Edmonton’s studios, shops and makers have filled their calendars for the season. You can build a ceramic gnome cookie jar, solder a stained glass suncatcher, string a gemstone necklace, or paint a cake with buttercream.
Most workshops run two to three hours and include every supply you need. You go home with something finished, whether it ends up on your tree, your mantel, or in the gift pile. Several are held at pubs, breweries and cafés, so you can grab a drink while you work.
Book one for a date night, a friend catch-up, or a work party. You might also get half your holiday gifting done in a single evening. Looking for more seasonal plans? Our Christmas events guide has markets, light shows and holiday performances all in one place.
Holiday Craft Workshops in Edmonton, November & December 2026
Ceramic Gnome Cookie Jar Workshop at Stephanie Jonsson Creative
At this hands-on clay workshop downtown, you build your own gnome that’s also a working cookie jar. You decide how to dress it up: a candy cane, a cookie in its hand, a witch hat, or your name on it.
Stephanie Jonsson is a professional artist who has taught ceramics for more than 20 years, and you don’t need any experience. Each session is capped at six people, so it works well for a small holiday party or a night out with a friend.
The build session runs 12 to 5 p.m. on select Saturdays and Sundays through December 13 at 10137 104 Street NW. Tickets are $220 and cover all materials, both firings, and a second glazing session of up to three hours that you book for later. Your finished jar is ready three to seven days after glazing, so book an early date if you want it on the counter by Christmas. Ages 18+.
Holiday Ceramic Ornaments at Stephanie Jonsson Creative
If a five-hour gnome build is more than you want to take on, this two-hour version from the same downtown studio is a lighter option. You shape your own ceramic ornaments from scratch. Most people finish anywhere from one to eight, depending on how big and detailed they make them.
You don’t need any experience. Come on your own or bring a group. Spots are limited and the studio is small.
Sessions run Sundays, November 8, 15 and 22, either 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at 10137 104 Street NW near Jasper Avenue. Tickets are $70 and include all clay and kiln firings. Ages 18+.
Gemstone Necklace Making Workshop at The Makers Keep
Katreenah Jewellery hosts this beading night at The Makers Keep in South Edmonton Common. You design a custom necklace from genuine gemstone beads and pick three charms to finish it. Wear it home, or wrap it up as a gift that looks much more expensive than it was.
Tickets are $75 and include all materials and tools, light refreshments and a take-home gift. You also get storewide discounts and early access to the shop’s holiday products, so you can get some gift shopping done while you’re there.
It’s on Thursday, November 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 9707 19 Avenue NW.
Holiday Cake Painting Workshop at Hello Pretty Holiday Market
This one swaps the brush and canvas for a palette knife and buttercream. Your cake is the canvas, and you paint a festive design on it in frosting. The workshop provides the cake and all decorating supplies, plus coffee, tea and hot chocolate while you work.
It’s part of the Hello Pretty Holiday Market at the Northeast River Valley Park Event Centre, 903 153 Avenue NE. You can browse local vendors before or after your session. Santa photos are free both days from 1 to 4 p.m., and free sleigh rides run Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
The market runs November 14 and 15 from noon to 5 p.m. Market admission is $5, and kids 12 and under get in free.
Pressed Flower Frame Workshop at Irrational Brewing
Pressed & Vine sets up at Irrational Brewing on 124 Street for an afternoon of botanical collage. You arrange dried flowers, vintage book pages and optional hand lettering inside a 4x6 glass frame. Make it bright and full, or soft and minimal. It’s an easy handmade gift for a mom, a sister or a teacher.
Tickets are $54 and include all materials, and you’re welcome to bring a small keepsake to add to your frame. No experience needed. Drinks and food are available to buy from the brewery.
It’s on Sunday, November 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 10643 124 Street NW, Unit 109.
Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop at The Carrot Coffeehouse
At $20, this is the best deal on the list. Local artist Patricia Farrar walks you through painting your own holiday cards in watercolour. You’ll learn to paint winter botanicals, soft washes and layered seasonal colour, and you go home with a stack of cards ready to mail.
Beginners and experienced painters are both welcome, and the age minimum is 12, so you can bring a teen along. Arts on the Ave runs the workshop and offers scholarships if cost is a barrier. Call 780-471-1580 to ask.
It’s on Thursday, November 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, 9351 118 Avenue NW. Spots are limited.
Holiday Wreath Workshop at Community Natural Foods
Blossoms and Bubbles is teaming up with Community Natural Foods in Old Strathcona for an evening of fresh evergreen wreath building. A facilitator guides you step by step, and you have a full spread of greenery and festive accents to pick from. All tools and materials are provided, and Community Natural Foods supplies light refreshments.
Bring a friend, a date, or come on your own. Ages 16+.
It’s on Thursday, November 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. (check-in at 5:45) at 7917 104 Street NW, and parking is free. This one is currently sold out, so watch the listing for added dates.
Christmas Stained Glass Workshop at Looma Hall
This is a real stained glass class, with real soldering. Artist and teacher Fern McIver covers the basics of the copper foil method: foiling, soldering and patinating. You put those skills to work on a small suncatcher. You choose from Christmas patterns like Santa, a snowman, or the classic Christmas pickle.
You don’t need experience, and all tools and materials are provided. Refreshments are included. Kids 12 and up can join with an adult, and each person needs their own ticket and kit, so it works for a parent-and-teen morning.
It’s on Saturday, November 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (doors at 9) at Looma Hall, 50516 Highway 21 in Leduc County. That’s about 20 minutes southeast of Sherwood Park.
Kinusaiga Fabric Art Workshop at Sherlock Holmes Pub North
Kinusaiga is a Japanese fabric art in which you tuck scraps of fabric into grooves carved into a foam base. The result looks like a quilt but needs no sewing. In this three-hour pub workshop, you pick one of four Christmas designs and turn it into an 8x8-inch piece, ready to hang. The designs are a nativity, a Christmas tree, a winter wonderland, and the Grinch.
The instructor walks you through carving, choosing fabrics, tucking and finishing. Mixing patterns and textures is the fun part. Tickets are $54 and include all supplies, and you’re welcome to bring your own small scissors or a favourite cotton print. No experience needed. Ages 18+.
It runs Saturday, December 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 13580 137 Avenue NW, and parking is free.
Christmas Bottle Painting at Fuwa Fuwa Japanese Cafe
Set up at a cozy Old Strathcona café and paint a glass bottle with a festive design. It makes a nice centrepiece for the table, or a gift for someone who has everything. Instructor Manjot from Dots & Lines demonstrates every step, so you can concentrate on colour and design. Nobody’s going for perfect here.
The two-hour session includes all supplies and one drink. It’s recommended for ages 12 and up, so teens and grandparents can both come along.
Sessions run on select dates from December 5 to 19, starting at 4 p.m., at 8103 104 Street NW. Each class needs at least six people to run, so keep an eye on your inbox after you book.
Birch Pole Hanger Workshop at Salisbury Greenhouse
Salisbury’s Sherwood Park greenhouse hosts this hands-on class where you build a hanging holiday piece from fresh greenery and seasonal accents. It works on a wall, a door or over the mantel, and it’s a nice change from the usual round wreath.
Pricing works differently here. You pay for the materials you choose, usually anywhere from $50 to $200+, and an instructor helps you build within your budget. If you have a birch pole, urn or décor from past years, bring it along. Bring your own garden gloves too, because they aren’t provided.
The workshop runs Sunday, December 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 52337 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, and parking is free. A $20 deposit holds your spot, and you get half of it back on the day.
