About this Course

"Make a Gnome for Your Home" is a guided, hands-on workshop where participants design and create their own personalized gnome. With support from an experienced instructor, each guest selects from a variety of gnome bodies, hats, beards or hair, and decorative embellishments such as flowers or greenery. Hats can be customized with names or messages, resulting in a unique take-home keepsake. All materials are provided, including stuffing, tools, and embellishments. The workshop is accessible for beginners and enjoyable for a wide age range (7+), making it ideal for families, individuals, or groups seeking a creative outlet. This workshop offers more than just crafting — it invites people to slow down, engage with their creativity, and connect with others in a fun, relaxed setting. As part of Caledon Culture Days, it supports community engagement and celebrates the diversity of local artistic expression. Participants not only leave with a handmade gnome, but also with a sense of accomplishment and connection to the broader creative community. "Make a Gnome for Your Home" is a joyful, inclusive activity that fosters imagination, storytelling, and shared experience — the very spirit of what Culture Days is all about.