It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than by designing your own Christmas ornaments to display on your tree.
Kids of all ages headed to Maude St to decorate their native Christmas decorations made of wood chips, gum nuts and mini pine cones.
The sessions took place from December 20 to 22, with RiverConnect’s Alison Trethowan leading the kids through the crafting session.
Santa Claus was in attendance and so were a handful of his elves, who assisted the kids in decorating their ornaments and offered festive face painting.
The News photographers Rechelle Zammit and Megan Fisher were there to capture the Christmas magic.
On the nice list: Bill Bloomfield as Santa with Ethan Lancaster, 12.
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Rechelle Zammit
Festive fun: Fletcher Stevens-Todd, 5, designs her own ornament.
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Rechelle Zammit
Santa’s helpers: Riley Wooster, 13, and Aiden Thorpe, 13.
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Rechelle Zammit
Sleighing: Riley Wooster, 13.
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Rechelle Zammit
Holiday spirit: Zoe Blake, 13, gives Rocky Brown, 2, a Grinch makeover.
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Rechelle Zammit
Decorating time: Letty Brown, 6, makes a wooden ornament.
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Rechelle Zammit
Christmas spirit: Zoe Blake, 13, gives Dempsey Baldi, 5, a festive look.
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Rechelle Zammit
’Tis the season: Santa’s favourite elves, Aiden Thorpe, 13, and Riley Wooster, 13.
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Megan Fisher
Crafting fun: Kids created their own festive and sustainable decorations to hang on their Christmas trees.
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Megan Fisher
Christmas cheer: Scarlet Owins, 5, proudly displays her new ornament.
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Megan Fisher
Festive season: RiverConnect’s Alison Trethowan displays her holiday decorations.
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Megan Fisher
