{"product_id":"festive-christmas-workshop","title":"Festive Christmas Workshop (1st November 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho says Christmas crafting has to wait until December? In the crafting world, Christmas preparations start months in advance, so we think Sunday 1st November is the perfect time to get into the festive spirit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're delighted to be bringing back our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafting in the Community workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and this time we're trying somewhere new – the lovely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thelounges.co.uk\/albero\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlbero Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e in Bedford!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful riverside setting overlooking the Great Ouse, it's the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon of creativity, good company and a little festive magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 What Will We Be Making?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur main guided workshop will be a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Cartonnage Vase \/ Hamper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which you can personalise and take home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't worry if you don't have a use for a Christmas vase! This versatile project can also be used as a festive table decoration filled with chocolates, a holder for a small plant, or even a handmade Christmas gift hamper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Just Fancy Coming Along for a Little Crafting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs we're trialling our new venue, we're also trying something a little different!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the Christmas Vase Workshop isn't quite your thing, but you'd still love to join us, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou can reserve a space completely FREE of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll have a selection of smaller, low-cost craft projects available to purchase and make on the day, starting from as little as \u003c\/span\u003e£5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach mini project will include easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions so you can craft at your own pace. Don't worry if you struggle, we will be on hand to give you some tips and pointers along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Free bookings reserve your seat only. Mini projects are purchased separately on the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☕ Make a Day of It!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the lovely things about our new venue is that you can enjoy everything \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thelounges.co.uk\/albero\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlbero Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e has to offer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not arrive a little earlier for brunch or lunch, treat yourself to coffee and cake, or enjoy something from their extensive food and drinks menu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood and drinks will be available to purchase directly from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thelounges.co.uk\/albero\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlbero Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e throughout your visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that outside food and drinks cannot be brought into the venue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 Workshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Albero+Lounge\/@52.1347362,-0.4706072,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x4877b7bf3c886cef:0xb1998810899b384f!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d52.1347362!4d-0.4680323!16s%2Fg%2F11lq88gjmp?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" title=\"View on Google Maps\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlbero Lounge, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday 1st November 2026 - 10.30am - 3pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Parking is free at a number of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bedford.gov.uk\/parking-roads-and-travel\/parking-bedford-borough\/council-car-parks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBedford Borough Council Car Parks\u003c\/a\u003e on Sundays, subject to individual car park conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nearest car park is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/S2dSMiZmTNeNa58b9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Street Multi-Storey Car Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (MK40 1PX).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA limited number of disabled parking bays and EV charging points can also be found at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/x5vy2DWhb2rKJ1mt5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Street EV Car Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (MK40 1NY).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftishly","offers":[{"title":"Christmas Vase\/Hamper","offer_id":59431950680412,"sku":"WORKSHOP012","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini Projects (Reservation - Pay On The Day)","offer_id":59431950713180,"sku":"WORKSHOP012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/9120\/5724\/files\/Festive_Cartonnage_Vase_Hamper_Ideas.png?v=1791661187","url":"https:\/\/www.craftishly.co.uk\/products\/festive-christmas-workshop","provider":"Craftishly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}