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!

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

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!

• Jul 11, 2026 to Aug 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (6 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $325
• Item: 15995
• 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!

• 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.

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!

• Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $95
• Item: 15996
• 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.

   

From Plan to Plate: Fall Garden Beds for Cozy Cooking

In this online class, design a productive fall garden bed for cool-season cooking. You’ll learn what to plant and when using three themed garden plans that help you grow what you cook. We’ll cover timing, frost protection, and crop rotation for better results in Seattle’s cooler weather and lower light.

The Soup Garden features kale, leeks, carrots, celery, and parsley. The Roasting Garden includes beets, garlic, Brussels sprouts, and shallots. The Stir-Fry Garden highlights bok choy, scallions, Swiss chard, and mustard greens.

You’ll also get simple recipes that match each theme so you can plan meals around what’s in your garden. Planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines are included to help you get started.

Whether you’re new to gardening or want to extend your harvest, this class connects planting with practical cooking. No experience needed, just an interest in food and a plan to grow it.

• Aug 23, 2026 to Aug 23, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Sunday
• Fee: $70
• Item: 16880