Healthy: Fall 2025

Cookie Cake Creations: Autumn Wreath Celebrate the season by creating a festive fall wreath cookie cake—perfect for sharing with friends and family this Thanksgiving. Participants learn how to stack cookies to create a layered “cake” effect, pipe fall-themed buttercream flowers like sunflowers, and properly prep and use piping bags. Each participant takes home their completed cookie cake along with piping tips to recreate the designs at home. Ages: 9-14 Class Date Day Time Fees CR SDR/NR 422140.02 Nov 13 Th 6-7:30pm $75 $85 Location: DCRC, Kitchen Cupcake Creations: Holiday Wreath Create a festive and shareable pull-apart dessert just in time for the holidays! Arrange and decorate a dozen cupcakes to form a holiday wreath shape, then use buttercream piping techniques to add decorative elements like bows and seasonal accents. Along the way, learn how to properly prep a piping bag and assemble a pull-apart cake. Each participant takes home their finished cupcake wreath and piping tips to continue decorating at home. Ages: 9-14 Class Date Day Time Fees CR SDR/NR 422140.03 Dec 13 Sa 10-11:30am $75 $85 Location: DCRC, Kitchen

Sweets “With” Christa

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Christa Aylward Join award-winning baker and cake decorator Christa Aylward, owner of Sweets by Christa, for a sweet and creative culinary adventure! With over 15 years of experience—and a spotlight appearance on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship—Christa brings energy, expertise, and a love for teaching into every

class. Her background in occupational therapy allows her to adapt instruction to meet kids where they are developmentally, helping them build fine and visual motor skills while having fun in the kitchen. From baking basics to detailed decorating techniques, Christa’s hands-on classes are perfect for young bakers eager to learn, create and enjoy delicious results. Allergy Notice: Due to the nature of this program and the shared use of kitchen facilities and materials, we cannot guarantee an environment free from common allergens, including but not limited to nuts, gluten and dairy. Cupcake Creations: Spooktacular Sweets Get into the spooky spirit with this Halloween-themed cupcake decorating class! Learn how to use buttercream techniques to create creepy and creative designs, including a witch’s hat, brain, spider and skull. It’s the perfect way to sharpen cupcake decorating skills while having some festive fun. Each participant takes home a dozen decorated cupcakes and the piping tips used in class to keep the creativity going at home. Ages: 12-18 Class Date Day Time Fees CR SDR/NR 432140.01 Oct 22 W 6-7:30pm $75 $85 Location: DCRC, Kitchen French Macarons 101

Introductory Ceramics

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Megan Cantwell Explore the world of clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed for teens. Create forms using both hand-building and wheel throwing techniques.

Calling all teen bakers—learn the art of making delicate and delicious French macarons in this fast-paced, hands- on class. Led by instructor Christa, participants follow step-by-step instructions on how to weigh, mix and pipe macaron batter, then create a classic filling that can be

Experiment with surface design through stains, underglazes and glazing methods. Each class begins with a demonstration, followed by time for hands-on practice and guided support. Build foundational skills while developing personal style and creative expression. No class Oct.20 Ages: 13-18 Class Date Day Time Fees CR SDR/NR 433150.01 Oct 6-Nov 17 M 7-8:30pm $125 $138 Location: DCRC, Ceramics Studio *Project Pickup Date: Monday, Nov. 24

customized at home with different flavors. This class is perfect for teens with some baking experience who are ready to take their skills to the next level and impress with these elegant treats. Ages: 12-18 Class Date Day Time Fees CR SDR/NR 432140.02 Nov 8 Sa 9:30-11:30am $75 $85 Location: DCRC, Kitchen

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