DIY Gifts in Montrose

There’s a sweet spirit about creating your own Christmas gifts. Anyone can buy something from a big box store, but making a gift takes time and genuine effort. Whether it’s a painting or ceramic, the fact that you made it … makes it special. Right now is the perfect time to explore your artistic side and create something special for your loved ones in the Montrose Shopping Park.

For a gift that can be made in an afternoon, visit Color Me Mine Montrose. Here you can bring your children, choose a ceramic, and take your time painting it special. Leave it to be glazed and it will be ready to pick up in just a few days! Visit 2280 Honolulu Ave. and www.glendaleca.colormemine.com for details.

Have you ever been inside White’s Art Gallery? It’s a treasure trove of fine paintings and sculptures, but did you know that it also offers art classes? Expert artist and instructor Ani Moradkhan gives your children the opportunity to explore their creative sides with several mediums of art in small classes. For more info or to register, call Ani at (818) 448-6558 or visit 2414 Honolulu Ave. for details.

Last but not least, kids and adults are welcome to explore their artistic sides at Kids Art Montrose located at 2264 Honolulu Ave. Special for the holiday season, Kids Art is offering a Winter Clay Workshop where you’ll learn to make a festive winter house and figurines. The class will be held on Wednesdays or Sundays through Dec. 21. Visit kidsartclasses.com/Montrose for more details.

This week our Market features “Holiday Marmalade” at the Highway Highlands Farm booth, pineapple pomegranates at the Sherill Orchard Farm booth, and cherimoya fruit at the Gerwig Avocado Ranch booth. And while shopping, enjoy the holiday sounds of Jane Sheldon’s American Bloomers musical ensemble … great music for all ages! Don’t forget to shop local … Montrose shops and restaurants are open for your enjoyment and holiday gifts.