**You are registering for a VIRTUAL cookie class**
 
Once you register for the class, you will receive an email with the workbook that you can download. You will also receive a separate email with an invitation to join a private Facebook group and will have access to a LIVE FEED on Saturday, May 4 2:00-3:30 EST
 
This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate cookiers. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in our private Facebook group and there will be additional supports in the workbook with beginners in mind.  The class will be focused on getting right into decorating!
 
You will learn how to decorate 4 cookies:
lighthouse
helm
captains hat
sailboat
 
Participants will purchase cookie cutters from RBCreationshop.com.  A link and coupon code will be provided. 
 
Techniques we'll cover in class:
Working with medium-consistency icing for both outlining and flooding
Using tipless bags
Wet-on-wet techniques
Wood grain technique
Crackle effect with white gel color
Using royal icing transfers to add pizzazz
Detail work
Flooding sections to add dimension
Tips for avoiding craters
 
Before class you will be responsible for:
Mixing the dough and baking the cookies 
Making, coloring and bagging the icing to a medium consistency (in advance of the class to participate live)
Making royal icing transfers
Purchasing all ingredients and tools such as cookie cutters, sprinkles, ingredients, etc--I provide links for all in the workbook
 
What your ticket gets you:
WORKBOOK: A workbook with step-by-step photo instructions for each cookie
Access to our private FB group to ask questions, connect with others, share photos, etc.
Prerecorded videos for class prep (icing, dough, set up, etc.)
Prerecorded video for creating royal icing transfers
SUPPLY LIST: a list of everything you need to purchase and prepare in advance of the live class (if you want to decorate along with me). 
QUESTIONS: Opportunity to directly ask me (and other cookiers) questions on the facebook page and during the LIVE event
RECORDING: Access to the recording via our private Facebook page for as long as Facebook exists/I have my FB account
COOKIE FUN: 1.5 hours of cookie fun with me!
 
Virtual logistics:
After purchasing the class, you will receive an order confirmation email that also includes the link to download the workbook.
You will also receive a separate email from with a link to join the Facebook group.
The live class will be held via Facebook Live.  This a webinar format where you will watch me decorate. 
The live class will be  primarily demonstration and it may move too fast for you in real time. Just keep that in mind! You can always pause and rewatch at anytime.
 
No refunds will be offered; however, you will be able to access the video at your convenience!
 
Bio of the instructor:
Karen is a self-taught cookier and the owner of Custom Cookies By Karen in Elkridge, Maryland.  She taught kindergarten for 33 years and loves the ability to combine both her passions (teaching and cookie decorating) to offer these virtual classes.  Karen retired and made the jump to full-time cookier in July 2022.  You can find her on Tiktok lives most evenings at 7:00 PM EST (@customcookiesbykaren), on her Instagram and Youtube channel under the same name (customcookiesbykaren).  Karen is excited to share her skills with you and spread a little sweetness one cookie at a time.