Holiday crafting, minus the screen time and sugar crash

Parents looking for something to keep grade 4 to 7 kids busy in the December holidays might want to pencil in a few mornings at Romy’s Habby and Crafter Soul Studio. The studio is running a December Holiday Program packed with hands on craft sessions that cost less than the price of a movie and snacks. The bonus is that the kids go home with something they actually made, not just a popcorn bucket and a vague memory of explosions.

Sessions run from 10 to 12 and are suitable for learners in grades 4 to 7. Each workshop is two hours long, which is just enough time to make something cool without anyone melting into a glue puddle. Kids should bring their own snacks, because a hungry crafter is a grumpy crafter.

Pre booking is required.

What’s on the table this December

Every session costs R200, and each one focuses on a specific project. There is also a three session option for R500 for families who want to book a few dates in one go.

Here is the line up for December 2025:

• 8 December 2025: Kids journal, decorate your own.

• 9 December 2025: Bookmarks for Christmas gifts, paint.

• 10 December 2025: Sun catchers, beads and crystals.

• 11 December 2025: Button art, cats and dogs.

• 12 December 2025: Feather art, white charcoal on black paper.

• 15 December 2025: Paint a castle.

• 17 December 2025: Make a Christmas wreath with ribbon.

• 18 December 2025: Make a fidget toy.

• 19 December 2025: Paint elves or gnomes.

• 20 December 2025: Christmas tree decorations.

• 22 December 2025: Treasure tins (large).

• 23 December 2025: Make your own snow globe.

• 24 December 2025: Quilling art.

If that sounds like a lot, it is. The variety means kids can pick what grabs their attention, whether that is quilling art creations, wooden bookmarks, a bright sun catcher, or even an upcycled wind charm.

Gifts they can make themselves

The programme is geared towards letting kids make personalised items that work well as gifts for family members. A handmade bookmark, decorated journal, snow globe or set of tree decorations has a lot more heart than another last minute dash for socks. It also keeps the “I didn’t know what to get you” panic safely in the adult lane where it belongs.

Booking and contact details

For bookings or more information, parents can WhatsApp:

• Dilyn on 083-571-3589

• Aldi on 083-381-6222

The studio can also be found on Facebook at Crafter Soul Studio.

In short, it is a holiday plan that keeps kids busy, making things they are proud of, and gives parents a break from hearing “I’m bored” on repeat. Everyone wins, including the family member who ends up with a very sparkly sun catcher.