Poptart Light Switch — a sweet, hands-on workshop to brighten any room

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Poptart Light Switch — a sweet, hands-on workshop to brighten any room

In New Bern, a 1.5-hour DIY workshop teaches you to decorate a light switch cover with colorful 'frosting' and 'sprinkles', a quick project to personalize a space.

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Poptart Light Switch — a sweet, hands-on workshop to brighten any room.

Duration
1.5 Hours
Location
New Bern
Operator
The Accidental Artist
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This is a compact, upbeat craft session that turns a mundane light switch cover into a tiny, edible-looking work of room decor. Led as a guided workshop, participants add layers of 'frosting' and scatter 'sprinkles' to create a playful, personalized finish suited to campers, families and anyone who likes small, immediate decorative wins.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PROJECT

Frosting and sprinkles — miniature decorating

The core activity is decorating a standard light switch cover with colorful 'frosting' and 'sprinkles' to produce a sweet, personalized piece of room decor.

THE RESULT

A small, high-impact room accent

The finished cover is a playful accent designed to brighten a bedroom or shared space—an instant, tangible change you can take home the same day.

THE VIBE

Summer-camp simplicity for all ages

Presented as a camp favorite, this brief workshop emphasizes fun, accessibility and creative expression, making it suitable for mixed-age groups and casual crafters.

What the day feels like

What the workshop feels like

In a focused 1.5-hour session you move from introduction to hands-on decorating: a short demonstration of the 'frosting' technique, guided application on your switch cover, and the finishing touches of 'sprinkles' that give the piece its signature look. The tempo is social and workshop-style, with clear steps that make the process approachable for beginners.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits—and who might skip it.

1
Families with childrenDesigned as a camp-style craft and described as suitable for all ages, this workshop is a good fit for families looking for a supervised, creative activity.
2
Summer-camp attendeesPresented as a summer-camp favorite, the session matches the quick, playful projects often found in camp programming.
3
DIY & craft newcomersThe workshop’s guided format and brief duration make it approachable for first-time crafters seeking an immediate, decorative result.
4
Group events and small partiesThe social, hands-on nature of the session lends itself to small-group bookings or casual party add-ons where participants want a shared creative experience.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The workshop runs 1.5 hours.

What to Bring

No specialized tools are required beyond the basic materials used in the project—referred to here as 'frosting' and 'sprinkles' for decorating a light switch cover.

Logistics & Operator

This is a guided craft workshop presented by The Accidental Artist in New Bern, North Carolina.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the workshop?

The session lasts 1.5 hours.

What will I make?

You will decorate a light switch cover using decorative 'frosting' and 'sprinkles' for a personalized piece of room decor.

Who can attend?

The workshop is described as suitable for all ages, making it appropriate for children and adults alike.

Who runs the workshop?

The session is run by The Accidental Artist.

Where is the workshop held?

The workshop takes place in New Bern, North Carolina, United States.

Is this appropriate for summer camp programming?

Yes—this activity is presented as a summer-camp sweet treat and fits the short, hands-on projects common to camp schedules.