Art Studio Offers Drop & Shop Workshops for Redding Kids

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The newly opened Arts & Nature School is offering parents a chance to do some kid-free holiday shopping at their "Holiday Drop & Shop" workshops this week and next. Mini Monets and Petite Picassos will create a holiday-themed art project, enjoy pizza and make some new friends while parents shop, run errands, go to the salon or to the gym.

The Arts & Nature School of Ridgefield opened on Saturday, Nov. 11 and is offering a series of workshops and special events before their regular winter session of classes begins in January.

The Holiday Drop & Shop workshops are drop-off classes for kids ages 4-12 years old. Class times are 4-6 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 4-6 p.m. Stick Puppets
• Monday, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 5-7 p.m. Canvas Painting
• Tuesday, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 4-6 p.m. Holiday Yarn Workshop
• Tuesday, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 5-7 p.m. Holiday Pom Pom Crafts
• Wednesday, Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 4-6 p.m. Clay Workshop
• Wednesday, Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 5-7 p.m. Mandala Painting
• Thursday, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 4-6 p.m. Gingerbread House Painting
• Thursday, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 5-7 p.m.Sugar Cube/Marshmallow Igloos
• Friday, Dec. 8, 15 & 22, 4-6 p.m. Gingerbread House Painting

Also on Friday, Dec. 8, Deirdre Reagan, owner of The Flower Girl, will lead a "Ladies Night Out" door swag making event at The Arts & Nature School. Click here for photos of the last door swag event. Reserve your spot by calling (475) 215-5582 or emailing artsandnatureschool@gmail.com.