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Class Schedule
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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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 students 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.
Beginning
$50.00/$55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies
This is a four week beginning cake decorating class. Week one will cover leveling, torting, filling and icing your cake. Then you will finish by piping a flower design on your cake. Week two will cover many boarders and accents. Week three you will learn to pipe animal faces as well as trees and foliage. Week four you will finish the course learning to pipe roses. After finishing this course you will have a good understand of cake decorating.
All Levels
$45.00/$50.00ARD
All Supplies Included
This is a class designed for kids. Come have some fun learning to decorate some cupcakes. The theme is food cupcakes you will make spaghetti and meat balls, hamburger, watermelon, and a few other fun cupcakes. All cupcakes and frosting will be provided any tool used will be for classroom use only (tips, cutters, spatula). Please bring a box to take home your child cupcakes or purchase one from the store the day of class.
All Levels
$100.00/$105.00 ARD
All supplies Included
Let's get our hands on it, shall we? This class will cover pulled, cast, molded, blown, bubble, net and rock sugar. You will walk away with a small sugar showpiece of your own making! Charity will also cover storing sugar, transporting and preserving sugar work. Registration is limited to 6 students ONLY per class. These classes will fill up fast, so don't delay sign up early. Due to materials needed for this class there are no refunds given once you register.
Must Have Taken Hands on Sugar Class
$100.00/$105.00ARD
All Supplies Included
Due to materials needed for this class there are no refunds given once you register.
Must Have Course 1 Experience
$75.00/$80.00 ARD
Plus Supplies
For all you buttercream lovers out there this class is designed for you. In this three week course you will learn to decorate three different summer themed cakes. Week one will be a beach scene cake, week two is an under the sea cake, and week three will be a Hawiian shirt cake. While these cakes are mostly buttercream, Susan will teach other mediums such as using chocolate and fondant accents.
All Levels
$65.00/$70.00 ARD
Plus Supplies
In this class you will learn the basics of one stroke painting, which you will be able to apply on to fondant covered cookies, cakes, and plaques. You will learn the techniques you will need to draw and shade vines, leaves and flower petals in just one stroke. This technique will get you the "aaahhhs" you deserve. It's easy and fun. So come join us and let your inner artist soar. You will need to bring an 8 inch fondant plaque and 8-4 inch plaques a long with a few americolr food gels.
Must have taken Beginning One Stroke
$65.00/$70.00ARD
Plus Supplies
Suzanne’s going to teach summer “cutsey” designs. These will make both adults and children smile. You’ll be learning how to paint fish, frogs and butterflies, and a ladybug, too. All these animals will incorporate the strokes you learned in the beginning one stroke class with a few extras thrown in and will make great cookie or cupcake toppers. Sounds like a fun class, as always.
All Levels
$50.00/$55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies
Theese cupcakes will be a hit at any summer party you attend. From flip flops, chocolate shells, buttercream hibiscus, and a few others. You will need to bring 12 jumbo size cupcakes and a few decorating supplies. Don't forget to bring a box to take home your finished cupcakes in.
All Levels
$10.00 deposit
Splash into summer with Susan FREE DEMO DAY. We will be holding 3 one hour session, each hour session will be dedicated to a summer themed project. She will be demoing summertime treats, that you will be able to take to any BBQ, beach party or family get togethers. So come join us for a day of fun this holiday weekend, sign up early, as seats are limited for the day. We will be taking a $10.00 deposit to hold your seat, you will receive a $10.00 coupon to spend in the store on demo day along with a few other specials.
Beginning
$50.00/$55.00 ARD
Plus Supplies
This is a four week beginning cake decorating class. Week one will cover leveling, torting, filling and icing your cake. Then you will finish by piping a flower design on your cake. Week two will cover many boarders and accents. Week three you will learn to pipe animal faces as well as trees and foliage. Week four you will finish the course learning to pipe roses. After finishing this course you will have a good understand of cake decorating.
All Levels
$70.00/$75.00
All Supplies Included
Decorating cookies with royal icing is not as hard as one may think. With just a little practice you will become good at decorating cookies for all occasion. Come let Susan teach you a few tricks that will help you create beautiful cookies. Your family and friends will love them. Please bring a container or box to take home your cookie. Instruction and recipes handouts will be provided.
Beginning
$55.00/$60.00ARD
Plus Supplies
Ok this is the class for all of you that have been asking for a beginning course on Saturdays. This is a beginning buttercream class the only difference is you will be only decorating two cakes instead of four. Susan will teach you how to level, tort, and fill your cakes all in the same day. After taking this class you will be able to take the fondant courses. You will be bringing your supplies and cakes. We will break for a half hour lunch break so pack a lunch. So don't delay sign up today.
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In this hands-on class, students will learn how easy it is to create stunning designer shoes from sugar using some simple patterns and basic gumpaste techniques. Students will then embellish their shoe with disco dust, dragees, and more sugar! The completed shoe makes a perfect cake topper or a stylish companion piece for a shoe box or purse cake.
Students will leave class with:
completed shoe
high heel mold
sole former
toe former
patterns and instructions
the knowledge and materials to begin making shoes at home right away
All materials are included and tools are available for class use. Just bring yourself and be ready to have a good time!
To Register go to: http://swankcakedesign.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=219
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In this victorian themed hands-on class, students will learn my easy method for creating our popular cinched-waist cake... now with top hat! Using various molds, cutters, and other basic tools, students will decorate their cakes in a romantic victorian style. Proper construction and stacking of this topsy turvy cake will also be covered. Although this cake is very style-specific, the techniques learned can be applied to any style cake!
Students will leave class with:
completed dummy cake
instructions and/or patterns
DVD demonstrating how to carve the corset with using cake
the knowledge to begin making this cake at home right away
All materials are included and tools are available for class use. Just bring yourself and be ready to have a good time! A light lunch is included.(please advise us of any dietary restrictions you may have).
To Register Go To: http://swankcakedesign.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=217
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In the first half of this hands-on class, students will learn how to make a beautiful peacock using rice cereal treats, modeling chocolate, and wafer paper. In the second half of the class students will cover and decorate a sphere so that our proud peacock has a prominent place to be displayed! My easy method for creating the popular sphere cake will be discussed.
Students will leave class with:
completed dummy cake
instructions and/or patterns
the knowledge to begin making this cake at home right away
All materials are included and tools are available for class use. Just bring yourself and be ready to have a good time! A light lunch is included.(please advise us of any dietary restrictions you may have).
To Register Go To: http://swankcakedesign.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=218
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How many of you have a Cricut Cake in your closet collecting dust because it is just not as easy to use as you thought? Well, think again - In this informative hands-on class, students will learn how to make impressive cake decorations using their Cricut Cake! We have been using the Cricut Cake successfully for several years now and I will share with you my techniques and experience so you too can get the most out of your electronic cutting machine.
Students will leave class with:
completed dummy cake
instructions
Materials are included and tools are available for class use, however -
You MUST bring your Cricut Cake machine, plus whatever cartridges you have and at least 2 cutting mats.
To Register Go To: http://swankcakedesign.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=221
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.