Laura Liudahl from Laura’s Baking Delights will be offering several cake 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)
Sweet DIY Pizza Night
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.
Fee: $45 (covers up to 4 people working on one cookie pizza)
Date: Wednesday, August 20
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Baking Buddies Remix – Kids & Parents Decorating Class
This four-part decorating series brings kids and parents together to learn new decorating techniques in a fun, hands-on way. Each session builds skills and creativity.
Session Breakdown:
Day 1: Take & Bake Cookies – Make dough, cut shapes, and bake at home (bring a cookie tray).
Day 2: Donuts, Chocolate & Fondant – Decorate a donut and create edible decorations to use in future projects.
Day 3: Chocolate-Covered Treats – Dip and decorate crispy treats, Oreos, and pretzels.
Day 4: Cookie Cake Decorating – Use buttercream to design a large cookie cake.
What’s Included:
• All ingredients and tools (except cookie tray on Day 1)
• Guided instruction at each session
• All edible creations go home with students
Details:
Adults and children share a project unless both are registered. Ages 11+ may attend solo.
Fee: $100 per team
Date: Meets 4 days – Sept. 3, Sept. 17, Oct. 1 and Oct. 15
Time: 6:30-8:00pm each day
Woodland Creatures Cookie Decorating Class
Step into a whimsical world of frosting, fun, and forest friends! In this hands-on decorating class, you’ll learn how to bring six adorable woodland-themed cookies to life—one sweet detail at a time.
Skills Covered:
• Outlining with edible markers
• Piping and flooding with royal icing
• Layering techniques and detailing
What’s Included:
• Six pre-baked cookies: fox, deer, owl, hedgehog, & 2 toadstool mushrooms
• All supplies and tools needed
• Step-by-step instruction
Details:
This class is perfect for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a relaxing and creative evening. No baking is required.
Site: Halfway Creek Park West Shelter
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 10 must attend with an adult)
Level: Beginner
Price: $35 (covers 2 people sharing 10 cookies)
Rustic Mushroom Cake Decorating Class
Create your own rustic, cottage-core mushroom cake in this 3-hour advanced decorating class. Perfect for woodland lovers and creative bakers looking to level up their skills. Class is designed for pairs. Suitable for adults and mature children who can focus for the full 3 hours. Limited to 6 pairs for personalized attention.
Skills Covered:
• Stacking, filling, and icing a layered cake
• Coloring fondant for natural tones
• Using silicone molds for mushroom accents
• Applying textured bark effects
• Composing a complete cake design
What’s Included:
• One pre-baked cake per pair
• All tools, fondant, buttercream, and decorations
• Full instruction and guidance
Site: Halfway Creek Park West Shelter
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $60 (covers 2 people working on one cake)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Magical Mushroom Cake Pop Decorating Class
Learn how to create whimsical mushroom-shaped cake pops in this hands-on class perfect for fall parties or cozy creative nights.
Skills Covered:
• Making cake pop “dough”
• Shaping mushrooms
• Chocolate coating techniques
• Decorative details using chocolate and fondant
What’s Included:
• Eight cake pops per pair
• All decorating supplies and tools
• Step-by-step instructions
This beginner-friendly class is great for kids and adults. No baking experience necessary
Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 12
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 10 must attend with an adult)
Level: Beginner
Price: $40 (covers 2 people sharing 8 cake pops)
Boo Boxes: Spooky Treat Decorating Night
Decorate a full set of spooky-sweet Halloween treats to take home in a customized Boo Box. Perfect for parties, gifts, or festive fun.
Skills Covered:
• Decorating a wide range of treats
• Candy work, drizzling, and themed details
• Packaging for presentation
What’s Included:
• 2 hot cocoa bombs
• 2 smash’ems
• 2 cakesicles
• 2 classic cake pops
• 4 chocolate-covered Oreos
• 6 chocolate-dipped pretzels
• Packaging materials and decorating tools
• Demonstrations and hands-on decorating
All treats are pre-made and ready to decorate. Class includes instruction and all supplies.
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 6
Ages: Teens & Adults (Children welcome with an adult)
Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Price: $50 (covers 2 people working on one Boo Box)
Harvest Elegance Cake Class
Celebrate the beauty of fall with this elegant harvest-themed cake decorating class. Learn to create textured buttercream and fondant accents to bring your cake to life.
Skills Covered:
• Stacking and icing a 3-layered cake
• Smooth buttercream finishes
• Fondant pumpkins, leaves, and accents
• Fall color mixing and textured piping
What’s Included:
• One 6″ pre-baked cake per pair
• Full decorating toolkits
• Buttercream and fondant in fall tones
• Bakery box for transport
Details:
Designed for pairs, the class includes 3 hours of hands-on instruction. Class size is limited for a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 6
Ages: 12+
Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Price: $60 (covers 2 people working on one cake)
3D Turkey Cookie Class
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:
• 1 pre-baked turkey cookie set 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.
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 12
Ages: 12+ (Great for teens & adults)
Level: Beginner-friendly
Price: $40 per team (covers 2 people working on one turkey)
Royal Icing Cookie Class – “Elegant Holiday Cookies”
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. 6-8 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+)
• All materials provided
• No baking required
Date: December 3rd
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 12
Price: $40 (covers 2 people working on one set of cookies)
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate; great for decorators wanting to refine skills
Holiday Treat Box Class – “The Grinch Box”
Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a festive box full of delicious treats! Inspired by the popular Boo Box class, you’ll personalize hot cocoa bombs, cake pops, chocolate-dipped Oreos, pretzels, and more with colorful chocolate, icings and sprinkles. Then package your creations in a beautiful gift box — perfect for holiday gifting or your own sweet indulgence.
Skills Covered:
• Decorating a wide range of treats
• Candy work, drizzling, and themed details
• Packaging for presentation
What’s Included:
• 2 hot cocoa bombs
• 1 Large smash’em
• 6 classic cake pops
• 4 chocolate-covered Oreos
• 6 chocolate-dipped pretzels
• Packaging materials and decorating tools
• Demonstrations and hands-on decorating
Details:
All treats are pre-made and ready to decorate. Class includes instruction and all supplies.
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Class size: min. 4 – max. 6
Ages: Teens & Adults (Children welcome with an adult)
Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Price: $50 (covers 2 people working on one Boo Box)
