Crafts, Activities, and More Family Fun Over Holiday Break

Dec 15, 2021

Let’s get creative over the holiday break! Break outside of your comfort zone and try something new before the year is over, and check off the last few of your New Years Resolutions. We’ve got a list of creative projects to do at home, and a few ideas to get out of the house and shake things up a bit at local studios.

Creative Classes, Events and Workshops

On December 19th from 4PM to 6PM, come on over to the Dandelion Gallery & Studio in Waukegan for the Snow Globe and Coco Holiday Workshop.

Today in Waukegan at the Belvidere Recreation Center, please stop by to pick up a treat back with four DIY Winter crafts, activities, treats, and all supplies you need to have creative fun. $5 per bag for residents and $6 for non-residents. Order and pickup today (preregistration is required.)

On December 20th, come over to Pinot’s Palette at Pleasant Prairie WI from 6:30PM to 8:30PM to paint “Aurora’s Magical Glow” painting.

On December 21st from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Pinot’s Palette in Pleasant Prairie is hosting a Frosty Ornament Wine Bottle Painting class.

At the Evanston Art Center in Evanston on December 27th from 9AM to 12PM, register your children for the Painting and Drawing Camp, Mixed Media Camp, and more!

On December 27th at the Kenosha Public Museum, come on out with the kids for the Winter Art Camp Enchanged Forest event!

At Bottle & Bottega in Arlington Heights on December 31st from 4PM to 6PM, come out to the Open Studio with your friends and pick a painting of your choice to create together.

Got your own paints and brushes at home, but not sure where to start when it comes to building in creativity to your holiday break? The “Winter Is Here” virtual Painting Class from Paint Sesh for a 1-2hr session guided by an instructor. Book now and use your own supplies.

Cabin Fever Prevention: Great Activities and Projects to Get Creative Over Winter Break

If you’ve got older kids, this list of 15 Crafts for Tweens and Teens will be right up their alley. It’s got lots of ideas for easy DIY projects, and current color palettes to keep things aesthetic.

This list is perfect for the teenagers in your life who want to add a more personal touch to their own rooms or some shared spaces: The Spruce Crafts knows what’s up!

Remodel-a-holic blog has 25 DIY Canvas projects for teens (tested and approved by teens “Irl.”) It’s a great way to make the most of those craft store holiday/post holiday sales, too!

Promoting a healthy use of TikTok and Social Media can be tough, but this amazing list of craft ideas that teens will love to share on their socials is a great way to start! Check it out right here.

Looking for something to share with your relatives or friends over the holiday? This list of 10 great winter crafts are just what you need for family bonding time!

The Art Bar Blog really knocks it out of the park with their beautiful DIY projects and tutorials. Here’s another list of wonderful crafts to do over winter vacation.