Free Christmas Ornament Making Events at Craft Stores
Michaels supplies paint, clay and cutters at free November and December ornament workshops for kids and adults.
Yes, craft shoppers can make free Christmas ornaments at Michaels this holiday season. The lineup includes wooden ornament painting, clay ornaments, and paper vintage ornaments to keep or give as gifts. These are short in-store sessions where you craft a holiday decoration and take it home.
November brings two Hallmark-inspired workshops, while December brings Saturday painting events. Times and age ranges differ by event, so check the listing that fits your group.
What can you make in November?
On Saturday, November 7 from 10am to 12pm, Michaels holds a holiday workshop to make dimensional paper vintage ornaments. Michaels says the design is inspired by Hallmark archives and finished with glitter edges the vintage ornaments listing. It suits shoppers who want a flat, lightweight decoration rather than paint or clay.
On Sunday, November 15 from 1 to 3pm, attendees craft cookie-cutter clay ornaments. Michaels provides the cookie cutters, paint and foliage for the session, listed for ages 13 and up the cookie-cutter clay ornaments listing. That session fits teens and adults who want to shape and decorate clay.
What happens on December Saturdays?
Every Saturday in December from 1 to 3pm, all Michaels stores host a free ornament painting event. Michaels says attendees paint a wooden ornament and receive sweet treats, with the session listed for all ages at beginner level the Saturday Ornament Painting listing. Arrive early in the two-hour window for more seat choice.
On Saturday, December 12 from 10am to 12pm local time, Michaels holds a Kids Club session for painted wood ornaments. Michaels provides the ornaments and paint for kids ages 4 and up the Kids Club painted wood ornaments listing. It works as a morning outing before afternoon errands.
Which session fits your group?
Match the format to the ages and interests in your party. Paper and wood painting suit a mixed-age family outing. Clay suits older kids and adults who can handle shaping and detail work.
Use that quick check to avoid a wasted trip. Morning sessions leave the afternoon free, while afternoon sessions allow a slower start.
- Check the age listing before you promise the outing to a child.
- Check the day and time for your local store.
- Plan for paint on hands and clothes.
How do you plan your visit?
Confirm the event time with your local store listing before you travel. Listings can vary by store, and holiday hours can shift. Arriving near the start gives more time to finish.
Expect beginner-level steps and shared supplies set out for the group. Keep gifts in mind when you choose colors and shapes. Bring a small bag to carry the finished piece home.