The Holiday Season Is Prime Time for Workshops
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, people actively look for things to do with friends, coworkers, and visiting family. That makes holiday workshops some of the easiest classes to fill all year. If you teach a craft, run a small business, or organize community events in the Verde Valley, this is your season.
Holiday Workshop Ideas That Fill Up Fast
- Wreath and swag making with local greenery, juniper, and dried citrus
- Ornament painting or watercolor holiday cards
- Cookie decorating classes for families or adults
- Candle, soap, or gift-making workshops (people leave with gifts already done)
- Gift-wrapping and tablescape styling sessions
- Wine or tea pairing with a holiday theme, using licensed providers
- Kids’ craft mornings while parents shop Old Town
How to Plan a Holiday Workshop
- Pick your dates early. Saturdays from mid-November through mid-December are the most popular. Weeknight evenings work well for adult classes.
- Price for materials plus profit. Add up supplies per seat and your share of the venue rental, then set a per-person ticket price.
- Sell tickets ahead. Use an online ticketing page so you know headcount and supplies before the day.
- Run more than one session. Book a longer rental and run back-to-back classes to spread the venue cost.
- Offer private sessions. Companies and friend groups book workshops as holiday party activities.
What Makes a Good Workshop Space?
- Open floor space for long work tables
- Good lighting for detailed craft work
- Room for a supply table and a spot to display finished projects
- A walkable location where students can grab coffee or lunch before or after
Connection Room’s open layout in Old Town Cottonwood checks every box. For more on hosting classes year-round, see our guide to art class and creative workshop venue rental. Planning a holiday makers market instead? Read about pop-up market and vendor event space.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a workshop space in Cottonwood?
Rental is $150 per hour plus a 20% service fee. A 50% deposit reserves your date, with the remaining balance due 45 days before your event. Some high-demand dates may require full, non-refundable payment upfront, and a $100 refundable key deposit is part of the standard booking process.
Can I host a recurring winter class series?
Yes. Contact us with the dates you have in mind and we’ll check availability for the whole series.
Can I sell products at my workshop?
Many instructors sell kits or finished goods alongside their classes. Let us know your plans when you book.
Book Your Holiday Workshop Dates
Prime December Saturdays go first. Reach out with your workshop idea, preferred dates, and expected class size.
📍 637 N. Main St. Suite 2B, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
📞 (928) 456-6200
📧 info@connectionroom.org
