Craft Crawl Workshop

Looking for a creative day out that's a little different?Join us for the Bridge Road Craft Crawl, a unique collaborative experience where you'll visit three creative studios in Richmond and enjoy three hands-on art and craft workshops – all in one fun afternoon.You'll stroll between studios along Bridge Road, meet local makers, try new creative techniques, and create beautiful handmade projects to enjoy yourself or give as gifts.This special event brings together three local creative businesses who share a passion for making creativity welcoming, enjoyable and accessible.Our first Craft Crawl in August 2026 was a great success, with participants loving the opportunity to try three different creative activities in one afternoon. We're now planning to make the Craft Crawl a regular seasonal event, four times a year.Christmas Craft Crawl - Saturday 28 November & Sunday 6 December 2026Bookings now open!For our next Craft Crawl, you will have a choice of two dates - and some activities will differ between the two dates. Choose the day with the projects that most interest you, or simply the day that suits you best. Either way, you're in for a wonderful afternoon of creativity!Your Creative Journey Includes:House of HandmadeBoth Dates – Make Your Own Mini Christmas WreathGet into the festive spirit as you create a cheerful handmade mini pom pom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift.Wrap your wreath with macramé cord, make fluffy pom poms in your favourite colours, and add your own finishing touches with sparkling tinsel, candy canes and other festive embellishments.Choose traditional Christmas colours or create something bright and whimsical. Your finished wreath will be uniquely yours, ready to take home and enjoy!Live For ArtSaturday 28 November – Create Your Own Fluid Art CoastersCreate a beautiful set of two ceramic coasters using the 'Bloom' fluid art technique. Choose from a wide range of colours to create your own unique designs.After the workshop, Julie will finish your coasters with a heat resistant protective resin coating, making them suitable for hot and cold drinks. Complete with cork backing to protect your furniture, your finished coasters will be both practical and beautiful – perfect to keep or give as gifts.Sunday 6 December – Gel Printed Greeting Cards & Gift TagsDiscover the creative possibilities of gel printing as you make four unique greeting cards and two sheets of gift tags (approximately 24 tags).Explore layering techniques using colours, textures and masks to create beautiful patterns and designs. Working with quality ready-made cards and 160gsm paper for your gift tags, you can create festive designs for Christmas or choose themes suitable for birthdays and other celebrations.If time allows, add your own finishing touches with decorative details or words of greeting.KilnfolkSaturday 28 November – Make & Decorate a Ceramic Christmas TreeDiscover the joy of working with clay as you hand-build your own charming ceramic Christmas tree.Sculpt a conical tree from raw clay, add decorative cutouts to let candlelight shine through, carve festive textures and finish with a handmade star on top. Create a unique ceramic keepsake to enjoy during the festive season or give as a special handmade gift.Sunday 6 December – Paint Ceramic Christmas OrnamentsGet creative with colour as you paint and personalise your own set of handmade ceramic Christmas tree ornaments.Using colourful ceramic underglazes, decorate your ornaments with botanical wreaths, ribbons, festive patterns or personalised names. Create beautiful decorations to hang on your tree or give as thoughtful handmade gifts.Collecting Your CreationsYou'll take some of your handmade creations home on the day. Other pieces require additional drying, resining or kiln firing. We expect the creations from 28 Nov to be ready for collection approximately two to three weeks after the event. For the 4 Dec, the Christmas ornaments will be ready in one to two weeks. We'll notify you when they're ready.How the Afternoon WorksEach of the three workshops runs for one hour, with a maximum of 20 participants in the group, although we will divide into 2 groups of 10 for two of the workshops (let us know if your group has booked separately and we will make sure you stay together).Between venues, you'll have time for a short stroll or an optional coffee break, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Bridge Road while chatting with fellow participants.We'll finish the afternoon with an included drink (wine, beer or soft drink) at House of Handmade, where we can continue the conversation and celebrate a wonderful afternoon of creativity.Whether you're coming with friends or arriving on your own, the Craft Crawl is designed to be relaxed, welcoming and lots of fun.Accessibility: Please note that two of the workshop spaces require access via stairs and are not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before booking so we can provide further information.Come and discover the creative side of Bridge Road, Richmond – we'd love you to join us!

Upcoming dates for Craft Crawl Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 28 Oct 2026, 3:12pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 28 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.

• Sat 28 Nov 2026, 1pm-5:30pm
• Sun 6 Dec 2026, 1pm-5:30pm

• Three beginner-friendly, one-hour creative workshops across three different studios
• Expert guidance from passionate local artists and makers
• All materials and equipment provided

Saturday 28 November:

• Two ceramic coasters decorated using fluid art, professionally finished with resin and cork backing (collected later)
• One hand-built ceramic tree, suitable for a tealight or similar, professionally glazed and fired (collected later)
• Your own decorated mini Christmas wreath to take home

Sunday 6 December:

• Four unique gel printed greeting cards with envelopes, plus approximately 24 handmade gift tags to take home
• Four to six hand-painted ceramic Christmas decorations, professionally glazed and fired (collected later)
• Your own decorated mini Christmas wreath to take home

Plus, on both dates:

• A fun afternoon exploring Bridge Road's creative community
• An included end-of-day social drink with fellow participants

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