Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop

🎄 Christmas Cookie Decorating Class

A sweet way to get into the holiday spirit!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 29th
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Hosted at the Very Merry Mango Market and taught by local baker Rebecca of Cottontail Bakes.

Join us for a fun and festive two-hour cookie decorating experience with live, step-by-step instruction. All tools and supplies are provided for you to take home your own beautifully crafted Christmas cookies. Learn the fundamentals of icing consistencies, explore new decorating techniques, and gain valuable tips and tricks for future cookie creations.

🎁 What’s Included

Participants will be creating the “Snow Set” (as pictured), which includes:

• 6 cookies to decorate and take home
• 3 icing colours (1 bag of each consistency)
• Sprinkles
• Small goodie bag
• Take-home baker’s box for your cookies
• Day of Admission into the Very Merry Mango Market!

🧁 Optional Add-On:

Add a Take-Home Kit to keep decorating after class!

To guarantee availability, select the Take-Home Kit Ticket option when purchasing. Bonus kits may not be available—or will be very limited—on the day of the class.

✨ Extras

• Admission into the Very Merry Mango Market for the day
• Photo staging area for your cookies
• Small goodie bag
• Door prizes

🍪 Skills You’ll Learn

• Icing consistencies
• Outlining
• Piping & details
• Flooding
• Wet-on-wet technique
• Creating dimensions
• Cookie care

👩🍳 About Rebecca — Cottontail Bakes

Rebecca Brereton, the creator behind Cottontail Bakes, has been decorating cookies since 2019 and sharing her passion through cookie decorating classes for nearly two years. Known for her approachable teaching style, Rebecca loves helping others discover the joy of creating beautifully decorated cookies while sharing practical tips and tricks to make the process even more enjoyable.

Rebecca is a busy mum of two and works full-time outside the baking world. She lives in Langley with her husband and kids, where she also channels her creativity into planning special events—including her much-loved annual afternoon tea.

💲 Pricing

$70 – Includes $5 donation to the Abbotsford Food Bank 

$95 – Includes a Take-Home Kit + event admission + $5 donation to Abbotsford Food Bank

⚠️ Important Ticket Information

🎟️ Tickets must be pre-purchased — no walk-ins permitted.
✨ Space is limited, and workshops often sell out quickly.

Don’t wait to secure your spot and join us for this sweet, festive experience at The Very Merry Mango Market! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at themangomarket22@gmail.com

❓ Workshop FAQ

Where is the class located?
Inside the Very Merry Mango Market on the 2nd floor in "The Gallery" at the Ag-Rec Centre- 32470 Haida Dr. stairs/elevator will be located on the right hand side when you enter into the building. A staff member will be available to scan your ticket to check-in/provide you with a wristband that will give you access to the rest of the Very merry Mango Market event.

How do I check in?
We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early and show your digital or printed ticket at the check-in table. You are also welcome to come out to the event prior to your workshop as admission into the market is included! Just get your ticket validated at admissions. 

Are tickets refundable?
All sales are non-refundable, but tickets can be simply given to another guest. Please email us the name & email address of the new attendee via themangomarket22@gmail.com

Do I need to bring anything?
Everything is provided — just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!

Does my ticket include market admission?
Yes! Your ticket includes admission to the Very Merry Mango Market for the day. Feel free to come early or stay after your class is complete to shop/enjoy the event.

What age is this class for?
Recommended for ages 12+ with another ticketed adult.