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Gingerbread playland

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DESCRIPTION: For kids who dream to build edible empires! Learn techniques for designing, making things swing, slide, move or light up. Grab your gingerbread, icing, sprinkles, candies and anything yummy that will make your playful creations taste delicious when it's time to demolish. Join this workshop and take your gingerbread skills to the next level.

Recommended for ages 6-10

LEARN ABOUT

  • Craft skills

  • Origami and paper folding techniques

  • Presentation and social skills

WORKSHOP FORMAT: 1 hour live online via zoom

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Jess Mezei is a co-founder of The GIANT Room. She has completed her PhD in Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. A former teacher and informal educator, from camps to classrooms, she brings curiosity and care to set the stage for learning. Jess has a passion for play and believe that creativity takes courage and mistakes are portals to discovery!

MATERIAL NEEDED: Gingerbread pieces from kit or home made gingerbread baked pieces, icing, sprinkles, candy canes, candies for decoration, tonic water, ziplock bag, ruler or flat utensil for smoothing icing, cardboard base. optional: any basic electronics such as LEDs and coin batteries

PRICE: $20/session OR $75 for 5 sessions (you’ll save $5/session with purchase of a package)