Get in the holiday spirit with these art workshops in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR – It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts, and what’s better than a handmade one?

The Ann Arbor Art Center is offering adult and family-friendly winter workshops ranging from hot cocoa mugs and sterling silver earrings to light-up Christmas trees and ornaments.

All classes and workshops cost between $35-$280 each. Many include supplies but those interested should check before signing up.

Here are some that caught our eye:

Adult workshops

• Block-printed holiday cards | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 6:30-9 p.m. Sign up here.
• Kumihimo beaded bracelets | Tuesdays, Dec. 6 & 13 | 6:30-9 p.m. Sign up here.
• Spinner Rings | Saturday, Dec. 10 | noon-4 p.m. Sign up here.
• Japanese stab binding handbound books | Sunday, Dec. 11 | noon-2:30 p.m. Sign up here.

Family-friendly workshops

• Cozy cocoa mugs | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up here.
• Clay Whistles | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up here.
• Stamped metal cuff bracelets | Friday, Dec. 16 | 6:30-9 p.m Sign up here.
• Fancy face mugs with Daria | Saturday, Dec. 17 | noon-3 p.m. Sign up here.
• Clay driedels | Sunday, Dec. 18 | noon-1:30 p.m. Sign up here.

Find the full schedule here.