With Mother’s Day at the end of month (March 31), there’s plenty of time to show how much you care with a handmade gift. Not artistic? Join one of the myriad craft workshops taking place across the county for inspiration and expert guidance...
1. Give the gift of flowers
84 High St, Banstead SM7 2NN
Prices from £50; madlilies.co.uk
Create stunning floral displays and centrepieces with the team behind Banstead-based florist Mad Lilies. On March 12, in collaboration with locally-based Louisa Grace Interiors, guests are invited to get tips on styling the perfect Mother’s Day dining table.
2. Wear your heart on your sleeve
Lockwood Day Centre, Westfield Rd, Guildford GU1 1RR
Priced at £130; ochreprintstudio.co.uk
Or at least begin by making the fabric. Guildford’s Ochre Print Studio is running its first weekend ‘Screenprinting on Textiles’ course, with resident textile tutor Julie Mallett showing how to take a design from paper to cloth. Beginners welcome.
3. Say it with words
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6 Upper Mulgrave Rd, Sutton SM2 7AZ
Prices from £45; sarahandbendrix.com
Wish your handwriting had a little more flair? Turn your Mother’s Day card into a visual masterpiece with help from the team at the stylish Cheam Village studio of Sarah and Bendrix. Try your hand at brush lettering on March 7 or learn modern calligraphy on March 27.
Classes are fun and friendly and all abilities are very welcome.
