Registration is open for the fall series of CrEATe Lab, the cooking program for ages 10-17 at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC).
This series consists of six sessions, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, and Oct. 29. CrEATe Lab will meet at ASC’s The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
This fall series will focus on the role of dairy in a healthy lifestyle, said Faith Anaya, CrEATe Lab’s lead instructor and owner of the cooking school Kids Cook!.
CrEATe Lab is sponsored by Undeniably Dairy, and is in partnership with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Kids Cook!.
Each CrEATe Lab series has three components: Cooking, gardening, and shopping. Throughout the course of the program, students are taught to independently prepare nutritious meals. Basic kitchen skills – such as how to properly wash, peel, chop, and slice ingredients and how to avoid illness from improper food preparation – are also taught. They also learn how to read nutrition labels to help guide their food purchases.
“Adult family members will be invited to a session with a Registered Dietitian to learn about nutritious eating on a budget,” Anaya said.
Students will also prepare a dish for a local food pantry.
The cost is $35, and half scholarships are available. Parents or guardians may register online here or by calling 870-536-3375. The class is limited to 10 students.
For more information about the program, please visit the CrEATe Lab page.
Questions? Please contact Education Programs Manager Shakeelah Rahmaan at [email protected] or call 870-536-3375.
