Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
A wreath you have made yourself looks different on the door. You know where every sprig went, and which berries took three goes to sit right.
Every winter Mark Grehan runs our wreath workshops: an evening in our shop on Mill Street in Dublin 8 and gatherings at two castles, Howth and Ballynahinch. You arrive with cold hands and a bare wire base, and you leave with a Christmas wreath of your own.
What Happens at a Wreath Making Workshop
Mark begins at the table, showing how a wreath is built: the wire base first, then the foliage in small overlapping bunches, then the berries, cones and dried flowers that give it its character. After that it is your turn. You work at your own pace, choosing what goes where, with Mark guiding you step by step. All materials are provided.
At Mill Street it is an evening, from 6.30pm to 8pm, with a glass of Prosecco and mince pies. At Howth Castle Cookery School and Ballynahinch Castle it is a six-hour day, from 10.15am at Howth and 11am at Ballynahinch: coffee and pastries, a walk through the grounds to gather ferns, berries and branches, then lunch before the wreath making.
A Wreath for Your Own Front Door
At the end you carry it home, still smelling of pine and eucalyptus. Hang it on your front door and it will greet everyone who calls through the festive season, or bring it inside, over the mantelpiece or on the dining table, where you will see it every evening.
It is yours in a way a bought wreath never quite is. Every time you open the door, you will remember the evening you made it.
A Wreath Workshop for Two, or as a Christmas Gift
It is one of the nicest things to do together in December. Bring a friend, your mother, your partner or your sister, take two places side by side, and make a wreath each: one for your door and one for theirs.
A place at the workshop also makes a thoughtful Christmas present, especially for someone who already has everything: an evening out, something learned, and a wreath on their door by the end of it. And if you would rather give your wreath away than keep it, one made with your own hands is a gift that is hard to match.
Wreath Workshop Dates 2026
Connemara, Co. Galway. A six-hour workshop from 11am, with foraging in the castle grounds and lunch. Booked directly with the castle at info@ballynahinch-castle.com or 095 31006. About this workshop
A six-hour workshop from 10.15am, with foraging on the estate, tablescaping and lunch. Booked directly with the cookery school. About this workshop
6.30pm to 8pm at our shop in Dublin 8, D08 NN5V, with Prosecco and mince pies. €120 a place. Book online
Wreath Workshop Questions
What happens at a Christmas wreath making workshop?
Mark Grehan shows you how a wreath is built, from the wire base to the finishing berries and cones, then guides you step by step as you make your own. You take the finished wreath home with you.
How long does a wreath workshop take?
Our Mill Street workshop runs from 6.30pm to 8pm. The workshops at Howth Castle Cookery School and Ballynahinch Castle last six hours, starting at 10.15am and 11am, with foraging and lunch before the wreath making.
How much does a wreath making workshop cost?
A place at our Mill Street workshop in Dublin 8 is €120, booked on our website. The workshops at Howth Castle Cookery School and Ballynahinch Castle are priced and booked by each venue.
Do I need any experience?
No. Mark guides you through every step, so it doesn't matter if you have never made a wreath before.
Can I book two places, or give a place as a gift?
Yes. For Mill Street, choose the number of places when you book online. For Howth Castle and Ballynahinch Castle, book directly with the venue.
How long will my wreath last?
It will see you through the festive season. Hang it outdoors or in a cool room away from radiators, and give it a light mist of water now and then to keep the foliage fresh.
Where is The Garden on Mill Street?
Our Mill Street shop is in Dublin 8, Eircode D08 NN5V.