About this Event
Felt Your Own Festive Gnome Workshop
Scandinavia – Day 2 of our Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Ngutungka Henley
Ho-ho-home is where the gnomes are!
Bring a little Scandinavian Christmas magic to life and create your very own set of three adorable felted gnomes with Louise from Tangletwine.
Inspired by the cheeky little gnomes and tomte of Scandinavian Christmas traditions, this hands-on workshop is a fun and creative way to get into the festive spirit. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced maker, Louise will guide you through the process step by step.
Your gnomes will make charming Christmas decorations, a quirky addition to your festive display — or a lovely handmade Christmas gift for someone special.
What’s included?
- Step-by-step guidance from Louise from Tangletwine
- All materials supplied
- Everything you need to create your own set of 3 felted gnomes
- Your finished gnomes to take home and treasure
No experience necessary - beginners are very welcome!
Come along for some festive crafting, plenty of creativity and a sprinkle of Scandinavian Christmas magic.
Suitable for ages 16 years+.
More info about Tangletwine Fibre: Tangletwine Fibre creates hand-made felt and fibre crafts using locally and ethically sourced wool and up-cycled threads, buttons, fabrics, scarves and more.
Their mission is:
- to bring arts to the community through beginner friendly workshops that are relaxed, mindful and very creative!
- to provide community-based, local connections
- to welcome people from diverse backgrounds and experiences with kindness and respect
Please note:
- Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.
- Maintaining social distancing is the responsibility of the individual.
The City of Charles Sturt would like to acknowledge the land we occupy today is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, Australia
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