Thanksgiving is over, so let the Christmas decorating begin.
That means it’s time to get crafting on your gingerbread house. Icing, gumdrops and candies galore! If you want to indulge in the decorating fun without the clean-up (or assembly), whisk the family off to one of these Atlanta-area classes that offer gingerbread experiences. Classes sell out quickly, so advance booking is recommended.
Cook’s Warehouse
Children ages 8 and older can create their own unique gingerbread houses with an adult partner. Holiday snacks and beverages are included in the cost of the class. Brookhaven: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 30. 4062 Peachtree Rd. 404-949-9945. Decatur: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7. 180 W. Ponce De Leon Ave. 404-377-4005. See website to register. www.cookswarehouse.com. $65 for parent-child team.
Viking
Parent and child classes at Viking offer the opportunity for families to decorate pre-constructed houses with a range of edible accents. Snacks and a holiday beverage are included. Children must be age 7 and older. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 15. 1745 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-745-9064. $59 per person.
American Girl
Girls 8 and older can bring their dolls to watch as they design and decorate their own gingerbread centerpieces worthy of the holiday table. Reservations required. 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6. North Point Mall, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. 877-247-5223. $33.
Salud! Cooking School, Duluth Whole Foods Market
Whether you are 4 or 99, you can decorate a pre-constructed gingerbread house while sipping hot cocoa and munching on holiday snacks at this winter workshop. 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7. 5945 State Bridge Road, Duluth. 770-442-3354 x2. $49/$89 per pair.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Children of all ages may join in this gingerbread experience with a slew of Atlanta's pastry chefs on hand to help. In the spirit of the season, families are asked to bring one unwrapped toy to donate to North Atlanta Toys for Tots. Afternoon snacks are included with the cost of the class. Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 8. 3500 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta. 404-844-4810. $30 per child.
Young Chef’s Academy
The North Druid Hills location of this kids cooking lab will offer two December dates for gingerbread house decorating. Classes are open to children age 6 and up. 4-5:15 p.m. Dec. 15 or Dec. 22. 2903 North Druid Hills Rd., Atlanta. 404-633-2633. $40 per person.
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