Winter Classes at rTrail Collective Edge

rTrail logo Check out these upcoming sessions at rTrail Collective Edge! All sessions require advance registration to have art materials ready for your creations, so stop in today!

MOSAIC: My Family Gingerbread House - Jennifer Levinson, Artist.

Using mosaic materials that reflect the Holiday spirit of your family celebrations in your own signature style, we will work together to design and build a Gingerbread House made of glass, ceramic tile, and other home decor that will last for many years to come.

Sunday, December 5 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FEE: $85 per house per family. Two or more members per family are encouraged to enroll together to create a single house using materials provided by the staff at rTrail.

Reservations required three days in advance. Payment due in advance.


FOOD: The Art of Chocolate - Irma Weise, Xocolati Chocolatier

Join Irma Wiese, chocolatier and Owner of Xocolati Fine Chocolates of Valparaiso for an evening of hands-on creative inspiration. You will learn how to make handcrafted chocolate that combines chocolate, European butter and creams with fine liqueurs, teas, coffee, exotic spices and fruit purees.

Saturday, December 4 from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM.

FEE: $59 per person, plus materials. Includes a personal chocolate gift created by you.

Reservations required three days in advance. Payment due in advance.


MOLDING CLAY: Nature's Holiday Ornaments - Jeff Diesburg, Artist

This workshop is designed for the kid in you. If you've never experienced the thrill of molding clay into shapes that bring out the joy in giving, then you won't want to miss this class.

Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 AM - Noon.

Kids of all ages will enjoy working the clay with their hands and taking home a new family tradition that is easy to repeat on your own.

FEE: $35 per person, plus materials. Includes a single ornament created by your hands.

Reservations required three days in advance of sessions. Payment due in advance.


CLAY SCULPTURE - Love Your Pet Like Annie - Jeff Diesburg, Artist

Everyone who knows the story of Annie and her dog will cherish our clay sculpture making session this year as we celebrate the run of the play at our own Chicago Street Theatre in Valparaiso.

Sunday, December 5 from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.

No previous experience needed. Supplies provided on day of class to enrolled students.

$30 per class per student fee, plus materials costs for sculpture.

Reservations required three days in advance. Payment due in advance.