Cake Decorating for Beginners

Ready to turn your cake dreams into reality? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor Michele Sweeney for a fun, hands-on cake decorating class that's perfect for beginners. Over six weeks, you'll dive into the world of cake making, from baking the perfect cake to whipping up two types of buttercream, mastering piping techniques, and transforming simple desserts into edible works of art. You'll get to practice piping flowers and borders, learning to fill your piping bags like a pro and color buttercream for eye-catching designs. By the end, you'll have decorated cupcakes and an impressive eight-inch cake that's sure to wow at your next celebration! With one baking class via Zoom and the rest in-person, this class is all about collaboration, creativity, and cake, what more could you want? Just bring your apron, a sack lunch, and get ready to impress!

• Apr 11, 2026 to May 16, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (6 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $315
• Item: 31614
• A $100 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch.
  Supplies are required for this course.

Cookie Decorating for Beginners

Ready to turn plain sugar cookies into edible works of art? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled cookie decorating adventure! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to level up your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working with royal icing. You'll learn how to master icing consistencies, outline and flood like a pro, and create stunning designs for any occasion. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own sprinkles and royal icing transfers to add that extra flair to your creations. Each quarter brings fresh themes, so there's always something new to decorate! Bring an apron, wear your comfiest clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch - this is one deliciously creative day you won't want to miss!

• Mar 14, 2026 to Mar 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $90
• Item: 32281

• A $45 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Check out the Supply List to see what the fee covers and to find out what other items you should bring. If you have a life-threatening food allergy, reach out to the instructor before you enroll so we can confirm the planned ingredients are safe for you. The class uses set ingredients and recipes, and we aren’t able to adjust them for individual diets. Supplies are required for this course.
  Bring a packed lunch to class. MicroMarket is closed on weekends.

Cookie Decorating for Beginners

Ready to turn plain sugar cookies into edible works of art? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled cookie decorating adventure! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to level up your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working with royal icing. You'll learn how to master icing consistencies, outline and flood like a pro, and create stunning designs for any occasion. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own sprinkles and royal icing transfers to add that extra flair to your creations. Each quarter brings fresh themes, so there's always something new to decorate! Bring an apron, wear your comfiest clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch - this is one deliciously creative day you won't want to miss!

• Jun 13, 2026 to Jun 13, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $90
• Item: 31615

• A $45 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class.
  Check out the Supplies List to see what the fee covers and to find out what other items you should bring. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies.
  Bring a packed lunch to class. MicroMarket is closed on weekends.

Fresh from the Garden-No Stove Summer Meals

This online class helps you plan your summer garden around fresh, no-cook meals—perfect for warm days and small spaces. Designed for raised beds and containers in the Seattle area, you’ll learn what to plant and harvest in early summer for food you can eat straight from the garden.

You’ll plan three themed beds: the No-Cook Garden with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, basil, and mint; the Smoothie Garden with strawberries, carrots, kale, spinach, and beet greens; and the Snacking Garden with snap peas, baby carrots, radishes, and edible flowers.

We’ll cover what to grow now, what to harvest soon, and how to keep plants healthy through dry spells with tips on watering, placement, and pest prevention. You’ll also get simple, no-cook recipes for each garden theme so you can use what you grow without turning on the stove. With planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines provided, this class will have you hitting the ground running this summer. No experience needed, just an interest in food and a plan to grow it.

• Apr 26, 2026 to Apr 26, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Sunday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 31892

Family Night: Thai Cooking

Join us for Thai cooking and make a full meal together at home. You’ll start with fresh spring rolls using shrimp, herbs, vegetables, noodles, and rice paper. Then, you’ll learn how to balance sweet, salty, sour, and spicy as we make dipping sauces and a classic Pad Thai. This class is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and designed for families to cook and eat together.

• Mar 21, 2026 to Mar 21, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 32283
• A prep packet will be sent five days prior to class. Click here for more details.
  Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video recording of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

Gluten-Free Baking

Join Chef Michele live on Zoom for a gluten-free baking class that focuses on practical skills and reliable results. You’ll bake sugar cookies, snack cakes, and rolls while learning how to create your own gluten-free flour mix that works across recipes. You’ll get real-time guidance on how gluten-free doughs behave, how to adjust textures, and what to watch for in baking times. This class gives you a solid starting point for baking without wheat and helps you troubleshoot as you go. By the end, you’ll have a set of fresh bakes and a flour mix you can use again in your own kitchen. Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video recording of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

• Feb 28, 2026 to Feb 28, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 32279
• A prep packet will be sent five days prior to class. Click here for more details.
  Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video recording of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

From Plan to Plate: Grow an Edible Garden by Flavor Theme

If you love to cook and want to grow your own ingredients, this course is a practical starting point. This beginner-friendly online class focuses on small-space gardening and shows you how to plan edible beds around flavor themes that match how you cook. Chef Michele walks you through four themed planting plans: a Pizza Garden, a Salsa Garden, a Salad Garden, and an Herb Garden. You’ll get straightforward advice on which plants to grow, where to put them, and when to start. The class includes region-specific tips, container and raised bed layouts, and ideas for companion planting. You’ll also get simple recipes for each garden theme, so you’ll know what to cook with what you grow. With planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines provided, this class will have you hitting the ground running this spring. No experience needed, just an interest in food and a plan to grow it.

• Mar 07, 2026 to Mar 07, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 32280