Hands-On Holiday Crafts

This month bring the kids to a creative spot for hands-on holiday crafting (and keep your kitchen table clear of glitter and glue!)

Lakeshore Learning Store

4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-578-3100. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
Festive Frame Ornament: Dec. 14. Make a picture-perfect photo frame.
Snowy Bear Puppet: Dec. 21. Collage friendly polar bear puppets with soft, cottony faces.
New Year’s Party Hat: Dec. 28. Make a sparkly New Year’s hat.

Bass Pro Shops

5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-550.0 Mon.-Fri., 5 -7 p.m.; Sat. –Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free
Stuffed Santa Ornament: Dec. 2-8. Create a mini Santa face to hang from the tree.
Candy Cane Owl Ornament; Dec. 9-15. Craft a tree ornament from felt and yarn.
Reindeer Gift Bag: Dec. 16-22. Make a happy reindeer bag to deliver a holiday gift.
Cookie Decorating: Dec. 23-24. Decorate your very own cookies.

The School Box

All locations; schoolbox.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free
Reindeer Hats: Dec. 14. Craft a cheerful antlered chapeau for the holidays.
Mr. Penguin: Dec. 28. Piece together cut-out shapes to create a chilly wintertime friend.

Michaels (almost free)

All locations; michaels.com. 10 a.m.-noon. $2/child for 30-minute workshop
Melted Snowman Ornament: Dec. 7. Make a humorous holiday ornament for the tree, or to give as a gift.
Crayola Wintery Work of Art: Dec. 14. Create winter-inspired works of art with oil pastels.