Kathy is a teacher, judge and shop owner. She has been ICES President twice and is the 2011 North Carolina ICES Co-Show Director. She has taught cake decorating throughout the Country. She has won many best of Show trophies.. She has been doing fondant cakes for over 15 years when her expertise was in Australian Wedding Cakes. Her sculpture work has been widely publicized along with her creative Introduction to the decorating world with the creation of the mini wedding cake and Petit Four mats and new side design mats.
Kathy has developed some beautiful realistic and shell molds. This class gives you insight on how to use the molds and tips in creating beautiful cakes. She will also show you quick and easy coloring techniques with what we think is magical. Butterflies will also be included in this session.
Supplies
Required
(4) ¼ sheet boards (or bring a round dummy on a board), spatula, cornstarch in a stocking, decorating bags, leaf tip, scissors, plastic placemat, 2 Ziploc bags.
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, chocolate molds to use in class, handouts and certificates.
One of the newest and most popular designs now are the scrolls, lily of the valley, and cormelli lace. How many times have you started on one side to realize when you meet back together your design has changed? Kathy has found a way to eliminate this and make every design perfect! She will also include quilting and tailored swags. Let her show you how to make your cakes look perfect but with a lot less stress.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - An 8 round dummy secured on a board or ¼ sheet board, box for your project, tips 2, 4, 13, 18, decorating bags and spatula.
Provided
Teacher will provide icing, tools to use in class, ¼ sheet boards, handouts and certificates.
Learn how to make a beautiful purse, hat and gloves. These are great for bridal luncheons, Mother s day or a special ladies birthday. Fast and fun, but very elegant. Kathy will show an exciting way to use the pearl mat and diamond markers. Also, she will be showing a glove mold that really accents this cake. Learn a fast way to attach pearls.
Students will have hands on experience on how many bow types are formed. As an added bonus, Kathy will demonstrate how to handle those corners on a square cake and the placement of bows.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - Apron, rolling pin, cornstarch in a stocking, plastic placemat, pizza cutter, scissors, ruler, 2 Ziploc bogs, and container for your bow parts (approx. 10 x 15 box).
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, bow hangers, handouts and certificates.
Do you want to hide when someone asks, Do you make Petit Fours? Well, hide no more. Kathy has developed an easy and profitable way to make petit fours. These are absolutely breathtaking and will be the hit of your next party. They look very complicated, but with a few tools, you will look like a pro. Kathy will demonstrate how the basic petit four is made and then each student will be able to design and decorate some to carry home.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - Apron, rolling pin, cornstarch in a stocking, plastic placemat, pizza cutter, scissors, ruler, 2 Ziploc bags, small box for your project.
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, molds for use in class, chocolate, handouts, and certificates.
Everyone loves the miniature wedding cake. Come and learn a fast way to make the tiers, decorate and market these little marvels. Presenting exclusive molds and cutters that will cut your pre-time to a minimum. No more struggling to ice these little tiers. Tiny beautifully designed molds will make decorating these little cakes simple. Each student will take home a decorated 3 tier wedding cake.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - A small box for your miniature wedding cake, apron, rolling pin, cornstarch in a stocking, plastic placemat, pizza cutter, scissors, ruler, 2 Ziploc bags, decorating bag.
Provided
Teacher will provide fondant, icing, molds for use in class, cake, boards, chocolate, handouts and certificates.
As you know the title Commercial Australian is an oxymoron. Australian stringwork, embroidery and curtain work is fine; and special type decorating techniques but very time consuming. Kathy has realized through her bakery that most customers really love the technique without her having to use 00 and 0 tips. She has developed some tools to speed up the process. This is a great class for those wanting to make these special, looking cakes or wanting to learn about this type decorating. Curtain, stringwork and embroidery will be covered in this session.
Supplies
Required
Supplies needed by student - An 8 round dummy secured on a board and covered with fondant. PME tips 1.5 and 2 (These can be purchased in the class.) tips 2, 4, 13, decorating bags, paintbrush, small (very clean) container with lid for your royal icing and spatula, box for your project.
Provided
Teacher will provide icing, tools to use in class, royal icing, and certificates.
Is the Topsy Turvey cake confusing for you? Let Kathy show you an easy way to make these cakes. She will show solid layers and fill layers. She will use real cake and also demonstrate how to use this method for regular Birthday cakes.
