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Saturday, December 2nd
9am - 5pm

Steal away a few moments during the hectic holiday season to gather with friends and family to engage in an old world craft... be creative, sneak some candy, and have fun! Enjoy 20% off Class registrations, raffles, tasty treats, grab bags, Holiday Photo Stations, artisan craft sales, and more. Costumes welcome!

Space per time slot is limited & may fill. Reservations REQUIRED
Guests will be limited to 90 minutes of decorating time.

$15 per house
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square 

Please Note: Tickets are for the number of houses you will be decorating. If two children will each decorate their own house, you will need two tickets. If you plan to decorate as a family, you can purchase one ticket for one house. If all family members plan to decorate their own houses, you will each need your own ticket.

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Art Marketplace

Support local artisans - browse pottery, original artwork, holiday cards, jewelry, planters, 

fiber products and more!

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Cookie Decorating

Freshly baked cookies for a canvas?! Your treat will be as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Tasty Treats

Grab something sweet to eat while you work! Hot coco,

coffee, cookies, popcorn and more will be available.

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Get 20% off winter class registrations when you sign

up during the event!

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Face Painting

Need some festive flair?

Let our merry Elves turn your face into a canvas. The possibilities are endless!

Artists' Exchange Summer Camps Classes Outdoor Painting

Spread Joy

Give the gift of art this holiday season. Purchase gift cards for
camps, classes and open studio. 

Gingerbread house decorating at home kit

Gingerbread House Craft Kits
 

At home kits are back! The gingerbread craft kit includes everything you need to decorate your gingerbread masterpiece from the comfort of your own home. Select a day and time to come pick up your house kit and take a peek at our own gingerbread installation and workshop.

 

Once your house is complete, submit photos for the chance to win free camps and classes at Artists' Exchange.
 

Take Home Craft Kits $12 
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square 
Available December 5th

Busy December 2nd?

DECORATE ONE OF OUR HOUSES IN YOUR HOME!

PLEASE NOTE: Gingerbread house kits are designed to be

craft kits and are not intended for eating.

Each Kit Includes:

 

  • One pre-assembled Graham Cracker House

  • Extra Crackers (to add chimneys, dormers, or porches)

  • Bag of Assorted Candies

  • Frosting


Once you get hour house kit home, use the provided materials

to decorate. You can also use candy and decorations you have

at home to add a custom flair to your house!

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Kits can be picked up in our Gingerbread workshop at our main Rolfe Street entrance. Give your name at the door and we will collect payments if necessary and send you on your way with

your ready to decorate Gingerbread House!

*If you prefer curbside pick-up, please pay in advance

and call upon arrival.

Available December 5th
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To enter this year's contest, post an image of your house on

social media, tag @artists_exchange and use #AEGingerbread.

Photos can also be sent to info@artists-exchange.org

Photos must be submitted by Sunday, December 3rd at 11:59pm

for our team of elf judges to select a winner!

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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Tri-City Elks Lodge

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