Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday 9th Dec 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:15pm approx (please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop starts)

Venue: Thornbridge Taproom

Address: Riverside Brewery, Buxton Road, Bakewell, DE45 1GS

Parking: Free onsite parking up to 4 hours. You MUST enter your vehicle registration on the touch screen inside the taproom to avoid fines.

Accessibility: The event area is up a flight of stairs with no ramp, lift or alternative step free access. However, the taproom provides designated disabled parking, a fully accessible disabled toilet and flat-level, wheel-friendly access throughout the seating and bar areas.

Refreshments: Drinks & delicious pizza available for purchase at the venue. A discount code will be provided on booking for the pizza. I’d advise arriving early if you want pizza as the kitchen closes at 8pm and greasy pizza fingers and crafts don’t mix well!

What's included

• Your own ready made gingerbread house kit

• Icing to assemble and decorate your house

• A selection of edible Christmas decorations

• All the supplies you need for decorating

• A box to safely take your finished house home

DIETARY INFO

The edible elements used for this workshop are all dairy free, egg free, nut free, vegan… and delicious!

However, the gingerbread may contain traces of nuts, so unfortunately this workshop is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy.

Is this workshop for me?

Absolutely, if you:

• Love Christmas and want to get into the festive spirit

• Want to make something creative without needing any previous experience

• Have tried making gingerbread houses before but not had any success! (The secret is the icing recipe) 😉❄️

• Want a creative evening and a pretty decoration that will last until Christmas Day (but I bet you can’t wait that long to eat it!)

• Christmas jumpers optional but encouraged!

You can come on your own, bring a friend or make it an evening out with a group. Many guests come on their own. You’ll be made to feel very welcome.

Age

This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

What should I bring?

Just yourself! Everything you need will be provided.

You may wish to wear something you don’t mind getting a little icing on, or bring an apron to wear.

Important Information

Please arrive around 10 minutes before the workshop starts so everyone can begin together.

Unfortunately, late arrivals may miss part of the introduction and I may not be able to repeat demonstrations once the workshop is underway.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable.

If you can no longer attend, please let me know as soon as possible.

If you give at least 7 days' notice before the workshop, you may transfer your booking to another available Gathervale workshop (subject to availability). Transfers can only be made once per booking.

Unfortunately I cannot offer transfers or refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop, as materials will already have been purchased and your place reserved.

If I need to cancel or postpone a workshop for any reason, you'll be offered either:

• A full refund, or

• The option to transfer your booking to another date.

Terms & Conditions

By booking a place you agree that:

• You attend at your own risk.

• You are responsible for informing me of any accessibility requirements before the workshop.

• Crafts involves small components and basic hand tools. Please follow all safety instructions during the session.

• I may take photographs and videos during workshops for use on the Gathervale website and social media. If you'd prefer not to appear in the media, simply let me know when you arrive.

• Workshop content and materials may vary slightly from photographs depending on seasonal availability and supplier stock, but will always be of an equivalent quality and style.