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From wreath making to creating Victorian-era ornaments, there are a variety of holiday crafting classes being offered along the Peninsula in November and December that will help you zhuzh up your home while socializing.
We compiled a list of workshops in different price ranges and locales. Workshop space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
Luludi Living Art succulent wreath workshop, San Mateo
Build a wreath using real succulent cuttings, moss and decorative accents with help from an instructor.
Multiple dates, Luludi Living Art Studio, 346 North Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. tinyurl.com/LuludiLivingArtworkshops. $92.
Art Space on the Coast holiday-themed ceramics workshops, Pacifica
Children can make mugs, tumblers, clay ornaments and other holiday gifts on the Coastside.
Wednesdays and Fridays in November and December, 4-5 p.m., Art Space on the Coast, 2021 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica. For ages 5 and up. artspaceonthecoast.com. $34.
Filoli centerpiece and holiday wreath workshops, Woodside
Filoli instructors will teach participants how to make a Thanksgiving centerpiece using seasonal materials sourced from Filoli’s estate and local vendors. There will also be workshops on how to make wreaths by weaving together greens and dried embellishments.
Thanksgiving centerpieces Nov. 24, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to noon or 2-4 p.m. filoli.org/events/parties/#thanksgiving-centerpieces. $160, includes daytime admission to Holidays at Filoli. Holiday wreaths Tuesdays-Fridays Dec. 8-19, 10 a.m. to noon or 2-4 p.m. filoli.org/events/parties/#holiday-wreaths. $160, includes general admission to Holidays at Filoli. Both workshops are at Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside.
Brisbane Library Maker Mondays
Kids and teens can learn how to use the library’s Glowforge laser cutter to make magnets using their own turkey drawings Nov. 24, then return to make ornaments using a variety of craft supplies Dec. 15. Both events are first come, first served; no registration required. Workshops are suitable for ages 6-18.
Lasercut hand turkey magnets Nov. 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/68e41e1ed02783998c4e85a5. Ornament decorating Dec. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/691268ea9b8793410095192e. Both workshops are at the Brisbane Library, 163 Visitacion Ave., Brisbane. Free.
Holiday DIY paint and resin workshop, Los Altos
Select a pre-cut wooden design to paint, embellish and complete with resin. The studio also offers other holiday crafting classes.
Nov. 26, 1 p.m., Wine & Design, 630 Fremont Ave., Los Altos. wineanddesign.com. $75.
Foster City Library holiday card making, Foster City
Handwrite cards, letters and other notes using premium paper, cards, pens, washi tape, stickers and postage from San Mateo County Libraries. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m., Foster City Library, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. tinyurl.com/FosterCityLibraryCards. Free.
Little Green A Plant Bar workshops, Redwood City
While the shop’s succulent wreath-making workshops are sold out, holiday classes with available spots include a Succulent Stars and Sip session with a tasting flight of Flying Suitcase Wines and a candle-making and honey-tasting workshop with State Street Honey.
Succulent Stars and Sip is Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. Flying Suitcase Wines tasting room, 915 Washington St., San Carlos. $55, 21 and over. Candle Making and Honey Tasting Workshop is Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Little Green A Plant Bar, 1101 Main St., Redwood City. $45. littlegreenaplantbar.com/classes.
Forever Bloom Farm holiday wreath workshop, Pescadero
Tour a flower farm on the coast, then make a wreath out of “traditional and unusual” foliage, seeds and dried flowers. Event organizers will provide farm-crafted snacks and homemade strawberry lemonade.
Dec. 6, 1-3:30 p.m., Forever Bloom Farm, 413 Dearborn Park Road, Pescadero. tinyurl.com/foreverbloomworkshop2025. $193.92.
Francesca Loren participates in a floral arrangement workshop at Menlo Botanica in Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park on Nov. 11, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. 
Menlo Botanica designer Amelia Gomez, center, leads a floral arrangement workshop at the shop in Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park on Nov. 11, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. 
A floral arrangement made up of huckleberry, eucalyptus, roses, calla lilies, orchids, tulips and a succulent, created by a workshop participant at Menlo Botanica in Menlo Park on Nov. 11, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. 
Kathy Ventura, left, and Jaynie Aydin, right, participate in a floral arrangement workshop at Menlo Botanica in Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park on Nov. 11, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
San Mateo Arboretum Society’s holiday wreath workshop, online
Create a wreath using a variety of fresh greens from San Mateo’s Central Park. The in-person event is sold out, but online registration is still open. Zoom participants will be emailed dates and times when supplies (including a frame, ribbon, wire and embellishments) can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society.
Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (on Zoom). Pick up supplies at 101 Ninth Ave., San Mateo. Register at SanMateoArboretum.org/classes–events.html or call 650-579-0536 x3. $35 per wreath for SMAS members, $45 per wreath for nonmembers.
Evergreen wreath making at Gamble Garden, Palo Alto
Learn how to make an evergreen wreath for your front door or as a centerpiece for your holiday table under the guidance of a floral designer. Organizers will provide festive embellishments like pine cones and ribbons. Bring your own pair of floral clippers for cutting branches.
Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m., (Dec. 11 sold out) Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Register by Dec. 8. gamblegarden.org/event/holiday-wreath-workshop. $132 for Gamble Garden members, $165 for nonmembers.
Laurel Street Arts holiday pizza and paint night, San Carlos
Participants will paint a gingerbread house on a canvas and eat Mountain Mike’s Pizza in downtown San Carlos. The event is open to first graders and older.
Dec. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Laurel Street Arts, 733 Laurel St., San Carlos. laurelstreetarts.com/camp-class-schedule. $60.
South San Francisco Library’s wreath workshop
An instructor will lead classgoers through making a wreath with a wreath ring, florist wire, fresh greens, berries, cones and ribbon. Bring your own work gloves and pruners. There will also be hot spiced cider and holiday music.
The event is a fundraiser for the city’s Improving Public Places group. The library is also selling take-home wreath kits.
Dec. 13, morning family-friendly session: 9:30 a.m. to noon, afternoon adults-only session with wine: 1-3:30 p.m., Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building, 781 Tennis Drive, South San Francisco. tinyurl.com/ssfwreaths. $30 for residents, $35.75 for nonresidents, $35/$40 for day-of registration.
San Mateo County History Museum’s ‘Tree Treasures,’ Redwood City
Children can craft Victorian-era ornaments. The activity harks back to when people made their own ornaments for their Christmas trees. They hung fancy cakes, gingerbreads and cornucopias filled with sweets and nuts on their trees, according to the museum’s website. The program is being held in conjunction with Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays event.
Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free. historysmc.org/event/tree-treasures.
Millbrae Library’s holiday stockings workshop
Those 10 and older can learn to sew holiday stockings. The class is open to all skill levels.
Dec. 17, 2-3:30 p.m., Millbrae Library, 1 Library Ave., Millbrae. Online registration begins Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Free. tinyurl.com/millbraeholidaystockings.
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