Holiday Wreath Workshop

Get festive with our team of wreath-building extraordinaires! Learn how to decorate a natural balsam wreath using materials found in your garden. Our volunteer team will guide you through the steps of decorating a balsam frame and will teach you the ins and outs of gathering materials, including what holds up and what doesn’t, as well as how to collect material responsibly and sustainably. We’ll teach you how to trim your materials to size and how to affix your materials into a tasteful arrangement. The knowledge you gain in this workshop can be applied to wreaths for any season! Beautiful wreaths created in past years. (Click to enlarge.) You are welcome to bring your own found materials (no oriental bittersweet or other invasive plant material, please), but it is not required. Everything you need to construct a full, beautiful wreath made of natural materials will be provided, and you’ll leave the evening with a masterpiece ready to hang on your door for the holidays. If you would like to decorate your wreath with a bow, please bring your own ribbon. Bow-tying will be discussed on request at the end of the workshop if time allows. Pre-constructed wreath frames measure 24 inches in diameter – the perfect size for your front door! This in-person workshop will take place entirely indoors. Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building. Workstations will be assigned in a group setting. Chairs are provided, but much of the work will require standing, and you will want to move around the room to select materials. Festive music may accompany the activities. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided with advanced notice. Contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman. This program is intended for adults, with one ticket intended for completion of one wreath. Parties or families wishing to share a ticket to complete a wreath should call ahead, as workspace is limited. Children are welcome, however hot glue guns and other hazards will be present that will require close supervision. In the event of disruptions, we ask that children be accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab until the workshop concludes. This workshop will be canceled in the event of severe winter weather. Participants will be notified the day before with additional information. Cost: $56 for NH Audubon members $62 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.) Registration is required by November 17th. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Limit 23 attendees. PayPal Disclaimer: NH Audubon’s ticket system utilizes PayPal to process payments. Users are not required to use PayPal to check out; a guest option is provided. PayPal is a trusted way to pay online. Refund Policy: All ticket sales are final. In the event you cannot attend the workshop, a wreath kit will be compiled for you, consisting of the wreath frame and selected natural materials. Pickup of your kit will be made available to you under the same conditions as our wreath sales. For full details, visit here. All ticket fees support NH Audubon’s mission.