{"product_id":"christmas-art-program-6-weeks-of-holiday-crafts-handmade-gifts","title":"Christmas Art Program | 6 Weeks of Holiday Crafts \u0026 Handmade Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 MixMatched Creations Fall Art Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHosted by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MixMatched Creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jess Rothstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knowlton United Methodist Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thursdays • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e September 17 – October 29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 Featured Projects (One project is completed over two class sessions.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Supplies Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixMatched Creations Fall Art Class!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This creative arts program is designed for artists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall ages and skill levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to expand your artistic abilities, each class offers a fun, welcoming environment where creativity can flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the program, students will explore painting, sculpting, and mixed-media art while creating beautiful handmade seasonal décor they’ll be proud to display at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur program focuses on helping students build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Following step-by-step instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Understanding color, composition, and design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Painting, blending, shading, and highlighting techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Exploring a variety of artistic materials and surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach class includes guided instruction, hands-on learning, and plenty of encouragement from instructor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJess Rothstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a classroom helper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will explore a variety of artistic techniques while creating projects on wood, slate, glass, terracotta, and polymer clay. Every class introduces new skills that build confidence while encouraging creativity and individual artistic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Skill-Based Class Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur art program uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskill-based placement system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e instead of strict age groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistic ability develops differently for every person. Some younger students may be ready for more advanced techniques, while some older students may benefit from strengthening foundational skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement is determined through collaboration between the instructor and parents, considering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Current artistic skill level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ability to follow multi-step directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Attention span during longer projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Comfort using a variety of art materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach allows every student to learn in an environment where they feel confident, supported, and successful while continuing to develop new artistic skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👨👩👧 A Class for the Whole Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause we’ve removed age restrictions, parents are welcome to stay and assist their child during class if they feel extra support would be helpful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a fun activity to enjoy together? Adults are also welcome to register and participate! Whether you’re creating alongside your child, grandchild, friend, or simply looking for a relaxing creative evening, we’d love to have you join us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍂 Weekly Art Projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌻 Sunflower Painting on Slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint a vibrant sunflower on natural slate while learning how overlapping petals, blended colors, and thoughtful highlights create realistic depth and dimension. Students will also experience how painting on slate differs from painting on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎃 Wooden Hanging Pumpkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKick off the fall season by painting a beautiful wooden hanging pumpkin! Students will learn how to use blended colors, highlights, and shadows to create the illusion of depth, making a flat wooden pumpkin appear rounded and three-dimensional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach student will leave with a handmade fall decoration perfect for hanging on a door, wall, or porch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👻 Ghost Cookie Jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate an adorable ghost cookie jar using terracotta flower pots and a glass bowl. Students will paint, assemble, and decorate their project while learning how different materials can be combined into one fun and functional Halloween decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎃 Halloween Night Light – Sculpting Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will begin transforming a recycled wine bottle into a one-of-a-kind Halloween night light using polymer clay, molds, and sculpting tools. They’ll create raised Halloween designs before taking the bottle home to cure according to the clay manufacturer’s instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 15 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Halloween Night Light – Painting Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring your cured bottle back to class to paint and highlight every sculpted detail before adding lights to complete your glowing Halloween masterpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏚 Haunted House Slate Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish the season by painting a dramatic haunted house silhouette on natural slate against a colorful Halloween sky. Students will practice blending techniques while creating a striking seasonal decoration filled with spooky charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Interested in Saving on Future Classes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe periodically offer special promotions, loyalty rewards, and other opportunities to help make classes even more affordable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to follow MixMatched Creations on social media and subscribe to our emails so you never miss upcoming classes, new projects, or special offers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MixMatchedCreations\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mixmatchedcreations\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mixmatchedcreations\"\u003eTiktok \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaces are limited, so register early to reserve your spot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can’t wait to create with you this fall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolicy Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page for complete class policies and procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mixmatchedcreations.com\/pages\/mixmatched-creations-art-program-policies?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bbbb6178d\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_su_rec=ov4H3zMIQFj2YDtfJVHmAc2rnqyXNswBUn1t9R3PODDa7YlS7zHwQJiLBEXmHKaNsjtCpZ9WMePpWLBaz9UI7tlinxkEBMRb7Vgcv92ntAIXxkydLqsBuEve96jU0yoDD8kuBQccui8Aces3TEUXPfd8GaBdBe8qA063TFS45w5UDHV3zo4-d_RfaB9Zz2paTx1MUI6yhFqLcXHA9fVVtNqohtRTqCyTRt63mSJFwcKUPFSgDOG3zIBYjq39-LsJAPLx-aJfR4on\u0026amp;_su_rec_id=1d423971-d78e-414d-9d12-d9f609ae405d-1786417374\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MixMatched Creations","offers":[{"title":"Wooden Pumpkin","offer_id":50417114218601,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunflower Slate Painting","offer_id":50417114251369,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halloween Wine Bottle Light","offer_id":50417114284137,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Haunted House Slate","offer_id":50417114316905,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ghost Cookie Jar","offer_id":50417114349673,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/mixmatchedcreations.com\/es\/products\/christmas-art-program-6-weeks-of-holiday-crafts-handmade-gifts","provider":"MixMatched Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}