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'!

Soaking It All In

Ok first let me apologize. I know my sporadic posting is annoying and it kinda defeats the whole purpose. It annoys me too! But now that I've caught up to the rest of the planet and figured out how to post from my phone I'll do better. I promise.

Now where have I been this last month? Cakin' of course lol. I've been taking as many classes as possible to keep the skills up and learn some new ones. Even the art of kitchen chemistry (ooh I like the way that sounds lol)takes practice.

I was fortunate to recently learn from some of the best doing it; Ms Colette Peters and Ms Charmaine Jones (DIVA! LOVE IT!) And even got into some airbrushing. I told you I've been busy.

Not only did I learn some amazing cakery from these ladies but they really teach you how to survive in all this yummy nonsense. That alone was worth the price of admission!

Since this is getting kinda long I'll go into all of the pretty details later. But in the meantime check out their stuff if you're not already a fan.

Ms Peters:
www.colettescakes.com

Ms Jones:
www.cakediva.com