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Our Creative Workshops are free of charge, pre-booking not required and included with your admission ticket. These sessions are first-come-first-served so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. 

Learn from an abundance of skilled professionals, for plenty of festive inspiration to curate your Christmas Day.

30 Oct 2023
  1. Elevating your personal style can boost your confidence and do great things for your self-esteem. I want you to feel incredible and by choosing outfits right for your body shape and selecting your wow ...
  2. Join Jassy Davis to learn how to create a show-stopping cheese and charcuterie board that will wow your guests this Christmas. From how to layout your ingredients, to making salami roses, Jassy has some brilliant tips and tricks to make a glorious board.
  3. As we find ourselves in the embrace of the most enchanting season of the year, we invite you to join Noni Ware, Acting Executive Editor, House & Garden. Allow her to graciously lead you through a jour ...
  4. Join Emma J. Shipley in conversation with Philippa Craddock and hear this exclusive exposé on the ingenuity behind her designs, the craft behind the brand and her focus on sustainability. 
31 Oct 2023
  1. Join our demonstration to create a signature Paul Thomas festive vase design, using the perfect seasonal blooms and foliage whilst teaching you industry tips for you to utilise at home

  2. There's nothing more thoughtful than a homemade Christmas gift to show someone you really care –– especially if it's edible. Award-winning cookbook author Jo Pratt will be demonstrating how to make a selection of sweet and savoury treats that will help make you the top gift giver this festive period.

     

  3. Cliveden House is a five-star luxury hotel; the building is owned by the National Trust and operated under a long lease arrangement by Iconic Luxury Hotels. Less than 45 minutes west of London and 20 ...
    • Demonstrating Spring Water Ganache - from her book “Rococo Mastering the Art of Chocolate”
    • How to make the perfect simple chocolate dessert, made in minutes, and suitable for vegans.
01 Nov 2023
  1. Tatiana's Baking Masterclasses push the boundaries of baking excellence, accompanied by gorgeous designs. As a true ambassador of the soft life, Tatiana incorporates pre-made biscuits, using her very ...
  2. Join us for an engaging workshop that unveils the art of setting a beautiful table using products inspired by my book. Discover the origins of these inspirations, how they were made, and explore the diverse range of fabrics used in their creation.

    Furthermore, you'll be treated to innovative suggestions on repurposing recycled household items to fashion unique products of your own. This interactive session is brimming with valuable tips, clever tricks, and a generous sprinkle of fun, ensuring an enjoyable and informative experience.

    Mandy will be signing copies of her book, Christmas Table, after her workshop. You can purchase these from Battersea Bookshop at the Fair.

  3. Co-hosts of the chart-topping, multi-million downloaded Postcards From Midlife podcast, Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin, share their knowledge and knowhow from three decades as glossy magazine editors (between them they’ve edited Red, Elle, Marie Claire, Sunday Times Style, Cosmopolitan and InStyle).
    • The world of fine wine can be an intimidating place, Champagne even more so. This masterclass will take you on an informal crash course of Champagne, learning the buzz words that will make you sound like a pro, while sipping your way through a selection of three Louis Roederer Champagnes.

02 Nov 2023
  1. Join us for a festive biscuit decorating workshop, get creative and learn to hand-ice beautiful Christmas biscuits with royal icing. During this workshop, you will decorate three festive biscuits, whi ...
  2. Battersea Bookshop presents how to look great at Christmas with Anna Murphy

    • The world of fine wine can be an intimidating place, Champagne even more so. This masterclass will take you on an informal crash course of Champagne, learning the buzz words that will make you sound like a pro, while sipping your way through a selection of three Louis Roederer Champagnes.

  3. We all Love a cocktail at home ..TV’s Tom Surgery and Thomas Lester (founder of Reverend Hubert spirits) are going to show you how to make a couple of Christmas cocktails that are simple, impressive a ...
  4. Elevating your personal style can boost your confidence and do great things for your self-esteem. I want you to feel incredible and by choosing outfits right for your body shape and selecting your wow ...
  5. Toast to the Season with Gattertop Drinks Christmas Mixology Workshop
  6. Toast to the Season with Gattertop Drinks Christmas Mixology Workshop
03 Nov 2023
  1. Join Callie, founder of Studio Dine, to discover her expert tips and tricks for modern Christmas tablescaping. From choosing colour palettes and textures to adding personal touches, you’ll leave feeling inspired and confident to create your own festive masterpiece at home.

  2. From an amateur affair made by retirees to a multi-million-pound industry with quality to rival Champagne, the rise of English wine has been one of the more unexpected wine stories of the past 30 years. Award-winning drinks writer Henry Jeffreys will be here, recommending some fantastic English wines for Christmas. Vagabond Wines will be accompanying Henry in this workshop to offer you a tasting of the finest English wines.

    Henry will be signing copies of his book after his workshop. Copies can be purchased from Battersea Bookshop at the Fair.

  3. José will be revealing his tips on how to carve jamon perfectly and will be demonstrating how to create a selection of delicious tapas dishes, whilst chatting about his signature festive Spanish dishes to Food Writer, Food Stylist and Cook, Jo Pratt.

    José will be signing his books after this workshop. You can purchase your copy at the Fair with Battersea Bookshop.

  4. A panel discussion with sector experts about stigma: how it manifests in our daily lives, the consequences when left unaddressed and what we can all do to break the stigma and have better conversations around stigmatised topics like grief and suicide. 

04 Nov 2023
  1. Welcome in the festive season with a handmade Christmas wreath. Luxury floral studio Lavenders Blue will guide you through the process of crafting a sustainable festive wreath with real design credent ...
  2. With 83 years' experience of good eating and 60 years of cooking, writing about and judging food, there is no one who better knows what makes a meal bliss than Prue Leith. Join her as she reveals some of her own Christmas favourites, and talks about her latest book, Bliss on Toast
  3. Learn sustainable ways of wrapping your gifts this Christmas in our fun and inspiring gift-wrapping workshop with Jane Means. You will cover wrapping tricky shapes and tying the perfect bow plus you'll take a goody bag away with you.
  4. Toast to the Season with Gattertop Drinks Christmas Mixology Workshop

05 Nov 2023
  1. Designer, Shakera will take you through a floral Christmas card workshop and show you how to draw your own floral masterpiece, and you get to take home your design. Draw some flowers, learn pencil, an ...
  2. Jürgen Krauss's gentle charm, ambitious flavours and scientific know-how captured audiences' hearts on The Great British Bake Off, his semi-finals departure triggering unprecedented complaints from dismayed viewers. We're delighted Jürgen is here to tell us about his favourite Christmas bakes, and talk about his new book, German Baking.

    Jürgen will be signing copies of his book, German Baking, after his workshop. Copies can be purchased from Battersea Bookshop at the Fair.

  3. The Scottish island of Islay is renowned for producing smokey, peaty malts, though Islay malts actually range from minimal to medium and maximum smokeyness, while some have no smoke at all, so there i ...