Christmas Wreath Workshop

We hang a wreath on the door because it looks beautiful, bring greenery indoors and decorate for Christmas… but how often do we think about where these traditions came from?

Many of us have inherited the customs while losing touch with the stories behind them. A wreath can be more than a decoration: its circle and evergreen foliage have long symbolised everlasting life and the promise of returning light.

This December, join me at Aura Alchemy, to explore the traditions and plant lore of holly, ivy, mistletoe and evergreen trees, and why we bring them into our homes in midwinter.

As we hear their stories and explore their scents, you’ll create a mini evergreen wreath to take home and enjoy a sensory aromatic experience, with your own little bottle of evergreen spray to keep.

There’ll be herbal tea, a sweet treat and time to enjoy making something by hand i…