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Julie H. said “Thank you Santa for coming to our party again! We have used the same Santa since 2018 and each year the visits have been fantastic. Highly recommend him!”
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SAMTA "Straight from the Workshop", is not your typical Santa, a real beard and a real belly Grandfatherly Santa arrives in his formal traditional suit. Then removes coat and he is in workshop bibs, with woodcarving tools (bells run from work belt to ankles) and projects in pockets is ready for work. He sits, works and talks to the entire group for a few minutes. Then individuals have opportunity to sit in his lap for pictures and personal visit.
I have a matching bag, with a little prevent planning presents can be delivered.
Santa also volunteered took an active part in some of our numbers the primary practiced and eventually performed. Engaged with the crowd and was very genuine with the kids.
Our clients love having him every year!
Prompt in response, offered a backdrop to complete the setting and the kids loved him!
Santa was amazing! He interacted with each one of our grandchildren, He stayed long enough for everybody to get pictures with him. We had a pretty large crowd so the families were really excited! We will definitely be asking for this Santa next year too!
On time and friendly is what you can expect when booking Straight from the Workshop for your holiday party.
He is doing a much needed job in todays world by bringing even the slightest amount of joy and peace during this crazy few years.
Great jingle bells,, Low energy, left 10 minutes early.
Santa was great! Had a group of 100 and the kids loved him
Friends and reliable. Our Xmas party was great!
Loved the energy and interaction. Would definitely book again!
Santa added so much to our family party. We really enjoyed how he interacted with all of our parents, kids, and grandkids! What a great time we all had!
He was a good Santa. Interacted with children and family.
Santa came to our Christmas party and all the kids (and Adults) loved him. He was very nice and Jolley, and let everyone take pictures and it was a great time for all. We would recommend him to anyone. 10 Stars!!!!
Santa was amazing at our Christmas Party. He made it extra special this year. He knows a lot about the Northpole and knows how to determine if a boy is bad or good because curious minds need to know. He can also grow a terrific white Christmas beard! I am a believer!
Straight from the Workshop was wonderful to work with! He was easy to communicate with and provided our kids with a good experience.
We had a corporate event with about 30 kids and Straight from the Workshop was perfect for the job. He did great with the kids and was flexible working with us. We had him sitting outside on a very cold evening and he was cheerful throughout, interacting with the kids and handing out presents and candy canes and showing them his carvings. He was very easy to work with and communicative throughout the planning process and day of. Thanks for all you did to help make our event a success!
Santa was a nice man. However, we were disappointed that the message contained some odd religious topics and started becoming very political as he talked about governments and rights. At which point we had to ask Santa to skip to the presents as we don't feel that's the appropriate setting for those topics. He also was not very engaging with the children.
Straight from the workshop did a wonderful job at our corporate Christmas party. He sat with all of the kids and walked around greeting everyone.
Perfect and even super last minute!
Santa came right on time and delivered a beautiful message. He sat and talked with all the kids and gave gifts. He was so friendly that the kids felt very comfortable. No tears at all. We had a great experience.
Wonderful with the kids. Spent a lot of time with each children (6). Adults enjoyed him he interacted with everyone.
Was a wonderful addition to this years Christmas party to have Santa take time out from final packing the sled to visit.
Santa what is very obnoxious and loud and scared the kids did that where they didn't want to see him also when before he left he started talking and broke down and cried and the kids got upset about that I won't use him ever again
Response from Straight from the Workshop:
I am sorely grieved that you did not enjoy my visit. Usually coming in noisily announces my presence, draws all to one location, excited and/or curious. I know there were some that enjoyed sitting on my lap and singing me Christmas Corals. How ever it was to be about the kids. It was unprofessional of me to leave my thought till the end of my visit (and I knew better).
Arrived on time and was very good with the kids.
His Santa suit could stand some repair and cleaning. But other than that he did a great job. Thank you Santa.
Response from Straight from the Workshop:
Things do show wear after some time. Who expects someone in a work shop to stay spotless? Besides everyone knows that Samta is covered from his head to his toes with soot.
Our Santa was so wonderful and engaging with the children. He was very communicative as we discussed our upcoming event and he tailored his interaction with the kids to fit our families needs.
He was right on time and very kind and cordial.
I would definitely book this awesome Santa again! He’s a 5 star Santa! 😘
Santa kept us updated on his arrival time, and the children enjoyed his carvings and his story.
Kiddos loved him!
He was personable, on time, and related to the kids very well. He brought in a spiritual element yet made it fun. He teased the kids and spent time with each one. Great Santa!!
Everything worked out great. Contacts went well and was pleased with the deal. Would recommend GigSalad.
Great Santa, love the real beard, the bells, and the workshop moments. He was super cute with the kids and answered all of their questions. I would definitely book him again!!
Santa made it a special experience for all the kids for nearly an hour! They didn’t want to leave. Even little kids were very interested in all he did! Also his story on the “real” meaning of Christmas was a nice touch, since it was a ward party for all ages; & all did enjoy him!
Love the realistic costume and real beard. Kids loved the storybook, but it got a little long for some of them. Very nice personal touches and attention to each child.
He was very jolly and authentic looking. He did exactly what we hoped and expected. All the kids loved sitting on his lap. It was a special touch when he told about the symbols of Christmas with the hand carved ornaments he made.
My granddaughter is at the age of wonder and has seen her share of special visitors dressed in red. She now feels she has seen the real Santa because from his beard to his wonderful authentic costume, right down to his footwear, she is convinced this is the jolly old elf himself.
Price Range: Per Event
Languages: English
When planning your event 1-2 minutes per guest is usually sufficient for memorable experience.
Let me know your vision and we will make your Christmas party plans come alive.
I am flexible to make your vision come true.
I quote per event not by time. I estimate at $100/hr, travel one way plus event time (1/2 hr min).
I have several completed hand carved wooden Christmas Ornaments in my bag, for an additional $25 one can be picked as a memorial.
Your South Utah County specialist.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Samta is an artiest from the very start, he is an established woodcarver/glass etcher, and has appeared on film.
He has been doing Samta "Straight from the Workshop" for several years.
SAMTA "Straight from the Workshop", is not your typical Santa, a real beard and a real belly Grandfatherly Santa arrives in his formal traditional suit. Then removes coat and he is in workshop bibs, with woodcarving tools (bells run from work belt to ankles) and projects in pockets is ready for work.
Comfortable chair is needed if group is large enough to form a line.
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December 17, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Virtual Event |
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Comfortable chair is needed if group is large.
Julie H. said “Thank you Santa for coming to our party again! We have used the same Santa since 2018 and each year the visits have been fantastic. Highly recommend him!”
Mike J. said “Best Santa ever!!! Both the kids and adults loved him!!”
Chelsey J. said “He came to visit us at a family party and it was so great! So glad we found him!”
Hank T. said “my experience was fine, but you could improve your communication and the web site is not very user friendly.”