CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a couple of new classes to add a little sparkle and fun for the holidays.

Residents can learn how to create a box-stitch bracelet using beads, crystals and pearls Nov. 30 or create a gingerbread house for the holidays Dec. 1.

• “Crystal and Pearl Stitched Bracelet” class will instruct participants on the creation of a box-stitch bracelet using seed beads, Swarovski crystals and pearls. Needles, thread, clasps and seed beads are included.