Orono Community Education

Gather the whole family and have fun baking and building your own gingerbread house from scratch! You’ll make gingerbread dough to create the house pieces and whip up royal icing to “glue” and decorate with candies. A detailed packet with the ingredient list, prep instructions, a gingerbread recipe, and a printable house template will be sent before class for easy preparation. Whether starting a new tradition or continuing one, this class will leave you with a beautiful gingerbread house and sweet memories to enjoy together!

Take the stress out of Thanksgiving prep with this hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef! You’ll prepare a sliced-style turkey (10–12 lbs), savory sausage and wild rice stuffing, and homemade turkey gravy, all ready to reheat and enjoy on Thanksgiving Day. (All items serve approximately 8 people). All ingredients and supplies are included in the class fee. Leave with fully prepped dishes, packaged in secure, take-home containers. Whether you’re hosting or contributing to a meal, you’ll head into the holiday with confidence!

Celebrate the season with a sweet baking experience! You'll roll, cut, bake, and decorate six traditional sugar cookies using fun, festive shapes, plenty of frosting and LOTS of sprinkles! Each child (ages 5 and up) or family must have at least one accompanying adult in attendance. After the cookie bake and decorate, a pizza bar and Ceasar salad will be provided for both the child and their adult. (Beverages available for purchase). Cookies can be enjoyed during class or taken home to share later. Please Note: Cookies contain gluten, eggs, and dairy. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any dietary restrictions.