Each winter, the Old Royal Naval College offers pomander-making workshops for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) groups. These friendly, informal workshops provide an opportunity for learners to activate their English language skills in a safe, relaxed environment.

The session includes a short informative presentation in graded language, relevant vocabulary pre-teaching, and a simple craft activity which can be taken home. All materials will be provided, along with light refreshments.

Please note:

• This is a Winter workshop running in November and December
• This is a popular seasonal, so booking early is suggested to avoid disappointment
• Students cannot book by themselves, they need to be accompanied by at least one tutor
• Click below to book for the predicted number of learners to attend

What is pomander making?

Pomander making is the process of decorating oranges with cloves and other spices to create a festive, aromatic Christmas decoration. The tradition of making pomanders became popular during the Victorian era, when people would hang them from Christmas trees, give them as gifts, and use them as air fresheners.