Embrace the holiday and winter spirit at the seventh annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum as we celebrate the magic of the season with movies, art making, play, and more!

Festivities include:

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center:

10am Muppet Christmas Carol (ticket reservations coming soon)

12-2pm Glass Blowing Demonstration
Watch glass artist Jonathan Railo create beautiful icicle ornaments in a live glassblowing demonstration.

12-2pm Clay ornaments 
In this class, Cassandra Rose will instruct you on how to roll out the clay, use clay tools, and add colors and designs to your ornament. By the end of the class you will have created two ornaments that you will be able to take home the following week once they have been fired. These clay ornaments make great keepsakes, either for your tree or as a unique gift to give someone special. For tickets, click here.

12-2pm DIY Furoshiki Gift Wrapping
Not only is Furoshiki a beautiful way to present a gift, recycle fabric, and learn basic sewing techniques, it’s an eco-friendly alternative to single use wrapping paper. Join artist Kim Bernard to hand- and machine-sew to make their own unique fabric wraps, then practice different tying techniques to create a wrap that gets passed from gifter to giftee. All fabric and supplies will be included. Participants are also welcome to bring their own fabric to work with. For tickets, click here.

12-2pm Felt Mushroom Workshop
Join artist Delilah Iris for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll learn to sew charming mushroom ornaments using hand stitching and wool felt! You’ll be guided step by step in crafting whimsical mushroom decorations perfect for your home, to give as a gift or hang on your holiday tree! For tickets, click here.

12-2pm 3D Printing for Clay and Printmaking
Join artist-scientist Misha Oraa Ali to see our new 3D printers in action and see how 3D printed rollers can create texture and patterns in clay and printmaking. Create a colorful ornament out of polymer clay and a special greeting card with ink and rollers. For tickets, click here.

2-4pm Green Screen Photos

2pm + 7pm The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker. As a cornerstone of Maine’s holiday celebrations, this production promises a memorable night for audiences both new and returning, with every detail designed to captivate and inspire. For tickets, click here.

12-4pm Kringleville Santa visits

Joy to the Ville is sponsored by the City of Waterville, Central Maine Newspapers, Kennebec Savings Bank,  Maine General Health, and Back Office Solutions. Thank you!