With the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to trade the impersonal online cart for the heartfelt touch of a handmade gift. The Upper Highland Lakes region is home to a wealth of talented artisans and craft enthusiasts, and this season features several opportunities to spark one’s own project.
Holiday Season Workshops & Hands-On Classes
Please check the event links for exact details and reserve your spot!
Stained Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop: Craft your own festive holiday ornament piece (e.g., snowflake) in this beginner-friendly stained-glass class. South of Here Co. (Burnet). Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. https://www.southofhereco.com/service-page/snowflake-stained-glass-workshop
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Teddy Bear Ornament: Build and decorate a teddy bear wooden ornament (Bonus Workshop). Local Home Depot Stores. Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Marble Falls- https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids-workshop
Wreath Decorating Workshop. Assemble natural wreaths using nursery provided evergreen coils and trimmings. Creators may also incorporate their own materials, ribbons and bows. Backbone Valley Nursery. (Marble Falls) Saturday, November 29, 2025. Hourly classes at 10, 11, 12, 1 and 2. Reservations and pre-payment required. Tel.: 830-693-9348. https://backbonevalleynursery.com
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Holiday Cocoa Mug: Build and decorate a teddy bear wooden ornament (Bonus Workshop). Local Home Depot Stores. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00 AM Marble Falls:https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids-workshop
Tin Ornament Creations: Using soft tooling foil, participants will design and emboss their own ornaments. Buchanan Art Gallery (Buchanan Dam) Saturday, December 12, 2025. 1-4 PM. https://www.buchananartgallery.org/shinetogetherworkshop