10 Inspiring Santa's Workshop LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas

10 Inspiring LEGO Santa’s Workshop MOCs

When you picture the North Pole, you probably see more than one cozy building—and that’s exactly why Santa’s Workshop is such a fun LEGO theme to explore. Between toy conveyors, wrapping tables, candy kitchens, sleigh garages, and elf dorms, there’s endless room to expand beyond the official sets and craft your own bustling Winter Village block. Whether you’re modding 40565 Santa’s Workshop, turning 10245 into a street-ready modular, or building a full display base to tie everything together, these MOCs show how much character you can squeeze into snow-topped roofs and candy-striped columns.

A great workshop scene balances play and display. Hinged walls and removable roofs invite hands-on action; detailed interiors—think tools, letters, and gift sorters—keep every angle photo-ready. Color choice matters too: layered whites with light bluish gray and splashes of dark red feel festive without overwhelming the eye. And don’t forget storytelling—add a mail corner for wish-lists, a candy room for “quality control,” a reindeer stall, or even a tiny control desk tracking global time zones. Below you’ll find build tips, idea prompts, and a curated gallery of Santa’s Workshop–themed MOCs. Each entry includes the model name, designer, a CDN image, and a direct link to the instructions.

Build Tips 

• Start with a footprint. Lock your layout on a 16×32 or 32×32 baseplate, then stack modules (workbench, mail room, sleigh bay) around a central aisle for clean sightlines.

• Make roofs removable. Use tiles + jumpers for snug but liftable roofs; add ridge plates for snow texture.

• Conveyors & motion. Technic chains or tiled sliders create believable toy lines; color-code “in progress” vs “wrapped.”

• Warm lighting. Transparent yellow/orange in lanterns and fireplaces sells cozy holiday vibes—even without electronics.

• Snow that pops. Mix cheese slopes, 1×1 rounds, and wedge plates; sprinkle medium nougat/dark tan under eaves for “melt.”

• Elf-scale ergonomics. Keep counters at ~3–4 bricks high; add stools, tiny tools, clip-on mugs and letters.

Ideas for Workshop-Style MOCs

• Mail & Sorting Hub: letter chutes, stamp desk, parcel scale, wall of cubbies.

• Candy Kitchen: striped pillars, big mixer, chocolate fountains, jars of sweets.

• Sleigh Garage: reindeer stalls, harness racks, wax station, fuel (cookies & carrots!).

• Toy QA Line: gauge panels, drop-test booth, paint station with micro-fig displays.

• Village Integration: turn 10245/40565 façades into modulars; connect with tiled snow streets, lamp posts, and signage.

• Compact Displays: BYGGLEK box dioramas or 6×6 micro-scenes for giftable builds and shelves.

Santa’s Workshop MOCs — Gallery & Links

Santa's Workshop Barn – Complete

Designer: Thomus_Bean.
Get the instructions: Santa's Workshop Barn – Complete — Thomus_Bean

Winter Village – Display for set 10339 – Santa’s Post Office

Designer: gabizon. 
Get the instructions: Winter Village – Display for set 10339 – Santa’s Post Office — gabizon

Santa’s Candy Workshop

Designer: Tijll. 
Get the instructions: Santa’s Candy Workshop — Tijll

Advent Calendar Day 10 – Santa’s Workshop

Designer: IBrickedItUp.
Get the instructions: Advent Calendar Day 10 – Santa’s Workshop — IBrickedItUp

10245 Santa’s Workshop Modular

Designer: bergebricks. 
Get the instructions: 10245 Santa’s Workshop Modular — bergebricks

Santa's Workshop – Inside BYGGLEK LEGO box with lid, 35×26×12 cm

Designer: BeckysBricksUK. 
Get the instructions: Santa's Workshop – Inside BYGGLEK box — BeckysBricksUK

Santa’s Workshop 40565 Complete

Designer: Fanpeixi. 
Get the instructions: Santa’s Workshop 40565 Complete — Fanpeixi

Winter Village – Display for set 10245 – Santa’s Workshop

Designer: gabizon. 
Get the instructions: Winter Village – Display for set 10245 – Santa’s Workshop — gabizon

Workshop for Elf Winter Village

Designer: preve84. 
Get the instructions: Workshop for Elf Winter Village — preve84

40565 Double Version

Designer: iTavix. 
Get the instructions: 40565 Double Version — iTavix