Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Nicola Barron

Create your own handmade Christmas crackers

Snap, crackle, and pop your way into the festive season with our hands-on Christmas cracker-making workshop! In just 90 minutes, you'll master the art of crafting these timeless British Christmas essentials.

Christmas crackers have been a festive staple ever since London confectioner Tom Smith patented his first designs in 1847. This year, we’re bringing a fresh twist to tradition, teaming up with Covent Garden’s boutique craft salon, Tea and Crafting, to offer a workshop that’s all about creating your own bespoke set.

You’ll learn a foolproof method for rolling your own crackers—perfect for making more at home, year after year. No more wasting money on crackers filled with tacky plastic toys. Make your own and fill them with treats you actually want. Get creative and make them truly yours.

What to expect:

  • Craft a set of beautiful, bespoke crackers
  • Take home templates and the know-how to continue creating them year after year
  • Enjoy a festive atmosphere with mince pies, and plenty of Christmas cheer
  • Bring a friend, or make new ones as you immerse yourself in the spirit of the season

Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, and don’t forget to include a few of your best (or worst!) cracker jokes to keep the laughter rolling on Christmas Day.

The location:

Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Tea and Crafting is London's premier boutique craft studio. Founded by Jane Gois, a celebrated craft expert, this creative haven has been inspiring and educating Londoners since 2009. Jane's expertise has graced the screens of popular programmes like BBC's Katie Piper's Breakfast Show and ITV's Lorraine, bringing her passion for crafting to a national audience. At Tea and Crafting, you'll experience the perfect blend of expert guidance, creative exploration, and the warm ambience of a neighbourhood studio.

Details

Date: Friday 13th December

Time: 7pm-8.30pm GMT

Location: Tea and Crafting Studio, Covent Garden – address and directions will be sent to you after booking

Price: £45 plus £1.90 booking fee (newsletter subscribers pay no booking fees)

Subscriber exclusive Sign up to our newsletter today and say goodbye to booking fees when you enrol.

About Masterclasses from the Evening Standard

This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.

You will be sent a link to the webinar 24 hours and a reminder 2 hours before the start time. Please email masterclasses.support@standard.co.uk if you do not receive the access link.

Masterclasses are delivered in conjunction with our commercial partner MDMB Creative and will appear as such on your statement when you purchase a ticket.

How does buying a Masterclass support London’s future?

The Evening Standard has been serving Londoners for nearly 200 years. To ensure London remains the most amazing, dynamic and inclusive city on Earth, we keep the Standard free to read for everyone. Purchasing a ticket to a Masterclass is a powerful way you can support this mission.

Returns policy

Once a purchase is complete we will not be able to refund you where you do not attend or if you cancel your event booking. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.