BRUSSELS – The Belgian Heritage Center invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with two festive Mosaic Glass Workshops led by Gary Chaudoir of Chaudoir Glass Studio. These hands-on events aim to combine creativity, craftsmanship and a touch of holiday spirit — tailored for friends, families and anyone who loves to make something beautiful for the season.

The Mosaic Glass Workshop will take place on Friday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Workshop participants will design their own mosaic glass ornaments under the guidance of local artist Gary Chaudoir. Choose from 15 different precut shapes and thousands of colorful, tumbled stained-glass chips to create a unique ornament.

This family-friendly event is fun for all ages. Reservations are recommended for groups of four or more — for reservations, please contact Julie Rheingans at contact@belgianheritagecenter.org or by phone at 920-619-6363 with an arrival time and group size. Participants are asked to arrive by 2 p.m. at the latest to allow plenty of time to complete their creations.

The Christmas Spirits Glass Workshop will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon to 5 p.m.

Gather your friends for a little Christmas spirit — and spirits — at this festive afternoon session. Attendees will create their own mosaic suncatcher or ornament while enjoying two beverages (wine, craft beer or non-alcoholic) and a charcuterie buffet featuring Belgian chocolates and a selection of fine cheeses courtesy of Renard’s Cheese.

This workshop is adults-only (ages 21+) and all participants will be entered in a special drawing to win a little extra Christmas cheer. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance reservations are encouraged to ensure group seating. For reservations, please contact Julie Rheingans at contact@belgianheritagecenter.org or by phone at 920-619-6363.

Both workshops will be held at the Belgian Heritage Center, located at 1255 County Rd. DK, Brussels.

Celebrate the holidays with creativity, community and a touch of Belgian tradition at these joyful mosaic workshops.

For workshop updates and more event details, follow the Belgian Heritage Center on Facebook or visit www.belgianheritagecenter.org.

About the Belgian Heritage Center

The Belgian Heritage Center, operated by the Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Belgian heritage of Northeast Wisconsin. Established in 2010 with the purchase of the former St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church, the center has since expanded to include the historic school and convent building.

It serves as a cultural and educational hub, celebrating the rich legacy of the area’s early Belgian settlers.