Green Garlands

In early December each year Ryde Arts organises a Christmas garland and wreath making workshop, hosted by our friends at Ryde Library. Expert tuition is available throughout the day.The event is always oversubscribed and in 2019, we welcomed over 100 of Ryde’s residents to the free event! We’ve had to make some adaptations over the last few years and we are gradually working our way back to our pre-Covid numbers.

How to get involved with Green Garlands this year:

In person - We are running a morning and afternoon workshop on Sunday 10th December at Ryde Library where you can make your own garland under the tuition of Tracey Bland of Wight Apothecary. Attendance at either session must be booked in advance by Ryde Library on 01983 823825. All resources will be provided at these sessions although please do bring your own secateurs or scissors if you have them, to cut foliage to size. Please note that spaces are limited to one garland per household.

At home - If you'd prefer to build your wreath in the comfort of your own home, why not use our free How to make your own Green Garland video tutorial created by florist Tanya Goodwin and photographer Holly Jolliffe?

For further information on booking kits, please keep an eye on this page and our social media channels over the next few weeks.