The holidays are here and we at Sugar Artists Emporium wish you and your loved ones a happy and blessed holiday season. Due to holiday celebrations, we only have one more class scheduled until the new year...but we have some awesome classes coming up starting in January! All of our classes are suitable for any skill level except possibly the most advanced student, so don't feel you won't fit right in. We have a wonderful group of students who love seeing new faces at their classes.
New Year's Party Hat Cake
Sat. Dec. 29th 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring (1) - 13"x9" cake without icing. All other supplies will be provided. This is a buttercream covered cake with fondant accents.
INSTRUCTOR: Michele Mleczynski
Snowman Cupcake Cake
Wed. Jan. 2 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur Jan. 3 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan. 5 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring 26 regular size cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Michele Mleczynski
Snowglobe Sugar Cookies
Wed. Jan. 9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan. 12 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $16.00 (Includes snowglobe cookie cutter to keep)
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Frann Burke
Chocolate Bark (flavors to be determined)
Wed. Jan. 16 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur Jan. 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan. 19 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Gelb
Snowman Cake
Wed. Jan. 23 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur Jan. 24 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan. 26 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $25.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring (2) - 7" or 8" round or oval cakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.This is a fondant covered cake with fondant decorations.
INSTRUCTOR: Michele Mleczynski
Superbowl XLVII Football Cupcake Cake
Wed. Jan. 30 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur Jan. 31 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Feb. 2 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring 24 regular size cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: MaryAnn McLean
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
December Classes
The holidays are right around the corner and we've had tons of requests for classes. We've tried to include as much as possible, but there are only six weeks until Christmas and no classes scheduled for Thanksgiving week. If we didn't schedule your request I apologize and we'll try to get it in during the new year.
Poinsettia Wreath Cake
Wed. Nov. 28 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Nov. 29 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 1 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring two 8" round layers without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Michele Mleczynski
Decorating Christmas Cut Out Cookies
Wed. Dec. 5 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 8 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $17.00 (2 cookie cutters to take home are included in price)
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Frann Burke
Christmas Cookie Swap and Party
Sun. Dec. 9 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We are planning our first annual cookie swap and party. We hope you can attend!
Poinsettia Candy Box
Wed. Dec. 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Dec. 13 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 15 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $25.00 (candy molds to take home are included in price)
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Gelb
Graham Cracker Gingerbread House
Wed. Dec. 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Dec. 20 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Bianchi
Poinsettia Wreath Cake
Wed. Nov. 28 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Nov. 29 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 1 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring two 8" round layers without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Michele Mleczynski
Decorating Christmas Cut Out Cookies
Wed. Dec. 5 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 8 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $17.00 (2 cookie cutters to take home are included in price)
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Frann Burke
Christmas Cookie Swap and Party
Sun. Dec. 9 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We are planning our first annual cookie swap and party. We hope you can attend!
- Each person attending will bring in a set number of cookies (the amount will be determined by the final number of people attending) packaged for each guest to take home.
- Please email the recipe for your cookie to michele@sugarartistsemporium.com so we can avoid duplicate kinds and all the recipes can be included in a booklet for each guest to take home.
- Also, bring a snack for the group such as a dip, tea sandwich, etc. Again, please notify us ahead of time to avoid duplication.
- Finally, bring a $5-$10 Santa grab bag gift.
Poinsettia Candy Box
Wed. Dec. 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Dec. 13 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 15 10:30 am - Noon
COST: $25.00 (candy molds to take home are included in price)
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Gelb
Graham Cracker Gingerbread House
Wed. Dec. 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Dec. 20 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Bianchi
Monday, October 29, 2012
November Classes
I'm afraid I'm really late getting the November schedule out and I do apologize. We have a few things going on that have put me behind. The Grand Re-Opening celebration was all planned and then had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. Also, on Tuesday Nov. 6th, we're scheduled to have WNEP film our holiday commercial. We are looking forward to this project and hope you will all stay on the lookout for it.
On to November's schedule....
Turkey Cupcake Cake
Wed. Oct. 31 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Nov. 1 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Out of Town - No Class
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Bring 18 - 24 cupcakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Turkey Cookies with Frann Burke
Wed. Nov. 7 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. No Class
Sat. Nov. 10 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
Thanksgiving Cake
Wed. Nov. 14 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Nov. 15 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. No Class
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring two 8" round layers with out icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Silvina Barboza Modeling & Blown Sugar Classes
Sat. Nov. 17
9 am - 1 pm Modeling Class
1 pm - 2 pm Lunch (provided)
2 pm - 5 pm Blown/Pulled Sugar Class
COST: $125.00 for each class
Payment is due by Fri. Nov. 2nd
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
There will not be any classes during the week of November 18th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The following week will begin our Christmas project classes which will include a candy class with Barb Gelb, another cookie class with Frann Burke and much more. Check back soon to see the upcoming schedule.
On to November's schedule....
Turkey Cupcake Cake
Wed. Oct. 31 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Nov. 1 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Out of Town - No Class
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Bring 18 - 24 cupcakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Turkey Cookies with Frann Burke
Wed. Nov. 7 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. No Class
Sat. Nov. 10 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
Thanksgiving Cake
Wed. Nov. 14 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Nov. 15 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. No Class
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Please bring two 8" round layers with out icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Silvina Barboza Modeling & Blown Sugar Classes
Sat. Nov. 17
9 am - 1 pm Modeling Class
1 pm - 2 pm Lunch (provided)
2 pm - 5 pm Blown/Pulled Sugar Class
COST: $125.00 for each class
Payment is due by Fri. Nov. 2nd
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided.
There will not be any classes during the week of November 18th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The following week will begin our Christmas project classes which will include a candy class with Barb Gelb, another cookie class with Frann Burke and much more. Check back soon to see the upcoming schedule.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Grand Re-Opening Celebration
In January of 2011, we started work on our brand new cake decorating supply store. It took three solid months of work and was a labor of love for me. I had always dreamed of owning my own business, but it took just the right set of circumstances to bring my dream to life. Our doors opened on April 2, 2011 with the combined effort of a great many family and friends who were so supportive and willing to help. I had a vision of a charming little shop that carried all those special items that you can only find on line and no expense was spared to bring it to life.
A brief five months later, that dream came crashing down. Between the rainfall from Hurricane Irene and an additional six inches of rain in five days during the following week from Tropical Storm Lee the Wyoming Valley suffered catastrophic flooding from the Susquehanna River. On the evening of September 8, 2011 we were advised that the river would crest by the next morning at 38.5' which would have caused some flooding in the strip mall where our store is located. However, in reality the river crested at almost 43'. The flooding in our store was approximately 8' deep.
We lost everything along with the other businesses located in the complex. Once the water receded, we began the overwhelming task of cleaning out the store. It took three days and the help of upwards of ten people to get the job done. Masks and gloves had to be worn at all times...boots were essential for walking in the mud that coated everything. It was a daunting job and I thank God everyday for the family and friends who immediately came out to help us.
It was a very difficult decision as to whether or not we would re-open. We had put so much time, effort and money into the business that the thought of starting again after just a few months was frightening. But, with the help of the Wilkes Small Business Development Center, the Pittston Chamber of Commerce, the Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce and an SBA Disaster Loan, we managed to open our doors six months later.
The new store is much larger than the old one. We have added a permanent classroom, restroom facilities and an additional 1000 sq. ft.of floor space. We don't have the same "charming little shop" feel anymore, but the customers still seem to love the store. Everyday is a struggle to put the store back on a solid foundation and there are days that I feel for every step forward, I'm taking two steps backwards.But, I have wonderful customers and students who have been with me every step of the way and I'm so thankful for them. They keep me going and help me keep a positive outlook.
On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 we are finally, just a little over a year later, celebrating our re-opening. The celebration will be from 6 pm - 8 pm at the store and we hope all our customers and students will be able to stop by to help us mark the occasion. Please join us for some light refreshments and some special door prizes because without you, we would not have been able to come back.
A brief five months later, that dream came crashing down. Between the rainfall from Hurricane Irene and an additional six inches of rain in five days during the following week from Tropical Storm Lee the Wyoming Valley suffered catastrophic flooding from the Susquehanna River. On the evening of September 8, 2011 we were advised that the river would crest by the next morning at 38.5' which would have caused some flooding in the strip mall where our store is located. However, in reality the river crested at almost 43'. The flooding in our store was approximately 8' deep.
It was a very difficult decision as to whether or not we would re-open. We had put so much time, effort and money into the business that the thought of starting again after just a few months was frightening. But, with the help of the Wilkes Small Business Development Center, the Pittston Chamber of Commerce, the Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce and an SBA Disaster Loan, we managed to open our doors six months later.
The new store is much larger than the old one. We have added a permanent classroom, restroom facilities and an additional 1000 sq. ft.of floor space. We don't have the same "charming little shop" feel anymore, but the customers still seem to love the store. Everyday is a struggle to put the store back on a solid foundation and there are days that I feel for every step forward, I'm taking two steps backwards.But, I have wonderful customers and students who have been with me every step of the way and I'm so thankful for them. They keep me going and help me keep a positive outlook.
On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 we are finally, just a little over a year later, celebrating our re-opening. The celebration will be from 6 pm - 8 pm at the store and we hope all our customers and students will be able to stop by to help us mark the occasion. Please join us for some light refreshments and some special door prizes because without you, we would not have been able to come back.
With Our Deepest Gratitude,
Michele & Ray
Saturday, September 15, 2012
UPCOMING CLASSES
We have a few exciting weeks of classes coming up. Several of our very talented students will be here sharing their knowledge. I hope you will be able to attend some of these classes. As those of you who have attended classes in the past know....we like to keep things easy and fun! All of our upcoming classes are geared toward the beginner, so please don't think you can't do it....YOU CAN!
Unfortunately, the classes with Sheila Miller and Kim Simons were cancelled. Theses classes were geared toward the more experienced decorator and we did not have enough students sign up to meet the class minimums. We are expecting to run a class with Silvina Barboza again. The class is scheduled for Saturday, November 17th, so mark it on your calendar. I will pass the details on to you as soon as I have Silvina's lesson plan.
Here are the last two classes in September and all of October's. We're looking forward to seeing you at lots of classes.
Petal Technique Class
Wed. Sept 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Sept 20 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Sept 22 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Bring an 8" round cake at least 4" tall (2 layers with icing between the layers) iced smooth in crusting white buttercream. (Recipe is available on our Facebook page under notes.) Please place your cake on an 8" cardboard cake circle. They are available here at the store for .10 each. All other supplies will be provided.
Autumn Themed Cake with MaryAnn McLean
Wed. Sept 26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Sept 27 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Sept 29 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Bring a 1 layer 9"x13" cake iced smooth in crusting white buttercream. (Recipe is available on our Facebook page under notes.) Please place your cake on an 14"x10" cardboard cake board. They are available here at the store for .45 each. All other supplies will be provided. You will be airbrushing as well as piping an Autumn scene.
Basic Chocolate Class
with Barb Gelb
Wed. Oct 3 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Oct 4 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 6 10:30 am - noon
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided. You will be making various chocolate items including molding and dipping. Great basics for those of you who would like to try your hand at making your own holiday candies.
Spiderweb Cookies with Frann Burke
Wed. Oct 10 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Oct 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 13 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided to make these SCARY...but tasty cookies.
"Halloween Themed"
Chocolate Dipped Caramel Apples
with Carol Bianchi
Wed. Oct 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Oct 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 20 10:30 am - noon
COST: $25.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided for you to create and package 3 Halloween themed chocolate covered caramel apples. Don't miss making these creations for your little goblins!
Witch's Hat Cake
Wed. Oct 24 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thur. Oct 25 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. Oct 27 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Bring (6) 8"x2" cake layers that have been refrigerated for at least 24 hrs. You must use a firm, dense cake for this project. (Recipe is available on our Facebook page under notes.) All other supplies will be provided. We will be stacking, carving, working with rice krispie treats, buttercream and fondant. Just in time for your Halloween party! This class is limited to 6 students so reserve your seat early.
Unfortunately, the classes with Sheila Miller and Kim Simons were cancelled. Theses classes were geared toward the more experienced decorator and we did not have enough students sign up to meet the class minimums. We are expecting to run a class with Silvina Barboza again. The class is scheduled for Saturday, November 17th, so mark it on your calendar. I will pass the details on to you as soon as I have Silvina's lesson plan.
Here are the last two classes in September and all of October's. We're looking forward to seeing you at lots of classes.
Wed. Sept 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Sept 20 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Sept 22 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Bring an 8" round cake at least 4" tall (2 layers with icing between the layers) iced smooth in crusting white buttercream. (Recipe is available on our Facebook page under notes.) Please place your cake on an 8" cardboard cake circle. They are available here at the store for .10 each. All other supplies will be provided.
Autumn Themed Cake with MaryAnn McLean
Wed. Sept 26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Sept 27 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Sept 29 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: Bring a 1 layer 9"x13" cake iced smooth in crusting white buttercream. (Recipe is available on our Facebook page under notes.) Please place your cake on an 14"x10" cardboard cake board. They are available here at the store for .45 each. All other supplies will be provided. You will be airbrushing as well as piping an Autumn scene.
Basic Chocolate Class
with Barb Gelb
Wed. Oct 3 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Oct 4 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 6 10:30 am - noon
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided. You will be making various chocolate items including molding and dipping. Great basics for those of you who would like to try your hand at making your own holiday candies.
Spiderweb Cookies with Frann Burke
Wed. Oct 10 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Oct 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 13 10:30 am - noon
COST: $15.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided to make these SCARY...but tasty cookies.
Chocolate Dipped Caramel Apples
with Carol Bianchi
Wed. Oct 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Oct 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 20 10:30 am - noon
COST: $25.00
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided for you to create and package 3 Halloween themed chocolate covered caramel apples. Don't miss making these creations for your little goblins!
Witch's Hat Cake
Wed. Oct 24 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thur. Oct 25 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. Oct 27 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
COST: $20.00
SUPPLIES: Bring (6) 8"x2" cake layers that have been refrigerated for at least 24 hrs. You must use a firm, dense cake for this project. (Recipe is available on our Facebook page under notes.) All other supplies will be provided. We will be stacking, carving, working with rice krispie treats, buttercream and fondant. Just in time for your Halloween party! This class is limited to 6 students so reserve your seat early.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Exciting Upcoming September Classes
Sat. Sept. 8 Time TBA
Cost: $120.00 (Due by Aug. 17th)
Supplies: 4 hr. class. Students need to bring cuticle scissors, soft round brushes in sizes 000, 2 & 4 and a 4"x4" piece of styrofoam still covered in plastic. All other supplies will be provided. (10 students maximum)
Kim Simons is an award winning cake
artist (1 Time grand prize winner in Wedding Cakes Master's Division, 4 times grand prize
winner Professional
Level, 3 times winner
of the People’s Choice award
) Kim Simons has been a professional art instructor for 15 + years. She uses
her remarkable art talent to create amazing 3D cake designs. Kim’s students are
amazed to learn they can also create beautiful artwork even if they have not had
prior art experience. Having these artistic skills will take your cakes to the
next level. Check out Kim’s website to see how her artistic talent creates
cakes that are works of art. www.cakesbykimsimons.com
Sat. Sept. 22 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun. Sept. 23 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $70.00 (Due by Aug. 31st)
Supplies: All supplies provided. (10 students per class maximum) Sheila has been a cake decorator for 37 years, and is the owner of 'Sheila’s Cakery'. Sheila has earned over 125 awards, including several Best of Show, People’s Choice, Decorators’ Choice honors, received a bronze medal in the National Wedding Cake Competition, Tulsa OK, and was first runner up in the 2006 Mid Atlantic Wedding Cake Competition.
Classes will be held in our classroom at Sugar Artists Emporium, 1325 N. River St., Plains, PA. To reserve your seat either call the store at (570)235-1375 or email michele@sugarartistsemporium.com.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
UPCOMING CLASSES
It's hard to believe we're halfway through July already. The summer is flying by and before you know it the kids will be back at school. I'm finally getting around to posting the August schedule. I hope you will enjoy the selections. I also have most of September done, so I'll post that as well today. Please remember the upcoming September classes with our visiting professionals have a couple of requirements: class must be paid for in advance and class size is limited. Also, each class requires a minimum number of students. If we do not have enough interest, the class will be postponed.
Supplies: We will be baking cake batter inside ice cream cones and then decorating. All supplies will be provided.
Chocolate Dipped Coffee Spoons (No Saturday class due to ICES Day of Sharing)
Tues. Aug 14 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed. Aug 15 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur Aug 16 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Gelatin Bubbles
Wed. Aug 22 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. Aug 23 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Aug 25 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Gift Box Cake
Wed. Aug 29 6:30 pm-8:00pm
Thurs. Aug 30 6:30 pm-8:00pm
Sat. Sept 1 10:30 am-noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: We will be decorating a buttercream covered cake with fondant ribbon and bow. Bring 2 - 8" square cakes any flavor without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
SEPTEMBER
3D Snowy Owl Sculpting Class with Kim Simons
Sat. Sept. 8 Time TBA
Cost: $120.00 (Due by Aug. 17th)
Supplies: 4 hr. class. Students need to bring cuticle scissors, soft round brushes in sizes 000, 2 & 4 and a 4"x4" piece of styrofoam still covered in plastic. All other supplies will be provided. (10 students maximum)
Kim Simons is an award winning cake
artist (1 Time grand prize winner in Wedding Cakes Master's Division, 4 times grand prize
winner Professional
Level, 3 times winner
of the People’s Choice award
) Kim Simons was a professional art instructor for 15 + years. She uses
her remarkable art talent to create amazing 3D cake designs. Kim’s students are
amazed to learn they can also create beautiful artwork even if they have not had
prior art experience. Having these artistic skills will take your cakes to the
next level. Check out Kim’s website to see how her artistic talent creates
cakes that are works of art. www.cakesbykimsimons.com
Basic Lambeth Piping with Sheila Miller
Sat. Sept. 22 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun. Sept. 23 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $70.00 (Due by Aug. 31st)
Supplies: All supplies provided. (10 students per class maximum)
Sheila has been a cake decorator for 37 years, and is the owner of 'Sheila’s Cakery'. Sheila has earned over 125 awards, including several Best of Show, People’s Choice, Decorators’ Choice honors, received a bronze medal in the National Wedding Cake Competition, Tulsa OK, and was first runner up in the 2006 Mid Atlantic Wedding Cake Competition.
AUGUST ChocolateTruffles
Wed. Aug 1 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Aug 2 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Aug 4 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: We will be making truffle batter as well as rolling, decorating and boxing them. All supplies will be provided.
Wed. Aug 1 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Aug 2 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Aug 4 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: We will be making truffle batter as well as rolling, decorating and boxing them. All supplies will be provided.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Wed. Aug 8 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur. Aug 9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Aug 11 10:30 pm - noon
Cost: $15.00Supplies: We will be baking cake batter inside ice cream cones and then decorating. All supplies will be provided.
Wed. Aug 15 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur Aug 16 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Gelatin Bubbles
Wed. Aug 22 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. Aug 23 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Aug 25 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Wed. Aug 29 6:30 pm-8:00pm
Thurs. Aug 30 6:30 pm-8:00pm
Sat. Sept 1 10:30 am-noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: We will be decorating a buttercream covered cake with fondant ribbon and bow. Bring 2 - 8" square cakes any flavor without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
SEPTEMBER
Sat. Sept. 8 Time TBA
Cost: $120.00 (Due by Aug. 17th)
Supplies: 4 hr. class. Students need to bring cuticle scissors, soft round brushes in sizes 000, 2 & 4 and a 4"x4" piece of styrofoam still covered in plastic. All other supplies will be provided. (10 students maximum)
Kim Simons is an award winning cake
artist (1 Time grand prize winner in Wedding Cakes Master's Division, 4 times grand prize
winner Professional
Level, 3 times winner
of the People’s Choice award
) Kim Simons was a professional art instructor for 15 + years. She uses
her remarkable art talent to create amazing 3D cake designs. Kim’s students are
amazed to learn they can also create beautiful artwork even if they have not had
prior art experience. Having these artistic skills will take your cakes to the
next level. Check out Kim’s website to see how her artistic talent creates
cakes that are works of art. www.cakesbykimsimons.com
Owl Cupcake Cake
Wed. Sept. 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. Sept. 13 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Sept. 15 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring 18 regular size cupcakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Wed. Sept. 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. Sept. 13 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. Sept. 15 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring 18 regular size cupcakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Sat. Sept. 22 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun. Sept. 23 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $70.00 (Due by Aug. 31st)
Supplies: All supplies provided. (10 students per class maximum) Sheila has been a cake decorator for 37 years, and is the owner of 'Sheila’s Cakery'. Sheila has earned over 125 awards, including several Best of Show, People’s Choice, Decorators’ Choice honors, received a bronze medal in the National Wedding Cake Competition, Tulsa OK, and was first runner up in the 2006 Mid Atlantic Wedding Cake Competition.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
July Classes
What a busy start to the summer! So many new projects and not enough hours in the day... I'm really late getting the July schedule out to everyone, but yesterday I was able to finalize all the classes. I hope you've had an opportunity to attend at least one class. The students have a great time and go home every week with a new project, so I hope you make some time to join us.
We will be adding a student class every Monday morning over the summer. The class will run from 10:30 am - noon. The age limit is 11 - 15 and the cost will be $15.00 per week for most classes. The first class will be Monday, June 25th. The cost is $15.00 and students need to bring either 1 - 8"x3" round cake or 2 - 8"x2" round cakes. The first class will focus on how to ice a cake smooth and decorate with basic piped borders. Class size will be limited to 6 students so reserve your seat early.
Every month we've been fortunate to have at least one guest instructor. This month we were lucky to be able to schedule Silvina Barboza who is teaching the ABC's of Modeling as I write this. Next week, Mary Ann McLean will be here teaching students how to pipe animal faces on cupcakes. We have just a few seats left in the Saturday morning class, so if you're interested let me know soon.
Our guest instructor for July will be Carol Bianchi. Carol is the owner of Carol's Cake Creations and has over 30 years experience. Carol will be sharing her knowledge of airbrushing over the course of two weeks. If you've always wanted to learn to use an airbrush, here is a great basic course for you. *Please be aware that the airbrushing classes will be limited to 8 students.
Here is the July schedule. Please note we will be closed on July 3rd and 4th for the holiday and classes will be pushed one day later.
Quilling with Gumpaste
Thurs. July 5 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri. July 6 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 7 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Gumpaste Calla Lilies
Wed. July 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. July 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 14 10:30 pm - noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Basics of Airbrushing (Part 1-Rainbow Cupcakes) Limited to 8 students.
Wed. July 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. July 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 21 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring 12 regular size cupcakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Basics of Airbrushing (Part 2-Beach Scene) Limited to 8 students.
Wed. July 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. July 26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 28 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring a 9"x13" cake without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
We will be adding a student class every Monday morning over the summer. The class will run from 10:30 am - noon. The age limit is 11 - 15 and the cost will be $15.00 per week for most classes. The first class will be Monday, June 25th. The cost is $15.00 and students need to bring either 1 - 8"x3" round cake or 2 - 8"x2" round cakes. The first class will focus on how to ice a cake smooth and decorate with basic piped borders. Class size will be limited to 6 students so reserve your seat early.
Every month we've been fortunate to have at least one guest instructor. This month we were lucky to be able to schedule Silvina Barboza who is teaching the ABC's of Modeling as I write this. Next week, Mary Ann McLean will be here teaching students how to pipe animal faces on cupcakes. We have just a few seats left in the Saturday morning class, so if you're interested let me know soon.
Here is the July schedule. Please note we will be closed on July 3rd and 4th for the holiday and classes will be pushed one day later.
Quilling with Gumpaste
Thurs. July 5 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri. July 6 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 7 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Gumpaste Calla Lilies
Wed. July 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. July 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 14 10:30 pm - noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Basics of Airbrushing (Part 1-Rainbow Cupcakes) Limited to 8 students.
Wed. July 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. July 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 21 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring 12 regular size cupcakes without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Basics of Airbrushing (Part 2-Beach Scene) Limited to 8 students.
Wed. July 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs. July 26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. July 28 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring a 9"x13" cake without icing. All other supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
June Classes
Here is the class schedule for the last week of May through the end of June.
Gumpaste Stargazer Lilies
Wed., May 30th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., May 31 st 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 2nd 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Stained Glass Piped Cookies
Wed., June 6th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., June 7th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 9th 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
The ABC's of Modeling with Silvina Barboza
Sat., June 16th 9 am - 1 pm
2 pm - 6 pm
Cost: $90.00
Supplies: x-acto knife, manicure scissors.
All other supplies will be provided.
Buttercream Animal Faces on Cupcakes with MaryAnn McLean
Wed., June 20th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., June 21st 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 23rd 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: 1 doz. regular size cupcakes without icing.
All other supplies will be provided.
July 4th Marshmallow Kabob Bouquet
Wed., June 27th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., June 28th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 30th 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $25.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Gumpaste Stargazer LiliesWed., May 30th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., May 31 st 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 2nd 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Stained Glass Piped CookiesWed., June 6th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., June 7th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 9th 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
The ABC's of Modeling with Silvina Barboza
Sat., June 16th 9 am - 1 pm
2 pm - 6 pm
Cost: $90.00
Supplies: x-acto knife, manicure scissors.
All other supplies will be provided.
Buttercream Animal Faces on Cupcakes with MaryAnn McLean
Wed., June 20th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., June 21st 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 23rd 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: 1 doz. regular size cupcakes without icing.
All other supplies will be provided.
July 4th Marshmallow Kabob Bouquet Wed., June 27th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thur., June 28th 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat., June 30th 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $25.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
The ABC's of Modeling
Before you know it, June 16th and Silvina Barboza's modeling class will be here. I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to take a 2 day modeling class with Silvina. Her talent is amazing and I look forward to introducing her to you.
Silvina has the ability to bring her characters alive with realistic facial features and lifelike expressions.During the class I took with her last year, I learned some valuable tips and techniques to create more realistic figures. I think if you are able to attend this class, you will come away with some great knowledge!
Please remember that class size is limited to 10 and that payment in full is due no later than next Friday May 18th. You can pay by cash, check or credit card at the store. Also, if you are definitely planning to attend one of the two Saturday sessions, I need to know which session you would like to sign up for....9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. As it stands, we have 17 students who have expressed an interest in participating, 6 have stated a preference for the morning class, 4 have stated a preference for the afternoon class and I have not yet heard from the other 7 one way or another. *Please note that to guarantee your seat, payment must be made by the 18th.
Cost of the class: $90 per student
4 hr class
Class description:
Learn the principles of figure
modeling. Students will learn the techniques to make beautiful pieces. We will
cover hands, hair and facial expressions. Learn to work with different
materials, such as fondant, modeling paste, modeling chocolate or chocolate
clay and rice cereal treats
Supply List:
· x-acto
knife
··
small
manicure scissors
· Instructor / Sugar Artists Emporium
will supply the remaining required materials
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Piping Buttercream Animals
For those of you waiting for the details on this class...here we go. Our guest instructor for this class will be MaryAnn McLean. MaryAnn is a part time cake decorator and owns Mary Ann's Little Cake Shop.
You can check out some of her great cakes at http://www.facebook.com/maryannslittlecakeshop.
The cost for this class will be $15.00 and you will need to bring 12 regular sized cupcakes without frosting.
The classes are scheduled for Wed., April 18th...Thurs., April 19th and Sat., April 21st. We already have several seats reserved in each class, so don't take too long to reserve your seat.
The cost for this class will be $15.00 and you will need to bring 12 regular sized cupcakes without frosting.
The classes are scheduled for Wed., April 18th...Thurs., April 19th and Sat., April 21st. We already have several seats reserved in each class, so don't take too long to reserve your seat.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
May Classes
As promised, here is the May class listing.
Gumpaste Gerbera Daisies
Wed., May 2 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 3 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 5 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $10.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Fancy Hat Mother's Day Cake
Wed., May 9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 10 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 12 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Requires 1 - 2 layer 8" round cake. All other supplies will be provided.
Picnic Cupcake/Cookie Toppers
Wed., May 16 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 19 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $10.00
Supplies: Guest instructor will be Jodi McMillan. All supplies will be provided.
"Ice Cream Cone" Cupcake Cake
Wed., May 23 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 24 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 26 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $10.00
Supplies: Requires 12 regular size cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
Gumpaste Gerbera Daisies
Wed., May 2 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 3 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 5 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $10.00
Supplies: All supplies will be provided.
Fancy Hat Mother's Day Cake
Wed., May 9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 10 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 12 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Requires 1 - 2 layer 8" round cake. All other supplies will be provided.
Picnic Cupcake/Cookie Toppers
Wed., May 16 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 19 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $10.00
Supplies: Guest instructor will be Jodi McMillan. All supplies will be provided.
"Ice Cream Cone" Cupcake Cake
Wed., May 23 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., May 24 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., May 26 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $10.00
Supplies: Requires 12 regular size cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
April Classes
Classes for March have been a blast! The response has been so overwhelming that we've had to add a permanent Wednesday evening class. I think you will find April's classes will be a lot of fun, so reserve your seat early. Some details have not been worked out yet but, here is a preview of what's coming up this month with the available details.
Flowers & Bumblebees Cupcake Cake
Wed., April 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., April 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., April 14 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring 21 regular sized cupcakes and 2 mini cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
Piping Butter Cream Animals
Wed., April 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., April 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., April 21 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Guest instructor for this class will be Mary Ann McLean. Bring 12 regular sized cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
"Slice of Birthday Cake" Cake
Wed., April 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., April 26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., April 28 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Bring 1 - 9x13 cake. All other supplies will be provided.
We hope to have the May schedule up before the end of the week, so....stay tuned!
Please note there will not be any classes the first week of April. Since this is the Easter holiday week, we have not scheduled any classes.
Flowers & Bumblebees Cupcake Cake
Wed., April 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., April 12 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., April 14 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Bring 21 regular sized cupcakes and 2 mini cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
Piping Butter Cream Animals
Wed., April 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., April 19 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., April 21 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $15.00
Supplies: Guest instructor for this class will be Mary Ann McLean. Bring 12 regular sized cupcakes. All other supplies will be provided.
"Slice of Birthday Cake" Cake
Wed., April 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thur., April 26 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat., April 28 10:30 am - noon
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Bring 1 - 9x13 cake. All other supplies will be provided.
We hope to have the May schedule up before the end of the week, so....stay tuned!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Cake Pops Class
We've had an overwhelming response for this week's cake pop class. Due to the number of requests, we are adding an additional class to be held on Wednesday, March 14th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The cost of the class is $15.00 and includes all your supplies to create at least 1 dozen Easter themed cake pops to take home with you. If Wednesday evening is a free night for you and you would like to join us, please email me or call the store at (570)235-1375.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
March Classes
We are finally finishing up our classroom area this week and will be starting classes again. Our first class will be held this Thursday evening and just from our email distribution and Facebook page announcement...the class is filled. We only have four seats left for Saturday morning's class, so if you want to sign up I would suggest calling or emailing me ASAP. I actually had to turn away two students for Thursday's class, so I suggest reserving your spot early for upcoming classes. If the demand is high enough, we will add a Wednesday evening class in the future.
I apologize for the short notice on this month's classes, but we were not sure the space would be completed for Thursday until this past weekend. In future, I hope to have the following month's schedule available by mid-month. April's schedule will be a little later so watch for the announcement sometime during the week of March 19th.
I apologize for the short notice on this month's classes, but we were not sure the space would be completed for Thursday until this past weekend. In future, I hope to have the following month's schedule available by mid-month. April's schedule will be a little later so watch for the announcement sometime during the week of March 19th.
Cookie Decorating Class
Thurs. March 8th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat. March 10th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
Learn how to make royal icing, piping borders and flooding. Each student will complete 1 dozen cookies to take home with them. All supplies are included. Just bring yourself!
Cake Pops Class
Thurs. March 15th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat. March 17th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
Learn how to prepare filling, attach lollipop sticks, dip and decorate to look like Easter bunnies. Complete at least 1 dozen to take home. All supplies are included. Just bring yourself!
Figure Modeling Class
Thurs. March 22nd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat. March 24th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Learn how to model various Easter figures from sugar paste. All figures will be used in the following week’s class. All supplies are included. Just bring yourself.
Easter Basket Cake Class
Thurs. March 29th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat. March 31st 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Learn how to decorate a cake to look like an Easter basket filled with goodies. Learn how to pipe a basket weave design, rope border and use a grass tip. All supplies are included except 1 – 8” round cake. (you will need at least 2 or 3 – 8” layers to form your basket) Butter cream icing to fill and decorate your cake will be supplied.
I hope you will be able to join us for one of our classes. You will have great time and learn some new techniques!
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