If you’re itching to get into the Christmas spirit, there are some free family friendly events coming up this month at the Bay Centre. 

The City of Victoria and the Bay Centre are partnering to offer free holiday craft workshops over two weekends in November. 

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On Nov. 18 -19, you can take part in a holiday card printmaking workshops. There are three time slots at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and at 3 pm at the second level next to Victoria Market Collective.
 
Facilitated by artist Valerie Salez, the workshop includes step-by-step beginner-paced instruction, complimentary hot apple cider and all the supplies you need. 

During this one-hour workshop, each participant will create their own printmaking designs and up to eight personalized holiday cards. Forty spots are available per workshop. Pre-registration is required.
 
On the weekend of Nov. 25-26, the holiday wreath-making workshops will take place. 

Those time slots will be at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm  4 pm, also at the second level next to Victoria Market Collective.
 
The one-hour workshop provides participants the opportunity to create a 12-inch evergreen wreath. Facilitated by The Good Party, the workshop includes step-by-step beginner-paced instruction, complimentary hot apple cider and all the supplies you need, including a ‘swag bar’ to personalize your wreath. Forty spots are available per workshop. Pre-registration also is required.
 
Participants are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
 
All spots are first-come, first-served. Children under 10 years of age must work alongside a parent/guardian. Learn more and pre-register on Eventbrite here.