Festive Christmas Gnome Making Class for Beginners

Enjoy some festive cheer and get creating using hand-sewing and hot gluing techniques



3 hours Location Bulimba Class size 5 to 10 guests   $80 ($75 for Private class held at your premises; $80 for Public class. $50 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)

Christmas Gnome making classes are back again this year, come along and get into the festive mood by creating yourself a set of three cute Christmas Gnomes in this Brisbane class.
Enjoy a welcome drink as you get started on creating your set of gnomes. This is the perfect way to get in the mood for Christmas. Come solo or bring a friend and you get to take home the perfect handmade gift or your new favourite Christmas decorations.
Your Christmas gnome kit included in the class contains a set of three gnomes (approx 50cm, 40cm and 20cm tall), there are many new fabric styles as well as many of the favourites to choose from. Your teacher will forward a list of colour selection options to choose from when you book your class. There will also be some different beard and embellishment options available during the class.
The two and a half hour class will include a demonstration as we make the middle-sized gnome together. If time permits, you can also get started on the other two gnomes or you can take them home to finish them (I am happy to continue the class for just over 3 hours to try and get the other gnomes finished if you want to stay on) You can get as much done at the class as you feel comfortable with and there are full photographic instructions of how to make the gnomes included in your take-home kit.
You will be supplied with all tools and materials, and everything is pre-cut ready to put together making it much quicker. The gnomes are put together using some basic hand-sewing and hot glueing and before you “gnome” it, you will be marvelling at your cute Christmas creation!
There are many fabric choices available for the hat, body and beards. You will be sent an email with the choices so you can email your preferences to your teacher and they can create your custom kit. Please contact your teacher if you would like to discuss options.
Please note:
  • We bring extra beard and body options to the class if you want to change these on the day.
  • This class requires at least four students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.
What you'll get
Your Christmas gnome kit includes all pre-cut materials and photographic instructions for a set of three Christmas gnomes of your choice - we will make the middle size one at the workshop and all three if time permits.
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Knowledge required
No experience is necessary, we will be using hot glue guns and doing some basic hand-sewing, so it is suited to anyone over the age of 12.
What to bring
  • Bring your Christmas cheer!
  • Please wear closed-in shoes for safety.
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Bulimba Community Centre, Barramul Street, Bulimba QLD

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Bulimba, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Sandra Eley, attended Dec 2025: We had the best time making our Gnomes! Samantha was a great teacher, very engaging and friendly. She explained and demonstrated what we needed to do and the results were fantastic!
  • 5/5 from Helen Crowther, attended Dec 2025: Since we first communicated, it was simply a joy. Samantha loves what she does & it showed because she kept in constant contact, offering alternative options on the day. She is super prepared and was an absolute delight to invite into my home & she ran the class like a boss. Her care & set up is full of attention to detail and was focused on the entire group having a great time and finishing our trip of Gonks. Samantha was amazing and I would highly recommend her.
  • 5/5 from Erin Hutton, attended Dec 2025: A fantastic and fun experience for our entire workplace! Samantha is very creative and made the entire process fun and easy to follow. She was very flexible with our group booking and communications in the lead-up was excellent! We had a great time and highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Renate Cridland, attended Dec 2024: I did the class with my 12 year old daughter and we had a wonderful time! Fun activity with fantastic results. Sam was warm, friendly and gave good instructions.
  • 5/5 from Clare Gustofson, attended Dec 2024: Samantha was an amazing host and teacher. The class involved hand sewing, gluing and generally just having a laugh at yourself and with friends. Samantha was super patient and her light hearted nature made the class even better. The gnomes we made were fabulous. So many different colours to choose from, and the detail down to the bling was amazing. I highly recommend the class. Great idea for a Christmas girls catchup.
  • 5/5 from Catherine Allen, attended Dec 2024: Samantha was a lovely teacher, who loves creating and is very engaging. Her instructions were clear, and her enthusiasm was infectious. Thank you for fabulous class!
  • 5/5 from Toni Stocks, attended Dec 2024: This was such a fabulous Christmas activity. My adult daughter and I went along together and had a wonderful experience!!!! Our teacher was warm, fun and supportive so that even w my very limited artistic skill we were able to create the most gorgeous personalized Christmas gnomes which look store bought. Our teacher was generous w her time and stayed on so we were able to make all 3 gnomes! I would highly recommend this class and it was a great way to spend some quality time w my daughter. Thanks so much!!!!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Fitton, attended Dec 2024: Absolutely Fantastic afternoon!! Sam is great at dealing with people of different skill levels, keeping everyone engaged and entertained! We were all so happy with our Gnomes - a few family members thought we'd bought them from the shops instead of making them!!
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Davis, attended Nov 2023: Highly recommend Samantha and her gnome workshop! We had such a great time and are completely besotted with our gnomes She was so helpful, patient and her organization and preparation made the whole process so easy. Her love of craft and Christmas really made the day special! Such great value for money and a very high quality end product that we are so proud to have made!
  • 5/5 from Lisa French, attended Jul 2022: Samantha made everything so simply Very lovey and helpful Would recommend her for group classes ️️️️️
  • 5/5 from Nina Hecke, attended Dec 2021: Samantha was so knowledgeable! And very prepared. She goes above and beyond to ensure our gnomes are foolproof/easy to make and turn out looking absolutely amazing. She carefully prepares all the material required for each individual student and makes sure all tools/equipment needed to make the gnome is provided. She even had extra material there if we wanted to change things up. The class was super fun and really super easy to follow. I totally recommend this class. My gnomes turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for a great morning of crafting.
  • 5/5 from Terryanne Fisher, attended Dec 2021: It was amazing I loved it Just the right amount of sewing for beginners 5 stars
  • 5/5 from Leah Ward, attended Nov 2021: I loved loved loved this class. Samantha teas awesome. Taking the time to teach me the basics I love my gnome and can’t wait to finish my other two and pick up my kit to do more. Do this class if you want a fun experience. Get with some friends. Meet new ones. Chat laugh and make something awesome.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Mackenzie, attended Nov 2021: A lovely class! Really loved learning some new skills and Samantha was a fantastic teacher (with lots of patience!). Also loved getting into the festive spirit :) ️️️️️
  • 5/5 from Brittney Colbey, attended Nov 2021: Samantha is a great teacher and very patient with beginners like myself. She has thought of every little detail in order to make this class fun and easy to follow. It’s clear that Samantha is very passionate about her craft, which makes for a really lovely, quality class.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Chenou, attended Nov 2021: What a great night. Had lots of laughs making my Christmas gnome, Samantha was just fabulous.
  • 5/5 from Susan Wiles, attended Nov 2021: I found Sam a delight as a teacher. The k8rts were well planned out and thoughtfully made up for each of us. I would attend another and tell many of my friends.
  • 5/5 from Nicole Parsonage, attended Oct 2021: Highly recommend this class. Samantha is absolutely lovely and really takes the time to make sure you’re happy with your project.a great lesson, great little venue and a good time!
  • 5/5 from Amanda Stanton, attended Oct 2021: We had a fab day, everything was supplied and Sam even brought extras along in case we changed our minds on fabrics, she was extremely helpful and accommodating. The Christmas Gnomes were also bigger than we expected and so easy to make with Sams help. I'd recommend this class to anyone in need of a bit of Christmas Cheer :)
  • 5/5 from Melissa Gordon, attended Oct 2021: Samantha was a great instructor. Very organised and attentive for fiddly tasks. Great attention to detail. Would recommend this class as fun and everyone had a great result.
  • 5/5 from Jan McMahon, attended Oct 2021: Great class and good value for money. Everything was perfect thank you. The teacher had a lovely selection of fabrics.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Walker, attended Oct 2021: I’m not crafty but Sam our teacher made everything so easy nothing was too much trouble for her. She was very enthusiastic, helpful and friendly, and full of encouragement. She bought all the materials, and everything you could possibly need. We all thoroughly enjoyed the class and we’re happy with the results of our Christmas Gnomes we made. I would strongly recommend the class for anyone looking to do something a little bit different and fun *****
  • 5/5 from Shelly Hamblin, attended Aug 2021: The class was brilliant. The teacher Samantha was patient, kind and very helpful. Her class preparation was so good that the class ran very smoothly. I have only the highest praise for her, her teaching skills and the class. The venue was my shop so it was great
  • 5/5 from Kristen Downie, attended Dec 2020: This was such a fabulous class. Samantha was fantastic; very well organised, knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to be able to get into the festive spirit over a glass of wine and make some adorable Christmas gnomes.
  • 5/5 from Suzanne O’Shea, attended Dec 2020: Samantha was great. Fabulous instructions that were easy to follow, very good kit options, and relaxed group environment. Fun evening Love my gnomes.
  • 5/5 from Peta Leboydre, attended Dec 2020: My mum and I had a great time at Samantha’s xmas Gnome class. Samantha was lovely, the class kits were great value for money and class was a fun evening out. The Bowls club boardroom was perfect size for the ladies who attended and the glass of bubbly on arrival was a nice touch. Thanks Samantha!
  • 5/5 from Sue Evans, attended Dec 2020: Had a great evening. Samantha was so good at explaining how to make the gmomes, and made us all very welcome.
  • 5/5 from Karen Austin, attended Dec 2020: Samantha was a fabulous teacher. She was friendly and very helpful. The venue was perfect for the class. The kits were excellent and the course was good value.
Your teacher

Imagine by Samantha
Imagine by Samantha

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I have been creating costumes and props for the last 15 years for school theatre productions with a wonderful team of volunteers. As part of this, I ran a craft group to create the many props, costumes and craft pieces. I've now started my own business - Imagine by Samantha.
After the 2020 Covid interrupted year, I really wanted to bring back that feeling of getting together in a craft workshop and enjoy some face to face contact. My first Class Bento workshops last year were designed to create some festive cheer, so I set about designing some easy beginner Christmas gnome sets to make in a workshop and take them home for decorating your home or giving them as a beautiful handmade gift.
One of my other favourite activities over the years has been creating handmade fabric and cardboard flowers which I used in embellishments in various costumes and props. With Mother's Day coming up, I have created some beautiful Mother's Day gifts with an array of 3 dimensional fabric flowers presented in a shadow box to show that special appreciation for your Mum with the option of including a photo or Mother's Day wishes.
I love creating using recycled items and up-cycling items where possible. For the Festive gnomes I approached a local company to obtain 100% recycled plastic pellets from their manufacturing process and have used some vintage jumpers to make some of the hats too.

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