Under the Sea! - Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Under the Sea! - Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Join us for a fun and delicious sugar cookie decorating class at Sweet Tea & Coffee Cafe! Get your creative juices flowing as we learn how to transform plain cookies into edible masterpieces. This in-person event is perfect for cookie enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Curious about crafting delightful ocean-themed sugar cookies? 🌊🐚 Get ready with Kastle Catering! Join us at Sweet Tea & Coffee Cafe for a splashy cookie decorating class. Embrace the sea spirit as you learn to create fin-tastic treats. Whether you're a budding seahorse or a seasoned starfish artist, this class welcomes all who love cookie creativity. In this 2-hour session, we’ll cover the sweet basics (perfect for beginners!), practice piping with Royal Icing, discuss strategies for spectacular decorations, and explore dough and icing essentials. All supplies are included, plus a live, in-person guide—just bring your shellfish smile (and maybe an apron). 🌟💙

About this Class

Plunge into a magical ocean adventure in our 1.5-hour underwater cookie decorating class! 🌊🐠 Explore the charm of creating 6 enchanting cookies with 4 delightful icing varieties. This delightful session is a perfect blend of fun and creativity - a true recipe for love and joy! Don’t miss out, it’s a fantastic experience! 🐙💕 You'll leave class with a solid grasp of sugar cookie basics and some cool techniques we'll cover! More details on refunds, items to bring, credits, and FAQs are provided below - excited to have you with us.

P.S. Good news! Sweet Tea & Coffee Cafe will be open for business, serving up delicious drinks, scrumptious snacks, and savory sandwiches available for purchase throughout the class. So, you can sip, nibble, and munch while you decorate —it's all part of the fun!

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 sea creatures, that taste amazing and will look even better once you’ve completed your decorating, as we deep-dive into all things sugar cookies!!

We provide everything you will need from cookies, icing, sprinkles, and a box to take your awesome creations home in - we 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 decorate!

This class is on June 8, 2024, and will be from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 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 - we have seating for up to 15 people! Whether you're coming with a friend, family member, or solo, it's a blast!

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)! The kits are great for kids at home, plus - we'll send you the class PowerPoint so you can teach them yourself!

The class will be held at Sweet Tea & Coffee Cafe in Surprise, AZ located at 15278 W Bell Rd #102, Surprise AZ, 85374. Nervous about the parking situation? Don’t be! Parking is pretty easy with an attached parking lot with plenty of parking spaces!

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 mask if you’d like! These classes follow the state health guidelines, but if you’d like to wear a mask throughout class – please do!
• Bring a good attitude! Cookies are fun, but they're also challenging! A good attitude makes all the difference.

About Your Kastle Catering

Who doesn’t love getting out and doing something fun while also eating delicious cookies!? That’s what Kastle Catering is all about!

These classes are based in Surprise AZ 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 2-hour class. You will leave the class with your very own box of your very own newly decorated cookies!

A little about me – Hi! My Name Ashley and I am the owner and Chef of Kastle Catering. Kastle Catering is currently based out of Surprise/Sun City (my office is in Surprise but my industrial kitchen is in sun city). I currently offer catering services and sweet treats (including cookie decorating classes) mountain to mountain here in the valley! You read that right, mountain to mountain, aka White Tanks to Superstition, Anthem to South Mountain!⛰️

I have a degree from JWU Providence and LOVE creating unique menus/foods, sweet treats and some fun custom Sugar Cookies in my free time. I also offer meal prep services and deliver meals to families during times of need to help my community when I can🥰

If I’m not busy in the kitchen, you can find me cruising Arizona as an HOA compliance inspector, hiking, or hanging out by a pool splashing in the water with my family (including my dog Harley!) and friends. I’ve been baking sugar cookies since 2021 – and I’ve not put down a scribe since (don’t know what a scribe is? I’ll teach you in class!). My favorite cookie themes to decorate are anything Halloween related – 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

Note - our classes no longer require masks for vaccinated individuals. Our classes follow the current recommendation by the Arizona government and health organizations.

Class Masking Policy:

You will not be required to wear a mask throughout the class; however, you can choose to wear a mask if you'd like! I provide hand sanitizer, disinfectant, and wipes for attendees. Each station is disinfected along with the venue before and after your event.

Showing Symptoms Before 3 Days Out:

If you’re sick prior to the 3-day refund cutoff, you can cancel for a full refund! And might we say thank you for quarantining. To request a refund through Eventbrite, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Eventbrite.

2. Go to Tickets.

3. Find the order you want refunded, then select Request a refund.

4. Enter your details and submit your request. The organizer should respond within five business days.

Showing Symptoms After 3-Days Out:

For any sickness symptoms prior to your class’s start time but after the 3-day refund policy, 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 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: Flour, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract

Please note – these cookies are prepared in a kitchen that also bakes with common, known allergens: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans

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 including your Eventbrite fees.

Classes with attendance below 5 participants 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 3 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, I’ll contact you with options – these may differ depending on the weather event, but rest assured – we’ll figure something out!

Eventbrite Fees: Your ticket price includes your ticket fees; however, Eventbrite does not refund its fees. If you cancel your ticket and request a refund prior to the cancelation window expiring, I’ll happily give you a refund less the Eventbrite fee – since I don’t get this fee back either. Eventbrite keeps it regardless of whether you show up or cancel. I know – I hate it too!

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: @Kastlecatering

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kastlecatering

Email: kastlecatering@gmail.com