Build and Decorate a Gingerbread House (Youth)

When

December 21, 2026 - December 22, 2026   
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor

Peggy Alexander

Cost: Free

Where

Whatcom Art Center
1105 11St, Bellingham, Washington, 98225

Event Type

This is a 2 day class: First day, build the gingerbread house; Second day, decorate it.

Building a gingerbread house is an awesome partnership project or by yourself.

  • Day one we will build your house. Gingerbread houses need the icing glue to set (harden) overnight before putting decorations on.
  • Day two we will select decorating candies, cookies, or crackers. We will then proceed to the fun part of putting all the candies onto your gingerbread house

Age groups: 7-13 yrs

Class size: 10

Cost: Free! (sponsored by Project Neighborly)

Instructor: Peggy Alexandar

Materials provided: All supplies will be provided, including disposable aprons.

Suggested to bring: Snack bag for break time. Old comfortable clothes

Experience level: No experience required

Registration: Send email to Peggy @ forksvamp68@comcast.net to reserve your spot.

Instructor Bio:

I have been doing gingerbread houses since 1975 with my kids and grandkids. I have taught gingerbread houses to several groups both adult, seniors, and kids and built and sold. I am self taught both in gingerbread and sculptured cakes.