Dates: Fridays, November 13 -December 11 (SKIP NOV 27), from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Celebrate the holiday season by carving your own handcrafted Christmas ornament! In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of whittling while creating a charming wooden ornament to take home and enjoy for years to come. Students will be guided through the carving process, covering safe knife techniques, wood selection, shaping, and finishing methods. Sharpening and honing techniques will also be demonstrated to help keep carving tools razor-sharp.

Students will need to bring to class:

• Flexcut carving knife

All other materials and supplies will be provided by the instructor.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 21 - 22, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: $155/ member discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Miles Labitzke
Location: Studio 1

Come make your Holiday Cards at the Schack! Join us for a festive card-making workshop where you’ll design and print your own unique imagery for friends and family. In the process, you'll learn how to screen print and edition your work. This workshop offers inspiration, guidance, and seasonal cheer. All materials are provided with no prior experience necessary, just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!

Dates: Saturday, November 21 from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Create beautiful handmade straw stars inspired by traditional Ukrainian and Eastern European holiday decorations. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn how to transform natural straw and thread into intricate geometric ornaments using simple weaving techniques. Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided practice, students will explore the cultural history and symbolism of these traditional decorations while creating one or more finished straw stars to take home.

This workshop requires no previous crafting or weaving experience. Participants will leave with new skills, handmade ornaments, and an appreciation for sustainable materials and folk art traditions passed down through generations..

All supplies included.

Dates: Saturday, November 21, from 6 pm -8 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio

Create mosaic decorations for yourself or for a gift. Choose the shape and glass to create one-of-a-kind mosaics or holiday decorations.

All supplies provided.

Date: Sunday, November 29

Fee: $99/ discount with member code

Ages: 8+

Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own ornament in 20 minutes or less! You can choose a round ornament or an old-fashioned ornament. Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!

Reservations are required. Your ornament will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.

NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add a product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes

Date: Sunday, November 29, from 12:30 pm-3 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Studio 1

In this workshop, students will use ferns, leaves, and branches (real and fake) to create a variety of botanical gel prints that mimic the look of Christmas trees.

Students will leave with festive prints that could be used on holiday cards, gift bags, wrapping, or tags. The instructor will also provide each student with 4 card blanks and envelopes to print on during class or to take home for future use.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has a minimal setup and does not require the use of a press, making it possible to do it from almost anywhere.

No prior gel printing experience is required.

All supplies provided.

Date: Sunday, November 29, from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $160/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanagh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

In this one-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of melting and shaping borosilicate glass to create a charming snowman ornament. Through guided, hands-on instruction, you'll explore the tools and techniques used in flameworking, including sculpting and adding decorative details like a hat, scarf, or facial features.

By the end of the class, each student will have crafted their own whimsical snowman ornament—a unique, hand-blown piece perfect for holiday décor or gifting.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Dates: Thursdays, December 3 - 17, from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee: $145/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: Beginner/Intermediate
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Pete Barth
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

Drawing Winter Scenes is a fun, interactive class where you will learn the art of drawing dramatic winter scenes in graphite pencil! In this supportive and fascinating class, you will learn essential shading techniques, how to create the crisp illusion of glowing snow, textured trees, and frosted branches through live, real-time demonstrations and personalized guidance! Perfect for all skill levels, this relaxed, informative class offers a community atmosphere designed to help you build your confidence in drawing and your ability to complete amazing seasonal art pieces! All levels welcome, so feel free to sign up with friends and family as well!.  

All supplies are provided.

Date: Saturday, December 5

Fee: $99/ discount with member code

Ages: 8+

Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own ornament in 20 minutes or less! You can choose a round ornament or an old-fashioned ornament. Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!

Reservations are required. Your ornament will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.

NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add a product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes

Date: Saturday, December 5, from 5 pm to 8 pm
Fee: $100/discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Angeline Shrike
Location: Schack Art Center, Studios 1 & 2

Create a unique miniature oil painting on a hanging double-glass frame, traditionally used to display pressed flowers. In this one-day holiday workshop, a classically trained realism painter will introduce you to the techniques of painting on glass, including proper oil-painting safety and handling. Choose your own subject or work from provided floral, botanical, and holiday-inspired references. No previous oil-painting experience is required. You’ll leave with a finished, handmade piece that can be displayed in a window, hung on a tree, or given as a one-of-a-kind holiday gift.

Please dress for mess!

Date: Sunday, December 6, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Discover the beauty of traditional Ukrainian straw weaving in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to work with natural straw to create a delicate angel ornament using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations.

Along the way, explore the cultural history and significance of Ukrainian straw art while developing a new fiber-art skill. You’ll leave with a handmade straw angel to display or give as a meaningful gift.

All supplies included.

Date: Sunday, November 29

Fee: $99/ discount with member code

Ages: 8+

Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own ornament in 20 minutes or less! You can choose a round ornament or an old-fashioned ornament. Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!

Reservations are required. Your ornament will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.

NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add a product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes

Date: Friday, December 11, 10 am - 12 pm

Fee: $25

Ages: 6+

Levels: Beginner

Sessions: 1

Instructor: Breannah Gammon

Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Families and educators—join us for Homeschool Art Day at the Schack Art Center!

Celebrate the season by creating handmade winter ornaments! Students will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to design unique decorations inspired by winter, nature, and the holiday season. Each student will create ornaments to take home and enjoy.

This program provides a wonderful opportunity for connection and collaboration among homeschool groups in a fun, creative setting.

Please note:

• Youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

• Register for each child attending.

• Caregivers must attend with their child(ren) but do not need to register themselves.

For Kindergarten through High School-aged students and their caregivers.

Date: Saturday, December 12

Fee: $99/ discount with member code

Ages: 8+

Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own ornament in 20 minutes or less! You can choose a round ornament or an old-fashioned ornament. Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!

Reservations are required. Your ornament will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.

NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add a product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes

Date: Sunday, December 13, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

Capture the quiet beauty of winter in this colorful mixed-media painting workshop. Using watercolor and acrylic paint, create a charming winter bird surrounded by the soft shapes and rich colors of poinsettias. Explore watercolor techniques such as blending, layering, and creating soft washes, then add acrylic details to bring definition, texture, and contrast to your painting. You’ll learn how watercolor and acrylic can work together to create depth and beautiful visual effects while creating a festive seasonal piece.

Each participant will leave with a finished winter painting, along with new techniques to use in future watercolor and acrylic projects. Perfect for decorating your home during the holidays or giving as a handmade gift!

All supplies provided!

Date: Sunday, December 13

Fee: $99/ discount with member code

Ages: 8+

Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own ornament in 20 minutes or less! You can choose a round ornament or an old-fashioned ornament. Guardians, friends, and family are welcome to stay and watch the fun!

Reservations are required. Your ornament will be ready for pickup on the following Tuesday.

NOTE: Only one person per time slot. You must select a time, fill out the form, and add a product to your cart for each time slot you’d like to reserve.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes

Date: Sunday, December 13, from 12:30 pm-3 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Studio 1

In this workshop, students will use ferns, leaves, and branches (real and fake) to create a variety of botanical gel prints that mimic the look of Christmas trees.

Students will leave with festive prints that could be used on holiday cards, gift bags, wrapping, or tags. The instructor will also provide each student with 4 card blanks and envelopes to print on during class or to take home for future use.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has a minimal setup and does not require the use of a press, making it possible to do it from almost anywhere.

No prior gel printing experience is required.

All supplies provided.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 19 - 20, from 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m
Fee: $115/ member; discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

Celebrate the holiday season with color, creativity, and a touch of folk-art inspiration! In this hands-on workshop, create a decorative holiday ornament using papier-mâché and acrylic paint. Learn how to prepare and paint a papier-mâché surface, then add festive patterns, nature-inspired details, and traditional folk-art motifs using color and simple decorative techniques. No previous art experience is necessary.

You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind handmade ornament ready to display or give as a special holiday gift.

All supplies provided.

Dates: Saturday, December 19, from 6 pm -8 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio

Create mosaic decorations for yourself or for a gift. Choose the shape and glass to create one-of-a-kind mosaics or holiday decorations.

All supplies provided.

Date: Sunday, December 20, from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $165/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Mariah Cavanagh
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame & Kiln Studio

In this one-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of melting and shaping borosilicate glass to create a charming snowman ornament. Through guided, hands-on instruction, you'll explore the tools and techniques used in flameworking, including sculpting and adding decorative details like a hat, scarf, or facial features.

By the end of the class, each student will have crafted their own whimsical snowman ornament—a unique, hand-blown piece perfect for holiday décor or gifting.

All supplies provided. Please wear cotton clothing without draped sleeves and closed-toed shoes.

Date: Saturday, January 9, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fee: $90/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

Welcome the new year with light, color, and creativity! In this relaxing colored pencil workshop, create a vibrant floral composition illuminated by the warm glow of a candle. Explore blending, layering, shading, and color transitions to build rich, luminous colors and bring flowers, leaves, and other details to life. You’ll learn how to use highlights and shadows to create depth, texture, and dimension while developing practical colored pencil techniques you can continue using at home.

You’ll leave with a finished floral artwork—a beautiful way to celebrate new beginnings and start the year with a little creative inspiration.

All supplies provided!

Date: Saturday, January 23, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Explore the beauty and tradition of Ukrainian straw weaving in this hands-on workshop. No previous weaving or crafting experience is required, making this a welcoming introduction to this distinctive folk-art tradition.

Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided instruction, students will learn traditional straw-weaving techniques while creating a beautiful decorative wreath. Along the way, the instructor will share the cultural significance, symbolism, and storytelling traditions associated with Ukrainian straw art, offering a meaningful connection between craft and heritage.

Each student will leave with a completed straw wreath and a new appreciation for this traditional art form.

All supplies included.