Lucky Bites & Bright Nights: Year of the Horse New Year Cookie Class

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and ring in the New Year with Lucky Bites & Bright Nights: Year of the Horse Cookie Class! ✨

In this 2-hour, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies using royal icing, simple piping techniques, and bold New Year–inspired designs — no experience needed.

Everything you’ll need is provided — just bring your creativity (and maybe an apron)!

🍷 Sip wine, decorate cookies, and celebrate fresh starts as we frost six festive cookies inspired by the New Year and the Year of the Horse at Cairdeas Winery – SODO. Enjoy great wine, good company, and a relaxed atmosphere while you decorate.

You’ll head home with a box of beautifully decorated cookies and a sweet new skill set — the perfect way to toast to a bright, lucky year ahead. 🥂🍪

Year of the Horse Cookie Decorating Class

Ready to kick off the New Year in a fun, creative way? Join Whats Her Buckets Cookies for an evening of decorating, sipping, and celebrating fresh starts at Cairdeas Winery – SODO. This two-hour, beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone who’s ever admired decorated cookies and thought, “I could never do that.” (Spoiler: you absolutely can.)

We’ll walk step-by-step through decorating a festive New Year + Year of the Horse cookie set, using royal icing, simple piping techniques, and bold, celebratory designs. Whether you’re brand new to cookie decorating or just here for a relaxed night out, you’ll leave with cookies almost too pretty to eat — almost.

Everything you need is provided — no baking, mixing, or stress required. Just show up ready to sip, frost, and have a great time (an apron is optional but encouraged).

• 6 New Year–inspired sugar cookies to decorate
• 4 coordinating icing colors
• Sprinkles, tools, and a take-home box for your sweet creations
• Step-by-step instruction from Chief Dough Officer Kim Wren
• A relaxed, beginner-friendly experience filled with creativity and connection

Cairdeas Winery will have their wines available for purchase, so you can sip, snack, and decorate your way through a cozy, creative evening. This class runs Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, giving us plenty of time to decorate, unwind, and toast to the year ahead.

Come solo, bring a friend, or gather your crew — seating is limited to 15 guests for an intimate experience. This is a 21+ class, making it perfect for a relaxed night out, a friends’ gathering, or a creative way to celebrate the New Year.

Want to continue the fun at home? DIY Kits will be available to add on, complete with access to our step-by-step decorating guide.

Cairdeas Winery – SODO
3861 1st Ave S, Suite E
Seattle, WA 98134

✨ Grab a glass, frost some cookies, and join us for a bright, lucky start to the New Year — one cookie at a time.

Things to Bring

Wondering what you need to bring to have a successful time decorating? Well – nothing’s required – but here’s the things we recommend if you’d like to elevate your experience!

• Bring an apron! Things can get messy when you’re workin’ with royal icing – so grab an apron (bonus points if it’s cute – I’ll definitely be asking where you got it).
• Bring your glasses! There’s a reference slide deck to help you decorate, but if things get blurry far away, seeing glasses may be a great bet.
• Bring your phone! We’ll use it to access the class website and snap photos as you decorate.
• Bring a good attitude! Cookies are fun, but they're also challenging! A good attitude makes all the difference.

Who doesn’t love a night out filled with laughter, creativity, and freshly baked cookies? That’s exactly what Whats Her Buckets Cookies is all about — sweet memories, one cookie at a time.

Our Woodinville-based cookie classes are designed for beginners and fun-seekers alike! Whether you’re joining us for a festive date night, a girls’ night out, or a solo “me-time” adventure, there’s always a seat (and a cookie!) waiting for you.

What to Expect:
All you need to bring is yourself — and maybe an apron if you tend to get wild with icing. I’ll handle the rest! Each guest gets six pre-baked cookies, icing, tools, and everything needed to create edible masterpieces. You’ll head home with a box full of cookies that look (and taste) amazing!

Meet Kim:
I’m Kim — the baker behind the buckets! I started decorating cookies in 2020 and haven’t put down my scribe since. My favorite sets? Birthdays, babies, and anything that supports our first responders. I believe cookie decorating should be fun, forgiving, and full of laughter — and if you can hold a piping bag, you can make magic.

Stay Sweet:
I host themed cookie classes all year long — from cozy winter sets to bright spring blooms — so there’s always something delicious in the works. Join the newsletter and come be part of the cookie fun!

Because here at Whats Her Buckets Cookies, we don’t just decorate cookies...
We create joy — one bucket, one laugh, and one cookie at a time. ❤️🍪

To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, please review the following policy before purchasing tickets.

No Refund Policy
This class has a 7-day purchase window, and all ticket sales are final. Once tickets are purchased, refunds are not available for any reason, including illness.

If You’re Feeling Sick
Your health (and the health of others) matters to us.

• If you begin showing symptoms before class, please email us prior to the class start time.
• Guests who notify us in advance may be eligible for a class credit to use toward a future cookie decorating class (subject to availability).
• Credits are not guaranteed and are handled on a case-by-case basis.

No Shows / No Communication
If you do not attend the class and do not email us before the class start time, we are unable to offer a refund or credit — even in the case of illness.

Health & Safety Note
Masks are not required. Our classes follow current recommendations from King County and local health organizations.

Thank you for understanding and for helping us create a fun, safe, and respectful experience for everyone.

Want to keep the cookie magic going after class? Grab a Lucky Bite & Bright Nights DIY Kit and take the fun home! These kits are perfect for teaching a child, hosting a mini decorating night, or sharing the sweet fun with friends who couldn’t make it to class.

Each kit includes everything we use during class — cookies, icing, sprinkles, and tools — plus access to our private class guide and step-by-step decorating instructions (emailed right to you!). It’s like having a cookie class in your own kitchen!

Pickup Details:
DIY Kits are prepared fresh before class and will be ready for you to take home at the end of the evening.

How Long Do They Last?
Your kit will stay fresh for about a week, depending on how you store it. Keep cookies heat-sealed until you’re ready to decorate, and store your icing at room temperature or refrigerate to extend freshness. You can even freeze the cookies to enjoy later — but we recommend decorating within a few days for the best flavor and texture.

✨ Pro tip: The sooner you use your kit, the fresher and tastier your cookies will be!

Allergen Disclaimer / Class Cancelation Policy / Weather Policy / Fees Disclaimer

Allergens: Heads up – these cookies include the following ingredients:

VANILLA ALMOND SUGAR COOKIE INGREDIENTS: Flour (WHEAT flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), butter (cream (MILK) natural flavor), sugar, EGGS, vanilla extract (water, sugar, glycerin, alcohol, extractive vanilla beans, natural flavors, fruit juices(color)), almond extract (water, alcohol, oil of bitter ALMOND) salt

ROYAL ICING INGREDIENTS: powdered sugar (cane sugar, cornstarch), water, meringue powder (modified food starch, dried EGGS, white sugar, gum arabic, sodium aluminosilicate, citric acid, potassium acid, tartrate, vanillin), vanilla extract (water, sugar, glycerin, alcohol, extractive vanilla beans, natural flavors, fruit juices(color)), almond extract (water, alcohol, oil of bitter ALMOND), corn syrup (corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract), vegetable glycerin (vegetable glycerin derived from palm oil)

Please note – these cookies are prepared in a kitchen that also bakes with common, known allergens: EGGS, MILK, NUTS, ALCOHOL

Please consider your allergies before registering.

Class Cancelation Policy: Classes may be canceled at the discretion of me, the event host. This rarely happens – but in that extremely rare event that it does, you’ll receive a 100% refund including your Eventbrite fees.

Classes with attendance below 8 will be canceled. Don’t be sad! You can either get a class credit for a future class (along with my apologies), or a full refund! I’ll let you know if your class has low attendance 5 before the event is canceled so that you can bring a friend (hint hint) or find other plans for that day.

Weather Policy: Sometimes Jack Frost doesn’t play well with cookie class schedules, and Mother Nature seems to be takin’ notes. In the event of inclement weather, I’ll contact you with options – these may differ depending on the weather event, but rest assured – we’ll figure something out!

Eventbrite Fees: Your ticket price includes your ticket fees; however, Eventbrite does not refund its fees. If you cancel your ticket and request a refund prior to the cancelation window expiring, I’ll happily give you a refund less the Eventbrite fee – since I don’t get this fee back either. Eventbrite keeps it regardless of whether you show up or cancel. I know – I hate it too!

Contact Me!

Questions? I have answers (or I’ll make up some really fun stories at least)! Reach out to me or check out some of my work on the following social media profiles (and hey – give me a like or follow – I’d love your support!). If you need to reach out directly, below is my email as well.

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Email: kim@ whatsherbucketscookies.com

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