Create a one-of-a-kind trinket tray designed to give you a little burst of inspiration every time you reach for your jewelry, loose change, or other tiny treasures.

In this hands-on workshop with Jillian of Nerds Night In, you’ll use pressed florals, lettering and UV resin to design your own personalized trinket tray. Jillian will walk you through working with UV resin and curing lamps from start to finish - no previous resin experience needed.

Friday, November 6, 2026

6:30 - 8:30 PM

$35 per person

10 seats available

All Supplies are included.

Join Sarah for a welcoming 90-minute poetry workshop designed for all experience levels.

Whether you write regularly or are simply curious about poetry, this class will give you space to slow down, explore your creativity, and put words on the page in a supportive setting.

No previous poetry experience is needed.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:00 - 8:30 PM

$60 per person

Limited to 6 participants

New to photography or ready to finally understand what your camera can do beyond automatic mode?

Join Dianne for a hands-on introduction to photography designed to help beginners become more comfortable behind a camera. With a small class size of just six participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to practice, ask questions, and experiment as you learn.

During the workshop, you’ll work with a simple still-life setup and explore how to use natural window light. You’ll also have a chance to practice photography with other class participants.

Please bring: A digital camera - either a point-and-shoot or DSLR. You may begin with a cell phone, but a digital camera is strongly recommended to get the most from the class.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

11:30 AM -12:30 PM

$60 per person

Limited to 6 participants

No previous photography experience is required.

Location: Westside Exchange, 3507 Harrison Avenue, Cheviot, OH 45211. Next to The HIVE Market; enter through the front door. Parking: public lot by the Public House and metered street parking on Harrison Avenue.

Create a whimsical little world of your own in this Tea Cup Fairy Garden Workshop at Westside Exchange.

Linda will guide you through transforming a charming tea cup into a miniature fairy garden filled with personality and imagination. All materials are included, so you can simply show up ready to create.

No experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be relaxed, creative, and beginner-friendly.

Please Note: This class is for ages 12 and up only. Hot glue will be used during the workshop, so we cannot accommodate children under 12.

Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:00 - 7:30 PM

$45 per person

Ages 12+ only

All materials included

Space is limited to 10 participants

Join us at Westside Exchange for a cozy evening of fall cookie decorating with Taryn!

During this two-hour hands-on workshop, Taryn will guide you through decorating a collection of fall-inspired cookies while teaching techniques you can recreate at home.

No decorating experience is needed. Your ticket includes the cookies, decorating supplies, guided instruction, and your finished cookies to take home.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 PM

$60 per person

Space is limited to 10 participants.

Create a cozy woodland-inspired centerpiece perfect for the holiday season.

In this hands-on workshop, Chris will guide you through creating a beautiful candle centerpiece inspired by natural winter textures and warm seasonal details. Think dried citrus, cinnamon, pinecones, greenery, and other rustic elements arranged around a glowing candle.

Your finished centerpiece will make a beautiful addition to your holiday table, mantel, or winter decor. No experience is needed, and all materials are included.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

7:00–8:30 PM

$50 per person

10 spots available

Hosted at Westside Exchange in Cheviot.

Create. Graze. Give thanks

Put a playful twist on the traditional charcuterie board with The Great Charcuterie Pie, a Thanksgiving-inspired workshop led by Lil Bits N Bites.

During this hands-on class, you’ll build your own festive charcuterie “pie” in a pie tin, layering it with a delicious assortment of savory, sweet and crunchy favorites. Lil Bits N Bites will guide you through arranging the ingredients into a beautiful presentation that’s just as fun to create as it is to enjoy.

Your finished charcuterie pie is yours to take home - perfect for sharing, serving at a gathering or enjoying as an early Thanksgiving treat.

Friday, November 20, 2026

7:00 - 8:00 PM

$65 per person

8 spots available

All materials and ingredients are included.

Hosted at Westside Exchange and taught by Tosha of Lil Bits N Bites.

Create a beautiful holiday keepsake inspired by vintage handmade ornaments in this festive hands-on workshop.

Rosie will guide you through creating your own Vintage Jeweled Ornament, featuring classic holiday colors, ribbon, beads, pearls, and sparkling embellishments. With it’s old-fashioned charm and intricate details, this ornament is designed to feel like a treasured piece you might have discovered tucked away in a family Christmas collection.

No previous experience is needed. Rosie will walk you through the process step by step, and all materials needed to complete your ornament are included.

Your finished ornament will be ready to take home, display on your own tree, or give as a handmade holiday gift.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$35 per person

10 spots available

All Materials included

Hosted by Westside Exchange

Tuesday, December 1 | 6:30–8:00 PM Create a whimsical mini Christmas forest arranged in a festive mug with Chris Loredo. This hands-on holiday workshop includes guided instruction and all materials. Each participant will leave with one finished Christmas forest mug arrangement. No experience needed. Space is limited to 10 participants. Location: The Westside Exchange, 3507 Harrison Ave, Cheviot, OH 45211

Create a set of one-of-a-kind ornaments just in time for the holidays! Join Jillian for a festive evening of crafting as she guides you through making four handcrafted ornaments to take home.

You’ll have the chance to get creative with your designs while learning techniques you can use again for future holiday projects. Whether you keep them for your own tree or give them as handmade gifts, you’ll leave with a beautiful collection of ornaments created by you.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
6:30–8:00 PM
Westside Exchange

All materials are included. Class size is limited to 10 participants to keep the workshop comfortable and allow plenty of individual guidance.

Create a cozy, boho Christmas tree made from soft yarn in this relaxed, beginner-friendly holiday workshop with Featured Creator Chris.

You’ll create your own textured yarn tree to take home and add to your holiday decor. Chris will walk you through the project step-by-step, so no previous crafting experience is needed.

All materials and tools are provided.

Friday December 4

Choose your workshop time:

6:30 - 7:30 PM

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Ready to feel more confident using your camera beyond Auto mode?

This practical, beginner-friendly photography class with Dianne focuses on understanding your camera settings, exposure, and focus so you can begin shooting more intentionally. You’ll get hands-on practice with your own camera while learning how to make simple adjustments that can have a big impact on your photos.

This is a great next step for anyone who understands the basics but wants to feel more comfortable taking control of their camera.

Saturday, December 5 at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$60 per person
Limited to 6 participants

Please bring your own digital camera.

Get into the holiday spirit with a mischievous Grinch-inspired paint night at Westside Exchange!

Join Linda for a festive evening of painting as she guides you step-by-step through creating your own Grinch-inspired artwork on a 16X20 canvas. No painting experience is needed - just come ready to have fun and get creative.

Saturday December 12

6:00 - 8:00 PM

$35 per person

Ages 12+

All supplies are included. Each participant will leave with their own finished 16X20 canvas.

Space is limited.

Create a beautiful hanging holiday mobile inspired by the sights and scents of the season.

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop with Featured Creator Chris, you’ll build a festive mobile using natural elements like dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, greenery, twine, and wooden hoop. Chris will guide you step-by-step as you arrange and assemble your pieces into a one-of-a-kind decoration to take home.

Perfect for adding a warm, handmade touch to your holiday decor or creating something special with friends or family.

All materials and tools are provided.

Wednesday, December 9

6:30 - 7:30 PM

No experience necessary.

Learn the basics of crochet in this relaxed beginner-friendly workshop at Westside Exchange.

Mary will introduce you to different yarn types and crochet hook sizes before walking you through foundational stitches and the basics of starting and finishing a crochet project. You’ll put those new skills into practice by beginning a cozy scarf that you can continue working on at home.

No previous crochet experience is needed, and all materials are provided. You’ll also leave with printed resources and recommedations to help you continue learning after class.

Thursday, December 10

6:30 - 8:30 PM

All supplies included

Beginner Friendly

Celebrate the season with a festive evening of cookie decorating at Westside Exchange. In this hands-on workshop, Taryn will guide you through decorating a set of Christmas-themed cookies featuring classic holiday designs like Santa, stockings, ornaments, and other seasonal favorites.

You’ll learn decorating techniques you can use again at home while creating a beautiful set of cookies to take with you. No prior decorating experience is needed—just come ready to have fun and get creative.

Wednesday, December 16
6:00–8:00 PM
$60 per person
Class size: 10

All decorating supplies and cookies are provided.

Celebrate the approaching winter solstice with Rosie of RE-Born Art as you paint a one-of-a-kind lampshade for your home. No experience is needed—Rosie will guide you through the process using acrylic paints, brushes, fabric medium, and Posca paint markers.

Thursday, December 17, 2026

6:00–8:00 PM

$35 per person

Ages 12+

Limited to 10 participants

Please bring your own small- to medium-sized flat, smooth lampshade. If you need Rosie to order one for you, contact Westside Exchange by December 3. The $15 lampshade cost will be reimbursed separately and is not included in online registration.

Participants may paint two small shades or one medium shade during the workshop.

Your registration includes guided instruction, all painting materials, workspace, and an apron to use during class. Your finished lampshade will be dry and ready to take home at the end of the workshop.

Create a beautiful holiday-inspired charcuterie board just in time for the season!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, and festive accompaniments into a charcuterie board that’s both delicious and beautiful. Tosha will guide you through the basics of pairing, placement, and presentation while adding a holiday/winter twist.

You’ll leave with your completed charcuterie creation and plenty of ideas for recreating one at home for holiday gatherings, parties, or cozy nights in.

Friday, December 18
7:00–8:00 PM
Westside Exchange

Build on your photography skills with a hands-on class focused on the creative side of making stronger images.

Dianne will guide you through composition, lighting, perspective, and other simple techniques that can completely change how a photo feels. You’ll practice making intentional choices with your camera while learning how to notice better angles, better light, and stronger visual balance.

This class is a great fit for anyone who wants to take more thoughtful, polished photos without getting overly technical.

Saturday, December 19 at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$60 per person
Limited to 6 participants

Please bring your own digital camera.

Create a pair of cozy winter friends in this hands-on children’s workshop with Linda.

Participants will transform new socks filled with rice into one snowman and one penguin, then add the finishing details that give each character its own personality. Every child will leave with both completed creations to enjoy at home or give as handmade holiday gifts.

Saturday, December 19, 2026

2:00 - 3:45 PM

$35 per child

Ages 7-12

Limited participants

All materials are included

A parent or guardian must remain and assist children ages 7-8. Children ages 9 and older may participate independently.

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

Ages 8–12 | $35 per child | Limited to 8 participants

Kids will ‘Choose Their Starter’ from four classic Kanto favorites—Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur—to build, fuse, and take home. This beginner-friendly workshop is taught by Dora Powell, and all supplies are included.

Important: This is a parent- or guardian-present creative workshop, not a drop-off program. A parent or guardian must remain onsite for the duration of the class.

Westside Exchange

3507 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211