Gingerbread House Workshop - Parent/Child Art Class
Ellicott City, Maryland
This is a parent/child class - ages 3 and up!
*Create faux candies, gumdrops, lollipops, and more!
*decorate your own special cardBoard gingerbread house
Inspired by the Christmas village I built from scratch for my 3 children in 2016, this art class will teach you how to make your own "child sized" Gingerbread house. My own Christmas Village is huge, and my little photography clients have been enjoying the houses in my studio for years. Your children will love to make their own with your help! For this class, I'm providing a smaller premade cardboard house which you can fold up and easily fit in your car, as well as put away at home when not in use. When assembled, your gingerbread house will be 40" tall, 32" wide, and 27" deep.
Cost: $175
Includes house and art supplies
Gingerbread House Workshop
Sunday, December 8, 2024: 1pm - 4pm
Workshop Limited to 20 people
The class will begin with a lesson on space, color, symmetry, and how to plan your design.
Participants will watch demonstrations on how to create various faux candies using materials such as paint, glitter glue, glitter, Elmer's glue, clay sprinkles, wrapping paper, foam discs, and so forth. Wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on.
1- Parents and children create the faux candies and let them dry.
(some candies take a day to dry, so you can take them home to attach later)
2 - Low Temp hot glue will be used by parents to attach the decor onto the house
Limit 1 house per family - one or two parents may attend with their child or children to collectively create their gingerbread house.
1. How many gingerbread houses can each family create?
One house per family, because these are large (40"x32"x27"), take time to create, and the adult will be handling the low temp hot glue. The house will fold down to fit inside of any car.
2. Can families bring children younger than the age of 3?
We are using small pieces of art supplies that are not suitable for children under age 3. Nothing is edible and those faux candies look real, but they're not. For safety reasons, this class is not for children under 3.
3. Do participants need to bring any art materials?
No. Everything is provided, however, I recommend buying your own low temp hot glue gun with glue sticks for home after the workshop. You may want to continue embellishing your gingerbread house after the workshop. Plus, you will have a few glitter glue candies still drying in a tray to take home and attach later.
4. What is the cost to bring additional adults or children?
The cost is $100 per each additional person. The space is limited to 20 people, so everyone who attends must register for a spot in the class.
5. Can parents sign up and not bring their kids?
Sure. If you want to make a gingerbread house by yourself, to give as a surprise gift to your children, be my guest.
Frequently Asked Questions
I started building these giant houses in 2016 for my children. The Christmas village brought our family so much joy! Where do I store them? Well, that has been a challenge! The positive response I have received from tons of kids playing in them over the years has inspired me to offer an art class so kids can make their own. But it is important that the size is more manageable for your family, so you'll be pleased with our new materials.
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