No better way to lift your holiday spirits than with a wreath-making or baking class!

Here’s our list: 

Mar Floral Centerpiece Workshop at Saybrook Home, 11/19, 6 – 8pm

Seed and Soil Wreath Making Workshop, 12/6 at Grace & Haven, Essex. Private groups of 6 also available.

Thanksgiving Bakes at Kitch, Mystic, 11/19, 6 – 8:30. Learn how to bake a Pumpkin Roll, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Apple Crumble Bars

Holiday Holiday Cocktail Class, Madison Beach Hotel, Wednesday, 11/20 · 6:30 – 8pm. Learn to craft two holiday cocktails.

Creating Sola Wood Holiday Floral Arrangements at Spectrum Art Gallery, 12/8, 1 – 3:30pm. Learn how to make a sustainable, eco-friendly and economical alternative to real flowers.

Fall Floral Centerpiece and Wreath Workshops, Folklore Flower Co. in Madison, Various dates in November and December.

Acer Gardens, Deep River, Wreath Decorating on 11/23 from 10 – 11 and Holiday Containers on 11/23 from 1 – 2pm. Acer Gardens wreath decorating

Balsam & Bubbly Wreath Making at Portside in Mystic. Select from 11-1 or 3-5 on Friday, Sat , and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. 

Hana Floral Holiday Centerpiece at Portside, Mystic,  Tuesday 12/19 from 5-7 pm

Cooking Classes with Chef Joel at Grano, Chester, Learn how to cook with truffles (and where to buy them), Sunday Suppers, Italian Pastry and more.

Sourdough Classes at White Gate Farm, East Lyme, 11/17 and 12/8

Weekend Kitchen, Essex Sides & Pies, 11/23, 6:30 – 10pm 

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece at Best Buds Flower Farm, Lyme on 11/17 at 12 – 2 or 3 – 5pm.

Holiday Wreath Making at Best Buds Flower Farm in Lyme, 12/1, 12/6/ & 12/7

Barberry Hill Farm Wreath Making Workshop in Madison, 11/24, 12/8 & 12/15. Email for info: Kelly@barberryhillfarm.com

Cooking Classes at The Ocean House, Watch Hill:  Fridays in December at 3:30:

12/6: Ideas for Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner,

12/13: Holiday Canapes,

12/20: Navidad Tamales,

12/27: New Year’s Brunch Ideas

Wreath Making, Ornament Workshops and Gingerbread Houses at The Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn.