Christmas Party Workshop Ideas in London

Planning an office Christmas event in London can be difficult because many festive activities end up feeling repetitive or overly focused around drinking.

Creative workshops have become increasingly popular because they offer a more interactive and inclusive alternative while still creating a genuinely festive atmosphere.

At Jar and Fern, we host festive workshops across London offices, venues, coworking spaces, and event locations throughout November and December.

Why Wreath Making Works So Well for Christmas Parties

Festive wreath workshops are particularly popular because they naturally create the atmosphere people usually want from a Christmas event:

• relaxed

• social

• creative

• festive

• visually appealing

Guests create their own fresh wreath using:

• seasonal foliage grown in the UK

• dried fruits

• pine cones

• ribbons

• festive decorations

Because guests are making something with their hands, conversation tends to happen naturally without the awkwardness that can sometimes happen at traditional networking-style events.

Easy to Combine With Food and Drinks

One of the biggest advantages of wreath workshops is how easily they combine with other festive event elements.

They work especially well alongside:

• mulled wine stations

• pizza catering

• cocktail bars

• festive grazing tables

• wine tasting

• live music

• Christmas market-style setups

  
  

This allows companies to create a fuller Christmas event experience rather than just a standalone workshop.

For larger events, workshops can also run in a drop-in format over a couple of hours so guests can participate casually while socialising.

A Good Option for Guests Who Don’t Drink

Many office Christmas events can feel heavily centred around alcohol.

Creative workshops provide a more inclusive alternative because the activity itself becomes the focus of the event.

This tends to work especially well for:

• mixed-age teams

• quieter personalities

• wellbeing-focused companies

• guests who do not drink alcohol

• daytime office celebrations

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The atmosphere still feels festive and social without relying entirely on drinks.

Why Terrarium Workshops Also Work Well at Christmas

Terrarium workshops are another increasingly popular Christmas event option, particularly for companies looking for something slightly more modern or less traditional.

They work especially well during the festive season because:

• guests leave with a finished gift-quality item

• terrariums work well as home decorations

• many guests go on to make additional terrariums for family Christmas gifts afterwards

  
  

For festive events, optional extras such as miniature Christmas figurines can also be added to make the terrariums feel more seasonal and personalised.

This can create a festive atmosphere while still keeping the workshop feeling modern and design-focused.

Hosting Christmas Workshops at Offices or Venues

Festive workshops can be hosted:

• directly at your office

• at coworking spaces

• at restaurants and bars

• at private venues

• as part of larger Christmas parties

  
  

Most workshops simply require:

• tables

• chairs

• reasonable lighting

  
  

We are also used to adapting around central London logistics and difficult access situations, including advance courier delivery of materials where required.

Corporate Christmas Workshops in London

London companies are increasingly moving towards Christmas events that feel:

• more interactive

• more inclusive

• more memorable

• less formulaic

  
  

Creative workshops work particularly well because they combine:

• team building

• festive atmosphere

• creativity

• social interaction

• a takeaway item guests keep afterwards

  
  

Explore:

• Corporate Workshops

• Festive Wreath Workshop

• Corporate Workshop Pricing