There are plenty of creative workshops and classes you can participate in for the holidays. Make a handmade gift or a festive decoration. Spend a night out with your girlfriends, take your children to make a fun holiday craft, or explore your creativity with a holiday cooking class. Check out our entire events calendar for upcoming holiday classes. Be sure to register early. Many of these popular events sell out quickly.

If you are a more experienced, practicing artisan looking for a challenge, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen in nearby Lancaster offers intensive half-day and full-day workshops at their Lancaster location, including making glass-blown ornaments, stained glass snowflakes, and needle-felted mini snowmen.

Holiday Candle Pouring Workshops

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - Sunday, December 31, 2023

Celebrate the Season with Wick and Pour Studio! Looking for a fun and unique activity to share with family, friends, or out-of-town guests? Our Holiday Candle Pouring Workshops are the perfect way to create treasured memories together while learning something new. You bring the holiday cheer, and we... Read More 

Fresh Pine Wreath Workshop

Friday, December 01, 2023 - Saturday, December 09, 2023

Brandon, Ashcombe's Nursery Manager, will be walking you through a step-by-step, guided class on creating your own fresh pine wreath for the holiday season. All Ashcombe classes require pre-registration to ensure we have enough materials. Please click here to register for any of the dates or times... Read More 

Christmas is Coming Cooking Demo

Sunday, December 03, 2023

Emily Long Sunday, December 3, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m $59.00/person #712 It’s the same day every year, and yet somehow, Christmas seems to sneak up on us! Join Emily as she shows you how to make these delicious recipes that will make deciding on your holiday meal a piece of Cake Eggnog... Read More 

Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Create a living holiday floral centerpiece using seasonal plants. Class fees include the container, plants, soil, and tools needed to complete your project. Pre-registration is required for all Ashcombe classes and workshops. Read More 

Fresh Pine Porch Pot Workshop

Wednesday, December 06, 2023 - Saturday, December 09, 2023

Join us in the greenhouse to create your own porch pot including fresh pine and a buffet of decor. Each pot will be unique. All Ashcombe classes require pre-registration to ensure we have enough materials. Please click here to register for any of the dates or times listed below. December 6 (part of... Read More 

Do-Ahead Holiday Dinner Cooking Demo

Friday, December 08, 2023

Diane Phillips Friday, December 8, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $79.00/person #718 With all there is to get done at the holidays, getting a head start on you holiday dinner may be the best holiday gift you can give yourself. The Diva of Do-Ahead will teach you how! Basil & Sundried Tomato... Read More 

Do-Ahead Holiday Brunch Cooking Demo

Saturday, December 09, 2023

Diane Phillips Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. $69.00/person #720 The Diva of Do-Ahead strikes again! Diane will show you how to prepare a wonderful holiday brunch ahead of time so that you can enjoy the meal with your family and friends. Field Green Salad w/ Roasted Beets,... Read More 

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Saturday, December 09, 2023

Instructor: Brooke Jones Ages: 16–Adult Saturday, December 9 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Class Fee: $50 ($55 non-member) + $20 Materials fee Design an ornament! In this class, you will sculpt and decorate your own unique holiday ornaments. You will create 3-4 pieces. Completed pieces will be... Read More 

Holiday Succulent Centerpiece Workshop

Saturday, December 09, 2023

Create a stunning table centerpiece out of a grapevine wreath, moss, and succulents. The wreath will be placed on a painted terra cotta dish. Class fees include all supplies needed to create the wreath and a tower candle. Pre-registration is required for all Ashcombe classes and workshops. Read More 

Holiday Floral Cupcake Class

Sunday, December 10, 2023

This class will teach you how to create our Floral Cupcakes! Each student will get 6 vanilla cupcakes to decorate, and all supplies will be provided. We will be working with buttercream frosting to create an assortment of cupcakes. Ages 10 and up, $36 per seat. Seats cannot be shared. Refunds cannot... Read More 

Feast of the Seven Fishes: Italian Christmas Cooking Demo

Friday, December 15, 2023

Chef Grayson Bowman Friday, December 15, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $79.00/person #726 A tradition in Italy, this menu is served on Christmas Eve. The all-seafood menu is a celebration of families and traditions. Christmas Eve Seafood Chowder Spinach Salad & Crab w/ Warm Apple &... Read More 

Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Create a living holiday floral centerpiece using seasonal plants. Class fees include the container, plants, soil, and tools needed to complete your project. Pre-registration is required for all Ashcombe classes and workshops. Read More 

Holiday Macarons Hands-On Cooking Class

Monday, December 18, 2023

KIRSTEN & MADDIE HOUGHTON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. $65.00/PERSON #731 Learn how to master the macaronage to make these wonderful holiday macarons. Peppermint Bark Macarons Hot Chocolate Macarons Read More 

Christmas Eve with Food & Family Cooking Demo

Friday, December 22, 2023

Chef Grayson Bowman Friday, December 22, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $69.00/person #732 Chef Grayson’s magnificent menu is the perfect centerpiece for time with family on Christmas Eve. Ham & Cheddar Monkey Bread w/ Honey Mustard Sauce Cocktail Meatballs w/ Hoisin BBQ Sauce Seafood Chowder... Read More