Alpine Arts Center offers classes to spark creative juices this holiday season
Charles Townsend Bessent
‘Tis the season to get creative, and Alpine Arts Center in Edwards is offering several holiday classes before Dec. 25 to help get those juices flowing.
Here’s a list of the upcoming weekend events.
Lanterns & Libations
Today, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Vail Recreation District Center, Lionshead parking garage
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Create a holiday lantern to bring to the annual Holiday Lantern Walk on Sunday. In addition to all the supplies, guests 21 and older can enjoy beer and wine and there will also be holiday music and snacks. Cost is $10 to participate, and sign up soon: The event sold out last year.
Gingerbread House Decorating
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Alpine Arts Center, Edwards
As part of the holiday gift making pop-up series, guests will get to make a gingerbread house for $28. Basic supplies included with options to upgrade. The gingerbread house decorating runs all day, while supplies last.
Sip & String Art
Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Alpine Arts Center, Edwards
Amateur artists will be led step by step through a string art project. Wine and beer will be available for purchase at the event, and supplies and light snacks will be provided to participants. Cost is $45 and advance registration is required.
Lantern Decorating
Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.
Vail Public Library
The second of two lantern decorating classes, guests can bring their lanterns to the annual Holiday Lantern Walk in Vail Village following the class.
Visit alpineartscenter.org for the full schedule of classes, including ones after the holidays, and to register.
