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Create a Polymer Clay Gnome – DIY Christmas Gnome Workshop

Create your own adorable polymer clay gnome in this fun, beginner-friendly Christmas craft workshop. Choose your colors and get creative!

Create Your Own Christmas Gnome in Polymer Clay

Gnomes have long been associated with the cozy and magical feeling of the Christmas and holiday season. In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own adorable little gnome using polymer clay.

Make your gnome truly your own by choosing your favorite colors, beard style, mustache shape, and accessories. You can personalize your creation to match your holiday décor, your personality, or simply your imagination!

Since the back of the gnome is flat, you can decide once you get home how you’d like to use your creation—whether you want to frame it as a small piece of art, display it as a decoration, or turn it into a festive ornament.

The Workshop

The workshop is divided into two parts:

– 1 hour 15 minutes – Creating Your Gnome

Olfa will guide you step by step as you learn how to shape and assemble your polymer clay gnome. You’ll have plenty of creative choices to personalize your little character.

– 45 minutes – Baking & Cooling

Your gnome will be baked and cooled during the second part of the workshop.

While your main gnome is baking and cooling, you’ll be welcome to create smaller gnomes that you can take home and bake later.

What’s Included

All polymer clay and materials needed for the workshop

All tools and equipment

The opportunity to personalize your gnome

Your finished handmade gnome to take home

No previous experience with polymer clay or crafting is required! This is a relaxed and beginner-friendly workshop designed to let you enjoy the creative process and make something unique for the holiday season.

The workshop takes place at Canopy Studio, in the unique setting of a beautiful historic home.

Come enjoy a cozy holiday crafting experience and create a little polymer clay gnome that will bring some handmade Christmas magic to your home!

FAQs

Is this workshop suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! No previous experience with polymer clay or crafting is required. Olfa will guide you step by step throughout the workshop.

What will I make during the workshop?

You’ll create your own adorable Christmas gnome in polymer clay, which you can personalize with your choice of colors, beard style, mustache, and accessories.

Can I personalize my gnome?

Yes! You’ll have different colors and decorative options to choose from, allowing you to create a gnome that is uniquely yours.

Will my gnome be baked during the workshop?

Yes. Your main gnome will be baked and cooled during the workshop. While you wait, you can create smaller gnomes that you can take home and bake later

What is included in the ticket price?

All polymer clay, materials, tools, and equipment needed during the workshop are included.

How long is the workshop?

The workshop lasts approximately two hours, including 1 hour 15 minutes of creating and 45 minutes for baking and cooling.

What age is the workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for participants aged 16 and up.

Date
Dec 4, 2026

Cost

$42
Location
Canopy Studios
1723 9 Street Southwest, Calgary, AB T2T 3C1

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