Northwest Austin arts and crafts studio Marmalade Skies reopened Dec. 1 with new owners, a preschool program and an art gallery that features work from local artists.

The business, located at 13450 Research Blvd. Ste. 229, is a walk-in art studio where patrons can take art classes and create their own work from the art bar. The business offers private birthday parties, a preschool program and BYOB painting classes for adults.

Co-owner Aurelia Brogan said she and seven residents purchased the business Nov. 1 and completed minor renovations before the reopening, adding a new paint job and reorganizing the studio. The business now offers the MarmaLittles preschool program Tuesday through Friday.

The new art gallery features jewelry, pottery, glass and more by Austin artists. Brogan said the business is open to accepting new artists to feature at the studio.

"I think we all had a vision to really reach out the community with art and have a place for people to come and create," she said. "We couldn't all do it by ourselves so coming together was the best way to do that."

The studio is offering classes and workshops for holiday gift and ornament making Dec. 14 and 17.

Dec. 14—Holiday gift creation day

Art educators teach children in first through fifth grade to make three holiday gift items, including a clay ornament and a porcelain necklace charm. Children may be dropped off or parents are welcome to stay and participate. Children will also watch a movie, eat a snack and decorate a cookie to take home. The event is from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and costs $45 per child and $35 for each additional child.

Dec. 17—Holiday ornament workshop

Participants learn how to make their own ornaments for a holiday tree or table. Participants will make ornaments such as reindeer and cowboy boots. The workshop is for all ages and will be from 4–6 p.m. The cost is $18 to create two ornaments and $7 for each additional ornament.

To sign up for the workshops, visit the Marmalade Skies website or call 512-695-1694.