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There's something about a handmade gift.

If Pinterest is calling out to you, but you don't want to chance it alone, check out these workshops. You'll learn some new skills and come away with a special gift for that one person that has everything. 

Plus, you can use those new skills all year round. It's like a gift for you AND your friends. 

Pop-Up Delights

What: This is a good one for the kids. They'll learn basic techniques to make cards and simple pop-up books. Perfect for holiday gifts. 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3:30 p.m. 

Where: Southwest Library,

Cost: Free

Info: Go

Make 'n Take Double Stranded Bracelet

What: We all know someone who would love a handmade bracelet. In this class you'll get to create a bone bracelet to take home with you. Once you know how to do this, you'll be able to make all kinds of gifts for people. 

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. 

Where: Eckstrom-Columbus Library,

Cost: Free

Info: Go

Soap Making 

What: Homemade herbal soaps make lovely gifts and it's inexpensive to make. In this workshop, you'll learn how to make soaps even using the plants you grow in your backyard for fragrance or skin nourishing additives. 

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. 

Where: Salazar-Ajo Library, , suite 179

Cost: Free

Info: Go

Paint & Plant-a-Pot Holiday Workshop

What: Personalized pots with plants in them are special gifts that anyone would love. In this workshop, you'll paint on pots and then plant something in them. So, bring the kids and make gifts for the grandparents, teachers, aunts, uncles and parents. How cute would a succulent in a little painted pot be???

When: Sunday, Dec. 9, noon to 2 p.m. 

Where: Green Things,

Cost: $10 class fee for use of paints, brushes and holiday accents plus the cost of your pot and plant. (Terra cotta pots are 50 percent off)

Info: Go and tap on "going" if you plan on being there

Holiday Hubbub A Weekend of Merrymaking

What: Two days of festive crafting and giveaways. There will be an ornament making station, holiday photo booth, wreath workshop, linocut print making workshop and more. 

When: Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Where: Creative Tribe, (at La Encantada)

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Cost: Free to $55

Info: Go

Floral Candles

What: Who doesn't love a beautiful candle. In this class you'll learn how to make floral candles to give as gifts. After a demonstration you'll make one to take home. 

When: Tuesday, Dec. 11, noon

Where: Joel D. Valdez Main Library,

Cost: Free

Info: Registration is required. Go .

Felt Saguaro Pop-Up 

What: Ornaments make great gifts. In this workshop, hosted by The Craft Revolt, you'll learn how to make adorable felt cactus ornaments. You'll make at least three using basic embroidery and crafting skills. All supplies are included in the cost. 

When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Where: Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road

Cost: $29

Info: Go

Resin Casting Workshop

What: You'll make two of your own pretty pendants out of resin. You can get really creative and personalized in this class. Bring something you want to be cast in the resin. You could write I love you or BFF on a small paper and put that in your pendant or could cast meaningful little object that's made of plastic, wood or metal inside. The possibilities are endless. You'll pour two molds and make necklaces to match them. That's TWO gifts for $39.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Where: The Craft Revolt, , suite 101

Cost: $39

Info: Go for updates and registration

Centerpieces & Cocktails

What: Don't show up to your friend's holiday party empty handed. Bring a beautiful centerpiece for the table that you created. In this class, you'll learn how to create a gorgeous living centerpiece while you drink Poinsettia Cocktails. 

When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Where: Green Things, 

Cost: $5 plus supplies (You can bring your own container to use if you want)

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Expand your skills with  at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Parks and Recreation

 to learn a new skill, expand an old one or start that Etsy store you've been dreaming of. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Parks and Recreation offers , ceramics and pottery; and drawing or painting. Registration begins Dec. 8.  The new session begins Jan. 13, 2019.

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