
Prerequisite: B1: The Art of Baking: Baking & Buttercream or equivalent. Please note B1: The Art of Baking: Baking & Buttercream students may take this course concurrent with DC1: Designer Cakes: Introduction to Cake Decorating as long as B1 is attended before the last day of DC1.
Description:
This introductory level course is designed for aspiring cake designers as well as hobbyists and is the first step in learning how to create beautiful custom-designed cakes. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment with a wide range of tools and materials in our creative hands-on classes while learning proper decorating skills and techniques.
During this course students will learn how to colour, cover, and decorate both fresh cakes and Styrofoam dummies with rolled fondant. They will also learn basic piping skills and flood-work techniques which may be used to create decorations for both cakes and cookies.
Tools & Equipment:
Apron
2 Polyurethane Piping Bags (8")
2 couplers
2 Piping Tips (#2)
9" Rolling Pin
20" Rolling Pin
4.5" Offset Spatula
Benchscraper
2 Fondant Smoothers
Small Soft Bristle Paint Brush
Fresh 8” cake that has been filled & masked and ready to be covered with fondant is due the last day of class. Please note the cake is due on the third night of 4-part evening classes.
Teachers: Bonnie Gordon, Jaclyn Douglas
Level: Beginner
Format: Hands-on
Price: $600.00 + GST
Dates & Times:
- Weekend Classes:
- Saturday May 15 & Sunday May 16/10., 10:00-4:30
- Saturdays, July 18 - July 25/10, 10:00 - 4:30
- 2-day Intensive Courses:
- Monday March 15 & Tuesday March 16/10, 10:00 - 4:30
- Monday June 21 & Tuesday June 22/10, 10:00 - 4:30
- Monday August 23 & Tuesday August 24/10, 10:00 - 4:30
Cancellation Policy: Full payment is required at the time of booking for all classes. If paying by cheque, it must be received two weeks prior to the start of the first class. Students are responsible for ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts when enrolling in two or more classes. If you do not attend the class you are registered for, your payment will be forfeited. 7 days notice is required for class cancellations upon which a credit note will be issued and may be applied to future classes within a 6 month period. We do not provide makeup classes for missed sessions. Should a class be cancelled a full refund will be offered.
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