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General Class Information:
Unless otherwise specified, all classes are held at the store location.
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DIRECTIONS: |
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Located in Sugar Land, Texas, Cake Craft Shoppe serves the greater
Houston metropolitan area including: Aldine, Alief, Alvin, Bellaire,
Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Deer Park, Dickinson, El Campo, Friendswood,
Galveston, Humble, Katy, Kingwood, League City, Manvel, Meadows Place,
Mission Bend, Missouri City, Needville, Pasadena, Pearland, Richmond,
Rosenberg, Seabrook, Spring, Stafford, Texas City, The Woodlands,
Tomball, Webster and Wharton.
Students come from out of town and out of state to take classes at Cake
Craft Shoppe! In addition to teaching basic through advanced cake decorating
classes, we are also pleased to provide a number of guest instructor classes
each year that are taught by top sugar artists from around the world!
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attend classes at Cake Craft Shoppe in Sugar Land, Texas, book
your room at the Cake Craft Shoppe's preferred hotel in the
Sugar Land area - Hilton Garden Inn. Click on the link below to
check availability and to get the special discounted rate
offered to Cake Craft Shoppe customers and clients! Hilton
Garden Inn is conveniently located just down Highway 6 from the
shop and close to the best shopping and dining choices in the
area. Enjoy your stay! |
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Payment is required in advance to reserve your space in a class. Full
payment must be received two weeks prior to class start date. However,
new students are accepted after that date, pending class space
availability.
If you cancel before the deadline date (two weeks prior to class), the fee
is refundable or can be transferred to another class.
After the deadline date, the fee is not refundable or transferable.
Registration options are:
1. At the store
2. By phone
3. Online,
CCS classes or
Guest Instructor classes, pending class space
availability. (We accept Discover, Visa
and
MasterCard.)
Note: Put class date and time in comments section of order form.
Please make course fee payable to:
Cake Craft Shoppe
and mail to:
3554 Highway 6
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
For additional information:
Call 281-491-3920
Or click here to submit an
email request.
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Cake Craft Shoppe Classes
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Course Descriptions and Class Schedule
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Below you will find
a selection of classes available at Cake Craft Shoppe, along with a
course description and scheduled dates and times. However, if you do
not find a date and time that meets your schedule, please inquire
about our Private Lessons! Unless otherwise specified, classes are
limited to persons 12 years of age or older.
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Private Lessons
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Private lessons are available from Cake Craft Shoppe. These
lessons are custom made to fit your schedule and to meet
your specific needs! To discuss your needs and to plan and
schedule your Private Lesson, please contact us at
281-491-3920 or email
sbrooks@cakecraftshoppe.com.
Cost: $45 per hour
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Baking Classes
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Baking Classes are available from our own Cynthia Bayne. For
more information on these classes, please contact us at
281-491-3920.
Cost: $45
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Class Dates:
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Mar 8 (Thursday) |
6 - 8 pm |
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Baking Class
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
order form. |
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Topics to be covered in this course are equipment needed, basics of baking
and preparing a cake for decoration, basics of making icing, writing, simple
borders, roses and other flowers, figure piping, and more.
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Cost of the course:
$50 (includes starter kit)
Supplies needed:
No supplies needed for the first class.
Bring butter cream icing in container to the second and third classes.
May bring one color of icing, made in advance, to class.
No color mixing of icing will take place during class.
Cake needed for the third class.
We supply everything else, including a course book.
Length of course: 9 hours
Class size: Minimum of 6 students
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Class dates:
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Feb 4, 11, 18
(Saturdays) |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
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Mar 10, 17,
31
(Saturdays) |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
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Course I
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
order form. |
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Students will enhance the skills learned in Course I by learning fancier
borders, more flowers, coloring techniques, flood work and learning to add
basket weave and lattice to their designs.
Cost of the course:
$50 (includes starter kit)
Supplies needed:
Bring cake, iced smooth, to last class.
May bring one color of icing, made in advance, to each class.
No color mixing of icing will take place during class.
Bring royal icing in container to second class only if you plan to do
flowers in royal.
We supply everything else, including a course book.
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Bring your lunch where indicated! |
Length of course:
8 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Mar 3, 10 (Saturdays) |
1:30 - 5:30 pm |
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Apr 7, 21 (Saturdays) |
2 - 6 pm |
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Course II
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In this course, students will learn how to design, construct and decorate a
wedding cake.
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Cost of the course: $50
Supplies needed:
Class 1:
Bring butter cream icing tips for Course 1 and Course 2
Class 2:
Buttercream Icing
Bring two 2-tiered cakes with supports and designs based on the first class
Length of course: 7 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Class dates: |
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Mar 17, 24 (Saturdays) |
1:30 - 5:30 pm |
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Wedding Cake Class
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
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| DATE: JUNE 11, 12, 13, 14 |
AGES: 7 - 12 |
| TIME: 10AM - 12:30PM |
COST: $150 FOR ALL 4 DAYS |
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DAY ONE: COOKIES
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DAY TWO: CUPCAKES
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DAY THREE: CAKE POPS
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DAY FOUR: CAKE
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Students will learn
how to decorate cookies using different icing mediums and
techniques.
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Students will use the
basic decorating skills to make creative cupcakes.
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Students will learn
how to work with chocolate candy melts and candy molds to create
yummy candy.
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Students will learn
the basics of making icing writing, simple borders and figure
piping.
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Take these individual desserts to a new level! A completely hands on class!
Cupcakes: Students will use a few different icing mediums, and will learn
creative techniques to dress their cupcakes. Petit Fours: Students will
learn to cut Petit Fours in different styles using a few different methods.
They will learn how to make Petit Four icing and how to coat the tiny cakes.
Students will also learn to embellish their Petit Fours with simple
decorations on top.
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Cost of the course:
$85
Supplies needed:
We supply everything needed for this class.
Each student will leave with finished individual desserts.
Length of course:
3 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Feb 11
(Saturday) - Valentine Theme |
2
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Topsy-Turvy Whimsical Cake Class
Just in time
for the holidays - a whimsical cake! Learn to construct this
three-tiered topsy-turvy cake that is whimsical in nature! Come join the
fun and create your own Topsy-Turvy Whimsical Cake!
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Course fee: $150
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Supplies needed:
3 - 12" Round Cakes
3 - 8" Round Cakes
1 - 4" Whimsical Dummy
Bring your lunch!
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Class dates: |
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French Pastry Class
Just in time
for Valentine's Day...Students will learn to create patisserie at home!
The instructor will walk you through techniques for making a variety of
classic pastries and fillings, including French Macaroons. These delicate treats will win anyone's
heart!
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Course fee: $65
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
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Class dates: |
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Feb 11
(Saturday) |
10 am
– 12:30 pm |
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French Pastry Class
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
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Introducing the PME
Professional Diploma Course - "A Professional Course for Professional
People!" If you have ever wanted to start your own cake decorating business,
this course is for you! Cake Craft Shoppe is an Authorized Retailer
of PME Professional Courses. Sheila Brooks is an authorized and approved
Instructor for the PME Professional Courses. The Diploma Course is
broken down into three modules: Rolled Fondant, Sugar Flowers, and Piping
Techniques. Each module is 1 week long, 25 hours per week. Each module will
cover basic techniques and creative styling for its subject matter, plus the
basics of owning and running your own business! Each module is a complete
and separate course. A PME Professional Diploma will be awarded upon
completion of each module. It is not essential to complete all three
modules. However, a Masters Certificate will be awarded upon completion of
all three modules! The modules do not have to be taken in any particular
order. Some prior experience is necessary. For a complete course
description, click
here.
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Module 1: Rolled Fondant
For topics covered in
Module I, click
here.
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Cost of the course:
$200
Supplies needed:
Each participant will receive a complete list of supplies needed for
the Module.
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Bring your lunch! |
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Length of course:
25 hours
Class size: Minimum of 4 students
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Class dates: |
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Feb 13. 14,
15, 16 (Mon - Thu) |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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May 14, 15,
16, 17 (Mon - Thu) |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Aug 20. 21,
22, 23 (Mon - Thu)* |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Nov 12. 13,
14, 15 (Mon - Thu)* |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Module 2: Sugar Flowers
For topics covered in
Module 2, click
here.
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Cost of the course:
$200
Supplies needed:
Each participant will receive a complete list of supplies needed for
the Module.
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Bring your lunch! |
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Length of course:
25 hours
Class size: Minimum of 4 students
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Mar 12, 13,
14, 15 (Mon - Thu) |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Jun 11, 12,
13, 14 (Mon - Thu) |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Sep 10, 11,
12, 13 (Mon - Thu)* |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Dec 3, 4,
5, 6 (Mon - Thu)* |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Module 3: Piping Techniques
For topics covered in
Module 3, click
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Cost of the course:
$200
Supplies needed:
Each participant will receive a complete list of supplies needed for
the Module.
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Length of course:
25 hours
Class size: Minimum of 4 students
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Apr 10, 11,
12, 13 (Tue - Fri) |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Jul 16, 17,
18, 19 (Mon - Thu) |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Oct 8, 9,
10, 11 (Mon - Thu)* |
9 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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This course will cover tools and equipment, preparing the cake, crumb
coating the cake, covering the cake (real and dummy). Students will learn
how to decorate fondant cakes using borders, various drapes, brush
embroidery, ruffles, lace and pearls. We supply the cake and icing for this
course. The student will learn to construct this cake using buttercream
icing, as well as fondant. The technique of crumb coating the cake before
applying the fondant covering will also be taught. We will also provide
candy clay and teach students how to make decorations with this medium.
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Cost of the course:
$150
Supplies needed:
We supply everything needed for this course.
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Length of course:
8 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Basic Fondant
Samples of techniques learned in this course.
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Class dates: |
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Mar 3 (Sat) |
10 am – 4:30 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Basic Fondant
course
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
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In this course the
student will learn ideas and techniques on the uses of Patchwork cutters and
embossers.
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Cost of the course:
$80
Supplies needed:
We supply everything needed for this course.
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Length of course:
5 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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The beginning gum paste class will consist of learning the tools and
equipment needed for this art medium as well as learning to make the
following: rose, rose leaves, ivy leaves, sweetpeas, stephanotis, daphne and
color flowers. You will also learn how to wire these together.
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Cost of the course:
$80
Supplies needed:
We supply everything needed for this course.
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Length of course:
8 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Basic Gum Paste Rose
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Class dates:
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Apr 7, 21 (Saturdays) |
9 am - 1 pm |
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Basic
Gum Paste
course now! |
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order form. |
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For those who want to learn
the basics of pulled, blown and cast sugar, Cake Craft Shoppe is
offering a beginner's class. Students will complete a sugar showpiece
encompassing all the techniques learned in class. Students will be
placed on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.
You must register and PAY for the class to ensure your placement.
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Cost of the course:
$300
Supplies needed:
The
Supply List for this course is now available to download.
Length of course: 12 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Apr 2, 3 (Mon - Tue) |
10 am – 4 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Students will weave a basket
for different types of fruit, which will be blown. Different fruits will
have different textures. Students will make a peacock by blowing the
body and pulling the feathers. In addition, students will learn to make
spun sugar. Students will be
placed on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.
You must register and PAY for the class to ensure your placement.
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PREQUISITE: Students MUST have taken Beginning Pulled & Blown Sugar Class.
Cost of the course:
$400
Supplies needed:
All supplies are included for this class.
Length of course: 12 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Apr 23, 24 (Mon - Tue) |
10 am – 4 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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In this class, students will
learn use and care of an airbrush (how to clean, what can and cannot be
put into the gun), use of colors, techniques and different effects with
an air brush. Students will be placed on a first come, first served
basis. Space is limited. You must register and PAY for the class
to ensure your placement.
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Cost of the course:
$130
Supplies needed:
One 8-inch square cake iced in buttercream or fondant
Airbrush machine, if you have one. PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU ARE BRINGING ONE!
We supply everything else needed for this class.
Length of course: 3.5 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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This gum paste class will focus on learning to make tropical flowers,
including: anthurium, alstromeria, hibiscus, bird of paradise, flame lily,
bougainvillea and plumeria. You will also learn how to wire these together.
Students will be placed on
a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. You must
register and PAY for the class to ensure your placement.
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Cost of the course:
$200
Supplies needed:
Supply list for this course will be posted shortly.
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Length of course:
24 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Alstromeria |
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Bird of Paradise |
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Flame Lily |
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Tropical Flower Arrangement |
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Bow Workshop
Learn to make package bows, dress bows and other fun bows for cakes.
Cost of the course:
$65
Supplies needed:
We supply everything needed for this course.
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Bows
Sample bows.
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Other Classes
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Cake Craft Shoppe is excited to announce that sugar
artist James Rosselle will be visiting the shop
again April 28-30, 2012 to teach a three-day class! If you would like to attend this class,
have any questions or need more information, please
contact the Cake Craft Shoppe at 281-491-3920 or
click here
to send us an email.
Students will be placed on a
first come, first served basis.
Space is limited. You
must register and PAY for the class to ensure your
placement. Any and all payments/class fees are
NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
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All Things Sweet...Sugar Flowers and Mini Wedding Cakes
Ever wonder what to do with the selection of cutters you already have?
Well, James will put your wondering mind to rest.
He will show you that cutters can be used in more ways than one! One
cutter can be used to make several types of flowers. All it takes is a
creative mind and an artistic eye. In this class, we will use one cutter
to create Roses, Anemonies, Helleborus, Clematis and Lisianthus. James
will teach you all there is to know about the sugar flower making
process and answer all your questions too. You will leave this class
with an opened mind and inspired by all things floral! Students will be placed on a first
come, first served basis.
Space is limited. You
must register and PAY for the class to ensure your placement.
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Date: April 28 - 30 (Sat-Mon)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $500
Supplies needed: Your
supply list
is ready to download.
James will supply the Rose cutter and gum paste for
each student to use in class.
Lunch will be provided each day.
Sign up for this class or make a
deposit to reserve your space now!
Note: Put class date and time in comment section
of order form.
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Outstanding Opulence with Orchids
Known for his extraordinary floral expertise in the sugar arts world,
James will share with you the secrets to creating magic with sugar
paste...Orchids! The Cymbidium, Phaleonopsis (Moth), Vanda and Cattleya
Orchids are exquisitely elegant. All the secrets will be revealed in
this class through dusting, hand painting and ruffling. You'll have the
opportunity to make them yourself as James takes you step by step
through the process of creating your very own blooms. Students will be placed on a first
come, first served basis.
Space is limited. You
must register and PAY for the class to ensure your placement.
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Date: September 15 - 17 (Sat-Mon)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $500
Supplies needed: Your
supply list
is ready to download.
James will supply the Cattleya Orchid cutter and gum
paste for each student to use in class.
Lunch will be provided each day.
Sign up for this class or make a
deposit to reserve your space now!
Note: Put class date and time in comment section
of order form.
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