Cinco De Mayo Cookie Decorating Class

IntroductionInterested in learning more about decorated sugar cookies?! Bug & Bear's Kitchen is here to help! In this 1.5-hour class, we'll cover the basics of sugar cookies (so—yes, it’s beginner-friendly!), do some piping practice with royal icing, and talk about how to strategize the best ways to decorate sugar cookies. Everything you'll need is provided at class.We’ll be decorating a Cinco de Mayo set that is mucho fun!About this ClassThis 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 Cinco de Mayo theme set that tastes amazing and will look even better once you’ve completed your decorating!This class is on Tuesday, May 5, from 6:00-7:30pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes before we start 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 12 people! It's a blast whether you're coming with a friend, family member, or flying solo!This class is good even for kids, 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!This class will be held at The Blue Agave Tex Mex, located at 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd., Suite B100, Austin, TX 78717. Nervous about the parking situation? Don’t be! Parking is pretty easy since the restaurant faces the parking lot of the shopping complex.Things to BringWondering what you need to bring to have a successful time decorating? Well—nothing’s required—but here are 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.

Cancellation / RefundYour ticket is fully refundable if canceled on or before April 21. After that date, it is non-refundable, but it is transferable. If you can't make it, these are the options: (1) pick up your cookie kit from my home bakery at an agreed-upon date (instructions on how to decorate will be emailed!), (2) transfer your ticket to a friend or family member, or (3) resell your ticket.DIY / Add-On KitsOrder an extra cookie kit and take the class home with you to teach a child or friend! These 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! I don't bring spare kits to class; all cookie kits must be pre-ordered, so make sure to plan ahead!How long can a kit last? Depending on how you store your icing, your kits can last for a week or longer. Freezing cookies keeps 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 Cancellation Policy / Weather PolicyAllergens: Heads up—these cookies include the following allergens: wheat, eggs, and dairy. Please note—these cookies are prepared in a kitchen that is also used to cook and bake with common, known allergens: nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish. Please consider your allergies before registering.Class Cancellation 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 four (4) 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 seven (7) days before the event is canceled, or on April 28, so that you can bring a friend (hint hint) or find other plans for that day.Weather Policy: Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t play well with cookie class schedules. 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!Private ClassesInterested in hosting a private class for your family or friends? Let's chat!About Bug & Bear's KitchenWho doesn’t love getting out and doing something fun while also eating delicious cookies!? That’s what Bug & Bear's Kitchen is all about!A little about me—I graduated from pastry school in New York in the 1990s. I’ve been making sweet treats for fun since then, but professionally since. My favorite cookie theme to decorate is anything that can be described as cute—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! Each person gets 6 cookies, 4 icing colors, and all the tools necessary to knock this cookie class out of the park! Read more details