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CLASSES
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General Class Information:
Unless otherwise specified, all classes are held at the store location.
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DIRECTIONS: |
Click
here for directions to our Sugar Land store
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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! Our
traveling students who need lodging should
click here for local hotel information.
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:
3530 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: $30 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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Jul 23 (Thursday) |
6:30
- 8:30 pm |
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Aug 20 (Thursday) |
6:30
- 8:30 pm |
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Sep 24 (Thursday) |
6:30
- 8:30 pm |
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Oct 22 (Thursday) |
6:30
- 8:30 pm |
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Nov 19 (Thursday) |
6:30
- 8:30 pm |
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Dec 17 (Thursday) |
6:30
- 8:30 pm |
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a
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, third and fourth
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 fourth class.
We supply everything else, including a course book.
Length of course:
8 hours
Class size: Minimum of 6 students
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Class dates:
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Jul 11, 18,
25, Aug 1 (Saturdays) |
10 am
- 12 noon |
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Aug 4, 11, 18,
25 (Tuesdays) |
10 am
- 12 noon |
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Sep 5, 12,
26, Oct 3 (Saturdays) |
10 am
- 12 noon |
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Oct 24, 31,
Nov 14, 21 (Saturdays) |
10 am
- 12 noon |
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Course
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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, unless planning 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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Class dates: |
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Jul 11, 18 (Saturdays) |
2 - 6
pm |
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Nov 14, 21 (Saturdays) |
2 - 6
pm |
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Sign up for
Course
II
now! |
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
order form. |
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Students will use all the skills learned in Courses I & II, as well as new
skills consisting of ruffles, embroidery, lace and string work, to decorate
a tiered or stacked cake. The course will also include how to properly
support and transport your creation home.
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Cost of the course:
$50 (includes starter kit)
Supplies needed:
Bring butter cream icing in container to each class.
May bring one color of icing, made in advance, to class.
No color mixing of icing will take place during class.
Instructor will indicate which class date requires royal icing.
Cake needed for the fourth class.
Other needed supplies will depend on style of cake made.
Course book included.
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Bring your lunch where indicated! |
Length of course:
8 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Course III Student Cake
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Class dates: |
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To be put on a waiting list for this class, please
contact the Cake Craft Shoppe at 281-491-3920 or
click here
to send us an email. |
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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 and no 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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Aug 30, 31,
Sep
1, 2 & 3 (Sun - Thu) |
10 am – 4:30 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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Class dates: |
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Jun 14, 15, 16,
17, & 18 (Sun - Thu) |
10 am – 4:30 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Oct 11, 12, 13,
14, & 15 (Sun - Thu) |
10 am – 4:30 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Module 3: Piping Techniques
For topics covered in
Module 3, 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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Jul 12, 13, 14,
15, & 16 (Sun - Thu) |
10 am – 4:30 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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Bring your lunch! |
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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Aug 3 (Monday) |
10 am – 6 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Oct 4 (Sunday) |
10 am – 6 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Dec 14 (Monday) |
10 am – 6 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Sign up for
Basic Fondant
course
now! |
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Note: Put class date and time in comment section of
order form. |
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Whymsical Cake Class
Learn to build and decorate a wonderfully enchanting Whymsical Cake! In
this class you will learn to stack and support topsy-turvy cakes and to
create fantasy flowers and butterflies.
Date: August 15, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am - 5 pm (Bring your lunch!)
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $150
Supplies needed: Download the
Supply List for this class.
Sign up for this class now!
Note: Put class date and time in comment section
of order form.
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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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Bring your lunch! |
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Length of course:
6 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Class dates: |
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To be put on a waiting list for this class, please
contact the Cake Craft Shoppe at 281-491-3920 or
click here
to send us an email. |
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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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Bring your lunch where indicated! |
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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To be put on a waiting list for this class, please
contact the Cake Craft Shoppe at 281-491-3920 or
click here
to send us an email. |
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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.
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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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Class dates:
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Jun 29, 30, Jul 1, 2 (Mon - Thu) |
10 am – 4 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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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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Class dates: |
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Jul 20, 21 (Mon - Tues) |
10 am – 2:30 pm |
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a
Bow
Workshop
course now! |
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SPECIALLY
DESIGNED CLASSES FOR KIDS
AGE
7-12!
TWO CAMP SESSION
DATES NOW AVAILABLE!
Session 1 Dates: June 22 - 25
Session 2 Dates: July 27 - 30
Time:
10 am - 12 noon
Cost:
$125
Sign
up for the
Summer Day Camp for Kids
now!
Note: Put selected session dates in comment section of
order form. |
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DAY
ONE:
COOKIES |
DAY
TWO:
CUPCAKES |
DAY
THREE:
CANDIES |
DAY
FOUR:
CAKES |
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Students will learn
how to decorate cookies using different icing mediums and
techniques.
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Students will learn
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 simple flowers.
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Other Classes
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SAVE
THE DATES! Back by popular demand, Marcela Sanchez will return to Cake Craft Shoppe
in August to teach a three-day Combination Bride & Groom Class! These classes are
very popular and fill up quickly so sign up today! If you would like to attend
this class, have any questions about them or
need more information, please contact the Cake Craft Shoppe at
281-491-3920 or click here
to send us an email. Out of town students, click
here for local hotel information.
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Bride
& Groom
Class
Marcela's brides
and grooms are to
die for! Very detailed and lifelike. The Sugar Silk used for the dress and
tux
make them look like real fabric.
All
supplies are provided for your use during the class.
Bring a box to take figures home
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Date:
August 6, 7 & 8, 2009
Time:
10 am - 5 pm
Location:
Cake Craft Shoppe
Course
fee: $450
Lunch
is included.
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Sign up for
the
Bride
& Groom
class now
or make a
deposit
to hold your place!
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Our Holiday/Special Event Cookie Classes are always a big hit and
fill up fast! In October, our own Cynthia Bayne will be teaching a
Halloween Cookie class. Don't miss out; sign up now! 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.
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Halloween Cookie Class
Learn to decorate festive Halloween cookies to serve at your Halloween
parties or get togethers!
Date: October 10, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $55
Supplies needed: We supply everything needed for this
class.
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