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I’d love to host and help you create a unique, interactive experience for your guests! Whether you want to try something new with friends and family or you’re looking for a fun team building or corporate event.

Workshops we offer:

• Cupcake decorating
• Charcuterie board
• Cocktail mixology
• Amazing appetizers
• Table setting & design
• Let’s do brunch!
• Customized theme workshops just for you!

It’s easy – click here to tell me a bit more about your event and I’ll be in touch 🙂 Or you can send me an email at hello@joyfulhostess.com with a few details about your workshop and we can start creating something special!

Past Workshops

🧁Spring Cupcake Workshops

Just in time for Spring gatherings, I shared my no fail icing tips and techniques (learned from years in previous cake decorating biz) to turn plain cupcakes into flowery works of art!  Instructions and all the tools you need to make these hydrangeas and roses perfect for baby showers, mother’s day, birthday parties (or actually any celebration!) We hosted 2 workshops one at Twenty Two Coffee House and the other at Anna’s Garden Home & Wellness.

🌸Garden Tea Party

We had a lovely afternoon in the garden while guests sipped gourmet tea (lemon cream Rooibos and an Earl Grey Lavender and orange Black Tea) from my grandmother’s vintage tea cups. Guests also enjoyed a 3-course spring menu starting with delightful fresh greens and honey Dijon vinaigrette, an assortment of 4 different type of tea sandwiches followed by trays of desserts that included lemon squares and berry lavender cheesecake cups!

🎄HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING – SOLD OUT!

Just in time for holiday gatherings! During this sold out cookie decorating workshop we sipped our fave beverages from Twenty Two Coffee House while learning my no-fail glossy icing techniques (learned from years in my previous cake decorating biz) and turned plain cookies into festive treats! There were a lot of sprinkles and plenty of smiles! Each guest went home with a dozen beautifully decorated sugar cookies cookies and the experience and tips to recreate them at home! It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

🥂EXCLUSIVE LADIES’ FESTIVE NIGHT OUT!

The holiday stress melted away at this fun ladies’ night out at Manor on Main Historical Home in Kingsville, ON! We answered these holiday questions : what do I serve? and what do I wear?

The evening started with Ornamentini cocktails and I showed the ladies how to make some fabulous appetizers like: whipped feta dip, warm bacon wrapped stuffed dates, herbed salmon bites. We sipped homemade hot Butter Rum Cider and a festive non alcoholic holiday punch as fashion stylist Mena of Style Me Mena inspired our holiday outfit with fantastic (and easy to execute) ideas. She answered fashion dilemmas like when to belt (and what type to use), how to dress for your proportions, how to be stylish and still stand out, and her trick for wearing bodysuits to avoid dreaded unsnaps!

Guests went home with an exclusive holiday swag bag full of goodies (like champagne, sweets and a good read!)

🌲SWEET HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

I shared 3 unforgettable dessert recipes ( Biscoff Cookie Truffles, Chocolate Fudge and Peppermint Cupcakes, Cranberry Orange Individual Cheesecakes) perfect for holiday celebrations! We sipped coffee and sampled all these tasty treats PLUS guests decorated half a dozen delicious holiday sugar cookies in class to take home along with the tricks to decorating cookies like a pro.

PUMPKIN SPICE CHARCUTERIE BOARD WORKSHOP – sold out!

We made Fall and Thanksgiving hosting EASY by creating a stellar pumpkin spice themed board that guests will rave about! Guests sipped delicious coffee from Twenty Two Coffee House while learning recipes and tips for creating a board that encompasses ALL the wonderful pumpkin spice flavours. From decadent pumpkin spice dip, to a crunchy brie topper & even an irresistible pumpkin spice trail mix – it was a blast! Everyone left with their beautifully crafted Pumpkin spice themed board that serves 4-6 people (and the confidence and skills to create it again on your own!)

🌻SUNFLOWER CUPCAKE DECORATING – sold out!

We sipped coffee at Twenty Two Coffee and Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness while I spilled my no-fail icing techniques (learned from years in my previous cake decorating biz). Guests were equipped with all the tools they needed and learned how to turn plain cupcakes into gorgeous sunflowers!

🌹SPRING CUPCAKE DECORATING AND COFFEE WORKSHOP

We sipped delicious coffee at Auntie Aldoo’s bakery and Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness while learning my no fail icing techniques to level up plain cupcakes! Guests were equipped with all the tools they needed to make sweet roses and hydrangeas on their very own cupcakes.

BUILD YOUR OWN SWEET & SAVORY BRUNCH BOARD – SOLD OUT!

Guests enjoyed the vibe and the delicious coffee at Twenty Two Coffee House while learning how to spruce up the usual brunch with this build-your-own sweet & savory brunch charcuterie board class. Participants received the serving board and all the ingredients to create a 4-6 person board. Plus step by step instruction for a few easy recipes and tips to help craft the perfect easy & delicious breakfast feast!

GARDEN PARTY & AFTERNOON TEA

Just in time for Easter & Spring celebrations – we sipped gourmet tea and learned how to prepare a 3 course fresh spring menu.   It was a lovely afternoon in the garden at Anna’s Home, Garden & Wellness while I shared step by step how to recreate the recipes, creative party decorating ideas and how to prep for a party like a pro.