Children at the Baldwin Public Library recently put their creativity to work during a candy-making workshop where they crafted colorful treats inspired by the popular Shamrock Shake.
Led by chocolatier Melinda Space, owner of the East Meadow-based confectionery business Thems The Breaks, the class guided young participants through the process of creating their own candy kabobs and decorating festive milkshake-style drinks.
During the activity, children assembled candy kabobs using marshmallows and sour belt gummy candy, carefully arranging the sweets onto straws before dipping and decorating them. The kabobs served as colorful toppers for green milkshake-style treats made with vanilla ice cream dyed green.
Participants also learned how to decorate the rims of their cups using icing, sprinkles and Lucky Charms cereal, adding a festive touch to their creations.
Space demonstrated each step of the process, showing students how to apply the icing and add toppings before helping them assemble their final treats. Her husband, Bill Space, also assisted throughout the workshop, helping children place chocolate onto their candy kabobs and guiding them through the decorating process.
The class, held on March 15, attracted several Baldwin families, with children eagerly watching the demonstrations and following along at their tables as they created their own edible designs.
Among those participating were members of the Durrani family — Musa, Ismael, Issac and Isa — who joined other students in decorating their Shamrock Shake-inspired treats.
For some participants, the experience sparked a deeper interest in candy-making. Isaiah Adegbenle, 10, who has taken several classes with Space, said he enjoys learning how sweets are made and hopes to do something similar when he grows up.
Students proudly displayed their finished creations, including candy kabobs topped with sprinkles and colorful gummies, before enjoying the treats they had made.
The workshop gave children a hands-on introduction to basic candy-making techniques while offering a fun and festive activity tied to the St. Patrick’s Day season.
