Christmas Charm Making Workshop with upcycling designer Lydia Bolton

Join upcycling designer Lydia Bolton for a festive charm-making workshop, turning reclaimed fabrics, beads, ribbons and decorative details into something uniquely yours. Create a personalised charm for your bag, keys or Christmas tree or make a thoughtful gift for someone special. Lydia will guide you through choosing colours, combining textures and adding finishing touches, with plenty of room to experiment.

All materials are provided, no experience is needed, and you’ll leave with your handmade creation to take home.

About Lydia Bolton

Lydia Bolton is a sustainability-led designer and creative textile artist who transforms textile waste into imaginative new pieces, helping brands and her community do the same. Since founding her namesake brand in 2019, her work has been recognised by British Vogue, The Face, Refinery29 and WGSN.

Her projects span content, live experiences and design commissions for brands including eBay, Salomon, Pinterest, ON, Damson Madder and By Rotation. She has hosted upcycling workshops at Nike’s flagship store and designed a limited capsule collection with Adidas and Manchester United’s women’s team. Through playful, practical making, Lydia encourages people to see the possibilities in what already exists.