Tired of shopping? Check out these workshops to study a new craft, and leave with a little something handmade to slide under the tree.

Illustration by Joel Kimmel
Makes Scents
BYO wine to a chandlery workshop ($55–65) at Ponce City Market’s breathtaking Candlefish studio. Take home two nine-ounce jar candles (so you can keep one for yourself). candlefish.com

Illustration by Joel Kimmel
Stitch It Good
From needlepoint to weaving, Fabricate Studios can provide sewing instruction (from $40). Create a handmade bag, scarf, or macrame wall hanging. fabricatestudios.com

Illustration by Joel Kimmel
Feel the Heat
Create an incredible glass treasure under the tutelage of Janke Studios master craftsmen (from $160 per person). Share the magic of spinning glass into art. jankestudios.com
This article originally appeared in our December 2017 issue.