Introduction to Basic Cake Decorating

New Session to start in October 2010 - 10/26, 11/2, 11/9

Course Registration: $90.00 + $35.00 Materials Fee*

Class size is limited so register early

(Minimum of four students is required for the course to run.)

Come experience the wonderful art of cake decorating. My “No Added Stress” course takes into consideration your busy schedule. I provide all the decorating supplies including the cakes and frosting. No worries about “homework” or where you’re going to find the time to hunt down & buy your supplies. Just come to class ready to relax and have fun.

 In this three session, hands-on workshop you will learn the following basics of cake decorating:  

Lesson I – Intro to Basic Cake Decorating

Baking, Leveling & Torting

Cake Boards & Drums

Icing & Borders

In Class Project: Students will torte, fill, ice and border a cake.

Lesson II – Design, Writing & Flowers

       Cake Design & Layout

 Tinting of Icing & Fondant

       Writing

       Flowers, Leaves & Vines

       In Class Projects: Students will write common phrases in icing & create a variety of flowers

Lesson III-Putting It All Together In A Basket

       Basketweave technique

       Review & refine lessons learned

       In Class Project: Students will ice, basketweave, border & assemble flowers on a cake        

*Materials Fee covers the cost of cakes, frosting, fillings, pastry bags, couplers, tips, spatulas, scraper, cake boards, flower nail, & handouts. Students will have the use of other equipment and supplies required during the workshop.