Confections by Charlee Sand and Sugar Cookie Decorating Class - June 15, 2024

Hi friends! I am SO excited to share my love of cookie decorating with you! Mainly, this is a technique class focused on decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. Sorry peeps, no unticketed observers allowed in class.

Who: Confections by Charlee

What: Cookie class for beginners and beyond

When: June 15, 2024 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Where: 21C Library in the Create Space meeting room

Cost: $60 per student

This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing, or if you're trying to have fun with family or friends, this is the class for you! We’ll be decorating a set of 6 Sand and Sugar themed cookies!

I'll provide everything you will need from cookies, icing, sprinkles, and a box to take your awesome creations home in - I just need YOU! Each to-be-baker gets 6 cookies, 4 icing colors, sprinkles, and all the tools necessary to knock this cookie class out of the park! Everything is prepped right before class – so no baking or icing mixing required. Just skip to the fun part of decorating!

Class will start at 10:30 am sharp so we can have enough time to decorate and answer questions along the way. Come by yourself, bring your best friend, or bring the family - every participant must have their own ticket! It's a blast whether you're coming with a friend, family member, or solo!

Interested in learning more about decorated sugar cookies?! Confections by Charlee is here to help! In this 1.5-hour class, we'll cover the basics to sugar cookies (so – yes, it’s beginner friendly!), do some piping practice with Royal Icing, talk about how to strategize the best ways to decorate sugar cookies! Everything you'll need is provided at class along with a live in-person instructor – just bring a smile (and maybe an apron).

We’ll be decorating a “Sand and Sugar" theme this time – lots of summer fun shapes to commemorate the warm weather fun!

Things you will learn in the class:

• Outlining and flooding
• Lots of practice with the "wet-on-wet" technique

Each student will go home with:

• 6 decorated sugar cookies
• Love and appreciation for the art of cookie decorating

• Space is limited, first come first serve. Cancellations may be made up until two weeks (14 days) prior to the class for full refund. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of the class will not be refunded but may be transferred to another student or for a future class date with my prior permission. The class credit must be used no later than one year from the original purchase date. Please email me at confectionsbycharlee@hotmail.com for cancellations. Class will be canceled and/or rescheduled if less than 8 people sign up for class. While I love what I do and have a deep bench of helpers that allow me to follow my dreams--- LIFE happens! I reserve the right to cancel class at any time- in the event of that happening I will refund the full purchase price of $60. You agree to these terms by purchasing a class ticket.

About this Class

This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing, or if you're trying to have fun with family or friends, this is the class for you! We will be doing a fun Easter theme set that tastes amazing and will look even better once you’ve completed your decorating! Everything is prepped right before class – so no baking or icing mixing required. Just decorate!

This class is on June 15th and starts at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm sharp so we can have enough time to decorate and answer along the way. Come by yourself, bring your best friend, or bring the family - we have seating for up to 24 people! It's a blast whether you're coming with a friend, family member, or solo!

I find that this class is good for ages 10+, but if you'd like to leave the kiddos at home, purchase an add-on kit (more on that below)! If you believe your child that is younger than 10 would be a good fit for class - lets do it - I trust that you know them best. However, every person in class needs a ticket. The kits are great for kids at home!

The class will be held at the Library 21c in Colorado Springs, CO located at 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. 80920. Nervous about the parking situation? Don’t be! Parking is pretty easy - park on the top level of the library. Head through the glass sliding doors and go up and to the right. The CreateSpace room has beautiful glass walls - youll see me in there!

FAQ

What will I be doing in the class?

Besides having the most fun ever? We will be going over some cookie facts, decorating techniques and you will be decorating your very own set of cookies that you will take home with you that day.

Can I purchase an additional take-home kit?

Yes! Many parents or practicing cookiers purchase additional class kits to take home and re-do the classes. You can purchase an add-on kit during check-out. Your kit will be available at the end of your class - so don't forget it!

Do I need to know how to bake?

Nope! No baking history required. We will have the cookies pre-made for you along with the icing already mixed and colored. Have a little decorating experience under your belt… er… apron? Come on too! I will be sending you recipes to try at home after class, too!

What will we learn in class?

You’ll 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, we'd encourage you to bring them as well. Oh – and bring your phone – I love photos!

What age is best for cookie classes?

Our classes are for almost any age! From youngsters to grandparents - come on in and have some cookie fun with us! Our in-person classes are great for any age; however, kiddos under 12 will need a parent taking the class as well. If you think your child may be too young to enjoy the in-person class, purchase an additional take-home kit!

Can just my child take the class?

We ask that all parents also attend the classes with their children under 12. For children over 12, you can drop off your child to take the class and return to pick-up in 1.5 hours. Due to space restrictions, we do not have room for parents to stand by and watch their children in class. So unfortunately, your adorable kiddo cannot take the class alone. A parent must also purchase a ticket and take the class as well - but I 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. I’ll send you an Amazon link 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 24 seats per class, so definitely sign up ASAP!

Where are the classes located?

This class will be held at Library 21c in Colorado Springs, CO - that address is 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. 80920.

I signed up for a class but can't make it?

:( We understand that life happens so that’s why we allow you to cancel up to 14 days before the class. You can always transfer your spot to a friend though (and what a nice friend you are). Any cancelation after the 14 days will be a class credit redeemable for up to 1 year from the credit issue date. Please read below for our COVID-19 Cancelation Policies.

Things to Bring

Wondering what you need to bring to have a successful time decorating? Well – nothing’s required – but here’s the things we recommend if you’d like to elevate your experience!

• Bring an apron! Things can get messy when you’re workin’ with royal icing – so grab an apron (bonus points if it’s cute – I’ll definitely be asking where you got it).
• Bring your glasses! There’s a reference slide deck to help you decorate, but if things get blurry far away, seeing glasses may be a great bet.
• Bring your phone! I love it when students take pictures throughout class – so bring a phone.
• Bring a good attitude! Cookies are fun, but they're also challenging! A good attitude makes all the difference.

About Me - Your Cookie Class Instructor

Who doesn’t love getting out and doing something fun while also eating delicious cookies!? That’s what cookie class with Confections by Charlee is all about!

These classes are based in Colorado Springs and cater to the beginner cookier or people just looking to have fun learning a new skill. Whether you just want a fun date, a girls-or-guys-night-out or just want to explore what cookie decorating is on your own - we have a seat for you.

For our classes, all you will need to bring is yourself (and an apron if you are a messy decorator), and I’ll take care of the rest. Oh – and bring eyeglasses so you can see the instructional PowerPoint if your eyesight is anything like mine. You will get a set of pre-baked cookies (pretty tasty if I do say so myself) as well as all the supplies you will need to decorate them during the 1.5 hour class. You will leave the class with your very own box of your very own newly decorated cookies!

A little about me – I’ve been baking sugar cookies since 2017 and I was a cake decorator beore that – and I’ve not put down a bag of icing since! My favorite cookie themes to decorate are baby showers and weddings – but I can do pretty much anything if icing’s involved. I love what I do –who wouldn’t love making cookies?! It’s the sweetest job in the world!

Oh yeah - I have classes throughout the year which highlight different themes so make sure to sign up for our newsletter so you can get in on the cookie action!

Cancelation / Refund / Sick Policy

Cleanliness is important:

I provide hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes for attendees, and our classroom has a sink.

Feeling Sick?:

If you're feeling under the weather I am so sad you have to miss but I do appreciate you staying home adn not spreading illness! For any sickness symptoms prior to your class’s start time but after the refund policy date, please email us before your class’s start time, and we’ll give you a credit for the next class!

You Don't Show Up or Email Prior To Class:

If I do not hear from you before your class’s start time, and you do not show up for class, I won’t be able to offer you a refund or a credit even if you're sick. So please reach out before class if you’re feeling sick!

DIY / Add-On Kits

Order your sugar cookie class kit and take the class home with you to teach a child or friend! These class kits come with everything you'll use in class, and if you'd like, I’ll email you the class PowerPoint so you can follow our step-by-step instructions from home! Cookie Class DIY Kits are created before your class, and you'll pick them up and take them with you after class.

How long can a kit last? Depending on how you store your icing, your kits can last for a week or longer. Freezing cookies keep them fresh for a long time, but I recommend using your kit as soon as possible - ideally in the first week after you've taken it home. Cookies are heat sealed for freshness – but again, use it in under a week to make sure it tastes the best.

Allergen Disclaimer / Class Cancelation Policy / Weather Policy / Fees Disclaimer

Allergens: Heads up – these cookies include the following ingredients: Cookie - flour, sugar, butter, shortening, egg, milk, vanilla and saltRoyal icing - powdered sugar, meringue powder (corn starch, egg whites, sugar,gum arabic, sodium aluminum sulfate, citric acid, cream of tartar, vanillin), vanilla extract, cream of tartar, corn syrup. Food coloring - Water, sugar, colors (one or more of red #40, red #3, yellow #5, yellow #6, blue #1, blue #2, or titanium dioxide), modified corn starch, vegetable gum, citric acid, and less than 1/10 of 1% sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives).

This product was produced lovingly in my home kitchen that is not subject to state licensure or inspection. In my home, I also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish. This product is not intended for resale so don't try any funny business.

Please consider your allergies before registering.

Class Cancelation Policy: Classes may be canceled at the discretion of me, 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 8 attendees will be canceled. Don’t be sad! You can either get a class credit for a future class (along with my apologies), or a full refund! I’ll let you know if your class has low attendance 1 week 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, I’ll contact you with options – these may differ depending on the weather event, but rest assured – we’ll figure something out!

Contact Me!

Questions? I have answers (or I’ll make up some really fun stories at least)! Reach out to me or check out some of my work on the following social media profiles (and hey – give me a like or follow – I’d love your support!). If you need to reach out directly, below is my email as well.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confectionsbycharlee/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/confectionsbycharlee
• Email: confectionsbycharlee@hotmail.com

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