Holiday Cookie Workshop
Cookie Painting
As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I have been dreaming of offering workshops through my little corner here at Silvertooth Home for some time now. After hosting my first workshop this Fall making Fall Floral Arrangements, I learned so much and was equally excited to jump into even more workshops this coming year.
At this holiday cookie workshop we learned and practiced how to use the beautiful technique of edible paint using classic sugar cookies as our canvas. I wanted to share something that even those who didn’t consider themselves creative could feel successful — I included step-by-step instructions as well as tips along the way.
Participates were able to enjoyed wine and appetizers as they worked and leave with their own painted cookies as well as supplies & instructions to make dozens more cookies at home.
I am so thankful to everyone who came out- not only to create these beautiful holiday cookies but also to celebrate Silvertooth Home’s first Holiday Workshop.
Much more to come so stay tuned!
Where we meet…
Silvertooth Stables is the location for Silvertooth Home’s workshops. It is an honor to use the space so generously allowed by Tara and Ed Adams who own and run the Silvertooth Stable here in Kansas City.
History of Silvertooth Stables
Silvertooth Fahey Farm was built in 1948 by Leigh and Jane Fahey who raised champion Saddlebred horses. At their passing, Ernest and Nonda Wassmann took over the Farm in 1998 and began its restoration. In 2006 Ed and Tara Adams were next in line to maintain Silvertooth and continue to do so today. To this day Silvertooth Stables is a full-service stable operation in a secluded setting that caters to owner and horse alike.
The Silvertooth Loft Project
The loft above Silvertooth Stables was untouched since its farming years until 2020 where renovation began to refurbished the space to host the Adam’s family wedding.
Today the loft is used for neighborhood meetings, private events as well as the official stable for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse (an equestrian volunteer group who serve on horseback to assist in areas that are inaccessible by car or on foot).
Inside you will find original wooden floors, paneled walls and ceiling, stunning light fixtures and even the original hook and lever used to pull in hay in the barns original farming days.
Why Cookie Painting?
I have loved using the technique of edible paint for years. From lemon cookies, strawberry cookies, flower cookies, heart cookies and more… they are so beautiful they can be the star of a table and yet so simple that even children can join in the creative fun. For this holiday cookie painting class I focused on holiday themed florals and holiday lights.
What we learned…
For our first holiday workshop I knew that I wanted to show participates how to use edible paint to decorate classic sugar cookies. What a great way to kick off the holiday season with cookies and treats to enjoy while working.
I was honored to partner with Kayla from Boom! Cookies for this workshop. Kayla baked all the cookies that you see here. If you are in the Kansas City area then check out her amazing work by visiting her on IG @boomscookieskc or email boomcookieskc@gmail.com to inquire more. Thank you, Kayla for your partnership in Silvertooth Home workshops.
In addition to painting cookies at this workshop, instructions went home with participates so they could recreate these painted holiday cookies at home in the years to come. If you were unable to attend this class and would like to learn this technique as well, I have made my workbook available for purchase in the Silvertooth Home Store. The Holiday Cookie Painting booklet is filled with step-by-step pictured instructions on how to paint each one of these holiday cookies as well as supply lists.
What we made…
Scroll through the photos below to see all the beautiful painted cookies that were created that night…
Coming up…
There are more Cookie Painting Classes to come this spring if you would like to join us again (or for the first time!).
Next up is our Lemon Cookie Painting Class on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 | 6:30-8:00pm. Learn the technique of cookie painting. Leave with assorted sized painted lemon cookies as well as tools and instructions for making dozens more painted cookies at home.
Thank you to all who attended Silvertooth Home’s first Cookie Painting Workshop. It is an honor to host such a fun event bringing together friends and being creative together. Happy Holidays!
— LeAnn
