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Start the New Year Creatively: Nature Journals Workshop
Kick off the new year by personalizing your very own notebook! Explore nature-themed stamping and stitching techniques to create a unique journal that reflects your style and inspiration—perfect for capturing your goals, thoughts, or sketches in 2026.

But this evening isn’t just about crafting—it’s about connection. Come solo or with a friend and enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you can meet new people while making something meaningful together. Most attendees come alone, so you’ll be in great company!

### 🛠 What’s Included:

## ☕ Coffee & Chat in the Park 🌿

Join us for a relaxed get-together over a warm drink and a gentle walk through the park. We’ll stop at a local, wherever possible independent café to support small businesses in the area.
This is a welcoming space to meet new people and make friends — most attendees come solo, and everyone is welcomed with open arms. Come as you are and leave with new connections!

### 📍 Location & Arrival

🏺 Valentine’s Clay Vase Social Workshop 🏺

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity, connection, and a little bit of mess in this relaxed, social clay workshop. This is part one of a two-part creative series, perfect for anyone who wants to craft, meet new people, and enjoy a fun, welcoming evening. You can attend just this session or book both workshops together at a discounted rate to create a fully finished vase complete with wire flowers.

Most attendees are in their 20s and 30s and come solo to connect and make new friends, but this workshop also makes a thoughtful Valentine’s gift, a lovely couples activity, or a fun Galentine’s plan. Everyone is welcome.

During this session, you’ll get your hands dirty creating your own air-dry clay vase, choosing your own shape, texture, and style. No experience is needed. Inspiration images and short video tutorials will be provided via a QR code at the event, so you can explore ideas and work at your own pace.

This is a welcoming, inclusive event open to all genders, identities, and preferences. Whether you arrive alone, with friends, or with a partner, you’ll be met with a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

We’ll begin the evening with 20 minutes of conversation cards to help break the ice and get everyone chatting comfortably. After that, we’ll settle into crafting together in a relaxed, social environment. The focus is on connection, not perfection—there’s no pressure to be “creative,” just come as you are and enjoy the process.

#### 🎨 Optional Second Workshop

There is an optional follow-up event where you can bring your dried clay vase back to paint and gloss it, and create a wire flower bouquet to place inside. Please note: due to the clay being wet during this first session, painting and glossing will not take place at this event.

### 🛠 What’s Included

• All materials and tools
• Guidance and support to complete your clay vase
• Inspiration images and video tutorials
• A friendly, social space to meet new people