Royal Icing 101

Let's get technical! This hands-on class is for cookie decorators seeking to fine-tune their royal icing skills. 

Where: Mik & Cookies Studio in Vista, CA (exact location to be provided via email separately from order confirmation)

When: Wednesday, January 14th @ 2:00PM-5:00PM

Time: The class will be approximately 3 hours long.

Session Overview

• We will begin with a comprehensive icing demonstration; you'll watch as I create the perfect batch from start to finish.

• Learn the nuances of achieving different consistencies: stiff, detail, flood, and hybrid.

• Each student will receive a bowl of freshly made icing to experiment hands-on. 

• You'll learn to thin your icing to reach the desired consistency.

• Add color to bring your color palettes to life.

• Expertly fill piping bags to prepare for decorating.

• Practice with each different consistency utilizing various techniques.

Techniques and Skills

• Expand your creativity with four fundamental icing transfer techniques:

  • Icing Transfer Letters - Perfect for personalizing cookies with names or numbers without using a projector.

  • Simple Piping Tip Florals - Learn how to create simple floral designs that add a touch of elegance to any cookie.

  • DIY Sprinkle Mixes - Create custom sprinkle mixes.

  • Stenciled Shapes - Use stencils to achieve precise shapes and patterns effortlessly.

Additionally, I will introduce a dehydrator as a method for quickly drying your icing transfers. Furthermore, we'll cover the techniques for dipping cookies to create a smooth base layer and effortlessly create a marble effect on our cookies. 

Practice Makes Progress

While the class focuses on mastering icing and transfer techniques, you'll have plenty of cookies to practice on using your prepared icing. 

What's Included?

• All materials and tools required for the class, including icing, mixing tools, colors, and cookies.

• Light refreshments and snacks to keep your creative juices flowing.

What you will take home:

• A goody bag of additional supplies and items to continue your icing practice at home

• Link to download my Royal Icing Transfer Guide

• My Royal Icing Recipe

• Four types of custom-made sprinkles

• Your practice cookies

• Your prepared icing to continue practicing at home

Location and Registration

This class will take place in my cozy studio in Vista, CA (zip code 92083). You will receive the address details via email a few days before class. 

Ready to unleash your creativity with royal icing? Join us for a day of fun, learning, and, of course, delicious cookies!