SHOREDITCH

Make your own Christmas wreath to add a touch of seasonal joy to your home in this Scandinavian style winter wreath workshop. The unique floral studio located in the heart of Shoreditch/Hoxton prides itself on enthusiastic teaching with a wild, contemporary flair.

This wreath making class will have all the seasonal foliage and supplies you need such as including pine cones, dried fruit, dried flowers, moss, berries and ribbons.

Your teacher will showcase numerous Christmas wreath ideas for inspiration. This is a great chance for beginners to be creative with flowers and have some fun – the session is great for team building and mindfulness. If you are looking for a twist on the traditional, or working to a smaller budget, Japanese style wreaths are also available.

Then it’s time to head through Hackney for dinner at Mama Shelter Shoreditch (22 min walk or 7 mins in a taxi). Be sure to head along Columbia Road which is magical at Xmas!

Mama Shelter London is the perfect host for your festive celebrations – with a playfully designed restaurant, garden bar and Japanese-style karaoke rooms, you can be sure that fun is high on the agenda!

Serving up both local dishes and signature favourites, Mama’s restaurant is always buzzing. The three course set menu includes starters like “Seared Scallops, Shallot & Champagne Puree), and “Roasted Turkey Breast, Chestnut & Dry Fruit Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage, Glazed Parsnips and Sprouts & Cranberry Jus” for main. Finish with dessert options including Gingerbread Ice Cream & Nut Brittle.

There’s also the option to add on a karaoke session – offering over 10,000 songs to help you flex your best X Factor performance. The rooms feature the most instagrammable decor in London, so rest assured your pictures will be amazing.