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Mid-Michigan Sugar Artists

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Mid Michigan Sugar Artists Events…

MMSA Spring Demo Day 2009

February 22^nd, 2009

Holiday Inn Express ~ Okemos (Lansing), Michigan

Join us as we proudly welcome

Sharon “Sugarshack” Zambito from Louisiana

Sharon will be offering a class Sunday morning, providing one of the demonstrations in the afternoon,

and also teaching a 2 day class at Cake Connection (Jackson) on Monday & Tuesday following the Demo Day.

Schedule of Events

CLASSES:

9:00 – noon Gift Package Cake Sharon Zambito, instructor

Twinkie Cakes - Big Bird & Pooh Bear Carol Lilliberg, instructor

12:00 – 12:45 pm LUNCH (provided)

DEMO’S:

12:45 – 1:15pm Fondant Base Boards Sharon Zambito

1:30 – 2:00pm Panoramic Eggs Sherry Niemi

2:15 – 2:45pm Candy Clay Flowers Pat Ware

3:00 – 3:30pm Fondant Bows Rose Taylor

3:45 – 4:15pm Patchwork Cutter Creations Lisa Mallion

RAFFLES & PRIZES:

4:15-4:30(ish) Drawings for auction items & door prizes

CLICK HERE for registration form! J

(*Note – You do NOT have to attend the Demo Day to take Sharon’s class, or vice-versa)

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Whimsy Style Cake Class

Taught by Sharon Zambito of Louisiana

Monday & Tuesday, Feb 23 & 24, 2009

at Cake Connection in Jackson, Michigan

9am – 5pm (end time may vary slightly depending on student speed)

Join the fun as Sharon takes the fear away and guides you step by step from start to finish thru a tiered Whimsy Style cake. Each student will carve, ice, stack and decorate their own cake, and take home a completed creation!

Students will learn to create some of Sharon’s beautiful fantasy flowers, as well as discover her techniques for stunning fondant accents.

To see more of Sharon’s amazing artwork, please visit her website:

www.sharonssugarshack.com

Class fee:

MMSA Members - $225 (non members - $250)

Included with fee:

· All cake, icing, and fondant will be provided for students.

· Lunch will also be provided both days.

· Students will need to bring basic tools (rolling pin, knives, spatula’s, etc.)

- Full supply list will be provided upon receipt of registration.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required with registration to reserve your seat.

Balance is due by January 1, 2009.

Please send registration in early to avoid disappointment as space is limited to assure quality instruction time with each student as needed.

CLICK HERE for registration form! J

(*Note – You do NOT have to attend the Demo Day to take Sharon’s class, or vice-versa)

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Mid Michigan Sugar Art Workshops

August 21-23, 2009

Holiday Inn Express ~ Okemos (Lansing), Michigan

We are excited to announce that world renowned sugar artist and author

Nicholas Lodge

will be joining us for our 2009 event!

CLICK HERE to visit the website for the workshops (schedule, registration forms, and more found on the website… www.sugarartworkshops.com)

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Upcoming Cake Shows…

Art of the Cake

(competition & classes)

January 24-25, 2009

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Website - http://neohiodecorators.tripod.com/

National Capital Area Cake Show

March 21-22, 2009

Burke, VA

Website - www.cakeshow.org

Great American Cake Show

May 2-3, 2009

Westminster, MD

Website - www.greatamericancakeshow.com

Oklahoma Sugar Art Show

October 3-4, 2009

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Website - www.oklahomasugarartists.com

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Upcoming Michigan ICES Events…

Michigan Spring DOS 2009

March 28-29, 2009

CLICK HERE for more information about Michigan ICES

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ICES Links

Michigan ICES information - http://www.michiganices.com/

Ohio ICES website - www.geocities.com/caketalkoh

Ohio DOS events are held the last Sunday of April & September each year.

Indiana ICES website - http://www.indiana-ices.org/

Wisconsin ICES website - http://www.wiices.org/

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Cake Clubs…

Jackson Sugar Pipers –

Meets 2^nd Monday of each month at Cake Connection (Jackson) 7-9pm

For add’l info, click here to email Diane Simmons

Genessee Valley Cake Club –

Meets 2^nd Monday of each month at Torrey Hill Mobile Home Park (Flint) Sept-May

For add’l info, click here to email Pat Ware

To have your club or event listed, please click here to email.

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