December Art Workshops and Events

Learn new techniques, try out interesting materials &
make seasonal gifts.

Handmade for the Holidays.

You don’t need to be Martha Stewart to make beautiful holiday gifts. Bring the whole family to ARTBEAT for a day of gift making and leave with elegant gifts for friends and relatives at a fraction of the price you would pay in a gift store. Instruction freely given. Elegance guaranteed!

Special projects are offered every Saturday. Projects take about one hour to complete and are open to ages 4 to adult. Children younger than 8 require an adult helper.
In Arlington, project may not be available until 3:00 pm (call to check)
Instruction is always free; a fee is charged for materials.

Saturday, December 5, 12 - 4 pm:
FIRST LIGHTS in CAPITOL SQUARE First Lights CelebrationCome to Capitol Square for kids entertainment and store specials, and help Capitol Square light up for the holidays!
At ARTBEAT, make a glittery ornament for the tree or a window. FREE
ARLINGTON ONLY more info

Saturday, December 5:
Starry Night Candles Beaded Treasures Create a heaven of stars on an ivory ball candle using special decorating beeswax and tiny punch tools.
$15

Saturday, December 12:
Mosaic Coasters Mosaic CoastersCreate one or a set of mosaic coasters. Makes a great gift
$12 and up

Saturday, December 19:
Lucky BambooLucky bamboo Decoupage a glass vase to hold a lucky bamboo plant. This beautiful gift brings the wood and water elements of Feng Shui into a home or office, and needs little care to thrive. Choose from a mini vase or a 4” bowl. $12pp for the mini, $20 for the large, includes bamboo plant and stones.

Both stores will be closed on Christmas Friday Dec 25
ARLINGTON STORE IS OPEN
Dec 26 & 27 12-6pm
FRANKLIN STORE IS CLOSED
Dec 26 & 27