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26 THE ENGLISH HOMESpecial HelperThe act of wrapping presents can be hugely enjoyable, but for those whoare filled with dread at the prospect, there is a little helping hand. KirstenWestlake founded the bespoke present-wrapping service, Wrapsody, to helpthose who “don’t have the time, inclination or, perhaps, artistic skills to doit themselves.” Prices start at £3 a present, but can peak at around £60 forsomething spectacular – perhaps for a special event or gesture. Presents canbe collected, dropped off or sent directly from online shops to theHampstead studio in London. wrapsody.co.uk``````FEATURE``````KATY MCLEAN``````Judith Blacklock Flower SchoolChristmas Table Arrangement, £95, 9 DecemberAn evening workshop in Knightsbridge to learn howto create a long-lasting centrepiece (example shownabove). The arrangement of fragrant foliage,cinnamon, fruits and berries should last untilChristmas by replacing the fresh roses as required.judithblacklock.comCotswold Gardening SchoolChristmas Wreath Making Workshop, £40,various dates in DecemberMorning workshops with tea, coffee and nibblesincluded whilst learning how to make a festivewreath for yourself or as a gift.cotswoldgardeningschool.co.ukThe Sussex Flower SchoolGarland and wreath-making workshop, £100,23 November, 17 DecemberLearn how to make a traditional moss-basedwreath, decorated with foliage and other naturalaccessories in the morning, followed by anafternoon of making a eucalyptus and sprucegarland for the mantelpiece. Includesrefreshments and lunch.thesussexflowerschool.co.ukGlemham Hall, SuffolkFloral design and decor full-day workshop, £125,10 and 11 DecemberCreate magical decorative pieces using finequality flowers and hedgerow gatherings in awonderful Elizabethan country-house setting.figaandco.co.ukThe Cambridge Flower SchoolFestive dining, £55, 19 DecemberChoose either a morning or afternoon workshopto create a beautiful long table arrangement touse as a centrepiece for the Christmas table.thecambridgeflowerschool.co.ukTallulah RoseChristmas course, £150, 7 DecemberA day course in Bath, teaching the techniquesto create a winter door wreath and swag.tallulahroseflowers.com nStirring Carol Concerts(^1) York Minster, Christmas Carol Concert Nights, 4 and 5 December(^2) Royal Albert Hall, Christmas Singalong, 13 December, 4.15pm(tickets must be bought in advance)^3 Ely Cathedral, Hark the Heraldannual carol concert, 23 December, 7.30pm^4 King’s College,Cambridge, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve, 3pm,broadcast live on Radio 4, queue to attend the service before 9.30am.Seasonal Floral CoursesTEH UK DEC15 Notebook.indd 26 20/10/2015 17:19