Level: Beginner, basic knowledge of consistencies, outlining and flooding required.

Have you ever wanted to design and make your own stencils? Have you been intrigued by “Silkscreen Stencils”? Then this is your class! Join me to learn the basics of Silkscreen Stencil design, construction, and use.

Class will be a mix of lecture and hands-on instruction. You will decorate 6 cookies as shown. Cookies will be pre-flooded as the icing needs to be completely dry.

The first part of the class will be lecture style. I will walk you through the basics of stencil design using Silhouette Studio** design software. We will explore the many features of the program, then use those skills to design cookie stencils. A computer is not required. I will provide a detailed handout that walks through the process step by step.

After lecturing, each student will weed, assemble and press 4 stencils which we will use to decorate the cookies as shown. We will discuss optimal icing consistency as well as tips and techniques to ensure success at home.

It's time to “up your cookie game” by making flawless text, logo, and graphic Stencils to WOW your customers!

Topics of discussion:

• Types of stencils and materials
• Discussion of tools, scrapers, frames etc.
• Tips for achieving proper and consistent stencil placement on cookies.
• Working with multi part stencils.
• Tips for tackling large orders.
• Optimum stenciling icing consistency.
• Discussion on types of base flood that will give you the most success.
• What to look for and avoid in fonts, logos and graphics.
• Opening and working with purchased design files as well as starting from an image file.
• The basic knowledge and skills to use Silhouette Studio design software!

You will go home with:

• 6 decorated cookies by you!
• 1 Double layer stencil
• 2 single layer stencils
• 1 plastic stencil
• Swag Bag
• Comprehensive class handout
• Links to materials and other helpful resources.
• Confidence and practical knowledge to silkscreen at home!

** I will be teaching Silhouette Studio Design Software. The basic edition is a free download. If you are a Cricut user, you can design in Silhouette Studio, export the file, and cut with your Cricut machine, so this class is still for you! All of this as well as the different software editions will be discussed in class.