Learn how to create cake top decorations using freehand modeling (gum paste/fondant).
Supplies
Required
6 oz Gum paste (suggest Satin Ice or make your own using Nicolas Lodge's recipe. Do not bring Wilton gumpaste.), 4 oz. Fondant, Tylose powder (approx 2 teaspoons), cornstarch in a muslin bag, edible glue plus brush, small amount of shortening, paste/gel food colors (optional), artist pallet knife, sable paint brush No. 1 or 2 (must have a point i.e. not splayed), small glass/container for water (shot glass size), pale pink petal dust and small dusting brush (dust must be matt i.e. not a shimmer), PVC Rolling pin plus rolling out board, gumpaste modeling tools (Not Wilton brand), small ball tool, veining tool, Side scraper (straight plastic blade spatula), small pallet knife (4 inch blade), small parchment piping bags (no less than 5), small pair of scissors (suitable for cutting paper), seamless tips (not Wilton orAteco, suggest PME No. 0,1,2), tip cleaning brush, plastic drinking straw, toothpicks, couple of small ziptop bags, PME mini quilting wheel (optional), 8-inch round cake board already covered with fondant or royal icing (color of you choice, but suggest pastel shade), two 6- inch round cake boards already covered with fondant or royal icing (color of you choice, but suggest pastel shade), Box to carry items home in. Edible Glue Recipe - ¼ teaspoon of Tylose powder, 2 tablespoons of cold water. Place the water in a small jar, sprinkle the tylose powder on top of the water, screw the lid on the jar, shake the jar and let stand for 24 hours before using.
You will make a pair of gum paste babies booties, plus a free hand modeled bear and gifts.
Supplies
Required
8 oz Gum paste (suggest Satin Ice or make your own using Nicolas Lodge's recipe. Do not bring Wilton gumpaste), 8 oz Fondant (for the bear/parcels), Tylose powder (approx 2 teaspoons), cornstarch in a muslin bag, edible glue plus brush, small amount of shortening, paste/gel food colors (optional), artist pallet knife, regular pallet knife (4 inch blade), side scraper (straight plastic spatula), sable Paint brush No. 1 or 2 (must have a point i.e. not splayed), small glass/container for water (shot glass size), pale pink petal dust and small dusting brush (dust must be matte i.e. not a shimmer), PVC Rolling pin plus rolling out board, modeling tools (Not Wilton brand) small ball tool, veining tool, toothpicks, cotton balls (no less than 4), a couple of small ziptop bags, PME mini quit wheel (optional), textured rolling pin/Patchwork cutter mini quilt/embossers (optional), Jem Baby bootie cutter (if you can t find the cutter I will supply a cardboard template, in which case bring a pair of scissors), 8-inch round cake board already covered with fondant (color of you choice, but suggest pastel shade), box to carry item home in.
Create a cake top decoration for your next Christening cake.
Supplies
Required
8 oz Gum paste (suggest Satin Ice or make your own using Nicolas Lodge's recipe. Do not bring Wilton brand), 4 oz fondant, Tylose powder (approx 2 teaspoons), cornstarch in a muslin bag, edible glue plus brush, small amount of shortening, paste/gel food colors (optional), artist pallet knife, regular pallet knife (4 inch blade), side scraper (straight plastic spatula), sable paint brush No. 1 or 2 (must have a point i.e. not splayed), small glass/container for water (shot glass size), pale pink petal dust and small dusting brush (dust must be matte i.e. not a shimmer), PVC Rolling pin plus rolling out board, modeling tools (Not Wilton brand) small ball tool, veining tool, tooth picks, a couple of small zip top bags, textured rolling pin (optional), 8-inch round cake board already covered with fondant or royal icing (color of you choice, but suggest pastel shade), box to carry item home in. Edible Glue - . 1/4 teaspoon of Tylose powder, 2 tablespoons of cold water. Place the water in a small jar, sprinkle the tylose powder on top of the water, screw the lid on the jar, shake the jar, and let stand for 24 hours before using.
Freehand model a cake top decoration of shopping and shoes.
Supplies
Required
6 oz Gum paste (suggest Satin Ice or make your own using Nicolas Lodge's recipe. Do not bring Wilton brand), 4 oz Fondant, Tylose powder (approx 2 teaspoons), cornstarch in a muslin bag, edible glue plus brush, small amount of shortening, paste/gel food colors, artist pallet knife, sable paint brush No. 1 or 2 (must have a point i.e. not splayed), small glass/container for water (shot glass size), petal dust and small dusting brushes (must include silver), small stars cutters ¼ inch to ½ inch, PVC Rolling pin plus rolling out board Modeling tools (Not Wilton brand) small ball tool, veining tool, toothpicks, a couple of small ziptop bags, 8-inch round or square cake board already covered with fondant or royal icing, box to carry item home in.
Provided
none
Available
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DG-100
Quick Life-Like Orchid and Violets Arrangement FULL
Learn to make a life-like gumpaste orchid and violets using the Quick Method. Time permitting, we will cover greenery. Your flowers will be arranged on a Mexican paste plaque.
Supplies
Required
Dusting brushes (1/4 inch), small scissors, cel foam pad, 8 inch box to take project home in.
Provided
Gumpaste, cutter, and dusting colors used in class.
Available
Gumpaste, cutter, and dusting colors used in class.
DG-101
Quilling Designs and Techniques - Flower Arrangement
A paper art made from gumpaste that will give your cakes a new dramatic look. You will learn basic quilling shapes and combine them to make a flower arrangement on a Mexican paste plaque.
Supplies
Required
A #1 brush, small paper cup, 10-inch cake board, 10-inch cake box.
Make a unique 3D carousel horse from Mexican paste and decorated with gumpaste designs. The horse is on a Mexican paste stand. This carousel horse creates a dramatic cake topper, or can be used as a stand-alone decoration.
You will create a miniature flower arrangement in a wire basket. Miniature flowers are great for garden cakes and have many possibilities for special designs. Basket is included in price.
Supplies
Required
8-inch box, small scissors, small dusting brushes.
The tree (combination of gum paste and pastillage) will be demonstrated along with the trimmings on the tree, presents (painting on miniature presents will be taught), teddy bear and bunny decorating the tree with carrots, berries, candy canes, bird with hat and berry in mouth atop the tree. The 'cross section of log' is pastillage formed on a styro-foam base. Explanation of highlights and means to create the woodgraining is given in order to form a realistic-looking wood effect.
Supplies
Required
none
Provided
Instructor will provide supplies.
Available
Curved Ended Tool with a sharp point at opposite end,$5;Wire Brush for woodgraining,$7;Rope Roller for Baby Blanket,$5.
In this class, you will hand-model a fairy and flowers out of gumpaste.
Supplies
Required
1lb. gumpaste, paste colors: ivory, violet, pink, yellow, powdered colors (dusts): violet pearl, fairy dust, gum glue (3 tsp.), brushes: 1, 4, 6, small scissors, rolling pin, toothpicks, styrofoam (6x6x1), box cutter, box for project, round dummy (6x2), 1lb. fondant. To make gum glue: dilute tylose powder in water until you get a heavy liquid consistency
In this class, you will hand model two types of princesses.
Supplies
Required
1 1/2lbs. gumpaste, paste colors: yellow, brown, black, pink, blue, ivory, powdered colors (dusts): gold, pink, yellow, pearl, fairy dust, gum glue, brushes: 1, 4, 8, royal icing, 2 ice cream cones (4" high, 2" wide at bottom), parchment bag, small scissors, two tablespoons, rolling pin, styrofoam (6x6x1), box for project, modeling tools. To make gum glue: dilute tylose powder in water until you get a heavy liquid consistency.
The student will make a full delicate rose and leaves from a single cutter.
Supplies
Required
Non-stick rolling pin (about 8-inch) and board (12x8 or smaller), cel pad or firm foam, petal dust: delicate colors such as pinks, yellows, orange, paint brushes, ball tool.
The student will make from edible flower paste, large leaves, verigated ivy eucalyptus, and wired twists and hoops, which enhance any flower spray.
Supplies
Required
Non-stick rolling pin (about 8-inch) and board (12x8 or smaller), cel pad or firm foam, petal dust: green, yellow, brown, red, paint brushes, light green and brown floral tape, scissors for cutting wire.
Hand model a beautiful sleeping fairy using quick and easy techniques.
Supplies
Required
8 round board covered in green foil, batch of gumpaste (1/2lb.), ball tool or bone tool, gumpaste roller, water brush, mat to roll out on, black fine point food pen, small amount of Crisco and cornstarch, small sharp knife or exacto, dusting powders and brushes, damp cloth, pen or pencil.
Provided
none
Available
none
NL-100
Flower Fairy and Clematis Cake (with 1 hour break for lunch) FULL
Garden fairies are very popular right now! Attend this one-day class and learn the secrets from Nicholas of the easy and quick method to create a variety of fairies which will be showcased around a decorated toadstool house. These decorations will be attached to a rolled fondant covered dummy cake, which will be covered by the student during class. The fairies, toadstool, and clematis will be created using Patchwork Cutters. This class will focus on different coloring techniques, including dusting, painting, and shading. The completed cake will be finished with cut-out lettering and accented with a ribbon
Supplies
Required
10-inch box/container to bring finished project home.
A perfect cake design for any teenager, female birthday, or celebration! The dummy cake will be covered with rolled fondant and decorated with purses, shoes, and fashion accessories. The top of the cake will be finished with a quilted-fashion purse and shoes. The class will be using new molds, Patchwork Cutters, JEM Cutters, and FMM Cutters. This is a great class, full with many great ideas that can also be used and adapted to cupcakes, cookies, and petit-fours. This will be fun filled class - don't miss it
Supplies
Required
10-inch box/container to take finished project home in.
During this informative class, Nicholas will guide students through the steps of making some of the popular and trendy gumpaste flowers. Class will include the hydrangea flower and buds and leaves, the dendrobium orchid and sweet peas. This is a great class for anyone desiring to learn different, popular, and easy to make bride gumpaste flowers.
Supplies
Required
Block of styrofoam or 10-inch or 1/4 sheet box to take flowers home in.
Students will learn to mold a gumpaste doll face, to paint the face, to free hand model the body and to dress the fairy in flower-inspired clothing. Students will learn to create and decorate gumpaste wings to add to their fairies. Depending on speed of student, each student will leave with one to two flower fairies.
Supplies
Required
none
Provided
All supplies provided by teacher. Tools & equipment are provided for use in class, but students may purchase them after class, if desired.
Available
Doll head molds, wire, butterfly wings, veiner for wings.
Students will learn to mold a baby face using a commercial mold, to paint the face, to model the baby body free hand, to create gum paste wings and to paint/decorate the baby s clothes. These will resemble the famous Anne Geddes style of babies. Students will finish one to two babies, depending on their speed.
Supplies
Required
none
Provided
All supplies included. Tools and equipment are provided for use in the class, but may be purchased after.
Available
Baby face molds, wire, butterfly wing cutters & veiners.
