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A Seamless Hen : Top Tips for Planning your Besties Hen Do

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A Seamless Hen : Top Tips for Planning your Besties Hen Do

So.. You’ve been given the role of Maid of Honour! Now what?

We’re here to give you all the tips for planning the best hen party for your bestie! From choosing the perfect accommodation or venue, to finding the activity that works best, be it an in-person workshop or crafty kits, we’ve got a range of activities that are great to add an extra dab of creativity to the weekend!

We’ve been helping bridesmaids, sisters, mothers of the brides and the brides themselves plan the perfect activities for their hen party’s for over a decade so you can be sure we’ve picked up some super useful advice along the way.

The Best Crafty Party Venues

The Best Crafty Party Venues

We all need a bit of party planning inspiration sometimes, don’t we? That’s why we’re here to tell you about some of the best venues across the UK for our crafty hen parties. All of the hen friendly city centre venues below have happily welcomed our crafty parties in the past. They also have some quirky extras that you can combine with your craft workshop to make it even more special!

Give the Gift of Craft & Make that 'Something Blue'

Give the Gift of Craft & Make that 'Something Blue'

The season of goodwill and giving is upon us. And with that brings the dilemma of finding the perfect pressie to gift out come Christmas.

As ever, the handmade touch and embracing the art of taking a little time out of our busy lives to focus on something different is something we are all seeking, aren’t we? Which is where our DIY Craft Kits come in!

Top Crafty Hen Parties in 2017

Top Crafty Hen Parties in 2017

Well, that's been a busy old year! Across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, we ran more crafty hen workshops in 2017 than ever before. That's a whole lotta Crafty Hens out there! We've looked back to discover which activities proved themselves to be the most popular options booked over the past 12 months. 

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Always Wanted to Make Your Own Jewellery?

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Always Wanted to Make Your Own Jewellery?

Always wanted to learn how to make your own cocktail rings? Or wanted to sign up to a local jewellery making course? Well with The Crafty Hen, we bring the workshop to you! Best of all, you can learn jewellery making techniques and design your own cocktail rings in the company of your friends and family.

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Top 5 Craft Hen Parties of 2015

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Top 5 Craft Hen Parties of 2015

With another year tucked under our belts, it's time to look back on all the fun creative hen party activities we've run in 2015. It's been a busy year for The Crafty Hen! 

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Handmade Garters for Sophisticated Hens

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Handmade Garters for Sophisticated Hens

Our Garter Making craft session is the go to activity for those looking to plan a more sophisticated hen party for a classy Bride-To-Be. It has long been one of our most popular sessions since the very first day that The Crafty Hen was hatched.

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Inspired Bride Masterclass

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Inspired Bride Masterclass

Recently, we welcomed Inspired Bride editors Sally and Rachel into the Crafty Hen offices for a special vintage garter masterclass. They spent a sunny afternoon in the courtyard getting crafty and learning how to make their very own bespoke garters over tea and biscuits.