You can create this beautiful Winter Scene painting with help from one of our most popular teachers Mary Waltzing! Join this intimate class of no more than 10 aspiring painters and find your inner artist! Tickets include all needed supplies to create the painting, 3 hours of hands on, in person teaching by the personable and experienced Mary Waltzing, and a $5 beverage credit so you have something to sip on while you paint! Mary’s classes tend to sell out, so sign up soon!
Alexandria Area Events
Sweater Mug Class with Craftapolooza
Create a unique and beautiful Sweater themed mug with Tammy from Craftapolooza!
Tap into your inner warmth this January with a sweater themed mug. This class is led by one of our most popular teachers, Tammy Justin, who always fills the room with joy as she guides her students to create extraordinary works of art.
Note: Glazing requires firing in a kiln, so students will glaze mugs in class, then pick them up at a later date after firing is complete. This process ensures your mug will stay beautiful for years to come.
Community Talent Show
Step into a world of words and laughter at our Community Talent Show! A public event that warmly invites people to share their songs, stories, humor, poetic creations, and quirky talents of all kinds in an open and supportive environment. It’s a night of genuine connections, laughter, and heartfelt emotions.
If you know you are going to be performing, and would like us to advertise your performance, let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
Whatever your talent is, we want to see it! Below are a few ideas to get you started:
Recite a Poem
Sing a Song
Read a selection from your favorite book
Do a fun dance
Tell us about a picture you drew
Make your best birdcall
Do a cheer for the waffles
Prizes may be awarded for excellent or especially unique performances!
How to Participate:
If you’d like to perform, sign up on the day of the event at the door.
Bring your stories, jokes, or poetry to share with the audience. Each performance should be within the allocated time.
Stay connected with us on social media for updates and sneak peeks of our performers. Let’s celebrate the beauty of words and the joy of shared laughter together!
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Snack Time Crafts
Looking for a delightful way to bond with your little ones? Join us every Monday and Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm for “Snack Time Crafts” – a special crafting event designed for parents and kids to explore their artistic side together.
“Snack Time Crafts” is not just about crafting; it’s a time for families to connect, laugh, and create lasting memories. Discover the joy of working on projects together and watching your ideas come to life.
Santa’s Workshop: Hot Chocolate and Crafts with Santa
Santa is in our Treehouse, and he needs helpers of all ages to make crafts with him 11am-7pm Friday to Sunday.
Are you tired of trying to get your child not to cry during the 15 seconds they get with Santa after waiting in a long, boring line? Try a different kind of Santa experience at the brand new ArtisTree Cafe.
Stop by and enjoy hot chocolate with a free custom flavor upgrade, pile a waffle bowl high with all the sugar you can find with half off our extravagant upgrades, and then settle in to make some unique and custom ornaments and gifts with Santa!
The focus is on experience and expression, not perfection, but you’ll still take home beautiful and unforgettable reminders of your visit. Yes! We do have crafts that are perfect for baby’s first Christmas. You can even color your own custom wrapping paper!
Personal photos with Santa are encouraged, you can use your phone, bring a camera, or ask an Elf to take one for you! This is not a line to a chair, Santa will be hanging out at the shop, helping people get ready for Christmas. If you would like a posed photo, just ask! Santa always has time for a selfie with his helpers.
Santa is, of course, disability friendly, and particularly loves neurodivergent kiddos of all ages.
Want the whole experience? Save up to 50% with full experience packages including drinks, food, custom wrapping paper, and crafts starting at only $12.
No kids but you still crave some Santa time? We’ve got more grown up themed packages for those who have been friends with Santa for decades.
Home for the Holidays Open House
Join us for a Hybrid Open House! Due to an increase in COVID and Influenza cases in our community, we are offering two options for guests.
Option One: Drive up or walk up and take home coffee and homemade holiday cookies. You can schedule a one-on-one tour for a later date and take information home.
Option Two: Come inside and tour our community. Masks and social distancing will be required. Take home coffee and homemade holiday cookies.
Enter the prize drawing for a Skylight Photo Frame! First 10 people to visit will take home a pie. We invite you to enjoy the holiday season with us.