Holiday Workshops Offer Gift of Learning Along the Avenue

The holidays bring a whole new type of workshops to the Avenue of Glendora Village, as well as opportunities to give the gift of learning in the form of gift certificates.

            Check out these fun holiday classes:

            Glendora Florist: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $75 – Cyndy Tessitor presents Christmas Floral Arrangements demonstration. Attendees will learn how to design holiday arrangements to take home. Reserve at (626) 335-1943. Appetizers and fruit, wine, refreshments will be served.  

            Keener Music Studio: Students of the Keener Music Studio have been busy with local holiday performances and will be performing at the Village Holiday Stroll and at the visits/photos with Santa on Dec. 14 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. in the Village Plaza. For more information about music classes, (626) 675-4439.

            KidsArt Fine Art Classes:  The Thanksgiving Workshop, Nov. 25-27, 9 a.m.-noon, will have students creating beautiful Thanksgiving holiday keepsakes.  “Snoopy's Gang Clay Workshop” Mondays, Dec. 2-16, 3:30-6 p.m. will teach young artist to create their own Peanuts characters in clay as beautiful gifts or keepsakes. For more information or reservations, call (626) 857-0708 or write to kidsartgl@gmail.com. 

           The SewNSew: It’s a perfect time to work on holiday gifts and you can learn about classic Baltimore Christmas Quilts (see photo at right) at three workshops on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2 to 5 p.m.; and 6-9 p.m. to make these beautiful blocks! Perfect time to start working on Holiday gifts. $15, plus kit. The store's activity calendar is jammed packed with sewing, quilting and other workshops. For more information, call (626) 852-2223 or write to sew@thesewnsew.com. 

            SING INC: The singing studio’s Funtastic Fall Mini-Camp will focus on “Sounds of the Season, Musical Hits” Nov. 19-22, 12:45-3:30 p.m., $99. Mini camps introduce kids to singing and performance lessons, build their confidence and stage presence and make new friends. There are one-on-one singing lessons and entertaining performance classes. “Campers” attending the SING INC fall mini-camp will be performing what they learned from camp at the Annual Glendora Village Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 22. Learn more about SING INC classes or register at (626) 963-1777.     

            Village Kitchen Shoppe: Not only is this the place to find the perfect serving platter for your Thanksgiving Dinner, a hostess gift, a ready-to-go-goodie-baskets or Pumpkin Spice Coffee, but you can take cooking classes to bring something new to your holiday menus. Call for reservations and information: (626) 914-7897. Check out these classes:

·         Take a Break (TAB) Classes:  Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m., $50 – Gina Wallman presents “Holiday Dinner Party” recipes for Baked Potato Crisps with the Works, Pesto and Pine Nut Cheesecake,  Mini Beef Wellington, and French Onion Toasts.

·         Lunch And Learn: Thursday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m., $25 – Dede Turner demonstrates Crispy Pork Shoulder with Pepper Vinegar, Pineapple Slaw.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m., $25  – Dede Turner prepares Salmon Sous Vide with Parsley, Oregano and Lemon Sauce, Orzo and Rice Pilaf.
Thursday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. ., $25 –  Dede Turner demonstrates Lucques’ Gooey Gruyere Grilled Cheese,  Apple and Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.  

·         Hands On Classes: Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., $50 – Gina Wallman presents “Hands-On Breakfast Of Champions” with Breakfast Tart with Eggs and Bacon, Baked French Toast with Walnut Streusel, Corn and Chili Strata with Mexican Chorizo.
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m., $50 – Leyla Can presents “Hands-On Mediterranean” with Summer Squash, Tomato, Beef and Rice Dolma, Shepherds Salad with Tomato, Onion and Cucumber, Beer Cookies.

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