December Events at Hessel School House Tickets

Saturday, Dec. 5 •  10:00 AM–3:00 PM Hessel School House Instructor: Artist Connie Thompson Get into the holiday spirit with a creative day at the Hessel School House! Join artist Connie Thompson for a hands-on stained glass workshop and create your own festive stained glass Christmas tree. Connie will guide participants through the process step by step, making this class fun and approachable for a variety of experience levels. All materials, tools, and instruction are provided, so you can relax, learn new techniques, and enjoy bringing your holiday creation to life. At the end of the class, each participant will take home a beautiful handcrafted stained glass Christmas tree—a unique piece of holiday décor to display in your home or give as a special handmade gift.

Spend the day learning how to create beautiful, handcrafted chocolate bon bons from start to finish. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make rich ganache and caramel fillings, use colored cocoa butter to paint decorative designs inside polycarbonate molds, and properly temper chocolate to create smooth, glossy shells. You’ll then learn how to fill, seal, unmold, and package your finished bon bons for an elegant and delicious final presentation. All materials and supplies will be provided, so you can focus on learning, creating, and enjoying the process. Lunch is also included in the class. Whether you love chocolate, enjoy trying new culinary techniques, or are looking for a fun way to create something special for the holiday season, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn the art of chocolate bon bon making. Space is limited to just 10 participants, so advance registration is encouraged.

Saturday, Dec. 12 • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Hessel School House Instructor: Artist Connie Thompson Celebrate the holiday season with a creative day at the Hessel School House! Join artist Connie Thompson for a hands-on stained glass workshop and create your own festive holiday ornament. Connie will guide participants through the stained glass process step by step, making the class enjoyable and approachable for a variety of experience levels. All materials, tools, and instruction are provided, so you can focus on learning, creating, and enjoying a relaxing day of holiday-inspired art. At the end of the class, each participant will take home a beautiful handcrafted stained glass holiday ornament—a special keepsake to hang on your tree, display in your home, or give as a one-of-a-kind handmade gift.