Mid
Class Descriptions
Beth Parvu
MULTIPLE FLOWERS WITH 1
CUTTER (gumpaste)
This is a
2-session class – student must take both sessions.
Learn how to make several flowers with a single
cutter using Beth’s soft-method of creating gumpaste flowers.
3-d
GARDEN BENCH
This is a
2-session class – student must take both sessions.
Carol
Lowe
FASHION HAT CAKE
Simple
carving on a one-layer round cake turns it into this elegant fashion hat.
Basic fondant skills finish the hat with a
beautiful bow and a little bling!
Some supplies required – see list.
GUMPASTE PEONY (2 pt class)
This is a
2-session class – student must take both sessions.
Create this beautiful life-sized peony blossom!
Session one - we will make the center and petals
for the peony. Class MAY run slightly
longer.
Session two - we will bring the petals to life by
dusting and assemble the flower.
Some supplies required – see list.
FUNNY CLOWN TOPPER
Create this adorable clown cake topper from
hand-modeled fondant.
Perfect for any child's cake!
Some supplies required – see list.
Gary
Silverthorn
ORIENTAL STRINGWORK
Learn
this exciting technique of piping upside-down strings with royal icing.
Each
student will cover a six-inch cake dummy in rolled fondant and decorate it with
piped stringwork and simple fondant flowers.
Includes recipes and all supplies.
INLAID LACE APPLIQUE’
Fun
new process of creating beautiful and detailed lace designs on cakes, including
some in 3-D.
This
fondant method can be used on either fondant-covered or buttercream-iced cakes.
Each
student will make a sample board to take home of techniques used.
All
supplies are included.
SEWING BASKET CAKE
This is a
2-session class – student must take both sessions.
Create
this fun cake for a special Lady's birthday.
Each
student will make a sewing basket cake dummy filled with all her favorite
sewing tools.
Many
different fondant techniques will be used to complete all the details.
All
supplies are provided.
Lisa
Hook
FLIP FLOP’S CAKE
We will be making the all-time summer favorite –
FLIP FLOPS!
Working on Styrofoam dummies we will cover them
with textured fondant and decorate the strap with a large daisy.
Embellishments can be as simple or detailed as
you would like (time permitting).
A variety of cutters will be available for your
use but feel free to bring your favorite along as you desire.
Some supplies required – see list.
GUMPASTE CROWN
You will create a 3D tiara out of gum paste to
use as a topper on a cake.
The perfect finishing touch for your favorite
Princess!
A variety of templates will be available to
choose from along with accents of tiny flowers or pearls.
Some
supplies required – see list.
Michaelle Stidham
BASIC GELATIN FLOWERS
Let
your gelatin bloom into beautiful flowers.
In
this beginner’s class you will learn the gelatin basics from blooming
the gelatin to painting the impression sheets.
Then
cut and transform the pieces into simple flowers like Lilies, Iris and Pansies.
These
basic techniques will allow you to create a multitude of flowers.
All
supplies provided.
GELATIN BOW & BUTTERFLY
Discover the wonderful world of gelatin!
Looks delicate like pulled sugar but is
actually very durable and made from gelatin.
Learn
the gelatin basics from blooming the gelatin to painting the impression sheets
while creating a translucent package bow embellished with a delicate sparkling
butterfly,
ADVANCED GELATIN FLOWERS
Now
that you have learned the basic gelatin skills, continue to learn new
techniques to create more complicated flowers like Roses, Carnations,
Hydrangeas, Orchids and foliage.
The
basics of gelatin will not
be covered to allow more time to complete the advanced techniques we have
discovered in the wonderful world of gelatin.
Prerequisite
class (basic gelatin) is recommended.
All
supplies provided.
SMOCKING, RUFFLES, AND
LACE
Learn
different fabric techniques using fondant to create a pretty Christening gown.
You
will learn to do smocking, create lace, and make beautiful ruffles easier than
you think.
Once
you learn the techniques you can go wild, making all kinds of designs to adorn your
fancy cakes.
Some
supplies required – see list.
