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General Class Information:
Unless otherwise specified, all classes are held at the store location.
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DIRECTIONS: |
Click
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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: $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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Sep 9 (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 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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Sep 7, 21, 28 (Tuesdays) |
10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Oct
9, 16, 23 (Saturdays) |
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
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Sign up for
Course I
now! |
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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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Sep 11, 25 (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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New course description and supply list coming soon.
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Cost of the course:
$50
Supplies needed:
Supply List will be added soon.
Length of course:
6 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Class dates: |
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Sign up for
Design and Structure class
now! |
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order form. |
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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:
$75
Supplies needed:
We supply everything needed for this class.
Each student will leave with 3 cupcakes and 3 petit fours.
Length of course:
3.5 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Class dates: |
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Oct 23 (Saturday)
- Halloween Theme |
10 am
– 1:30 pm |
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Dec 4 (Saturday)
- Christmas Theme |
10 am
– 1:30 pm |
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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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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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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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To be put on a waiting list for this class, please
contact the Cake Craft Shoppe at 281-491-3920 or
click here
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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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Sep 13, 14,
15, 16 (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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Oct 10 (Sun) |
10 am – 5 pm (Please bring a lunch) |
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Basic Fondant
course
now! |
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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:
5 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
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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
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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: 14 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Samples from previous class |
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Class dates: |
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Oct 18, 19 (Mon - Tue) |
10 am – 4:30 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: 4 hours
Class size: Minimum of 3 students
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Sep 26 (Sun) |
10 am – 1:30 pm |
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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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Hibiscus & Bougainvillea |
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Tropical Flower Arrangement |
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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
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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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To be put on a waiting list for this class, please
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Other Classes
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We are pleased to welcome sugar artist Lauren
Kitchens to Cake Craft Shoppe in September 2010 to teach
two one-day classes on Muppets! Lauren is a regular
competitor and gold medalist on the Food Network Challenge.
For more information on Lauren, visit her web site
Fancy Cakes by
Lauren.
If you would like to attend one of these classes, 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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Character Sculpting with Lauren Kitchens: 101*
Learn the techniques Lauren used on Food Network Challenge: Sesame
Street Cakes to make your own one-of-a-kind edible Muppet. Lauren will
take you through the process of learning how to Muppetize someone, even
yourself, then applying her techniques into creating your Muppet. You
will learn and practice rice cereal treat sculpting, modeling chocolate
applications, fondant work and airbrushing in this fun class. At the end
of the day you'll leave with your Muppet proudly sitting on a 6-inch
tier.
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 18, 2010 (Sat)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $350
Lunch in NOT included. Bring your lunch; very little time will be
allotted for eating, so going out could be a problem!
Supplies needed: All supplies included. Simply bring
a picture of the person you'd like to Muppetize (or a mirror if you are
the lucky subject!).
Maximum of 15 students!
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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Character Sculpting with Lauren Kitchens: 201*
Using the techniques learned in Muppets: 101, Lauren takes you a step
further into cake sculpting and structure with this second, more
advanced, Muppet class. The same Muppetizing rules apply, but this
Muppet will be sculpted out of cake and standing on two legs. You will
learn how to create a structure with flanges, pipes, and copper tubing
as well as how to sculpt cake using templates. Other techniques include
rice cereal treat sculpting, modeling, chocolate and fondant.
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 19, 2010 (Sun)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $450
Lunch in NOT included. Bring your lunch; very little time will be
allotted for eating, so going out could be a problem!
Supplies needed: All supplies included.
Maximum of 15 students!
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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Muppet Creations |
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*The contents of this class complies with the "Fair
Use" doctrine of United States Copyright Laws under the
category of Parody.
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Cake Craft Shoppe is excited to announce that sugar artist
Ron Ben-Israel will be visiting the shop January 15-17, 2011 to teach
a three-day class! Ron is working up the details of the
class, so we will be posting more information as it becomes
available.
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.
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Date: January 15-17, 2011 (Sat-Mon)
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cake Craft Shoppe
Course fee: $1195* ($200 Deposit Required to
Register for Class;
Must be Paid in Full by December 15, 2010)
*$100 discount if paid in full by September 20, 2010. Course fee:
$1095
Supplies needed: Supply List will be furnished closer
to the date.
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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