Laura Liudahl from Laura’s Baking Delights will be offering several cookie decorating classes through the Holmen Park & Recreation Department this Spring & Summer. Please check out the variety of classes below. All classes will meet at Halfway Creek Park West Shelter (400 Walnut Dr.). Age & skill levels are merely suggestions. If you feel your child is mature enough for a class, go ahead and sign them up. Class Size: Min – 4, Max – 12.
*All Classes are held at Halfway Creek Park West Shelter (400 Walnut St., Holmen WI)
Create a Cookie Pizza
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $40 (covers up to 4 people working on one cookie pizza)
Class Description:
Pizza night just got a sweet twist! In this playful family decorating class, each group will turn a giant chocolate chip cookie into a delicious dessert “pizza” using colorful frosting and hand-crafted fondant toppings. Think fondant pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, and even pineapple! This class is designed for creativity, fun, and making sweet memories together.
Skills Covered:
• Spreading frosting to mimic pizza sauce
• Rolling, shaping, and cutting fondant
• Creating playful fondant toppings like pepperoni and veggies
• Color mixing and creative design techniques
• Collaborative decorating as a family or group
What’s Included:
• One large chocolate chip cookie “pizza” per group
• Buttercream frosting
• Fondant in a variety of colors• Tools to shape and sculpt fondant toppings
• Step-by-step instruction and decorating guidance
• A box to take your finished cookie pizza home
Details:
No baking is done in class. All cookie pizzas are pre-baked and ready for decorating. This class is perfect for families, friend groups, or solo participants looking for a creative escape.
Halloween Cupcakes
Date: Wednesday October 28, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Ages: All ages welcome
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Cost: $50 (covers up to 4 people working on 12 cupcakes)
In this class we will work with buttercream and fondant to make SPOOKTACULAR cupcakes.
Come and learn 5 cupcake designs (pumpkin, bat, monster, mummy and spider) using buttercream and fondant that will be sure to wow your friends and family!
Skills Covered:
• Spreading and Piping Buttercream
• Rolling, shaping, and cutting fondant
• Color mixing and creative design techniques
• Collaborative decorating as a family or group
What’s Included:
• 12 Cupcakes
• Buttercream frosting
• Fondant in a variety of colors
• Tools to shape and sculpt fondant toppings
• Step-by-step instruction and decorating guidance
• A box to take your finished cupcakes home
Details:
No baking is done in class. All cupcakes are pre-baked and ready for decorating. This class is perfect for families, friend groups, or solo participants looking for a creative escape.
3D Turkey Cookie Class
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Ages: 12+ (Great for teens & adults). Younger children are welcome with an adult.
Level: Beginner & Family friendly
Price: $50 per team (covers 2 people working on 2 turkeys)
Description:
Build a sweet and silly centerpiece just in time for Thanksgiving! In this festive cookie decorating class, you’ll create and assemble a standing 3D turkey made entirely from six royal-iced cookies. With pre-baked cookies and icing ready to go, you’ll jump right into the fun of decorating and building your edible masterpiece.
Skills Covered:
• Royal icing basics: piping and flooding
• Creating simple feather and face details
• Assembly techniques for 3D cookie structures
• Tips for smooth, colorful icing finishes
What’s Included:
• 2 pre-baked turkey cookie sets per team
• Royal icing in piping bags
• Decorating tools and packaging
• Step-by-step guided instruction
• A box for safe transport
Details:
Designed for two people to work together, this class is perfect for creative teens, friends, or family members looking for a fun night out. You’ll leave with one fully decorated 3D turkey cookie ready to impress on your Thanksgiving table.
Royal Icing Cookie Class – Holiday Cookies
Date: Wednesday, December 16
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 12
Price: $50 (covers 2 people working on one set of cookies)
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate; great for decorators wanting to refine skills
Description:
Elevate your cookie decorating skills with this elegant royal icing class. You’ll create beautiful holiday-themed cookies using professional techniques like outlining, flooding, and wet-on-wet blending. Perfect for gift-giving or holiday displays, these cookies will impress your friends and family.
Skills Covered:
• Outlining and flooding with royal icing
• Wet-on-wet technique for designs like snowflakes and ornaments
• Fine detail piping for accents and lettering
• Color mixing and consistency control
What’s Included:
• Freshly baked, pre-cut holiday cookies (approx. 12 per team)
• Royal icing in various colors
• Piping bags and tips
• Instruction and design templates
• Take-home packaging
Details:
• Suitable for adults and older kids (12+). Younger children are welcome with an adult.
• All materials provided
• No baking required
