Roland A. Winbeckler, resident of Redding, California, has won two gold medals at the World Culinary Olympics held in Frankfurt, Germany, is an ICES Hall of Famer, and has made several national TV appearances. Roland has been decorating for 34 years. He is the author of many cake decorating books and videos. He has taught or demonstrated throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Australia and Jamaica.
Learn to decorate an attractive, miniature sculpture using ice cream cones as the internal support. Cone figures are ideal for holidays and special occasions.
Supplies
Required
Two greaseproof-covered 6" round cake boards, assorted round tips, assorted paste food colors, decorating bags, small spatulas, 1 recipe buttercream icing (approx. 6 cups), 5 small containers for mixing icing colors, dry paper towels, damp Handi-Wipes, small trash bag, scissors, boxes for finished pieces (two 6-inch).
Learn how to make beautiful, lifelike buttercream flowers that do not need to be dried. These flowers are made either directly on the cake or on a skewer and then placed directly on the cake. Students will learn how to make an orchid, violets, pansies and more as time permits.
Supplies
Required
Five #104 tips, practice board, 2 greaseproof-covered 1/4 sheet cake boards for flowers after practice, decorating bags, 1 recipe firm buttercream icing (approx. 6 cups), assorted paste food colors, 5 containers for icing colors, small spatulas, dry paper towels, damp Handi-Wipes, small trash bag, two 1/4 sheet boxes to take projects home if desired, and scissors.
Learn how to create cute 3-D, cartoon-style figures. Students will complete a bride and groom design in class. This style of decorating was the most popular and profitable when I worked in bakeries (even more profitable than wedding cakes.)
Supplies
Required
Two greaseproof-covered 1/4 sheet cake boards, assorted round tips, assorted paste food colors, decorating bags, small spatulas, 1 recipe medium-consistency buttercream icing (approx. 6 cups), 5
small containers for mixing icing colors, scissors, dry paper towels, damp Handi-Wipes, small trash bag, boxes for finished piece (1/4 sheet), palette knife or small angled spatula, brushes (minimum 3/4" flat & #5 round) (best 3/4" flat, 1/2" flat, #5 round, #2 round*) * This set of 4 brushes plus palette knife available from instructor for $30.00
Learn from the artist who wrote the book on airbrusing - he will show you basic and advanced airbrush techniques, background possibilities with the airbrush, how to make and use stencils, fundamentals of airbrush portraits, and general care and use of the airbrush.
Roland is world renowned for his figure piping - let him show you how to create adorable piped figures that can be used for children s cakes, adult s cakes, and all-occasion cakes.
Supplies
Required
Assorted round tips (be sure to bring #1 & #2 and larger rounds), 2 greaseproof-covered 1/4 sheet cake boards, decorating bags, small spatulas, assorted paste food colors, 5 containers for mixing icing colors, 1 recipe buttercream icing (approx. 6 cups), dry paper towels, damp Handi-Wipes, small trash bag, boxes for finished boards (1/4 sheet), and scissors.
