Feathered Bird Ornament Workshop

Feather Bird Ornament Workshop

Bring a little flock home for the holidays!

Bird ornaments have been perching on Christmas trees for generations. The tradition traces back to Lauscha, a small glassblowing town in Germany that’s often called the birthplace of glass Christmas ornaments. Lauscha artisans blew delicate glass birds, hand-painted them and set them on little metal clips so they could sit right on the branches. The tails were originally made from fine spun glass. Today, many are finished with real feathers. Folklore also says a bird on your tree brings joy and good luck for the year ahead. We’ll take all the luck we can get.

In this workshop, you’ll put your own spin on this classic. You’ll decorate your bird ornaments with paint, glitter and feathers, so you can go vintage and elegant, bright and whimsical, or full-on tropical party bird. Your flock, your rules.

What you’ll do:

• Learn a little about the history of bird ornaments
• Paint and decorate your own bird ornaments
• Add glitter and feather tails for the finishing touch

Good to know:

• No experience needed
• All supplies are included
• Makes a sweet gift, or the start of a new family tradition