Sew Your Own Fabric Advent Calendar – Christmas Workshop

Get ready for the festive season by creating a beautiful, reusable fabric advent calendar — the perfect handmade addition to your holiday traditions. In this workshop, you’ll learn step-by-step sewing techniques to design and assemble your own calendar, complete with pockets ready to fill with little gifts, sweets, or special surprises.

Whether you’re a confident beginner or looking to refresh your sewing skills, our friendly tutor will guide you through:

• Cutting and preparing your fabric pieces
• Sewing neat seams and pocket panels
• Adding decorative details, ribbons, or trims
• Finishing techniques for a polished result

By the end of the session, you’ll take home a unique advent calendar that can be used year after year — a sustainable, creative alternative to shop-bought versions.

What’s included: All essential materials, festive fabrics, threads, and use of sewing machines (you may bring your own if you prefer). Hot drinks and snacks provided.

Skill level: Suitable for adults with basic sewing knowledge.

What you’ll take home: A fully sewn advent calendar, ready to hang and enjoy throughout December.

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