Mini Roses and Orchids by John Jennison
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Sunday, October 24th
Time 1:00 to 4:00
Skill Level - All Levels
Limit 7
Class fee $30 per person
In this class you will be making mini roses and orchids out of gumpaste. Both are suitable for cupcakes, mini cakes or just for fun. You will learn quick and easy techniques for making each flower, buds and leaves. At the end of the class you will use petal dust to color you flowers and leaves. Bring a small box to carry your finished project home. The instructor will provide all necessary supplies and tools for your use.

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Chocolate Roses for Cakes by Jennifer Kosman
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Sunday, October 24th
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Skill Level - Level 1
Limit 8
Class fee $25 per person
Have you ever wondered how to make a fantastic chocolate rose? Here is your opportunity to learn all about how they are made. In this hands-on class you will learn quick and easy techniques to make a chocolate rose with a limited number of tools. You will also learn how to apply edible dusting powder to the rose which will seem to bring the flower to life. Bring a box or container to carry your finished project home. The instructor will provide all the necessary supplies and tools for your use.

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Ladies Purse Cake by Judy Scurlock

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Saturday, October 23rd
Time: 9:00 to 12:00
Skill Level: Beginner
Limit 8
Class fee $40 per person
Learn to make a ladies purse cake. In this hands-on class we will explain how to cut and prepare a real cake at home using a ladies purse as a model. In class you will be working with a Styrofoam dummy cake. You will learn how to cover the cake using fondant and how to apply accents and design to your personalized purse cake. The instructor will supply the cake dummy and fondant. Impression mats will be available for your use.
Student Supply List: Students will need to bring the following:
Non stick mat
Rolling pin
Dusting bag with powdered sugar
Cutting wheel or paring knife
Gumpaste tools
Luster dust and cookie cutters if desired
Box to take project home

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Cupcakes for Kids by Suzy Hutton

Saturday, October 23rd
Time: 9:00 to 11:00
Skill Level: Children 8 on up
Limit: 8
Class fee $20 per person
This is an introduction to cake decorating class designed for kids at least 8 years of age. Kids between 8 & 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Class participants will learn how to use a decorating bag to decorate cupcakes. First we will practice several decorating techniques. Then we will learn how to fill the cupcakes. Finally we will color the frosting so each student may choose a design and decorate their cupcakes. Each student needs to bring 6 cupcakes in a suitable container. The instructor will provide all the necessary supplies for decorating the cupcakes. Students may also wish to bring an apron for other clothing protector.
Student Supply List: Students will need to bring the following:
6 cupcakes in a suitable container
Apron

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Fun with Chocolate by Helen Freeborn
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Saturday, October 23rd
Time: 10:30 to 12:30
Skill Level: All levels
Limit: 20
Class fee $30 per person
This class is 2 hours of hands-on with chocolate. You will learn how to use melting chocolate for dipping candy centers, and pretzels, chocolate striping and using chocolate transfer sheets on cookies. All supplies are included. Students will take home an assortment of samples completed. Bring a box to carry your goodies home.

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Thanksgiving Fondant Figures by Andrea Garreffa-Becker
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Sunday, October 24th
Time 1:00 to 4:00
Skill Level All Levels
Limit 8
Class fee $30 per person
In this class students will learn quick and easy techniques for making a turkey, pumpkins and autumn leaves out of fondant to decorate a Thanksgiving cake. Bring a small box to carry your finished project home. The instructor will provide all necessary supplies and tools for your use.

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