The Secret Shoppe • Family-Friendly Holiday Stroll Event

Join us for the inaugural "Holiday Stroll" organized by the Athens Downtown Development Authority!

The K. A. Artist Shop will host the Secret Shoppe, a festive celebration where families create handmade holiday gifts together. Three local artists will demonstrate and lead unique craft projects throughout the day.

Ages 8+ • Registration Required

Check out our craft schedule below. Perfect for ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. The Secret Shoppe will be fully supervised by Santa’s most artistic elves and will require free registration to ensure each hour's craft is fun and safe. Bring your loved ones and craft meaningful presents while enjoying the holiday spirit in our welcoming studio space.

For more details on the Holiday Stroll event, visit www.visitathensga.com

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Age and Experience

This workshop is for families, ages 8+.

Everyone 8 and up is welcome, but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructor

“The Secret Shoppe” Workshop Leaders

The 2026 “Secret Shoppe” family-friendly holiday workshops will be led by these fabulous local artists:

Will Eskridge

Marisa Mustard

Mary Songster

Location

This class is held at the K. A. Artist Shop.

127 N Jackson St. Athens, GA

We are located on the second floor of a charming historic building near the Jittery Joe's Coffee at the corner of Jackson and Broad Streets in downtown Athens, Georgia. We're right across the street from the UGA campus, and our front entrance is between Pita Pit and Dynamite Clothing.

Materials

All the materials you'll need for these workshops will be provided.

Registration

To register and reserve your spot, simply use the "Add to Cart" button above and proceed to checkout. You'll get a confirmation email once your order has been received. Then all you need to do is show up! You don't need to bring anything but yourself.

If you need any assistance at all, don't hesitate to reach out. You can reach us via email, call, or text. Or just swing by the shop!

hello@kaartist.com 
1-706-850-1224

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Schedule

12:00 - 1:00pm: Marisa Leilani Mustard - Watercolor Cards
1:30 - 2:30pm: Will Eskridge - Holiday Canvas Painting
2:45 - 3:45pm: Mary Songster - Sustainable upcycled fiber arts project
4:00 - 5:00pm: Mary Songster - Sustainable upcycled fiber arts project

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Details

Come to the Secret Shoppe during Athens Downtown Development Authority's Holiday Stroll, taking place downtown on November 21st! We will lead fun and festive craft projects in our workshop space. All materials provided! Maximum number of participants per project is 12 students.

Meet Your Teacher

Marisa Mustard, Will Eskridge, & Mary Songster

Where is your classroom located?

Unless otherwise noted, our classes are hosted inside the K. A. Artist Shop, located at 127 N Jackson Street in downtown Athens, GA.

Please note: We are located on the second floor of a historic building without elevator access. If you are unable to attend a class due to accessibility concerns, we encourage you to reach out! We'd love to accommodate you with a private or virtual class.

Can I attend I have zero experience?

Many of our classes are perfect for those just starting out, and some are even designed for absolute beginners. Other classes are geared toward those with more experience, but everyone is welcome.

The description above will let you know the general experience levels that this class is designed for.

What do I need to bring to class?

We typically provide all the materials you'll need for our classes, and we typically break out the good stuff!

Once in a while we'll need you to provide some materials, tools, or a high-res digital image (for instance in an "Effortless House Portraits" class you'll need to email us your photo in advance).

The description above will let you know if you need to bring anything, but most often, all you need to bring is yourself.

My child is 9 but very mature; may they enroll?

We're sorry! Our classes are designed for older students, yet we do allow for 10-12 year olds to join in our camps and clubs for pre-teens. We hope they'll join us next year when they are 10 years old.

Is there a multi-class discount?

For multi-class registrations, we recommend you take advantage of our rewards program. You're welcome to register in multiple transactions, using the rewards points earned to redeem discounts on additional classes.

Do you offer class scholarships?

Yes! If a discount will help you attend one of our classes, camps, or workshops, we invite you to use this coupon code as many times as you’d like:

CLASSROOMSCHOLARSHIP15

What is your classroom cancellation policy?

We understand that things happen and you may not be able to attend the class you purchased. If your plans change, please let us know at least 7 days before your scheduled class begins. If you let us know with at least 7 days notice, we can issue a full monetary refund to your original form of payment or switch you to another class at no charge.

We cannot offer refunds after the 7-day-mark, but we are happy to offer make-up sessions in other classes as space allows or a credit toward a birthday party to any student who needs to miss their scheduled class.

Regretfully, we cannot issue refunds or make-ups for no-shows. Please reach out to us prior to class if you need to cancel or reschedule.

On occasion, a class might not reach the minimum number of students needed. If this is the case and we need to cancel a class ourselves, we will let registrants know at least three days prior to the scheduled event. You'll of course receive a full refund or re-scheduling, and we will also provide a small gift card as a token of our appreciation.