Three Cleveland DIY Workshops to Try This Month

Gnome Workshop at Stitches & Stowaways: Dec. 3 & 8
These funky, long-bearded gnomes look great under the tree, on a fireplace mantel or as a fun, handmade gift. Participants choose the fabric and materials, the gnomes’ comically large hats and added embellishments. Plus, a little sign for them to hold. $35. 4183 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, 216-215-7165, facebook.com/stitchesstowaways

December Perfume Workshop at Yates Perfumes: Dec. 4
Melissa Hale, owner of Yates Perfumes, walks you through combining different scents such as amber, sandalwood and others to make two 5-milliliter bottles of your own concoction. “My biggest tip would be to keep it simple,” Hale says. $35. 13000 Athens Ave., Studio C288, Lakewood, 216-937-9650, yatesperfumes.com

Kids’ Gingerbread House Class at Cool Beans Cafe: Dec. 19 & 20
Perfect for kids and candy lovers, this class at Cool Beans Cafe will set you up with the gingerbread cookie base for your house, allowing little ones to go wild decorating with various colorful candies, frostings and treats. The best part? You don’t have to worry about any mess afterwards. $30. 103 W. Liberty St., Medina, 330-723-7174, facebook.com/coolbeanscafe