festive recycled fabric Wreath Workshop
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Location: Studio Franchi, Ground Floor, Design Centre North
In collaboration with sustainability partners Yomodo and The Rug Company, Studio Franchi invites you to elevate your holiday decor with this seasonal workshop. You’ll master the skill of crafting a sustainable festive rag wreath from upcycled textiles while enjoying a glass of mulled wine.
Create your own timeless centrepiece for your door that will grace your home each holiday season.
Tickets: £5
BAUBLES WITH BELLA FIGURA
Times: 11am – 12pm and 2pm – 3pm
Location: Bella Figura, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Join the Bella Figura showroom in a craft session to create authentic Murano glass Christmas tree baubles. Choose from a range of handmade glass pieces, then add your own personal touch to make a truly unique ornament.
Tickets: £5
LEATHER CHRISTMAS DECORATION WORKSHOP
Times: 11.30am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Location: Pavoni, Second Floor, South Dome
Pavoni Luxury Leather is collaborating with jeweller Astengo for this festive workshop. Making a special visit to the showroom from Italy, Isabella Astengo and Linda Gardiner will showcase the art of making a leather Christmas tree decoration using Pavoni leathers.
Tickets: £5
HARALD ALTMAIER – ETERNAL BLOOM
Time: 12.30pm
Location: Alexander Lamont + Miles, Second Floor, South Dome
Meet Harald Altmaier, a renowned master of fine art photography. Get the inside track on his approach to cinematic visual storytelling and see some highly detailed compositions that incorporate floristry, colour and carefully considered artefacts.
His large-scale photographs are works of art, and this is a unique opportunity to discover more about his most recent series ‘Eternal Bloom’, a stunning exploration of grandeur, style and elegance, rooted in the tradition of still life painting.
Tickets: £5
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Time: 12.30pm – 4.30pm (drop in)
Location: Phillip Jeffries, Second Floor, North Dome
Join Phillip Jeffries for holiday magic with gift tags and greeting cards personalised by a master calligrapher. Enjoy seasonal refreshments and a festive celebration of artisanal wallcovering from design to craftsmanship.
Tickets: £5
PORTA ROMANA: PAINTING PEARS
Time: 1pm
Location: Porta Romana, Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes
Guided by talented artists from the Porta Romana painting studio, during this creative workshop you will learn the many stages of the iconic decayed gold finish, and take away a beautiful decoration to adorn your Christmas tree.
Tickets: £5
HAND PAINTED CANDLE WORKSHOP
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
Location: Altfield, Second Floor, Centre Dome
Get into the festive spirit by getting crafty at Altfield. Create your own Christmas themed hand-painted candle while snacking on a mince pie or two.
Tickets: £5
FESTIVE CARD DECORATION WITH C&C MILANO
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: C&C Milano, First Floor, Design Centre East
Come join the London team for panettone, Prosecco and festive fun.
C&C Milano will be hosting a luxury greeting card workshop to kickstart the holiday season. Using fabrics and motifs, guests will leave with the taste and touch of Italy, adding Mediterranean warmth on a November day.
Tickets: £5
FESTIVE DECORATIONS WITH THE OSBORNE & LITTLE STUDIO
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Location: Osborne & Little, First Floor, Centre Dome
Join the Osborne & Little design team to create homemade Christmas decorations from wallpapers. Get inspired and take home wallpaper swatches ready for the festive season.
Tickets: £5
GINGLE ALL THE WAY
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Location: Jacaranda Carpets & Rugs, Second Floor, South Dome
Join a fun, festive gin tasting event at Jacaranda. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make seasonal cocktails with award-winning craft gins. Wet your whistle with a selection of gin-based tipples accompanied by tasty festive nibbles. Leave with recipe cards and an exclusive discount code so you can recreate the magic at home.
Tickets: £5
TABLESCAPING WITH STYLIST MARIANNE COTTERILL
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Crucial Trading, Second Floor, South Dome
Crucial Trading is delighted to host a Christmas table decoration workshop. Join interiors stylist Marianne Cotterill, who will demonstrate ideas and inspire you to create your own decorations for a truly festive table. Materials provided, plus drinks and canapés.
Tickets: £5
FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Times: 9.30am – 11.30am and 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Location: Design Restaurant by Social Pantry, Ground Floor, North Dome
Join Social Pantry for a special wreath making workshop with Flower & Press, one of the most sought-after sustainable florists in London. Come and create your own handmade wreath using beautiful preserved English blooms, seasonal foliage, dried fruit and plenty of ribbons.
Expect lots of fun and a selection of moreish festive treats to enjoy, from mince pies to mulled wine. You will be guided every step of the way and will be able to take your creation home with you.
Tickets: £70
MAKE YOUR OWN BATH SALTS WITH ABI INTERIORS
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: ABI Interiors, Third Floor, Design Centre East
how to dress your christmas table, with dedar & phillip corps flowers
Time: 11am
Location: Dedar, Ground Floor, Design Centre East
Unveil the magic of Christmas and discover the art of crafting captivating floral centrepieces and festive arrangements with Phillip Corps Flowers, perfectly tailored to Dedar’s exclusive fabrics.
Tickets: £5
HUMA KITCHENS: CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Huma Kitchens, Third Floor, Design Centre East
DESIGN DISCOVERY TOUR: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Time: 12.30pm
Location: Concierge desk, Ground Floor, Design Avenue
CHRISTMAS BAUBLE DECORATING WORKSHOP
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: David Hunt Lighting, Third Floor, Centre Dome
Join David Hunt Lighting for an afternoon of festive frivolity with a special bauble painting workshop. Have fun decorating a pair of ceramic baubles with all paint and decorative ribbons provided, along with a glass of Prosecco and soft drinks.
Tickets: £5
SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Design Restaurant by Social Pantry, Ground Floor, North Dome
Join Social Pantry for a special wreath making workshop with Flower & Press, one of the most sought-after sustainable florists in London. Come and create your own handmade wreath using beautiful preserved English blooms, seasonal foliage, dried fruit and plenty of ribbons.
Expect lots of fun and a selection of moreish festive treats to enjoy, from mince pies to mulled wine. You will be guided every step of the way and will be able to take your creation home with you.
Tickets: £70
MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Ground Floor, Design Avenue
Father Christmas is making a special stop at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in his magic sleigh. Come and meet him and his elf helper. While you wait your turn, write and post your Christmas list at the Polar postbox.
Children will be given a small gift to take home.
Tickets: £5 per family
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