Learn how to decorate a stunning Nativity scene using royal icing and advanced character techniques. In this class, you’ll master facial expressions, layering, texture for hay, soft shading, and clean detailing to create meaningful and professional Christmas cookies. Perfect for intermediate decorators.
Learn the secrets to creating the perfect cookie dough! In this lesson, you’ll discover tips for mixing, measuring, and handling dough to achieve soft, chewy, and delicious cookies every time.
Lesson Sections / Steps:
Ingredients Overview – Quick review of all ingredients and tips for substitutions.
Measuring & Mixing – How to properly measure, cream, and mix for the ideal dough texture.
Dough Consistency Check – Tips to know when your dough is just right.
Chilling & Resting – Why chilling matters and how long for best results.
Shaping & Preparing for Baking – Rolling, cutting, or scooping techniques.
Troubleshooting Tips – Common mistakes and how to fix them.
Materials Needed:
Ingredients (flour, sugar, butter, eggs, etc.)
Mixing bowls & utensils
Baking sheet & parchment paper
Optional Extras:
Printable PDF with recipe & tips
Video demonstration for each step
Accessing the Class:
This class is hosted privately on YouTube. To watch, you must subscribe using the email you registered with. Once subscribed, you’ll have exclusive access to all videos and resources for the course. Please do not share the link—access is limited to registered students only.
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Follow the complete cookie-making process from start to finish! This section guides you step-by-step through preparing the dough, baking, and decorating with techniques for smooth royal icing, shaping, and finishing touches. Perfect for beginners and experienced decorators looking to create beautiful, delicious cookies.
Master the art of royal icing! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to make smooth, pipeable icing perfect for decorating cookies, cakes, and more. From mixing to consistency tips, discover techniques to create beautiful designs that set perfectly every time. Ideal for beginners and advanced decorators alike.
Learn how to shape your cookies by hand! This lesson teaches techniques for cutting and forming dough without cookie cutters, giving you creative control and perfect results every time. Ideal for unique shapes and custom designs.
Learn how to transfer your designs onto cookies with precision! This lesson teaches techniques for tracing patterns using edible pens, templates, or stencils, making decorating easier and ensuring perfect results every time. Ideal for both beginners and advanced decorators.
Discover how to use a projector to transfer your designs onto cookies easily! I’ll guide you step-by-step on setup, focus, and alignment so your outlines look clean and accurate every time.
Learn to create professional cookie templates using Adobe Illustrator! This lesson guides you step-by-step through designing, sizing, and preparing templates for precise cookie cutting and decorating. Perfect for decorators who want to streamline their workflow and achieve consistent, beautiful results every time.
In RI Colored – Mixing & Color Control
You’ll learn how to properly color royal icing for clean, vibrant, and consistent results. We cover gel color ratios, deep tones, pastels, color development time, and how to avoid over-saturation. Learn how to achieve cohesive palettes and smooth finishes while maintaining the correct icing consistency for piping and flooding.
In Boot Camp Nativity – How to Cut Templates you’ll learn the proper process for printing, organizing, and cutting your templates with precision. We cover sizing, alignment, proportions, and practical tips to achieve clean, accurate cuts ready for decorating. Strong preparation is key to professional results and a beautifully structured Nativity set from the very beginning
In BC Nativity – Background Decoration
You’ll learn how to create soft, dimensional backgrounds that elevate your Nativity cookie set. We focus on smooth flooding, blending techniques, subtle shading, and texture effects to add depth without overpowering the main characters. Learn how to balance color, light, and composition for a polished, professional finish that enhances the full scene.
In Airbrush Cleaning & Maintenance
You’ll learn the proper step-by-step process to clean your airbrush after use. We cover flushing techniques, disassembly basics, removing color buildup, and preventing clogs. You’ll also learn drying and storage tips to extend the life of your equipment and maintain smooth, even spray performance for professional decorating results.
Welcome to BC Nativity – Day 1
In this foundational session, we focus on design planning, template preparation, color palette selection, and icing consistency for a cohesive Nativity set. Learn how to structure balanced compositions, prepare clean outlines, and build the base layers that will support dimension and delicate detailing. A strong start is key to achieving a polished, professional result.
In BC Nativity – Royal Icing Transfers
You’ll learn how to create and properly apply detailed icing transfers to elevate your Nativity set. We cover icing consistency, piping precision, drying time, and safe placement for clean, dimensional accents. Perfect for delicate elements like stars, halos, facial details, and small embellishments that require control and professional finishing.
In BC Nativity – Hay Texture Technique
You’ll learn how to create realistic straw details that add depth and dimension to your Nativity set. We focus on icing consistency, piping movement, layering, and shading to achieve natural texture without overpowering the main characters. This simple but impactful technique enhances the manger scene with warmth and professional finishing.
In BC Nativity – Mary
You’ll decorate this central Nativity character step by step. We focus on soft color blending, clean layering, delicate facial features, and graceful draping details. Learn how to balance simplicity with dimension using smooth flooding, subtle shading, and precise piping. This lesson helps you create an elegant, polished Mary cookie that anchors your Nativity scene beautifully.
In BC Nativity – Joseph
You’ll decorate this essential Nativity character step by step. We focus on robe structure, layered draping, soft shading, and clean facial detailing to create balance and dimension. Learn proper icing consistency, controlled piping, and subtle highlights to achieve a polished, professional finish. This lesson helps you build a cohesive and elegant Nativity set
In BC Nativity – Three Kings
You’ll decorate the regal Magi step by step. We focus on rich color combinations, layered robes, crown detailing, and balanced facial features. Learn shading techniques, clean piping, metallic accents, and dimension-building methods to create elegant, professional Nativity characters. This lesson elevates your set with depth, richness, and beautifully finished details.