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CLASS POLICY: Tuition fees are due at the time of registration. In fairness to our instructors, please note that tuition fees are non-refundable 72 hours prior to the start date of class. Students notifying The Cake Cottage of cancellation by the above noted time period will be refunded all paid tuition. Should class be cancelled because of too few students, a full refund will be given.



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Fondant 1 (3 week session)
January 26th, February 2nd, & 9th
Thursday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: January 21st
Location: The Cake Cottage, Murrieta, California


Must have course one experience
$75.00/$80.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

Let us help you take the fear out of working with fondant. In this three week course student will learn all the basics of how to work with rolled fondant. The first night you will learn how to prepare your cake, cover your cake with fondant and decorate your cake with fun fondant cut-out flowers. The second night of class will include other fondant techniques such as ribbon roses, leaves and fun fondant borders. The last week you will be cover a square cake. This class will help set you apart from the rest and take you to a whole new level of cake decorating.

Two Day Topsy Turvy Workshop
January 28th & February 4th
Saturday, January 28th 10:00am -11:00am & February 4th 10:00am -4:00pm-ish
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: January 23rd
Location: The Cake Cottage, Murrieta, California


Intermediate
$85.00/$90.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

Two day Topsy Turvey Cake. Learn how to design the ever popular, whimsical and fun Topsy Turvey cake. Participating students will bring home their finished 3-tiered cake. Cake sizes will be 6", 9", and 12". Day one is instructional information and supply list handed out. Day two - create! We will be keeping this class small so call today and reserve your spot.

Course 1 Cake Decorating (4 week session)
Mondays, February 6th, 13th, 20st & 27th
6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Ruth Bates
Register By Date: February 1st
Location: The Cake Cottage, Murrieta, California


Beginning
$50.00/$55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

In this four week course we will teach you the basic fundamentals of decorating tools (don't know the difference between a coupler and a decorating comb??? well, you will after this course), cake preparation, as well as icing methods (No we don't mean how to put ice in your Martinis, but the best ways to apply and smooth icing on your cake). So by the time you finish this course you will have the knowledge to be able to decorate fantastic cakes that your family and friends will go crazy over.

Valentine's Day Cake Pops
February 7th
Monday 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Rose Everett
Register By Date: February 1st
Location: The Cake Cottage


All Levels
$60.00/$65.00 ARD
All Supplies Included

How that you know how to make cake pops why not come and learn how to decorate them for Valentine's Day. From conversation heart to roses come let Rose show you how to make this Valentine's Day special. Gift given ideas will be cover as well. Handouts will be provided along with recipes.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes
February 8th
Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: February 3rd
Location: The Cake Cottage


All Levels
$50.00/$55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

Cupcakes make the perfect gift. So come and let Susan show you how to decorate your cupcakes for Valentine's Day. All you need to bring is some jumbo cupcakes, a few tips and a box to take them home in and Susan provides the rest. You will want to give them to your special Valentine and friends.

Valentine's Day Cookies for Kids
February 10th
Friday, 5:00-7:00pm
Instructor: Giget Davis
Register By Date: February 6th
Location: The Cake Cottage


Kids Class
$40.00/$45.00 ARD
All Supplies Included

Giget will show you how to decorate cookies for your special valentine. You will decorate a heart, a bear, bee hive, and a few other designs using royal icing and fondant. This is a great class for all the little bakers out there. Just sign up and bring a box to take home you finished cookie in.

Puppy Love Cake
February 11th
Saturday, 10:30am-2:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: February 6th
Location: The Cake Cottage


Must Have Fondant Experience
$65.00/$70.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

How cute are these two Dalmatian puppies in love. They sit upon a eight inch round cake covered with fondant and paw prints. The cake has a red collar boarder and hart shaped cookies that say puppy love. This will make a great Valentine's Day cake.

Tiered and Stacked Wedding Cakes (2 Weeks)
February 15th & 22nd
Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: February 10th
Location: The Cake Cottage Murrieta, California


Intermediate Level
$85.00/$90.00
Plus Supplies

This class is part demo and part hands on. Susan will teach you everything you need to know about tiering and stacking cakes. Information on cake sizes and serving portions will be covered. Columns and plates will be supplied. Students will need to bring iced 6 and 10 inch cakes ready to be assembled. Along with some other supplies and if you wish a box to take your cake home in.

Hat Box Cake
February 16th
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: February 10th
Location: The Cake Cottage


Must Have Fondant Experience
$60.00/$65.00 ARD

Susan will show you how to make a hat box shape cake with the lid propped open and springtime flower flowing out of the opening. This is a great bridal cake or a cake for mom's birthday or mother's day.

Wine & Cheese Please
February 18th
Saturday, 10:30am-2:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: February 13th
Location: The Cake Cottage


Must Have Fondant Experience
$75.00/$80.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

Wow your friends and family by creating this amazing wine and cheese crate. Rolled fondant, painting techniques & royal icing grapes will be used. You will also be making bottles out of chocolate. Susan will show how to make edible straw using rice noodles.

Springtime Cookies
February 23rd
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: February 18th
Location: The Cake Cottage


All Levels
$75.00/$80.00 ARD
All Supplies Included

Spring is just a couple of weeks away, why not welcome spring in with these springtime cookies. Susan will teach you how to decorate sugar cookies using fondant and royal icing. This is a new cookies class. Susan will have some new cookie cutter made just in time for this class.

Course 1 Cake Decorating (4 week session)
March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Ruth Bates
Register By Date: March 1st
Location: The Cake Cottage, Murrieta, California


Beginning
$50.00/$55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

In this four week course we will teach you the basic fundamentals of decorating tools (don't know the difference between a coupler and a decorating comb??? well, you will after this course), cake preparation, as well as icing methods (No we don't mean how to put ice in your Martinis, but the best ways to apply and smooth icing on your cake). So by the time you finish this course you will have the knowledge to be able to decorate fantastic cakes that your family and friends will go crazy over.

Sprucing Up Your Cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day
March 15th
Thursday, 6:30-9:00pm
Instructor: Rose Everett
Register By Date: March 10th
Location: The Cake Cottage


All Levels
$50.00/ $55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

Rose will show you how to spruce up your cupcakes so you can impress your friend and family. You will learn a few different ways to ice your cupcakes like the pros do, using a round, open star, closed star and the French tip. You will be shown our favorite methods for filling your cupcakes and dipping them. We will cover different way to spruce up your cupcakes using sprinkles, pearls, disco dust, airbrushing (can spray), and chocolate and fondant accents. We will also discuss different types of icings and their applications. We will hand out our recommendation of a buttercream recipe. You will need to bring a few tips, decorating bags, a coupler, 8 jumbo cupcakes and a box to take home your cupcakes in. All other supplies will be provided.

Course 2 Spring Cakes
March 28th, April 4th, & 11th
Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: March 23rd
Location: The Cake Cottage


Must have course 1 experience
$75.00/$80.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

In this three week course Susan will show you how to use fondant and chocolate accents to add dimension to your basic buttercream cakes. Week two will be an Easter cake, sure to be a hit on Easter Sunday

Chocolate Bunny
March 31st & April 7th
Saturday, Week 1 10:00-11:00am & Week 2 10:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: March 27th
Location: The Cake Cottage


All Levels
$85.00/$90.00 ARD
Plus Supplies

Come join Susan in building this chocolate bunny that will stand 24 to 30 inches tall. This is a two part class with homework to do. Week one is a demo on what you will need to do at home so that on week two you can assemble your chocolate bunny. This bunny will WOW everyone on Easter Sunday.

Easter Cookies
March 31st
Saturday, 12:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: March 27th
Location: The Cake Cottage


All Levels
$65.00/$70.00 ARD
All Supplies Included

Susan will do all the baking and provide all the fondant and icing you need to make these delicious cookies. These Easter cookie will look perfect in your Easter baskets, so why not sign up for this class and fill your Easter basket with cookies this year. They also make great gifts for friends, family and teacher as well. Please purchase a box to take home your finished cookie. After class you may choose to purchase some or all of the cookie cutters that Susan used in this class.

Easter Sugar Eggs
April 4th
Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Susan Carberry
Register By Date: April 4th
Location: The Cake Cottage, Murrieta, California


All Levels
$65.00/$70.00 ARD
All Supplies Included

Make traditional panoramic Easter sugar eggs. These cute Easter scenes are created inside each hollow egg with yummy decorative icing! Please bring a box to take home your eggs.

REFUND POLICY: Tuition fees are due at the time of registration. Please note tuition fees are non-refundable 72 hours prior to start date of class. The tuition balance must be paid 3 days prior to the first day of class. If full payment is not received within this time, your seat will not be held. Students notifying The Cake Cottage of a cancellation prior to 72 hours before class date will be refunded all paid tuition. Students notifying The Cake Cottage of a cancellation after 72 hours will not be refunded their tuition. The number of paid students will determine if class is held. Should class be canceled because of too few students; a full refund will be given. If you are unable to attend a class you may arrange to take the class at another date, if space allows. Your seat in class is non-transferable. Due to space limitations only registered students are allowed in class. Please be prepared and ready to begin decorating upon your arrival to class.