Slice of Illusion
(Wed AM, June 24 • 10a-2p • Orlando, Florida)
Instructor:
Kristen Stringer
Cost: $295
Capacity: 18 students
Step into a cozy Italian-inspired kitchen—no passport required. In this hands-on cookie class, you’ll create a stunning collection of pizza-themed cookies inspired by rustic brick ovens, fresh ingredients, and classic pizzeria charm. You’ll learn how to work with moldable royal icing to build texture, dimension, and realistic details as you decorate cookies shaped like wood-fired ovens, chalkboard menus, fresh ingredients, whole pizzas, and classic slices. From layered melted mozzarella to leafy basil accents and warm baked tones, this class focuses on depth, realism, and edible artistry. Students will leave with a completed 5 piece cookie set, a deeper understanding of moldable royal icing, and the confidence to apply these methods to future cookie sets.

In this class you will:
  • Create five pizza-themed cookies featuring moldable royal icing elements
  • Receive a hands-on demonstration on how to make moldable royal icing
  • Gain access to a guidebook that includes a video recipe for moldable royal icing
  • Learn how to use sculpting tools to shape and manipulate royal icing
  • Hand-mold royal icing pieces
  • Learn techniques for creating realistic pizza crust texture
  • Use moldable royal icing on transfer sheets
  • Learn how to achieve leaf consistency royal icing
  • Pipe basil leaves
  • Paint realistic woodgrain and pizza-inspired details
  • Learn how to create royal icing brick and grout effects
  • Receive tips and tricks for incorporating these techniques into your own cookie sets at home
  • Enjoy access to a flat-lay photo station, perfect for photographing your finished cookies
  • Take home SWAG — many of the materials used in class are yours to keep. Some materials are provided by some amazing sponsors
This is an intermediate level course. This class is fast paced and packs in a ton of techniques. Students should already feel comfortable with basic cookie decorating techniques.