A Christmas craft night works best when the activity is simple enough that people can still talk while they are doing it.
Easy setup: one project per person, good table lighting, music, drinks and food kept away from wet paint or glue.
Idea 1: Christmas Paint by Numbers night
Give everyone their own kit and let them choose different designs. The Friends & Family Paint Night collection is built for groups of 3, 6 or more.
Idea 2: Paper decorations
Stars, garlands and folded ornaments need very little equipment and work well for mixed ages.
Idea 3: Decorate plain gift tags
Use card, pens, stamps and ribbon. People leave with something useful for the presents they still need to wrap.
Idea 4: Make a shared wreath
This works better as one group project if not everyone wants a separate craft to take home.
Idea 5: Paint and wine — or paint and anything
The format does not depend on alcohol. Wine, tea, coffee or soft drinks all work. Read How to Host a Paint and Wine Night at Home for the table setup.
How many people can you host?
Base the number on table space rather than the size of the room. Each person needs enough room for their project, paints and a water cup without knocking into the next person.
Do people need to finish?
No. A Christmas craft night is still successful if everyone leaves with an unfinished project. For painting, close the paint pots properly and let each person continue at home.
Keep phones out of the centre of the evening
Take a few photos if you want, then put phones away and let the activity carry the conversation. See more screen-free Christmas activities.
Buying kits for a group
Eligible non-mural kits can be mixed in the Any 3 for £21.99 offer. You can also browse the Christmas gift collection for currently available designs.
