CookieCon 2025 Reno Electives
What are Electives?


Included with your CookieCon Attendee ticket is the opportunity to choose 2 hands-on Elective Classes to add your schedule (no additional cost). These specialized classes will help tailor CookieCon to you and your experience level and interests. Electives will take place on Friday and Saturday of CookieCon.

Electives will be released for sign-ups on the same day as Add-On Workshops (November 13, 2024 for Reno, Nevada). If you are a registered CookieCon Attendee, you will be able to log into your account after that time to choose your Electives. Be sure to have alternative choices in mind in case your first choices have filled.

You will also be able to choose your Class Track, which is the order in which you see the Core Instructors on Friday. You can schedule your Electives to fit into your Class Track breaks on Friday, and/or schedule them for Saturday, which is a less-structured day. The choice is yours!

Notes: Photos may not accurately depict an exact project, but rather illustrate the general technique or topic. The availability of sessions may not be updated in real-time. Please see our registration website for up-to-date availability. There are no waitlists for Electives.
Electives are subject to change. Please check back before purchasing your Ticket.

Friday Electives - Mar 28, 2025 RenoReno, Nevada
A Wreath for Any Occasion with Susan Backman
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
A Wreath for Any Occasion
with Susan Backman of Sugar Loo’s
Come join me in this beginner friendly class! Let me teach you how to use some tools that can be found around the house and how to use them in creating a lovely watercolor wreath. A design that can be used year round for any occasion.
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Social Media Tips and Tricks with Laura Biolo
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Social Media Tips and Tricks
with Laura Biolo of Laly’s Bakery
Learn how to make social media work for you and your business! We'll learn how to intentionally increase your social media presence, plan your content efficiently, create IG Reels and TikTok videos, and market your brand effectively! I will teach you how to post consistently while saving time doing so, using free organizing tools and a good strategy. We will also cover some marketing basics to successfully reach your target customers!
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
I See You with Maythe Del Angel
Friday, Mar 28:   10am  11am  1pm  2pm  3pm  4pm
I See You
with Maythe Del Angel of May Sugar Lady
This class you will learn how to paint realistic eyes using powder colors
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Tip, Tip, Hooray! with Hilary Gudgel
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Tip, Tip, Hooray!
with Hilary Gudgel of Cookies Are Everything
Get ready to Bloom! Spring has sprung, and so will your piping skills when you join in for this fun floral wreath cookie decorating class. Using three common piping tips we'll transform ordinary cookies into stunning springtime wreaths. We'll learn and practice the technique for each tip and explore other ways to use them! No more intimidation, just pure piping happiness as we bring our gorgeous cookies to life.
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Florals with Glaze with Amanda Henneman
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Florals with Glaze
with Amanda Henneman of Baked by Amanda
Learn to create florals with glaze icing! In this hands-on class we’ll discuss glaze icing consistencies for different floral techniques and then put it to the test and decorate this beautiful floral bouquet cookie using multiple techniques. Come see all the amazing things you can do with glaze icing!
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Trash to Texture! with Cory Allen Jones
Friday, Mar 28:   10am  11am  1pm  2pm  3pm  4pm
Trash to Texture!
with Cory Allen Jones of Sweet Evelyn’s
One man’s trash is another man’s texture! In this beginner friendly class, you will learn tips and tricks to create various textures using stuff you already have at home - no special tools necessary!
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Scaredy Carrot - Sculpting to Add Dimension and Realism to your Cookie Design with Amber Bailey Klovski
Friday, Mar 28:   10am  11am  1pm  2pm  3pm  4pm
Scaredy Carrot - Sculpting to Add Dimension and Realism to your Cookie Design
with Amber Bailey Klovski of The Sweet Cookie Sheet
Want to add a realistic flair to your cookie design? In this hands-on class you will learn the basics, tips and tricks, and supply options for sculpting with Royal Icing and Hybrid Icing. Whether you want to sculpt an entire design or add dimension through small elements, this technique is great to have in your wheelhouse.
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Stamped Cookie Designs with Joni Malfitano
Friday, Mar 28:   10am  11am  1pm  2pm  3pm  4pm
Stamped Cookie Designs
with Joni Malfitano of Joni Kay's Cookies
In this beginner class you will choose between 2 adorable designs. First, we will learn how to stamp the image onto your own cookie. We will do a quick dry of the image, and then learn how to dry dust, shade and outline your adorable cookie. Quick and easy designs with minimal work and maximum results! You can apply this technique in just about any set! I will have different stamped samples in class for inspiration. Hope to see you all there!
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Success with Silkscreen Stencils with Laura Moffat
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Success with Silkscreen Stencils
with Laura Moffat of Little Miss Moffat Cookies
Join Laura, your silkscreen expert, and learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Silkscreen Stenciling. You will learn the perfect icing consistency, tools to use, and the best practices to get the best results. She is ready to share years of knowledge and tips in this jam packed elective!
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Edible Images on Cookies with Cynthia Puleri
Friday, Mar 28:   10am  11am  1pm  2pm  3pm  4pm
Edible Images on Cookies
with Cynthia Puleri of Sprinkles N Stuff
Edible images can be a great addition to your cookie. Learn how to use an edible image on your cookie and add details with royal icing.
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
"Let's Talk Texture" with Tracy Ullman
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
"Let's Talk Texture"
with Tracy Ullman of Tracy’s Ultimate Treats
Make your cookies pop with textures you create. Textures to add depth, fun or elegance to set your cookies apart from ordinary.
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada
Reely Rosey: Lessons from a Viral Reel to Consistently Grow Your Ideal Audience with Brianne Whiteside
Friday, Mar 28:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Reely Rosey: Lessons from a Viral Reel to Consistently Grow Your Ideal Audience
with Brianne Whiteside of Content Creation Cookbook
Step inside the secrets of a viral cookie decorating reel and learn how to create content that consistently grows your reach and attracts ideal followers. In 'Reely Rosey,' you'll learn the exact recipes used to craft the Viral Rose Reels and:
  • Discover how to plan each reel with intention—from selecting the right idea to using hooks and strategic keywords.
  • Learn simple filming and editing techniques so you can focus only on high-impact moments.
  • Explore effective posting strategies that leverage trends, timing, and engagement for consistent success.
If you’re ready to use reels to grow your audience and increase demand for your cookie creations, this class is for you!
Friday, Mar 28 - Reno, Nevada


Saturday Electives - Mar 29, 2025 RenoReno, Nevada
Cookie Painting Tips for Adding Depth and Dimension with Jessica Abrons
Saturday, Mar 29:   8am  9am  10am  11am  1pm  2pm
Cookie Painting Tips for Adding Depth and Dimension
with Jessica Abrons of Whiskey Crumbs
Join me as we paint in this hands-on, beginner-friendly cookie decorating class. Learn tips and tricks on creating depth and dimension on a flat cookie canvas.
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Let’s Talk About Eddie! with Sarah Coleman
Saturday, Mar 29:   8am  9am  10am  11am  1pm  2pm
Let’s Talk About Eddie!
with Sarah Coleman of Fancy Yancy Cookie Co
Learn how to make the most of your Eddie! In this class, we will walk through the basics of using Eddie, including printing examples of matching graphic & cutter sets, polaroid photos and more! This class will be based on printing in manual mode with Mac Computer and Swift Publisher software.
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Perfectly Natural Florals with Amy Gold
Saturday, Mar 29:   8am  9am  10am  11am  1pm  2pm
Perfectly Natural Florals
with Amy Gold of Jack and Briar Cookie Co
Want more natural looking florals? Come learn some tips and tricks for creating more organic looking flowers! (Please note that stiff consistency royal icing and Korean piping tips are used--hand strength is recommended!)
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Dance Like Nobody’s Watching with Amy Hicks
Saturday, Mar 29:   8am  9am  10am  11am  1pm  2pm
Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
with Amy Hicks of Cookie Snack Attack with Seriously Sweet
Gorgeous Mixed Media design for the WIN! Make CAKE LACE in MINUTES, not hours! Come create beautiful mixed media embellishments that add the “WOW” factor to your designs & take a beautiful ballerina cookie home!
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Puffy Details with Kerstyn Lott
Saturday, Mar 29:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Puffy Details
with Kerstyn Lott of Confetti Yeti Cookies
No pokes, no squiggles here- just perfectly puffy icing. I’ll share my own icing recipe and method, and dish on the science behind it. Plus we will make this pretty Talavera inspired design.
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Walk the Dots with Leslie Marchio
Saturday, Mar 29:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Walk the Dots
with Leslie Marchio of Four Peas and a Dog
Set aside your icing and piping bags! In this hands-on class, we will discuss and execute alternative techniques using tools and products that will help you create a dotting masterpiece.
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Mini Cookies for Max Profit with Nikki Mathews
Saturday, Mar 29:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Mini Cookies for Max Profit
with Nikki Mathews of Sweet Kiwi Cupcakes & Cookies
Learn how to make a big impact with simple mini cookies to maximize profits. Tips on how to make cookies more efficiently, creative packaging ideas and a hands on demo of how to dip cookies to speed up production.
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Make Your Own Mold: Tiffany Box with Jennifer Moshier
Saturday, Mar 29:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Make Your Own Mold: Tiffany Box
with Jennifer Moshier of Prima Cakes and Cookies
Need a cookie in a pinch? In this hands-on class learn to make your own bow mold and how to create a Tiffany box cookie in minutes with painted royal icing and modeling chocolate. You will leave class with your own Bow Mold and Tiffany Box Cookie!
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Master of Efficiency with Ashley Nelson
Saturday, Mar 29:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Master of Efficiency
with Ashley Nelson of Sweet Nelsons
When the art of cookie decorating meets the business of cookie decorating, your time is money! Whether you're starting your custom orders for the week, tackling your biggest order yet or prepping for a cookie class, let me share all my best tips to move more efficiently from designing to rolling out dough, coloring your icing to packaging and everything in between!
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Markets & Pop Ups 101 with Annissa Neufeld
Saturday, Mar 29:   9am  10am  11am  12pm  2pm  3pm
Markets & Pop Ups 101
with Annissa Neufeld of Sweet Wheat Bakeshop
Have you ever wanted to change up your business structure, and try selling at a market or popup? Or need tricks to take your booth to the next level? Join us for a crash course in all things markets! From set up to planning, selling and marketing tips, you’ll leave prepared and confident to jump right into your next market season!
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Easy Watercolor Fairy Tales Cookie with Saskia Steinegger
Saturday, Mar 29:   8am  9am  10am  11am  1pm  2pm
Easy Watercolor Fairy Tales Cookie
with Saskia Steinegger of The Cookie Artista
In this hands-on class, you'll learn three easy, quick, and highly effective techniques to elevate your cookie designs to the next level! We will have fun stamping, drybrushing and watercoloring with markers to get amazing results with minimal effort.
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada
Piping Pretty Posies with Jennifer Wallace
Saturday, Mar 29:   8am  9am  10am  11am  1pm  2pm
Piping Pretty Posies
with Jennifer Wallace of JenniBakes4U
Learn to pipe some pretty flowers, using a few tips and a flower nail. Leave class with the confidence and know-how to add some fun florals to your next cookie set!
Saturday, Mar 29 - Reno, Nevada