{"product_id":"the-happy-doodling-christmas-parent-child-creative-workshop","title":"THE HAPPY DOODLING CHRISTMAS PARENT \u0026 CHILD CREATIVE WORKSHOP - In Bristol with Kate Elkington","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a break from your Christmas to-do list and spend a playful afternoon making together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm giving Happy Doodling a festive makeover! Think colourful baubles, boldly patterned decorations, handmade cards and gift tags — all full of your own marks and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown-ups get to make too. Settle in alongside your child, explore the materials and enjoy creating a collection of Christmas things you can give, display and bring out year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you’ll experience \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this relaxed 2.5-hour session, I’ll introduce you to Happy Doodling — my playful approach to making art through colour, marks, shapes and curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll try simple painting, printing and doodling techniques, using them to turn Christmas blanks into something entirely your own. Go neon, try unexpected colour combinations or cover a bauble in joyful dots. There’s plenty of room to follow your own ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start by painting our baubles so they have time to dry. While they’re drying, you can explore cards and gift tags. I’ll share ideas for adding patterns and decorative details along the way, ready for you to return to your dry baubles and finish them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo rushing to keep up — just friendly guidance and time to enjoy making together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo art experience needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete beginners and experienced makers are equally welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ll show you how to get started and be on hand throughout. There’s no pressure to copy my examples or make anything perfect — the joy is in experimenting and seeing what happens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you’ll create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou and your child will have a selection of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic baubles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to paint and decorate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to fill with colour and playful patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for someone special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGift tags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to give your presents a handmade touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don’t have to make one of everything. Spend longer on something you love or try a little of each — this is your time to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll take home your handmade Christmas creations, plus a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy Doodles goody bag for each child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful, inspiring space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll be upstairs at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam Crane pub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on North Street in Southville — a lovely, light-filled room with huge windows and a high beamed ceiling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ll bring colourful Christmas examples to spark ideas, alongside plenty of materials to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is on-street parking nearby and a car park around four minutes’ walk away. Your ticket email will include more detailed information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this is so special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharing creative time gives you space to chat, laugh, try things out and enjoy each other’s company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also helps children:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild confidence and self-expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel proud of what they create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelax and be present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for you, it’s a rare chance to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperly switch off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe playful again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake cute memories together 🤗\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA relaxed, easy afternoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll art materials and equipment are provided, so you can arrive ready to enjoy yourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquash and snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be available during the session. You’re also welcome to buy tea, coffee or other drinks from the bar downstairs and bring them up with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have aprons available but wear something you’re happy to paint in, and bring your curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your date and ticket option from the dropdown menus, then secure your places at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll receive an order confirmation followed by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eticket email\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your booked date, time and everything you need to know before arriving. Please check your junk folder too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaces are limited to keep the workshop relaxed and personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStay in the Loop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor future workshop dates and creative events, join my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sign Up Page for Workshop Updates\" href=\"https:\/\/kateelkingtonart.com\/pages\/subscribe-to-joyful-creative-workshops-in-bristol-with-kate-elkington\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHappy Doodling Community Updates Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out my main \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kateelkingtonart.com\/collections\/joyful-creative-art-workshops-bristol\" title=\"Joyful Creative Workshops Page - Kate Elkington\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoyful Creative Workshops\u003c\/a\u003e page to see what else is currently on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd please do check out the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e below. 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