Programs

Program Description:
Roll into the art of sushi making! This exciting, hands-on class teaches tweens how to craft beautiful, delicious sushi rolls without the raw fish. Students will learn the fundamental techniques of seasoning perfect sushi rice, handling nori, and mastering the bamboo rolling mat. It’s a creative, colorful, and flavor-packed culinary journey!

On the Menu: A vibrant variety of vegetarian rolls and cooked-protein sushi rolls, served with custom dipping sauces.

When:
• Thursday, September 3 | 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Where:
• Philip Heit Center (150 W. Main St, New Albany, OH)
• Demo Kitchen on the first floor

Registration Info:
• $45/student
• Grades 4-8

About the Instructor:
Julie Novel, Novel Learning Solutions: Instructor & Learning Consultant
Julie Novel is a dedicated learning and development consultant and a veteran K-12 educator with a passion for empowering the next generation. Throughout her distinguished career in education and corporate training, including roles with Pickerington Schools, Westerville Schools, and the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC), Julie specialized
in designing engaging learning experiences that build practical life skills. She is also the proud mom of a high school senior.
Outside of her professional work, cooking has always been one of Julie’s greatest joys. From the time her son was small, she prioritized preparing healthy, delicious, and budget-friendly meals. Over the years, she has loved turning her kitchen into a classroom, teaching her son, her nephew, and their friends how to confidently plan and prepare their own nutritious snacks and
meals.
Julie is thrilled to share her lifelong love of cooking with her students. Her goal is to build every young chef's confidence, teaching them essential culinary skills they will carry into adulthood while sparking a lifelong joy for trying new foods.