This is a self-led workshop where woodcarvers inspire and learn from one another while sharing knowledge of the craft. Participants provide their own projects and materials needed to complete them. Advanced registration required. Students age 12 and up are welcome to participate when accompanied by a paid adult. Tution is paid yearly beginning in July. Rolling registration. No proration.

Learn to create a needle-felted doll using wool roving, in this hands-on class. You’ll work with felting needles, core wool and colorful batting to shape a unique voodoo or spirit doll. Perfect for fall décor or as a playful handmade gift, this class is a fun introduction to the art of needle felting.

Awesome ornament event! Pick the set of ornaments you wish to create during checkout! Option 1: Get into the festive spirit with our fused glass holiday ornament class! Create a set of three timeless ornaments—a jolly Santa, a cheerful snowperson, and a festive tree—perfect for decorating your home or gifting to someone special. Whether you're a seasoned glass artist or a first-time creator, this class is a fun way to add a handmade touch to the holiday season. Join us and craft memories that will shine for years to come! Option 2: Get ready for some festive fun in our Fused Glass Mischief Gnome Ornament class! These playful, whimsical gnomes bring a touch of holiday magic (and a little mischief!) to any tree or gift. Design your own charming gnome with colorful hats, beards, and quirky details to make each one unique. Perfect for decorating, gifting, or spreading a little holiday cheer—no experience needed, just bring your creativity and let’s get fusing! Options 3 & 4: Shimmer, Shine, and Sparkle! Shine bright this holiday season with our fused glass wire-wrapped stars or trees class! Create a dazzling, one-of-a-kind ornament with bold colors, sparkling glass, and artistic wire wrapping to give it that extra flair. Whether you keep it classic or go wild with your design, these stars make the perfect holiday décor or a standout gift. Let your creativity shine—no experience needed, just fun, flash, and fusion! Instructor will bring your designs to her studio to finish them in a kiln in temps over 1400 degrees then return them to DEC for pickup.

Calling all puzzle fanatics! Assemble your team of four and join us for the ultimate puzzle showdown at Diamondhead Education Center. Doors open at 9:30 for check-in, and at 10 am sharp, the puzzle frenzy begins! Each team will race to complete the same surprise 500-piece puzzle. Whether you’re a speedster or a steady strategist, work together to finish first or get the most pieces completed before time runs out. The top team takes home a prize! This competition is open to ages 12 to adult (minimum of 1 adult per team). Register under one name and provide the details of your team members. Space is limited, so grab your spot today and let the puzzle games begin!

Beginner level Make a sculpture for your home or garden while learning to TIG weld safely and with confidence. You will cut, bend and shape steel straps around a stone. Weld the steel to encase the stone and mount it on a steel rod with more welding. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. This type of welding bonds metal to metal without the use of rods, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Students should wear long sleeved cotton shirts, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves and a stone about the size of your fist. Wear a long sleeved cotton shirt, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves if you have them and your creativity. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves and stones (if you do not have them).

Beginner level Make a sculpture for your home or garden while learning to TIG weld safely and with confidence. You will cut, bend and shape steel straps around a stone. Weld the steel to encase the stone and mount it on a steel rod with more welding. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. This type of welding bonds metal to metal without the use of rods, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Students should wear long sleeved cotton shirts, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves and a stone about the size of your fist. Wear a long sleeved cotton shirt, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves if you have them and your creativity. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves and stones (if you do not have them).

Beginner level Learn about TIG welding while making an iron fish from a horseshoe. The iron fish may be used as a trivet, door stop or wall art. It may be combined with another horseshoes for a cellphone holder/charging station. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, a type of welding that bonds metal to metal without the use of rids, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves. (If you do not have them).

Beginner level Learn about TIG welding while making an iron fish from a horseshoe. The iron fish may be used as a trivet, door stop or wall art. It may be combined with another horseshoes for a cellphone holder/charging station. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, a type of welding that bonds metal to metal without the use of rids, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves. (If you do not have them).