Students from the family and consumer science class at Pathfinder School have been participating in the Pittsburgh Gingerbread House Display and Competition for over a decade, and this year they took home first place in the middle school category!
Students voted to recreate Hagrid’s Hut from Harry Potter, earning top honors for their entry, “Hagrid’s Holiday Hut.” Students made gingerbread dough, royal icing, and gum paste from scratch, and used patterns, utensils, and simple techniques to bring the magical design to life.
Vocational students worked one-on-one with staff to create intricate details, while home economics classes collaborated to construct the house and its surroundings. It was a true team effort!
See it in person
“Hagrid’s Holiday Hut” is on display at the City-County Building on Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh alongside hundreds of other creations.
Vote for People’s Choice
View all entries and cast your vote online through the City of Pittsburgh’s Get Involved Pittsburgh website.
