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CLASSES & EVENTS

Get the group chat out of the chat.

Grab your favorite people and join us for two wonderfully unhurried hours to decorate, laugh, catch up, and create something beautiful together.

No experience needed. No supplies to bring. Just show up. We’ll take care of the rest.

Is this your kind of afternoon?

Cookie decorating is just the beginning. Come for the cookies, stay for the laughter, creativity, and time together.

absolutely yes if :

You and your girlfriends keep saying, “We need to get together,” but nobody has actually made the plan.

You’re craving a couple of hours to do something creative, fun, and completely different from your everyday routine.

You love the idea of making something beautiful, even if you don’t consider yourself creative.

You want a girls’ day that gives you something to DO while you catch up, laugh, and enjoy being together.

You’d happily trade another dinner out for an experience you’ll actually remember.

You’re coming solo and want a welcoming place where showing up by yourself feels completely normal.

RAVING REVIEWS

"Kara's instructions and guidance led to me making beautiful cookies and I don't have a creative bone in my body"

I had the pleasure of attending a cookie class led by Kara this last weekend! Not only were the cookies and frosting delicious, but Kara’s instructions and guidance led to me making some beautiful cookies and I don’t have a creative bone in my body. And Kara is a delight to be teaching these classes. She is hilarious, patient, talented, and kind. She really goes above and beyond for her passion. I can’t wait for the next one!

- Shayla K.

"Everyone had a blast and learned confidence with their new decorating skills"

Kara hosted multiple cookie classes at my coffee shop. She was supremely organized, very detail oriented, and made planning, promotion, registration, and clean-up an absolute BREEZE! Participants loved her designs and the energy she brought to the class... and everyone had a blast and learned confidence with their new decorating skills. I highly recommend her classes for your next event! You will be thrilled!

- Joy B.

HOW IT WORKS

step one

Choose your experience

Find an upcoming class you love, grab your spot, and text the group chat. Your next girls’ day is officially on the calendar.

step two

Show up & settle in

Everything is ready when you arrive. Cookies, icing, supplies, and step-by-step guidance are all included. Just bring yourself and get ready to have some fun.

step three

Create, laugh & take it home

Spend two hours decorating, chatting, and creating something you’ll be ridiculously proud to take home.

UPCOMING EXPERIENCES

Your next girls’ day is waiting. Pick the experience that sounds like you, grab your favorite people, and we’ll take care of everything else.

  • Death by Dough: A Murder Mystery Cookie Experience
    Death by Dough: A Murder Mystery Cookie Experience
    Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tipsy Crawfish, 1910 N Stonebridge Dr Suite 100, McKinney, TX 75071, USA
    Buttercup Vale has been found dead inside her bakery—and someone in her deliciously suspicious inner circle is responsible. Decorate five mystery-themed cookies, uncover clues, interrogate the evidence, and see whether you can solve Death by Dough before the final reveal!
  • Taste of Italy Cookie Decorating Class
    Taste of Italy Cookie Decorating Class
    Sun, Sep 20
    Sep 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Zin Zen Wine Bistro, 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 104, McKinney, TX 75071, USA
    No passport required. Escape to Adriatica Village for an afternoon inspired by la dolce vita with Italian-themed cookies, beautiful wine, delicious food, and two wonderfully unhurried hours to decorate, sip, and laugh. Pizza, pasta, wine & cookies? That’s amore. 🍕🍷🍪
Upcoming Events

FAQ

CAN I COME IF I’VE NEVER DECORATED A COOKIE BEFORE?

Absolutely. No experience or artistic talent needed. I’ll guide you step by step, and you might surprise yourself with what you create.

CAN I COME BY MYSELF?

Absolutely. Plenty of guests come solo. Our classes are relaxed and welcoming, and you’ll be decorating alongside everyone else before you know it.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?

Nope! Your cookies, icing, decorating supplies, and everything you need for class are provided. Just bring yourself. We do suggest bringing your ‘Readers’ as needed for small detail work.  

WHO TEACHES THE CLASSES?

Kara, owner and cookie artist behind Gentle Confections, teaches each class and guides you through the decorating process step by step.

CAN I BOOK A PRIVATE COOKIE PARTY?

Yes! Gentle Confections offers private cookie decorating experiences for birthdays, girls’ nights, celebrations, corporate events, and more.

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ARE THESE CLASSES FOR ADULTS ONLY?

Most Gentle Confections public experiences are designed with adults in mind, but age requirements can vary by class and venue. Check the individual event details before booking.

CAN I BRING A GROUP TO A PUBLIC CLASS?

Absolutely. Grab your seats together when registration opens. For larger groups, contact us and we’ll help you find the best option.

DO YOU OFFER MORE ADVANCED CLASSES?

Yes. Some experiences feature more detailed designs and techniques for decorators who are ready for a little more of a challenge. Look for the class level in each event description.

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COME LEARN FROM THE
                            HERSELF!

Cookie Queen

I’ll guide you through every cookie step by step, but perfection is never the point. We’re here to create something beautiful, laugh a lot, and enjoy a couple of hours that are completely yours.

Come with your favorite people or come on your own. There’s always a seat at the table for you.

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