In this class, you will learn how to sculpt a cake into a fashionable purse. Techniques will include using an impression mat, stencilling, and painting. A gumpaste flower will be included to add the finishing touch.
In this class, you will learn how to take simple fondant and create fantastic dimensional faces showing expression. Some fondant experience is preferred.
Supplies
Required
2 lbs. flesh colored fondant, 1 lb. white fondant, toothpicks, covered round or square 12" x 1/2" foam board (or cardboard), gumpaste modelling tool set, notebook, pen, paper towels, blue, black, brown and white petal dusts (or white food color), lemon extract or alcohol, small paint brushes (#2 or #3), large paint brush (similar to a cosmetic blush brush), 1 lb. buttercream, box for completed project. All other supplies will be included by instructor (styrofoam form, etc)
Provided
All other supplies will be included by instructor (styrofoam. form, etc)
Learn to sculpt a relief style dragon using two rounds or a half sheet cake. Ice it (with ease) and cover it with fondant. Learn to sculpt the fondant and transform the cake into a fire-breathing mythical creature. Finish it with airbrushing techniques to bring it to life. All welcome, from beginner to advanced.
Supplies
Required
Bring imagination and an apron, and bring a 1/2 sheet box to take your cake home to amaze the neighbors!
Learn to create a plethora of animals quickly and with ease. Use them for baby showers, birthdays, and as cake toppers. Learn techniques that you can walk away with and make anything on the Ark. We will make bears, monkeys, pigs, penguins, sheep, and many more. We will use fondant, marzipan and modeling chocolate! You will bring home your very own edible zoo.
Supplies
Required
Apron and 12x12 box to bring your zoo home in.
Provided
Supplies provided by instructor.
Available
none
BW-103
Contemporary Cake Designs Using Traditional Techniques FULL
Learn from the best - how to make a 3-tiered crooked cake!
Class is from 8-12 and 2-4.
Supplies
Required
A 6" and 9" round, and a 5" and 8" wedge of styrofoam (Colette will supply with advanced notice), 12 inch round board, covered with foil (or royal icing, or fondant), Fondant : 4 pounds, Royal icing - Just for decorating and gluing layers together (2-3 cups), Crisco - 1/4 cup, Cornstarch 1/4 cup, Brushes - assorted sizes, large and small Rolling pins, Pattern rolling pins (if you have any), Tips - 1, 3, 4, 6, (and any other sizes you want to bring), Bags - Parchment or plastic (2), Couplers -2, Gumpaste -1/2 lb, lemon Extract - 2 ounces, Small dish for painting, assorted paste colors and toothpicks, Luster dust - (bring a variety of colors if you have them or they will be available for purchase from Colette), Pizza cutter, gumpaste cutters (bring a variety, Basic ball tool (optional), gumpaste shaping tools, cel pad or similar pad (optional).
Provided
none
Available
Foamcore, brushes and cutters, styrofoam (sizes needed for classes), PME tools, some cutters, luster dust
Model this beautiful baby ballerina sugar sculpture with realistic pose and expression. Class times are 7am - 11am, and 12pm-2pm, lunch break 11am-12pm.
Learn how to make this beautiful Circus Train, complete with fun animals and the cutest ringmaster style clown figure model. Learn how to cover with rolled fondant successfully gaining perferctly neat edges.
Students will cover their cakes in rolled fondant and use tools to create impression designs on a rolled fondant cake. Tools include wooden rollers with different sizes and shapes of stripes (vertical stripes and curved designs) and oval shaped tool cutters to form each petal of a flower will be demonstrated and then used by the students to create their own 8" cake. These tool cutters come in several sizes. Diane's innovated "Puffed Embroidery" technique, using the foot tool, will be used to create the puffed effect on the rolled fondant cake. An impression butterfly will be the main focal point for this satin-look, rolled fondant covered cake.
Supplies
Required
Large roller used for rolling out fondant and pie crusts; small roller used for rolling out gum paste; Super Pearl White or similar for the over-all cake covering to give the "satin look"; about 1/8-1/4" flat-edged artist brush(s) for tinting the impressions; petal dusts of color choice (suggestion: Basically, bring what you have on hand); Foot Tool (Will be available for sale); fondant smoother; 3-4, 12" corrugated boards glued together and covered with foil (color of choice to compliment the cake colors); mat to roll out fondant.
Provided
Teacher will supply the dummy, fondant and the rest of the supplies. Students receive a diploma
Available
Foot Tool; Different sizes of Oval Impression Tool Cutters; Butterfly Impression Plate, Impression Wooden Rollers, Mats.
Keepsake Cakes are "keepsakes" to treasure for many years to come. These may be displayed and sold to go onto a regular cake or a regular sized cake may be incorporated into a design using the Keepsake Cake desired. Students will learn and experiment with different tools of Diane's to come up with a design for his/ her "keepsakes". The "fill-in method" is shown in the Santa Cake pictured and will be taught. A Bridal/ Wedding/ Anniversary/ Love Cake will also be a choice. Students will have the opportunity to make 2 or 3 cakes in the time allotted.
Supplies
Required
Large roller used for rolling out fondant and pie crusts; small roller used for rolling out gum paste; Super Pearl White or similar for the over-all cake covering to give the "satin look"; about 1/8-1/4" flat-edged artist brush(s) for tinting the impressions; petal dusts of color choice (suggestion: Basically, bring what you have on hand); Foot Tool (Will be available for sale); Two types of wooden tools (will be available for sale); fondant smoother; 3-3, 8" corrugated boards glued together and covered with foil (color of choice to compliment the cake colors).
Provided
Instructor will provide remaining supplies.
Available
Foot Tool,$5;Wooden Impression roller for side designs,$10.
You will make two puppies who are untying a ribbon in a cake.
Supplies
Required
1 1/2lbs. gumpaste, 1lb. fondant, round dummy (6x2), rolling pin, box cutter, gum glue, brushes: #1, 4, 8, paste colors: black, red, yellow, dummy (6x6x1), toothpicks, box to take home project, modeling tools, powdered color: pearl. To make gum glue: dilute tylose powder into water until you get a heavy liquid consistency.
Learn how to make a two-tier cake with a little black dress on a hangar. The cake is decorated with dots and is very French!
Supplies
Required
18-in rolling pin, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/8 cup piping gel, 1/8 cup cornstarch, black and fuchsia food colors, 9 inch round cake board, round plunger cutter (available for purchse), small paint brush, sanding paper, x-acto knife, palette knife, bowl to mix icing, plastic wrap, 9-inch box for finished cake.
You will create string work in different styles and colors.
Supplies
Required
Two 8-inch round dummies covered in fondant, one 6-inch round dummy (not covered), parchment triangles, Bekenal Piping Tips (#1, 1.5, 2 - available for purchase), food colors (your choice), two 10-inch round boards (do not attach), small paintbrush, two 10-inch cake boxes.
Kathy has developed some beautiful realistic and shell molds. This class gives you insight on how to use the molds and tips in creating beautiful cakes. She will also show you quick and easy coloring techniques with what we think is magical. Butterflies will also be included in this session.
Supplies
Required
(4) ¼ sheet boards (or bring a round dummy on a board), spatula, cornstarch in a stocking, decorating bags, leaf tip, scissors, plastic placemat, 2 Ziploc bags.
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, chocolate molds to use in class, handouts and certificates.
Learn how to make a beautiful purse, hat and gloves. These are great for bridal luncheons, Mother s day or a special ladies birthday. Fast and fun, but very elegant. Kathy will show an exciting way to use the pearl mat and diamond markers. Also, she will be showing a glove mold that really accents this cake. Learn a fast way to attach pearls.
Students will have hands on experience on how many bow types are formed. As an added bonus, Kathy will demonstrate how to handle those corners on a square cake and the placement of bows.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - Apron, rolling pin, cornstarch in a stocking, plastic placemat, pizza cutter, scissors, ruler, 2 Ziploc bogs, and container for your bow parts (approx. 10 x 15 box).
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, bow hangers, handouts and certificates.
Everyone loves the miniature wedding cake. Come and learn a fast way to make the tiers, decorate and market these little marvels. Presenting exclusive molds and cutters that will cut your pre-time to a minimum. No more struggling to ice these little tiers. Tiny beautifully designed molds will make decorating these little cakes simple. Each student will take home a decorated 3 tier wedding cake.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - A small box for your miniature wedding cake, apron, rolling pin, cornstarch in a stocking, plastic placemat, pizza cutter, scissors, ruler, 2 Ziploc bags, decorating bag.
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, molds for use in class, cake, boards, chocolate, handouts and certificates.
Is the Topsy Turvey cake confusing for you? Let Kathy show you an easy way to make these cakes. She will show solid layers and fill layers. She will use real cake and also demonstrate how to use this method for regular Birthday cakes.
Afraid to try rolled fondant? Well now is the time! Learn to use pre-made rolled fondant to cove a cake dummy. Linda will show you the basics of covering your cake, crimping, making a rope border, and a fondant rose. The use of lace molds and other molding techniques will be demonstrated. Linda will also go over the use of dusting powders that are so popular now.
Supplies
Required
none
Provided
Instructor will provide all required supplies.
Available
none
RR-104
Free-hand Figure Modeling - Mermaids and Beach Bums
Students will learn to model by hand in rolled fondant figures appropriate for all the fall and winter holidays, including: Pumpkins, ghosts, witches, turkeys, snowmen, reindeer and Santa Claus.
Supplies
Required
none
Provided
All supplies provided. Tools and equipment are provided for use in class.
Students will learn to model by hand a lion, tiger, giraffe, elephant, zebra and a monkey. Time permitting, they will also make an alligator, snake and tropical birds.
Supplies
Required
none
Provided
All supplies provided by teacher. Tools & equipment are provided for use in class.
These adorable miniture (and completely edible) purses make a perfect cake topper for that special purse lover. Because of their size, they can also be made as party favors to complete the theme of the party. Made completely of fondant, you'll see how easy they are to make.
Supplies
Required
½ lb. fondant, small rolling pin, dusting puff, board to roll fondant out on, sharp knife, luster/pearl dust, painting/dusting brushes, tips #2 and #3, parchment bags.
Everything you ever wanted to know about fondant! In this two-hour demo, you will learn basic to advanced rolled fonant techniques. Covering round and square cakes, draping, swags, bows, quilting, as well as texturing and coloring techniques will be covered
In this two-hour demo, students will learn several different ways to create fabulous and fun tiered cakes. One of the designs will include a "Vegas" theme. Different ways of supporting and stacking cakes will be covered.
Students will create and take home two mini cakes that represent a glamorous bride and groom. How to create larger sized versions of the cakes will also be covered.
Learn how to make these cute baby animals including: giraffe in a diaper, elephant with flowers, and cute caterpillar. Students will have time to make all three characters in class.
