Is prior baking experience required?

No, this class is suitable for beginners and experienced decorators alike.

Are ingredients included?

Yes, all decorating supplies and ingredients are provided.

Can I book as a group?

Absolutely, groups are welcome to book together.

Will I get to take my cookies home?

Yes, participants leave with their decorated cookies.

Is there a holiday theme?

Yes, the class features festive holiday designs.

Are refunds available?

Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the class.

Baking & Culinary - Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust offers a unique baking experience that combines culinary artistry with historic ambiance. The Sugar Cookie Decorating Class scheduled for December 14th invites both seasoned bakers and novices to craft six beautifully decorated cookies featuring professional techniques. Hosted by Little Bee Sugar Cookies, this hands-on workshop is more than just a chance to learn decorating skills; it's an opportunity to connect with the storied history of a revered estate while creating delicious, edible art.

The class takes place in a charming, historic setting where intricate sugar cookie designs come to life under expert guidance. Participants will learn essential decorating tricks, including piping, flooding, and adding decorative details, all while immersed in the estate’s inviting atmosphere. This experience is perfect for family outings, holiday gatherings, or anyone interested in enhancing their baking repertoire.

What makes this class stand out is the combination of culinary craft and cultural appreciation. The Drayton Hall estate, established in 1738, embodies Charleston’s colonial history—adding a rich layer of context to your baking journey. Attendees leave with a beautiful set of cookies, recipe tips, and a newfound confidence in their decorating skills.

Whether you're in the Charleston area or visiting South Carolina in December, this class offers a sweet diversion from traditional sightseeing. It’s an immersive, engaging hands-on experience that deepens your appreciation for both culinary arts and local history, all while creating memorable holiday treats.

About Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust stewards Drayton Hall, a nationally significant historic property located on the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina. The Trust preserves America’s earliest unrestored Palladian house—often described as the nation's oldest preserved plantation house—and interprets its architectural, cultural, and archaeological stories for the public.

Programming includes daily and seasonal guided tours such as the one-hour Signature Experience Tour that visits the cellar, main, and second floors and features the Steven and Laura Gates Exhibit Gallery and the Lenhardt Courtyard Garden. Educator-led Student House Tours provide 45–60 minute curriculum-based experiences exploring African American history, architectural preservation, and onsite archaeology. Evening offerings range from Candlelight Tours that illuminate 18th-century spaces to special events like Drayton Hall at Night with live lawn music and archaeological presentations. Seasonal and community events include the popular Annual Deck the Hall Oyster Roast, holiday concerts such as African American Spirituals with Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers, and hands-on workshops like the Wreath Building Workshop led by local florist Lela Solomon. The Trust also collaborates with nearby institutions to offer combination itineraries—for example, joint tours and package days with Middleton Place and Charleston Strolls walking tours—giving visitors economical ways to experience Lowcountry gardens, houses, and historic streets. Interpreters and guides emphasize preservation, authenticity, and historical context. Many ticketed experiences have limited capacity, so visitors are encouraged to book in advance to secure a place.

Public programming supports conservation of the house, landscape, and archaeological collections through admission and membership, and community engagement efforts nationwide.