Family Fridays: Gingerbread Houses

Date(s): Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Venue: Ann Arbor Art Center
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Join Ann Arbor Art Center for a Family Friday event to make Gingerbread Houses

Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your very own ceramic gingerbread house! In this fun and festive workshop, you’ll learn slab-building and slip-decorating techniques to construct a charming, holiday-themed house that’s perfect for display. Whether you’re new to clay or have some experience, this class is a creative way to celebrate the season. All materials are provided, so just bring your imagination and leave with a beautiful keepsake!

Ages 8+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults who are not making their own project do not need to register.

Dress for a mess!

It is likely, but not guaranteed that these projects will be processed, fired in the kiln, and ready for pick-up before December 25th

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