SUGAR CRAFT CLASSES

GUM PASTE I $150.00
Try your hand at this delicate art of making life-like flowers from gum paste. In this introductory course you will create the following: calla lily, rose, daisy, orchid and more. 
2007 Thurs. Oct. 11 - Nov. 1 6:30 - 9:30
2008 Thurs. Feb. 7 - Feb. 28 6:30 - 9:30
Sat. Apr. 26 - May 24 9:30 - 12:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: x-acto knife (pointed blade), pairing knife, decorating bag, non-stick rolling pin and board, ball tool, ruffling stick, needle nosed pliers, embroidery scissors, two #3 craft brushes (not nylon bristle), palette try and firm foam former. Gum paste Cutters: Rose, Medium Sweet Pea, Medium Daisy, Calla Lily, Calyx, Orchid/large, rose leaves set, plunger blossom set, and cream veiner. Tips: #1, 2.
GUM PASTE II $150.00
The beautiful art of gum paste continued. The following fabulous flowers will be made: Tiger Lily, Carnation, Cymbidium Orchid, Poinsettia, Baby's Breath, Finger Flowers and more!
2007 Sat. Sept. 15 - Oct. 6 1:30 - 4:30
Tues. Nov. 6 - Nov. 27 6:30 - 9:30
2008 Thurs. Mar. 6 - Apr. 3 6:30 - 9:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: SUPPLIES FROM GUM PASTE I. + dog bone tool. Gum paste cutters: Medium Carnation, Primrose, 5-petal blossom set of 4, Hyacinth, Poinsettia, Fuchsia and Lily.
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I.
GUM PASTE III $150.00
More flowers! An interesting combination of flowers arranged in a fondant rock accented with twigs and grasses. Gardenia, Hibiscus, Anthurium, Chincherinchee, Violet and Lily of the Valley will be taught. Also some fillers foliage and grass.
2007 Thurs. Nov. 8 - Nov. 29 6:30 - 9:30
2008 Sat. Mar. 29 - Apr. 29 9:30 - 12:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: SUPPLIES FROM GUM PASTE I & GUM PASTE II. Gum paste cutters: 1 1/2" 5-petal blossom, 6-petal Blossom set of 3, Lily of the Valley, Anthurium.
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I & II.
LIFE-SIZE GUM PASTE FLOWERS (Large) $150.00
If you love making Gum Paste flowers, you will enjoy making these lovely life-size flowers: Sunflower, Peony, Magnolia. All with corresponding leaves.
2008 Thurs. May 8 - May 29 6:30 - 9:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: All Gum paste Tools from I, II, III. Cutters: Magnolia, Magnolia Leaf, Peony Leaf, Medium & Large Orchid, Flower Veiner #12, apron & pencil.
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I, II, & III or 3 Day Gum Paste.
SPRING GUM PASTE FLOWERS  $150.00
If you love making Gum Paste flowers, you will enjoy making these spring flowers: Daffodils, Pansies, Michaelmas Daisies, and corresponding leaves. This will make beautiful centre piece. 
2008 Wed. Mar. 26 - Apr. 16 6:30 - 9:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: X-acto knife, paring knife, non-stick rolling pin, board and Pansy, Daffodils, Daisy collection Cutters..
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I
ORCHID GUM PASTE FLOWERS  *NEW*  $150.00
If you love making Gum Paste flowers, you will enjoy making these lovely orchids:      Phalaenopsis, Dedrobium, Poor Man's Orchid. All with corresponding leaves and buds.
2007 Mon. Oct. 15 - Nov.  5 6:30 - 9:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: All gum paste tools from levels 1, 2, 3, Dresden veining tool. Cutters: Dendrobium (Large), Moth Orch
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I, II, III
CHRISTENING CAKES $100.00
In this 6 hour workshop, you will learn quick and simple designs for a baby christening cake. You will learn how to use a baby face mould as well as making hands, arms, a shawl, a bonnet, and much more.
2008 Wed. Apr. 23 - Apr. 30 6:30 - 9:30    
TOOLS REQUIRED: #8407 Baby Face mould, x-acto knife, paring knife, embroidery scissors, pizza cutter, brushes (#3/0, #4/0) non-stick rolling pin and board, ruffling stick. (#4182 Flower Leaf Shaper, #7464 Taffeta Rolling Pin, #9018 Baby Hands - optional).
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I
RIBBONS AND BOWS $100.00
Come learn ribbons, draping, swags and bow making from rolled fondant. This elegant form of decorating is most popular on wedding cakes but is equally effective on any special occasion cake.
2007 Thurs. Sept. 20 - Sept. 27 6:30 - 9:30
2008 Sat. Mar. 1 - Mar. 8 9:30 - 12:30

TOOLS REQUIRED:X-acto knife, paring knife, non-stick rolling pin and board, pizza cutter, #3 brush, and scissors.
PASTILLAGE & APPLIQUE $150.00
Students learn how to make a pastillage gazebo and a trinket box for any occasion plus assemble a greeting card with gum paste flowers, applique and decoupage will be shown. Sponging and the use of straight cutters.
2007 Tues. Sept. 11 - Oct.  2  6:30 - 9:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: Pizza cutter, paring knife, non-stick rolling pin, x-acto knife, piping bag, tips #1,2,3,13, natural sponge, brushes #1,2,3, crimpers, 6" ruler. Cutters: straight frill, leaf creative set, Daisy collection, patchwork and FMM long octagonal set.
PREREQUISITE: Gum Paste I.
 
FLOOD WORK & DECORATED COOKIES (Four 3-hour classes) $150.00
In your 12 - hour course, learn the creative art of flood working. You will create a flood work collar for a 6" square cake, learn to flood work cookies and make a 3-D image to complement an anniversary or wedding cake will also be made. 
2008 Tues. Mar. 4 - Apr. 1 6:30 - 9:30  
TOOLS REQUIRED: Tips- #1s, 1, 2 (two of each is recommended), brushes #3, 2/0, 5/0, decorating bag, paring knife and scissors.
PREREQUISITE: Piping skills required.
MARZIPAN MODELLING - I $70.00
The basics of figure modelling will be shown in this workshop. A Rabbit, Mouse & Frog. Assorted Fruits and a Pig.
2007 Sat. Nov. 10 1:30 - 4:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: Paring Knife, 6" ruler, Dog bone tool, 5/6 star tapered cone, ruffling stick, Brushes #2 & 3, Embroidery scissors.
PREREQUISITE: None.
MARZIPAN MODELLING - II $70.00
More figures: Elephant, Kangaroo & a Clown. More Fruits and Vegetables.
2007 Sat. Nov. 17 1:30 - 4:30

TOOLS REQUIRED: Paring Knife, 6" ruler, Dog bone tool, 5/6 star tapered cone, ruffling stick, Brushes #2 & 3, Embroidery scissors.
PREREQUISITE: None.
 
BRUSH EMBROIDERY $60.00
Creating rich embroidered flowers with vibrant coloured royal icing using templates, piping bag and paint brushes.
2007 Thurs. Oct.   4 6:30 -       9:30
2008 Tues. Feb. 26 6:30 -       9:30
TOOLS REQUIRED: Paring Knife, Flat brush 3(small), Tip #2 & 3, piping bag. 
PREREQUISITE: None.
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