Cake Connection

Cake

Connection

1949 Lansing Ave., Ste C. ~ Jackson, MI ~ 49202

Store hours: M-F 9:00 am ~ 5:30 pm

(517) 990-0880

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Class Schedule

This is our current class listing – if you have a request for a class, or would like to be notified when something is scheduled, please don’t hesitate to call or email.

All classes are from 6:30 – 8:30pm

& taught by Diane Simmons

unless otherwise noted

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Kids Classes!

Go to the bottom of this page for schedule and more information…

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All classes are from 6:30 – 8:30pm

& taught by Diane Simmons

unless otherwise noted

* Minimum class size 4 students *

Please note…

After talking to many customers, I decided to not hold regular scheduled classes (except Kids Classes! J) in May & June due to everyone’s busy schedule’s with spring sports, graduations, etc. If you have a group of 4 or more wishing to hold a class, I will be happy to accommodate you. We can build a custom class around your schedules based on what your group would like to learn!

July Class Schedule

August Class Schedule

Gelatin Flowers & Butterflies –

- Tueday, July 1^st

- $ 25.00

- no supplies needed

Cake Decorating 2

- Tueday, August 5^th & 12^th

- $ 35.00 (note- TWO nights!)

- some supplies needed

Intro to Cake Decorating

- Tueday, July 8^th & 15^th

- $ 35.00 (note- TWO nights!)

- some supplies needed 2^nd week

Advanced Rolled Fondant –

- Thursday, August 14^th

- $ 25.00

- some supplies needed

Gumpaste Flowers – rose, hydrangea, & leaves

- Wed & Thur, July 9^th & 10^th

- $ 35.00 (note- TWO nights!)

- no supplies needed

Rolled Fondant Basics –

- Thursday, July 17^th

- $ 25.00

- some supplies needed

Mid Michigan Sugar Art Workshops

Okemos (E Lansing)

August 8 - 10, 2008

Gumpaste Flowers – lily, calla lily & leaves

- Wed & Thur, July 23^rd & 24^th

- $ 35.00 (note- TWO nights!)

- no supplies needed

Visit www.sugarartworkshops.com for more information & registration forms.

You are welcome to sign up for classes over the phone with a credit card.

Gift certificates available!

Description of Classes

Brushed Embroidery – Learn to add designs to your cake that look like they have been hand embroidered – and it’s ALL

done with icing!

Cake Decorating –

Intro: Get the basic skills needed to create a basic style cake for your family events. We will cover how to

bake a nice level cake, how to get that pretty smooth finish icing, as well as some basic borders. Time

permitting, we will also learn to create a basketweave look on the sides of the cake as well.

2: Now that you’ve learned to bake and ice the cake, it’s time to learn some flowers & leaves, master how

to write on the cake, and more!

Side Designs: Geared with wedding / tiered cakes in mind. Gets lots of idea’s for side designs on 4” tall cakes.

We will cover use of impression mats, fondant add-on’s, swags & draping, ribbons

Tiered: Come to class with 2 tiers of cake that are iced, and we will create a masterpiece! Learn how to

stack the cake (so it’s not going to fall over in the car or at the event!), and adorn it with a variety of

decorating techniques. Get all sorts of hints and tips along the way!

Cake Truffles – Learn to make these sinfully decadent bite size treats of cake enrobed in white, milk and dark chocolate

in a variety of flavors. You will amaze the guests at your next function with this newest rage in treats.

Candy Making – Learn to make a huge variety of candies (including choc covered cherries!), from solid molds, to Mounds®

type candy bars, to a “Thin Mint” imposter! Plus, get many many ideas for a variety of items to

add to your chocolate before molding it! Leave class with nearly 3 pounds of candies (if not more! J)

Cookie Bouquet – Join us to make learn how to make your own beautiful cookie bouquets! You will be provided with pre-

baked cookies to use for the class, but will be shown how to get the sticks in them. Learn different

methods for decorating the cookies, and create your own arrangement using the method you prefer.

Cupcake Cakes - Finally! The perfect way to send a cake to school birthday parties! Learn how to create what looks

like a regular cake, but actually is several cupcakes – no plates, knifes, etc needed when it’s time to

serve the cake!

Doll Cakes – Learn how to create a beautiful looking Barbie (or other similar style) doll cake for your special little

girl’s next birthday! You will learn how to “dress” the torso of the doll in edible ‘clothes’, and then get

several idea’s to create a spectacular looking gown.

Fabric Draping – Learn to create what appears to be pleated fabric on cake! Get several tips and tricks to create some

absolutely stunning drapes, swags and more for your cakes.

Figure Modeling – Learn to create some of the cutest little figurine’s from fondant. We will do a variety of critters, such as

a penguin, mouse, bear, frog, etc… Imagine your child’s face when they see the little 3-d cartoonish

style animals sitting atop their next birthday cake! J

Gelatin Flowers – Learn to create these stained glass looking flowers & butterflies to amaze the guests at your next get-together!

Even if you don’t do cakes, these make wonderful gift toppers as well. You’ll be amazed at how fun

and easy these are, yet how truly stunning they look!

Gumpaste Flowers – Learn to create lifelike flowers that are created from a sugar paste so they are actually edible. Diane

is quite well known for her gumpaste flower work throughout the cake industry, and has even made

a how-to video on gumpaste work.

Rose, leaf, & fillers: This is the “intro” level course – a great way to get your feet wet and see if you like working

with gumpaste.

Bridal flowers: Learn to make the stargazer & Casablanca (white) lily & bud, calla lily, and eucalyptus leaves.

Poinsettia, pine cones & holly leaves: Learn to create all the winter holiday favorites!

Daisies: Learn to make the ever-popular gerbera daisy, plus several other varieties used as filler flowers.

Patchwork Cutters – Come see how to use what is the latest “craze” in the cake world! These cutters are such a huge

timesaver for an incredible array of designs. Make your next cake look like it just stepped out of a

magazine!

Rolled Fondant – Rolled fondant is the “porcelain looking” perfectly smooth icing that is seen in most bridal magazines.

More and more brides are asking for it – come learn how to use it, and fear it no more! J Plus, get a

recipe to make your own, and find out which of the commercial fondant’s actually doesn’t taste so bad.

Intro: If you haven’t worked with fondant before, this is where you need to start. Learn how to roll it, put it on

the cake, smooth it, prevent the wrinkles, and more! Then learn some basic adornments from fondant.

Advanced: If you’ve worked with fondant, but want to learn more advanced techniques, this is for you. Learn how to

make edible lace, edible pearls, bows, textured add-on’s and more!

Wedding Cake Construction (DEMO) – Come sit back and watch! Learn a variety of method’s to assemble your cakes

(so they’re not going to fall over at an event!) to get the different looks that today’s brides are requesting.

Get all sorts of hints and tips for decorating and business idea’s as well.

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Kids Classes

I am happy to announce our classes that are just for the kids!

Parents, you can send your kids to cake class knowing they are safe! I was a girl scout leader for the past 3 years, and received an “Outstanding Leader” award in January of 2007 (I’m sure most any parent from my troop would be more than happy to provide a reference if needed…)

I realize how hard it is to find something creative outside the television for children to do, and am excited to have this opportunity to teach a new skill to our youth.

Classes will be held the 2^nd Saturday of the month

Class will run from 10am – noon

Classes are for 8-16 year olds

Class Fee: $20

Parents will need to bring the child in, leave emergency numbers, and return at the end of class to pick them up.

(There isn’t really space for parents to stay and watch if the class is full… but I do have a few extra chairs and you are certainly more than welcome to sit outside the classroom in the shopping area and read, or whatever, if you aren’t comfortable leaving your child alone. [I have children of my own in this age bracket so I would certainly understand! J] If your child has special needs, I would appreciate your staying onsite, or in the parking lot, if possible. J)

CURRENT SCHEDULE

June:

Golf Scene - $ 20 (just in time for Father’s Day! J)

Sat, June 14^th ~ 10am-noon

Bring a 9x13 sheet cake, and a batch of butter cream icing. I will provide the rest of the supplies for the kids to leave with a completed cake for Dad.

July:

Fondant Critters - $ 20

Sat, July 12^th ~ 10am-noon

Each student needs to simply bring themselves for this class. All supplies will be provided to make some adorable animals made from fondant.