Craft Your Own Festive Christmas Gonk

Bring a touch of Scandinavian charm to your festive season with this cosy, creative workshop. Christmas gonks—those adorable, bearded little characters—are believed to bring good luck and seasonal cheer to any home. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to make your very own gonk using a mix of felt, fabric, stuffing and other crafty bits and bobs.

We’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping the body, assembling the iconic hat and fluffy beard, and adding your chosen embellishments. Think bells, buttons, holly sprigs or whatever helps your gonk express its personality. Whether you craft one charming character or create a whole family, you’ll head home with something truly magical and completely unique.

All materials are provided, along with festive refreshments to keep you cosy and inspired throughout the session. Just turn up, relax and get creative.

Important Information Before You Book

Cancel up to 7 days in advance via the website for a full refund. We cannot offer refunds after that point, for missed sessions, or for arrivals more than 20 minutes late. If you have food preferences or accessibility needs, please tell us in advance so we can make your visit as smooth as possible.

All workshops are beginner-friendly unless stated otherwise, and we provide all the materials you need. Adult sessions are for ages 16+, teen classes for ages 11–16, and family workshops for ages 7+ with an accompanying adult. Everything you create is yours to take home.

Check out our other workshops here, or find out what is going on in the rest of Brighton here