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Craft hen parties are a firm favourite here at HenBox HQ. Whether you want to patchwork a quilt or whip up some bunting, we are full of craft hen party ideas to inspire you.
Well suited to groups of hens who’ve never met before, crafty hen parties act as a great ice breaker. There’s nothing like a bit of organised fun to get the conversation flowing.
Plus they’re a great option for daytime hen parties. With the popularity of daytime hen dos on the rise, crafts are becoming THE go-to activity – even for the less artistic amongst you.
Well for starters, there’s a craft for everyone. Seriously we mean it. From candle making to floral workshops, from perfume making to calligraphy lessons, you name it, you can learn it.
And let’s not forget, they are particularly popular with couples who’ve decided to DIY their entire wedding. From spray painting jam jars to making your own confetti cones, DIY-ing your wedding can be a BIG job.
While an impressive undertaking, it can also be rather stressful.
So why not incorporate a particular craft into the hen party festivities that you know will help the bride out? You could make bunting, learn how to arrange wedding flowers or even make a guest book!
This is such a lovely way to make everyone at the hen party feel included! It gives the bride’s nearest and dearest the opportunity to help create something meaningful for her big day. That’s pretty special in our book.
And if you all end up making accessories for yourselves, you’ll come away with something you can wear for the rest of the hen do. Everyone’s a winner!
As big fans of all things craft, we reached out to some of our favourite hen party companies to get their creative hen party ideas.
Before we hand you over to the pros, it’s time to take a look at our all time favourite craft hen party businesses based in the UK.
Looking for a craft workshop for your hen do? Look no further! Find out our all time favourite craft hen party workshops based in the UK, organised by craft by region:
So let us pass you over to the pros as they share what they think will be big when it comes to craft hen parties. Over to the pros…
Have you considered getting custom, permanent bracelets fitted for you and your girlfriends? Love the idea? Then grab your bride tribe and head to Milly Maunder’s workshop in Devon. You can choose your chain, select your charm and get it fitted. All whilst enjoying a glass of bubbles!
We all love Bridgerton right? The balls, the dresses, the gossip, the handsome chaps?! If you want to channel a bit of regency glamour then head to Bath for a Bridgerton- inspired craft workshop with Make Creative Studio.
Howdy partner! A firm favourite at HenBox HQ, you can’t go wrong with a cowboy hat customisation craft workshop. Perfect if you are searching for cowgirl hen party ideas. The ideal activity for Rodeo-loving brides to be, get ready to embellish and craft an incredible cowboy hat. The cowgirl hen party activity of your dreams!
Love all things Pottery Throw Down? Such a cosy watch! You can also spin the potters wheel and unleash your inner potter, on a pottery workshop!
Weaving hen parties? Yes, you hear right. Bright and colourful weaving workshops are the perfect craft hen party workshop if you are looking for an activity that is just a bit different from the rest. Perfect for brides who want to unwind with their nearest and dearest whilst learning an incredible new craft skill.
HenBox says “Knickers on your head? We like your style ladies! Top Drawer Divas think knicker-making workshops are going to be big this year. They look pretty darn fun to us.”
Here’s what Top Drawer Divas have to say about creative hen parties…
Trends come and go with regards to hen dos. Traditionally it used to be a hen night which was anything from a pub crawl around the locals to a night of curry and karaoke. Now hen nights are full on three day weekend extravaganzas.
The more crafty hens have had the option, for a few years now, to turn their hands to cupcake decorating, perfume making and fascinator making to name but a few.
But what’s going to be big this year? Knicker-making is always popular and sought after activity!
Top Drawer Diva ladies Vicki and Clare specialise in knicker-making as they are the original knicker ladies with over 20 years combined experience working in the lingerie industry. Before hens were finding us via Google searches such as creative hen party ideas or different things to do, now they are searching for knicker-making. That’s how popular it is and from the interest we have received so far it’s getting more popular by the month!
So we predict MUCH more knickers this year! To cover all personalities on hen parties – joint packages are the best and we provide them from tea and knickers in Covent Garden to cocktails in Glasgow and everything in between.
If you’re planning a creative weekend, Meadow House offers a beautifully bright, open-plan living area that doubles as the perfect ‘pop-up studio’ for a private pottery workshop or a flower crown class.
Book your Norfolk Hen Party House now.
(Photographer Credit: Chris Waud)
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Hi
I run a quirky little art and pottery studio in Cornwall and I offer hen parties amongst other things…. is there any way that I could be listed on your wonderful site?
Website will be live in a couple of weeks – http://www.clouddogstudio.co.uk meantime I am on insta – @clouddogstudio
Look forward to hearing about how you work stay safe…Jules xx