Holiday-inspired DIY classes in Nashville

Reserve a spot to bake, paint, and decorate in these hands-on classes.

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Fuel your creativity this holiday season.

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Whether you have guests in town this month, or just some extra time off with the kiddos this season, these DIY classes will kickoff your holiday festivities.

🍦 Sundaes with Santa | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Hattie Jane’s Creamery Franklin, 3078 Maddux Way, Ste. 100, Franklin | $39 | Each child will decorate a themed holiday ornament + build a festive ice cream parfait of their sugar plum dreams.

🎅 Stories with Santa | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Listen to Santa tell a story, then stop by Assembly Food Hall’s craft stations and write a letter to Santa.

☃️ Joyful Lights! Painting Class | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 4009 Charlotte Ave. | $39 | Paint a winter-themed canvas featuring a snowman and holiday lights.

🧑‍🍳 Kids Cookie Decorating Class | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 2-4 p.m. | Penguin Express at Grand Hyatt Nashville, 1000 Broadway | $40 | The Grand Hyatt Nashville pastry team will lead kids through decorating delicious holiday treats. Tickets include a children’s chef hat, apron, beverages, and cookie decorating kit.

🍪 Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookie Decorating Class | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 819 Main St. | $55 | You will design four ugly sweater cookies using buttercream and an array of festive sprinkles and edible glitter.

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