Unique Corporate Christmas Party Ideas
‘Tis the season to be jolly – by which I mean to be hunched over the laptop, frantically googling “work Christmas party ideas London”, “corporate Christmas party ideas” and “help please”. Well, unclench that jaw, relax those shoulders and breathe a sigh of relief: because if you’re looking for festive social itineraries that your team will be talking about for years to come, you’re in the right place.
I’m willing to bet you’re not on Page 9 of your Google search for “Work Christmas party ideas London” because it’s hard to find something, but because it’s hard to find the right thing. You’re looking for something that has to be new and different, whilst also being guaranteed fun; something relaxed but still engaging. Let me introduce you to the perfect solution: getting your hands messy with a creative Christmas party.
Why choose crafty work Christmas party ideas in London?
Let’s face it; socials are supposed to be fun! So why not focus on that aspect in your festive plans, by prioritising play?
When I say play, I don’t mean anything extreme, embarrassing or foolish. I mean getting stuck into a creative endeavour where your enjoyment isn’t dependent on the outcome; in other words, doing something for doing’s sake. This is something we sorely lack in our adult lives; so much so, in fact, that I set up Recess Living to help people introduce it into their lives more.
The crafty work Christmas party ideas from our London studio don’t just offer novelty, either. They’re also expertly curated to be especially nourishing. After the past couple of years, we’ve had, it’s more important than ever to ensure our employees feel looked after, and creativity is a great way to do this.
On an individual level, creativity helps us relax, decompress, and ward off stress and burnout. In 2017, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing reported that the “act of creation, and our appreciation of it, provides an individual experience that can have positive effects on our physical and mental health, and wellbeing”. There are huge benefits on a community level, too, as the act of making something forges stronger connections between team members and fosters a deeper sense of belonging and safety. Plus, to be totally transparent – because I know you’ve got thousands of things on your plate, too – in comparison to the clique-y work Christmas party ideas of London in years gone by, these creative activities can be great for the company’s bottom line, as it’s been proven that employers obtain a return of £5 for every £1 they invest in mental health, on average.
If your question has now morphed from “why choose crafty work Christmas party ideas in London?” to “How do I find these brilliant ideas, stat?”: keep scrolling…
3 of my top creative corporate Christmas party ideas
Bauble marbling workshop
Let this workshop take you on a journey through the origins of marbling. From the beautiful abstract Japanese technique of Suminagashi to the intentional Turkish technique of Ebru to brilliant work Christmas party ideas in London, you’ll learn how to mix your own marbling inks in an intimate, relaxed setting. You can then use your beautiful mix to create your own joyful bespoke Christmas decoration which, of course, you get to take away with you as a beautiful keepsake!
Festive Pottery
Sitting at a potters’ wheel with the ghost of Patrick Swayze behind you isn’t the only way to make ceramics (though, as they go, it’s not a bad one). There are loads of different methods for making delightful decorations from clay, and they all make brilliant corporate Christmas party ideas!
This relaxing, rewarding workshop allows you to make, create, and celebrate. You’ll be able to try your hand at everything from pinch pot pottery to slab building and coiling, and to make everything from vases to wall hangings. Whatever you’re making, and however you choose to make it, playing with clay is a great activity to get really stuck into, and the perfect release after a stressful year. You never know, you might even enjoy it so much you take it up as a hobby!
Craftmas Social Party
Though each different discipline has its own specialities, craft in general is full of benefits. With this in mind, why not have a Craftmas Social party, where you can all enjoy a festive evening of connection and creation?
The craft table will be filled with seasonal trims, paper crafts, and plenty of other fun Xmas embellishments so that your team can get creative with all sorts of festive fun. This workshop allows you to make gifts, cards, decorations, stocking fillers or gift wrap, with the opportunity to explore different crafts, such as block printing, marbling, collaging, origami, and weaving. Or, alternatively, you can just relax with a paintbrush and drink in hand, and enjoy the delicious food!
So, there you have it: 3 of my favourite corporate Christmas party ideas, for seasonal celebrations that your team will thank you for for years to come. For more information on any of the above, you can send an enquiry here. Rather chat it through? You can book a discovery call here.
There are also plenty more ways to get your hands stuck into the best work Christmas party ideas London has to offer. If you’d like to discuss a bespoke offering, I’d love to chat: just pop me an email here, and we can make some magic!