Join Us for a Festive Holiday Open House at Columbia Center for the Arts!

🎄 Saturday, December 7th | 11 AM - 5 PM 🎄

Celebrate the holiday season with us at Columbia Center for the Arts! Enjoy a day filled with creative activities, festive workshops, and joyful entertainment for all ages.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:

Schedule of Activities

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ALL DAY

• Handmade for the Holidays Artist Market

  • Do your holiday shopping in our Artist Market, featuring the work over 35+ artists and makers!

  • Shop Local and Support the Arts!

• Refreshments available all day, including Cider, Cocoa, Coffee, Cookies, and more!

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• Fused Glass Ornament Workshop with Kelly Asbridge

  • Create two stunning fused glass ornaments in this hands-on class.

  • Registration and fee required. Ornaments will be ready for pick-up after firing.

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM

• Aluminum Embossed Ornament Workshop (Free!)

  • Guided by Nicole Goldman and Shelley Toon-Lindberg, learn the art of foil embossing to design intricate ornaments.

  • Demonstrations at 12:45 PM and 1:30 PM with ongoing workshop time.

  • All ages welcome—no prior artistic experience required!

• Creative Activities for Kids & Families

  • Cookie decorating and candy cane creature-making will keep the holiday magic alive for younger participants!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

  • Share your holiday wishes and take photos with the season’s favorite couple in a festive setting!

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

• Holiday Sing-Along in the Theater

  • Led by Emily Vawter, join in the merriment with classic holiday tunes. Perfect for all ages!