I drive by this business on my way home from work and their display of colorful wreaths outside the storefront caught my eye. I also saw a CLASS sign posted.
Since I've been on the hunt for a Fiesta wreath, I stopped in one evening. I was greeted by Nathan, who let me know I could both buy a ready-made wreath as well as sign up for a class to make my own. There were many lovely wreaths to choose from (see pics), but I was intrigued by the idea of creating my own.
Nathan offered to check in with the owner, Cynthia, about class availability for the upcoming Saturday. She said she wasn't planning to hold a class as she was quite busy preparing for both Fiesta and Easter, but that she'd be willing to set up a class.
Come Saturday, I and a friend and her 9-year-old daughter had an absolutely wonderful afternoon with Cynthia and her friend Lori, who taught us how to create our own wreaths.
They provide a wide array of fun materials, personalized instruction, assistance if you need it, and snacks, too! Cynthia is a kind soul and was especially nurturing, empowering and encouraging with my friend's daughter, telling her, "Your wreath, your choice," to ensure she created a wreath exactly how she wanted it.
We were there for about four hours (it felt more like two) and left with three beautiful wreaths that we will happily hang. We're looking forward to coming back in June to make a 4th of July wreath. And then of course there's Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas....
If you love arts and crafts and holidays, gather up your friends and sign up for a wreath-making class. Don't have time or interest in making your own wreath? Then stop by and pick up one that's already made.
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