Cake Class Update

One thing that can not be stressed enough with any skill is practice. Cakin' is no different. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Thank God cake practice is SO much fun!

Here's a short list of some of A-list classes coming to the NY/NJ area:

Colette Peters:

Thursday, May 6: Brush Embroidery Portrait and Plaque
Learn how to make a perfect likeness of any face using royal icing and a brush. Also, we will make a beautiful picture using brush embroidery and gumpaste cutouts. Both of these techniques can be made on a cake or made in advance and put on a cake later. No experience needed. All supplies will be provided.
Cost: $250 Time: 10am-4pm

Friday, May 7: Piping and Stringwork
Learn all about piping and making stringwork on a dummy cake. No experience needed. All materials will be provided.
Cost: $225 Time: 10am-3:30 pm

Saturday May 8: Gumpaste Flowers and Leaves
Learn how to make beautiful and lifelike flowers and leaves and a sugarmold vase to place them in. No experience needed and all materials will be provided.
Cost: $250 Time: 10am-4pm

All classes will be held at Colette's Cake Studio 681 Washington St New York, NY 10014. You can register on Colette's site at www.colettescakes.com.

I've had the pleasure and privilege of taking classes with Colette and believe me she is A-Mazing! Worth all the effort and every penny.

I also STRONGLY suggest looking into joining Meetup groups. They offer incredible classes for a fraction of the price. I live and breathe them. I just took a great sugar art class last weekend through them so keep a look out for some new elements in our work.

And for those that are just starting out, look into the Wilton classes at your local craft store. I've taken them at both Michael's and AC Moore (if you're not familiar with either of these stores you will be the minute you begin decorating).

I will keep you posted as more things become available and remember to check out the CakeDDS Facebook fanpage.

Stay Cakin'!