Private Christmas Workshops with Kate Elkington

PRIVATE CHRISTMAS HAPPY DOODLING PARTIES

A Christmas party with colour, creativity and something lovely to take home.

Perfect for Christmas works socials & team events, friendship groups and festive family get-togethers

Paint colourful baubles, make cards and gift tags, and enjoy some time making, chatting and playing together.

No artistic experience needed. I’ll bring the materials, show you how to get started and help everyone create Christmas things that feel like their own.

Private groups in Bristol • 2.5 hours of making • All art materials included
From £300 for up to 6 people • £25 per additional guest

Find out more and get a quote using the form below 🎄

Get everyone around the making table

Looking for a different way to celebrate together this Christmas? A Happy Doodling party gives everyone something enjoyable to get stuck into, with space to chat and relax as they make.

You might be planning your team Christmas social, getting your friends together or organising a festive family gathering. I’ll bring a tableful of colour and guide your group through simple, playful techniques for making your own decorations, cards and tags.

There will be plenty of freedom so that everyone in your group can choose what to make and follow their own curiosity.

What happens at your party?

We’ll start by painting our bauble backgrounds. While they dry, you can get going on cards and gift tags, trying out colours, printed shapes and doodled marks.

I’ll share decorative ideas along the way and help you add the finishing touches once your baubles are dry. You’ll have examples for inspiration, plenty of materials to explore and friendly guidance whenever you need it.

At the end, everyone takes home their handmade Christmas creations: decorations to bring out year after year, cards to send and tags to make a gift feel extra special.

Your private party package

A 2.5-hour guided Christmas Happy Doodling workshop with me, Kate Elkington.
Plastic baubles, wooden decorations, cards and gift tags for everyone to work on.
All paints, pens, stickers, printing materials and tools for the workshop.
Finished examples to spark ideas, with guidance throughout.
Setup and packing away of the workshop materials.
From £300 for up to 6 people, with additional guests at £25 each. Please see my pricing structure here. or just ask me for a no obligation quote using the form at the bottom of the booking pages
Travel within Bristol is free. Further afield there will be a travel fee, ask me for a quote
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your chosen date and the remaining fee is due 7 days prior to your workshop date.
Read more about my cancellation policy and terms & conditions here.

Where can we hold it?

Have a workplace or venue in mind? Tell me about the space when you enquire using the form below. We’ll need enough table space for everyone to make comfortably, access to water and an area where decorations can dry.

If you haven’t chosen a venue yet, let me know and we can discuss the options before you book.

A little about your host

I’m Kate, a Bristol artist with a love of bold colour, playful mark-making and bringing people together through creativity.

Happy Doodling grew from the playful, intuitive way I make my own art: experimenting, responding to what’s on the page and seeing where it takes me. My workshops give you space to try that for yourself, without needing any experience or a plan.

Colour, creativity, joy and connection sit at the heart of everything I do. Because life is so much better with art in it.

Let’s plan your colourful Christmas party

Send me a few details using the form below and I’ll get back to you with availability and the next steps. It’s fine if your plans are still taking shape.

FAQ

Do we need any art skills/experience?

Nope! This workshop is all about play and is for EVERYONE! You will be messing about with all sorts of very simple mixed-media techniques - all of which will be demonstrated to you. And I will be on hand to help if you need some encouragement.

Is there an age restriction?

Children must be aged 6 or older and be accompanied by an adult. The adult does not have to be a workshop attendee but should be on hand/near by. Please let me know the ages of your child attendees at booking.

Is my venue suitable?

Your venue is suitable if it has enough tables and chairs to seat all your attendees, plus a spare table where extra materials will be available.

I'll also need a little space where I can demonstrate techniques but I can always temporarily pinch someones seat to do this! We will work it out.

I will also need access to some water for water jars on tables and some light washing up at the end.

Can I host this in my home or garden?

Yes! As long as your home or garden meets the requirements -tables, chairs, access to water - and it's weather appropriate - I can make it work!

What if i don't have a venue?!

If you don't have a venue, I can help you find one, but the hire cost will be your responsibility. Let me know in the Enquiry Form above, or contact me here.

What is the cancellation policy?

Please be aware that there is a £100 non-refundable deposit once the date has been booked and secured.

If you need to cancel this must be done 7 days before the agreed workshop date. If you have paid in full, you will be refunded the fee minus the deposit.

Less than 7 days cancellation I can offer to reschedule your workshop, depending on availability. I'll do what ever I can to make it happen!

Can we choose the type of art we create?

The Happy Doodles workshop I currently offer allows for personal freedom, self expression and individuality. Every attendee will be able to choose their own colours and techniques, and will create something completely unique to them. But if you have any specific ideas you'd like to run by me, I am all ears! Just pop your ideas in the last section of the Enquiry form above, or contact me here.

Can I choose the length of the workshop?

The Private Workshop package is 2 hours long plus 30 minutes each end for set up and pack down. If you'd like a custom length of time for your private workshop please let me know in the last section of the Enquiry form above, or contact me here and we can discuss options.

What do I need to provide?

The space and the people! Plus drinks, snacks and music if you'd like.

I provide all materials, table cloths and aprons.

If you need my assistance with venue, snacks, drinks and music, I can provide this too at an extra cost, just let me know on the Enquiry form above or contact me here.

What if someone in my group has special needs?

I am all about inclusion - my workshops are for everyone , and I will do my very best to accommodate everyone!

I have a background of working with young adults with various special needs, so please get in touch and let's chat about how I can best help. You can do this on the Enquiry form above or contact me here.

Can I book this for a kids-only party?

While I'm happy to offer mixed adult and kids sessions, I'm not currently offering a kids-only session - YET! It's going to take some slightly different planning which is on the to-do list. However, please do get in touch if you are keen, it may be the kick up the bum I need! You can contact me here.

Why choose a workshop with me?

Well, I have an art degree, I've taught art in schools for yonks and I've been a practising artist and muralist for several years. But much more importantly, I am completely obsessed with colour, joy, and helping people feel fab by discovering their creative spark!