Hallmark – The Joy of Christmas

Hallmark – The Joy of Christmas

Rediscover the Joy of Christmas in this intimate experience in The Piece Hall Gallery filled with seasonal magic and wonder.

Hallmark invites you to step inside and discover cherished mementoes from a whole century of celebrations.

Settle in, get comfy and share a seasonal movie with them in the cosy snug or take part in some fun seasonal workshops.

Explore the unique collection of greeting cards, gifts and tree decorations available to buy in the exclusive pop-up shop and find wonderful new ways to connect with one another, celebrate the things you love and make special memories throughout the most wonderful season of the year.

Opening hours are as follows :

• Monday – CLOSED (except for the 23 December when open until 10am-4pm)
• Tuesday 10am – 4pm
• Wednesday 10am – 4pm
• Thursday 10am – 4pm
• Friday 10am – 8pm
• Saturday 10am – 8pm
• Sunday 10am – 4pm

Paid & Bookable Workshops

Cracker Making Workshop 19 December from 6 to 8pm. £35

Make and personalise a set of 6 fill-your-own card-based Christmas crackers in this exclusive designer-led crafting session. Spend 2 joyful hours learning simple paper forming techniques, following one of our pre-designed examples or creating your own, and leave with your own unique crackers, plus the skills to make more*. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy our History of Christmas showcase, shop our selection of premium paper cards and unique festive ornaments, and enjoy a glass of festive fizz on us! We can’t wait to meet you!

*All tools and materials will be supplied, including a take-home storage/gift box.

An Evening with Georgie Jones 14 December from 6 to 8pm. £15

Join our guest poet @georgie_jonez in an intimate, live performance where she will share her reflections on love, friendship and the beautiful messiness of life – basically all the usual stuff she’s been banging on about online; bringing her social media muses to a live audience. Between poems there will be fireside-esque chats; candid conversations and reflections shared – creating a little community and reminding ourselves of the beauty of connection.

Liz Harry Ornament Making Workshop 12 December from 4 to 6pm. £35

Join designer and illustrator @Lizharrydesign to create your own unique, dazzling acrylic ornament. In this workshop you will be shown step-by-step how to create a beautiful, bright decoration that you can attach to a gift or display on your tree, from selecting each modular element to creating your own colour combination and finally piecing it together and adding a ribbon to make a lovely keepsake. Laser-cut components and a comprehensive worksheet, plus a complementary glass of fizz, will be included and Liz will craft her own decoration along with you.

DROP IN WORKSHOPS, FREE OF CHARGE*

Meet the Artist – The Art of Lettering 12 & 19 December from 2 to 4pm

Join us instore TODAY to meet a Hallmark lettering artist and watch as they skillfully add festive words, phrases and names onto Christmas cards and gift tags. Take the opportunity to try some hand-lettering for yourself or have our artist write a unique gift tag for you to take home.

Wrap Like a Pro Demonstration 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 December, from 2 to 4pm

Join us in-store TODAY to see a unique demonstration of simple techniques that can elevate your gift-wrapping to the next level. Watch as our team demonstrate how everyday materials and simple folding and trimming can give your Christmas presents a truly magical touch.

Meet the Illustrator – Festive Painting  5 December from 11am to 1pm

Join us instore TODAY to see one of our illustrators showcase their skills through a series of Christmas paintings. Watch as they work and chat with them as they share their favourite techniques and the personal process behind the creation of these beautiful festive images.

Meet the Writer – Festive Verses & Greetings 5 December from 2 to 4pm

Join us instore TODAY to meet one of our writers as they showcase their verse-writing skills. Watch as they work and chat with them as they share some of the techniques they use in their creative processes, and learn why written words are such a powerful tool for emotional connection, not only at Christmas but all year through.

Personalised Poetry Bar with Georgie Jones 14 December from 2 to 4pm

Join us in-store TODAY to meet poet @georgie_jonez and commission your own piece of custom poetry. Taking stories and anecdotes and transforming them into personal poems, whether it’s a memory of a loved one, a quirky Christmas tradition or a festive wish, Georgie will create a one-of-a-kind keepsake just for you. This bespoke experience is free and will take around 20 minutes per order. Pop in, have a chat and then call back later in the day to collect your verse. Each poem will be beautifully hand-written and will be read out loud to the recipient before they take it away.

*First come first serve.