A Slow, Beautiful Christmas
Six weeks of making, gathering and slowing down, together. Starts Monday 9 November. Limited to 30 places.
Who this is for?
This is for you if you've been longing for something of your own. Something slow, made by hand, just for the joy of it.
Christmas is so often a season of doing for everyone else. This year, let it be a chance to slow down, make something beautiful, and perhaps rediscover something you love.
What we'll make together
More than 30 handmade gifts and treats, including:
A Christmas cake, fed every fortnight until the big day
Fruit mince, Christmas jam, mango chutney and bread-and-butter pickles
Vanilla essence, preserved lemons, raspberry vinegar and infused salts
Benji's granola, shortbread, coconut ice and Baileys balls
A wreath from the garden, teacup candles and lavender bags
A vintage high tea stand for your Christmas table
Our family rocky road Christmas tree
How it works
A weekly email every Monday with that week's recipes, makes and next week's shopping list
A live make-along on Zoom every Wednesday at 10am NSW time. Can't make it? Every live is recorded and lands in your inbox afterwards, so you can make along whenever suits you
The full guide, with every recipe and make, plus a gift guide of things I love
A Printables Pack: your December planner, weekly shopping lists, the Christmas larder list and gift tags.
The six live make-alongs
Wed 11 November - A Christmas cake that I have been making for years..
Wed 18 November - Fruit mince, all ready for those last minute guests..
Wed 25 November - Christmas jam, filled with the flavours of Summer.
Wed 2 December - A wreath from the garden, something to display in your home or gift.
Wed 9 December - A vintage high tea stand, makes perfect setting or gift.
Wed 16 December - Our rocky road Christmas tree, that I have been making with the kids every year.
We finish the weekend before Christmas, so Christmas week is yours.
A small group
I'm keeping this to 30 places so our Wednesday lives feel like a kitchen full of friends, not a webinar. I want to see what you're making, answer your questions and get to know you by name.
No fancy skills, no farm, no pressure
You don't need fancy cooking skills. These are simple, honest recipes, and I'll walk you through every step. You don't need to do it all. Pick the makes that speak to you, skip the ones that don't, and go at your own pace. This is about enjoying December, not adding to your list.
You don't need a farm. Everything works in a small kitchen, and wherever I use flowers or herbs from the garden, a spray-free bunch from your farmers market works just as well.
And it's yours for years to come. Every recipe, recording and printable is yours to keep, so you can come back to it next Christmas and the ones after.
About me
I'm Tash. My husband Benji and I live on 45 acres in Tenterfield, where I grow our food, preserve, knit and make as much as I can by hand. I share it all at @aplotincommon, and Christmas is my favourite time to do it.
Questions
When does it start?
Monday 9 November. Your week 1 shopping list arrives as soon as you join.
What if I miss a live?
Every live is recorded and sent to you, so you can make along whenever suits.
How much time will it take?
As much or as little as suits you. Some makes take an afternoon, some ten minutes. Pick what speaks to you, and keep the rest for next year, because everything is yours to keep.
Do I need special equipment?
No. A kitchen, a few jars and a sense of fun. Anything extra is in your shopping list a week ahead.
Can I get a refund?
As this is a digital program, there are no refunds.
When do doors close?
Friday 6 November at midnight. It won't open again until next Christmas.
Will the price go up?
Yes. $97 is a founding price for this first year only.
How many places are there?
30, to keep the lives small and personal. Once they're gone, doors close.
