NOLA ChristmasFest

Session  Schedule – December 13

2:00 PM:   “Baking Spirits Bright”
                       Holiday Sweet Treats

2:20 PM:    “Cool Yule Craft” 
                       Found Object Ornaments

2:40 PM:    “Intro to Irish Dancing” 
                       

View Recording HERE

Baking Spirits Bright

Presenter:  The Culinary Educators

Of:

About 

Be sure to gather all your ingredients ahead of time so you can follow along with the instruction. What’s more festive at the holidays than sweet Treats!

Age Range 

All ages, however, adult supervision is recommended. 

What  You  Will  Need

Get Ready… Read the whole recipe before you start!        

Get Set… Set out your ingredients and equipment!

 
Oreo Balls

Get Printable Ingredients, Equipment, and Instructions HERE

(yields 2 dozen treats)

Ingredients:

  • 38 oreos
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c white chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles, crushed candy cane, and décor preferred

Equipment:

  • Glass bowl
  • Food processor
  • Large bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • Table spoon
  • Mixing spoon
 
Reindeer Crunch

Get Printable Ingredients, Equipment, and Instructions HERE

(yields 6 cups, 6 – 8 servings)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Chex rice or wheat cereal
  • 1 cup Cheerios or toasted oat cereal
  • 1 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup salted pretzel sticks, broken into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup M & M’s, any flavor
  • 1-1/2 bags (16 oz) white chocolate chips

Equipment:

  • 1 cup dry measure (5)
  • large bowl
  • medium microwave safe bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • hot pad
  • rimmed cookie sheet
  • waxed paper

 

Duration

20 Minutes

Cool  Yule  Crafts

Presenter:  Miriam  Denis-Harper, Art Educator

Of:

Belle  Chasse  Academy

About

Creative crafts to brighten homes for the holidays.

Project – Yarn  and  Popsicle  Stick  Found  Object
Ornaments  and  Adornments

Make many different ornaments and adornments for your home or tree using yarn, popsicle sticks and recycled items from around the house or yard.

Age  Range

All ages, Adult supervision required if using Hot Glue

What  You  Will  Need

  • Yarn, ribbon, string in different lengths
  • Popsicle sticks, preferred (pencils or sturdy sticks from the backyard may work)
  • Hot glue gun and an adult to help (craft glue or white glue may work as well, but a glue stick will not)
  • Paint or marker
  • Scissors
  • Found objects: Googly eyes, buttons, bottle caps, glitter, colorful sand, macaroni, beads, felt, bells, bits of fabric, pipe cleaners, old Christmas ornaments

Duration

18 Minutes

Intro to Irish Dancing

Presenter: 

Joni Muggivan

and

The Muggivan Dancers

About 

Join Entertainment Stage favorites, Muggivan School of Irish Dance, for a fun holiday themed introduction to Irish step dance.

Age Range 

All ages.

What  You  Will  Need:

  • Comfortable clothing that allows movement
  • Clear, open space to move freely
  • Water or other healthy beverage

Duration

21 Minutes

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