Like most of us, I am more than ready to step into safe social engagements. With the restrictions for Covid beginning to loosen up, one of my first ventures back into the “land of normalcy” was to join two friends for a cookie decorating class.
AZ Cake Shoppe offers these classes, and is a licensed, family owned and operated home-based business. The founders, Bonnie and Bryanne Williams, have over 30 years combined experience. They teach class on cake and cookie decorating, sugar painting, chocolate transfers, edible jewels, gum paste flowers, cake sculpting and cake pops classes.
The two classes I have attended in the past are the Halloween Cookie Workshop and the Christmas Cookie Workshop. This year I wanted to find something I could make and share over a longer period. My wish was answered in the form of the Fall Cookie Workshop. The cookies in this class are simply adorable – from the red truck to the fall leaf to the coffee cup and all the other equally creative cookie shapes. There is something in the selection of cookie designs for everyone.
My instructor, Bryanne, is wonderfully articulate in her teaching method and the class is a model in organization. The base cookies themselves are delicious and the addition of two ‘taster cookies’ to your box of pre-baked cookies is very thoughtful. The class set up is professional and very clean.
Now I’ll be frank. I have zero ability or desire to be a cookie decorator. I do a “good” job decorating during class however when I try to replicate that success at home, days later, I am reminded that I would starve to death if this were a job someone had to pay me to perform. I fully give credit for my success in class to the teaching techniques and skills of Bryanne. My goal in attending is twofold. I like to learn and master, to a degree, a new skill in each class. I also like to attend with friends and family and simply relax and enjoy the process. Each session may hold up to 10 people in the class and you will find a wide variety of skills and interests in each session. It’s always a pleasure to meet and get to know the other people in the class as we cheer each other on to frosting success!
If you are looking for a fun yet educational event, give this a try. You may find a list of all their classes here. Bring your friends, neighbors or relatives; they will thank you for the opportunity. If you are serious about becoming the next Cupcake Wars winner, I am confident you can build your skills at the AZ Cake Shoppe!
You may contact them via email azcakeshoppe@gmail.com or call Bonnie at (602) 332-4207 or text Bry at (602) 332-1842 .