THE CHRISTMAS STUDIO

Wreath Bar · Ceramics  & Garden Apothecary  AT Carrington House

Wreath Bar · Ceramics  & Garden Apothecary  AT Carrington House

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November 5- 8 202

Two ways to celebrate the season — four beautiful days at Carrington House Studio.

Every year, Christmas arrives faster than it should. The shops fill up with the same things. You buy a wreath from somewhere convenient, hang it on the door, and feel — nothing in particular. You give gifts that are fine. You receive gifts that are fine. And somewhere in all of it, the season slips past before you had a chance to actually be in it.

The Christmas Studio is an invitation to do it differently. Come and make your Christmas wreath at one of Australia's first wreath bar — choose every stem, every bloom, every ribbon, and take home something entirely your own.

Or simply walk in and shop our new handmade ceramic collection, garden apothecary giftwear from our eco-certified farm at Waukivory Estate, and seasonal trimmings from just a few cents. No booking required to browse and buy.

Either way, you're welcome at Findlay & Co.

THE WREATH BAR

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One of Australia's first. Choose your base size, foliage, florals and trimmings — all individually priced. Make it at the studio with friends, or take everything home. $25 deposit, redeemed in full on the day.

SHOP THE STUDIO

Free entry · No booking needed

Handmade Findlay & Co. ceramics, Waukivory Estate apothecary giftwear and seasonal trimmings — until stocks last. Walk in any time across all four days. Browse, shop, take something beautiful home.

ABOUT THE WREATH BAR

Not a workshop. Not a class. A bar — where you choose everything, and the wreath is entirely yours.

We've laid out an abundant display of wreath bases in a range of sizes, alongside fresh and dried foliage, florals, ribbons, berries and botanicals — individually priced. You choose your base, you choose your trimmings, you build your wreath the way you want it, and you pay for what you select. A smaller base beautifully styled costs differently to a full, abundant statement piece. The choice — and the result — is completely yours.

Stay and make it at Carrington House Studio — bring your own wine and nibbles, settle in with friends, and let the evening or afternoon unfold. Or take your selections home to assemble whenever you're ready. There is no template and no wrong answer.

Sessions run for two hours with ten people, keeping everything intimate and unhurried. Evening sessions across Thursday and Friday have a particularly lovely atmosphere. The earlier sessions have the widest selection of bases, sizes and trimmings to choose from. If you have a particular vision in mind, the morning sessions on Saturday and Sunday give you the full run of everything on offer..

What's included in your session?

  • A dedicated station with all tools — wire, scissors, glue guns and protective mats

  • Full access to the wreath bar — bases in a range of sizes — standard door wreaths, petite wreaths for cupboards and side tables, and a small number of garlands — foliage, dried florals, ribbons, trimmings and botanicals

  • A complimentary botanical, season-inspired tea on arrival — hot or iced

  • Your $25 booking deposit redeemed in full against your selections on the day

  • Full access to browse the studio shop — ceramics, apothecary giftwear and trimmings — during your session

  • Optional individual grazing hampers available to add at booking — perfect if you'd rather not bring your own

 WREATH BAR SESSION TIMES

Thursday 5th Nov 2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday 6th Nov 2026

5:30pm – 7:30pm
7:30pm – 9:30pm

Saturday 7th Nov 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm
12:30pm – 2:30pm
3:00pm – 5:00pm
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Sunday 8th Nov 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm
12:30pm – 2:30pm
3:00pm – 5:00pm

The wreath bar is made for doing together.

Book a session, bring something to sip, and make a proper occasion of it.

Whether it's your closest friends, your book club, a mother-daughter morning or a work team looking for a Christmas celebration worth having — a session at The Christmas Studio is the kind of plan people actually look forward to. Everyone leaves with something they made with their own hands and a wreath to hang on their door all season long.

Want the wreath bar entirely to yourselves? Book all eight spots in a session for an exclusive private experience — ideal for staff Christmas parties, friend groups or anyone who wants Carrington House to themselves for the evening. Business invoicing is available. Get in touch to arrange.

Shop the CHRISTMAS studio

No booking. Just walk in, take your time, and find something you love.

The full Findlay & Co studio shop is open across all four days — free to enter, free to browse, and open to everyone.

Three collections are available until stocks last, and everything makes a beautiful Christmas gift.

Handmade Ceramics

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Functional pieces made for everyday use. A ritual collection for slower, more intentional moments. And bespoke one-off homeware and décor — each piece made by hand at Carrington House Studio.

Garden Apothecary

Free entry · No booking needed

Thoughtfully made giftwear from our eco-certified farm at Waukivory Estate — grown by hand, made with care. A quietly beautiful gift for someone who appreciates the considered and the real.

HOMEWARES

Free entry · No booking needed

Small range of homewares and  dried florals and botanicals. Perfect to take home and decorate with in your own way.

Tap and go payment available. No booking required — come as you are, stay as long as you like.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO MAKE:

  • Ornaments
  • Garlands
  • Wreaths
  • Gift labels

Come along to my Christmas workshop just in time for the festive season! I’ll show you how to create wreaths and home decor for your table this festive season so your spaces can look amazing and festive at the same time.

This workshop makes it easy for you to create a beautiful Christmas  decorative pieces that will add style, texture and shape to your space this holiday season, and I’ll walk you through it personally so you leave with decor you love.

You’ll love it, even if you’re not naturally crafty!

Bookings not open? Register your interest here.

Note: All bookings are non-refundable. A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations, in this instance a transfer or credit can be provided for a future workshop pending availability. If for some reason you are absent on the day we are not obligated to provide any refunds or transfers. Returns Policy CLICK HERE