It's the ultimate in a fun afternoon summer workshop! Sunday Funday Workshops feature a different unique decorating project each session. There will be a variety of edible art mediums to create a delicious masterpiece. All participants will take home their delicious creation, and all materials and tools are provided. Registration is required.
For ages 6 and up. Children under age 9 may need parent assistance.
The schedule of workshops includes:
September 8: Fox Cake
September 15: Owl Cake
September 22: Zoo Animals Cookie Art
September 29: Cauldron Cake
October 6: Candy Corn Ombre Drip Cake
October 13: Witch Unicorn Cake
October 20: Haunted Castle Cake
October 27: Spooky Cat Cake
November 3: Gravity Defying Cake (for ages 10 and up)
At Sweetology in Town and Country from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $39.99 per child.
For more information and to register online: sweetology.com
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