The kitchenware store with locations throughout Southern California is kicking off the holiday season with a festive series of cooking and baking classes geared toward children 7 and older. On Dec. 21 and 22, learn how to use royal icing to decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies in a two-hour hands-on class led by trained resident chefs. Cost is $79. A paying adult must accompany students 17 and under at this particular class.

If your child prefers to go solo, consider the five-day winter cooking class series on holiday baking for ages 7 to 11. Little chefs will learn how to make festive cookies, cheesy holiday bites, chocolate treats and a peppermint swirl glaze cake, among other dishes. Cost is $349. Every student goes home with a printed menu, graduation certificate and 10% discount off store purchases. Classes are available at Sur La Table’s Topanga, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Carlsbad locations.