Royal Icing Basics Class - Sun, Oct 13th @1:00pm
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own royal icing? Or maybe you've tried and it didn't go exactly how you planned? 😉
Come learn the basic of royal icing with Just Add Cookies! In this 3-hour, beginner-level class, we'll cover the basics of royal icing AND decorate an adorable set of cookies with the icing you make in class!
Class includes
- A detailed, step-by-step demonstration of making royal icing (from scratch) using meringue powder and a stand mixer - with lots of tips, tricks, and ingredient recommendations!
- Hands-on instruction for you to make four different consistencies of royal icing in class
- Step-by-step guidance on coloring your royal icing
- Using the royal icing that YOU mixed to decorate a set of five cookies with step-by-step instructions
🎟️ Each ticket gets you one seat in the class--with an enthusiastic, experienced COOKIE COACH, plus a big batch of royal icing for you to mix and color in class, 6 Vanilla Bean cookies, and all the tools necessary to knock this cookie class out of the park! All that's needed is YOU. 💕
This class is on Sun, Oct 13th, from 1:00-4:00pm, at the Roy Smith Shelterhouse at Fred Fuller Park in Kent, OH (601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH 44240). Please arrive at least a few minutes early, so we have all the time we need to mix things up, decorate, and answer questions along the way. Bring your favorite form of (non-alcoholic) hydration with you--we're gonna' work hard! Don't worry--we will take a short break in the middle of class. 🥰
This class is open to those ages 12 and up. Those aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a responsible 16+ cookie buddy. Anyone planning to be present will need their own ticket for the class. This class is not for those with extensive or professional royal icing experience. We love our newbies!
You'll leave class with all your extra icing, delicious cookies you decorated yourself AND several cool techniques we'll cover in class! More details on refunds, things to bring, credits, and FAQs are below--looking forward to having you with us!
NOTE - You will immediately receive a confirmation email when your ticket purchase is successful. You will also receive an email confirmation five days before the event with any additional needed information. No paper tickets are required for this cookie class.
What will I be doing in the class?
Besides having the most fun ever? I will be demonstrating how to make your own royal icing, and you will be mixing and coloring it yourself! Then we will go over some cookie decorating tips & techniques and you will be decorating a set of cookies--with your very own icing--that you will take home with you that day.
Can I purchase an additional take-home kit?
Because this class is SO hands-on, there is not a take-home kit for this class.
Do I need to know how to bake?
Nope! No baking experience required. We will have the cookies pre-made for you. Have a little decorating experience under your belt… er… apron? You’re welcome too! Experienced or professional cookie decorator? Sorry, this one's not for you! We're not worthy!
What will we learn in class?
You’ll learn what goes into preparing royal icing, how to make different icing consistencies, and how to color icing. We’ll decorate together with YOUR icing and you'll get tips and tricks to make your cookies look even better than they taste (and they taste good)! You’ll also learn different decorating techniques depending on the class theme such as marbling, outlining, wet-on-wet, brush embroidery, and painting. Or hey – go off script and make your own designs – it’s your class!
What do I need to bring?
Nothing but a smile! Everything will be provided for you including my (rather tasty) sugar cookies. All you need to do is join us and have fun! Messy decorator? You can bring your own apron or just wear easy-to-wash clothing. There is a PowerPoint for reference, so if you wear glasses, please bring them as well. Oh – and bring your phone – we love photos!
What age is best for cookie classes?
This class is designed for those age 10 and up; kiddos 10-15 will need a responsible 16+ buddy to stay with them for the class. Everyone present for the class must have their own ticket.
Can just my child take the class?
This class is open to those ages 10 and up. Those aged 10-15 must be accompanied by a responsible 16+ cookie buddy. For this class, the buddy will need to buy a ticket and join in! Due to space restrictions, we do not have room for buddies to stand by and watch the class. Anyone present will need their own ticket for the class – but we promise you this - it's super fun for all involved!
What will I bring home?
By the end of the class, you will have created a set of gorgeous cookies ready to dry for 24 - 48 hours in their own box. You'll take home all your extra icing, and after class you'll get an email with a list of the tools we used in class so that you can recreate these cookies at home. And of course, you’ll have new skills, memories, and fun!
Can I sign up as an individual or as a group?
You can sign up either as an individual, with a friend, or with a whole group. The more the merrier! We are limited to a total of 20 seats per class, so definitely sign up ASAP!
Where are the classes located?
This class will be held at the Roy Smith Shelterhouse at Fred Fuller Park in Kent, OH - that address is 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH 44240. There is a parking lot right by the shelterhouse.
I signed up for the class but can't make it…
:( We understand that life happens so that’s why we allow you to cancel for a full refund up to 7 days before the session.
Any cancelation within 7 days of the session and before class day will receive a Just Add Cookies credit for 50% of the class price, and redeemable for up to 6 months from the credit issue date. Or you can choose to transfer your spot to a friend with no additional fee (and what a nice friend you are)!
If you do not cancel before the session starts or do not show up, we won’t be able to offer you a refund or a credit. So please reach out before class starts!
If you arrive at a session with observable symptoms of contagious illness, we will ask that you leave, but we’ll give you a credit towards a future session. We want you better and you need some rest!
Allergens: Heads up – these cookies include the following allergens: MILK, EGGS, WHEAT
Please note – these cookies are home-produced in a kitchen with exposure with common, known allergens. Please consider your allergies before registering.
Class Cancellation Policy: Classes may be cancelled at the discretion of the event host. This rarely happens – but in that extremely rare event that it does, you’ll receive a 100% refund.
Classes with attendance below five attendees may be canceled. Don’t be sad! You can either get a class credit for a future class (along with our apologies), or a full refund! We’ll let you know if your class has low attendance five days before the event is canceled so that you can bring a friend (hint hint) or find other plans for that day.
Weather Policy: Sometimes Jack Frost doesn’t play well with cookie class schedules, and Mother Nature seems to be takin’ notes. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll contact you with options – these may differ depending on the weather event, but rest assured – we’ll figure something out!
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