Classes:  Fall and Winter 2012

DEMONSTRATION ~ Fondant Appliqué on Cakes and Cupcakes

Thursday, October 25, 3:30pm-4:30 pm

We will demonstrate how to incorporate fondant to butter cream iced cakes or cupcakes by using fondant as an appliqué.  Halloween themed treats will be used to make Ghosts and Pumpkin designs.  Drop by Cake Art for a demo on “Fondant Appliqué ”. Free

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE

Friday, October 26, 6:30pm-8:00 pm, Instructor: Susan Benson

Trick or Treat!  Get ready for Halloween by decorating an edible chocolate cookie dough house complete with graveyard, spooky ghosts, skeletons and more!  Come for a thrilling, chilling time as we decorate while listening to eerie music amongst lighted pumpkins and candles.  Costumes encouraged for a really fun night! $50.00

FUNDAMENTALS OF FONDANT

Saturday, October 27, 10:00am-12:30 pm, Instructor: Kathy Collins

In this hands on class, you will learn step by step instruction in the use of rolled fondant to cover and decorate your cakes. Proper preparation and technique are the keys to getting that beautiful smooth finish. We will also use flower, leaf, strip and ribbon cutters to complete your own design. Supplies required: long rolling pin and fondant smoother. Minimum age: 14.  $75.00

DEMONSTRATION ~ GUMPASTE HIGH HEEL SHOE

Tuesday, November 6, 2:00pm-3:00 pm

Using JEM cutters, see how you can create a beautiful 3D shoe that can be put on top or alongside your cake. Embellishments will also be demonstrated.  Drop by Cake Art for a demonstration and see how easy it can be! Free

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CAKE DECORATING

Wednesday, November 7, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Instructor: Maria Smithey

Amazing cake and cupcake decorating skills will soon be yours. You will learn to fill and ice cakes, create borders, leaves, vines and flowers. Become familiar with the various tools of the trade; pastry bags, tips, icings and sugars. We will also use fondant for embellishment. Bring two 8"or 9" round cake layers or purchase two 8" round cakes from Cake Art for $6.00 (order at signup) Minimum age: 14.  $65.00

CHOCOLATE, ANYONE?

Sunday, November 11, 1:00pm-3:00 pm, Instructor: Susan Benson

Calling all chocolate lovers!  Learn how to make a variety of chocolate treats, perfect for gift giving, special occasions or just for a treat!   We will make a variety of hand rolled truffles including banana split truffles, almond holiday bark, caramel & chocolate dipped apples and more!!  Leave with a box full of chocolate delights and the recipes to make them again!  $50.00 

HOLIDAY MARZIPAN

Wednesday November 14, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Instructor: Maria Smithey

Create lifelike marzipan fruit and vegetables to decorate cakes or cupcakes or add to a box of chocolates for an elegant gift. Learn how to make marzipan and mold, paint and brush with luster dust for a beautiful finish. Take home a box of your creations just in time for Thanksgiving and the holidays.  Minimum age: 14.   $65.00

 HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING I

Saturday, November 17, 10:00am-12:30pm, Instructor: Kathy Collins

Learn techniques for coloring, piping and thinning royal icing that will turn your sugar cookies into works of art. Use your new skills to wow your friends and add design and interest to your holiday cookie trays. All supplies provided. Minimum age 14. $55.00  Take Holiday Cookie Decorating I and II and save! Both classes only $110.00

CUPCAKE AND COOKIE TEXTURE TOP DECORATING

Wednesday November 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm   Instructor: Maria Smithey

Create beautiful cupcakes and cookies for the holidays or special occasions using fondant and a variety of detailed texture mats with raised designs. We will then use plunger cutters, molds, luster spray and luster dust to create fondant accents that add extra charm. Take home a box of professional and elegant desserts. Minimum age: 14.   $65.00

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING II

Tuesday, December 4, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Instructor: Kathy Collins

A continuation of cookie decorating I. Fondant, edible images, stencils in addition to royal icing will be used to advance your cookie decorating skills. All supplies provided including a set of snowflake stencils.  Minimum age 14.   $75.00  Take Holiday Cookie Decorating I and II and save! Both classes only $110.00

HOLIDAY PETIT FOURS

Wednesday December 5, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Instructor: Katie Riedy

Petit Fours are an elegant dessert for the holidays or any special occasion. Learn how to split, fill, ice and decorate your Petit Fours. Take home a box filled with beautiful tiny cakes ready your holiday parties. Minimum age 14.   $65.00

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD COOKIES

Friday, December 7, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Instructor: Katie Riedy

Get in the holiday spirit while decorating either Hanukkah or Christmas Cookies (please let us know at time of sign up). We will use royal icing, colored sugars, nonpareils, decorettes and pearls. Take home a beautiful box of holiday cookies. Last day to select your cookies is Friday November 23^rd.  Minimum age 8.  $50.00

MOM/GRANDMA/AUNTIE AND ME HOLIDAY CAKE

Sunday, December 9, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Instructor:  Maria Smithey

Continue the holiday tradition. Learn basic cake decorating skills. Together you will ice an 8" white cake with white butter cream and create a winter theme with a whole family of fondant Polar Bears floating on icebergs. This is a great way to kick off the holiday season.  $60.00 (includes adult and child together)

HOLIDAY CUPCAKES FOR KIDS

Sunday, December 16, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Instructor: Susan Benson

Are you a fan of Cake Boss or Cupcake Wars?  Come join the fun while we decorate Holiday themed cupcakes; Reindeer, Santa, Snowmen, Christmas Trees, Ornaments and more using a variety of icings, colored fondant and candies.  Go home with a box of beautifully decorated cupcakes.  No nut products used.  $40.00

ADVANCED GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING

Sunday, December 16, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Instructor: Susan Benson

This class will “take it up a notch” and use stencils, silver balls and fondant moldings to add a special touch to an old time favorite. Be your own gingerbread ‘architect’ and construct porches, overhangs, chimneys and more!  Spend the evening decorating to the “max” while listening to holiday music while enjoying beverages and light appetizers.  Minimum age 14.   $65.00

HOLIDAY CANDIES

Friday, December 21, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Instructor: Katie Riedy

You will learn to make classic candies like, Peppermint Salt Water Taffy, Peanut Brittle, Sugarplums, and Candy Orange Peel. This makes the perfect gifts for the holidays. You will leave with a box of delicious treats and the recipes to make more at home. Peanuts and Almonds are used. Minimum age 14.   $50.00

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASSES:

December 1         10:30 am-12:30pm & 2:00 pm-3:30 pm     

December 8         10:30 am-12:30pm & 2:00 pm-3:30 pm     

December 15       10:30 am-12:30pm & 2:00 pm-3:30 pm     

Decorate your holiday gingerbread house at Cake Art Supplies.  The class includes a large preassembled, freshly baked gingerbread house, royal icing, assorted candies and decorations and instruction.  This class is a popular adult, child or parent/child class. 

Call now to sign up as space is limited.  $50.00

Gingerbread Houses “To Go”!

We have houses available in two sizes.  With two days’ notice we will assemble your house and prepare your royal icing.  Make this a holiday tradition!  We will begin taking orders as of Monday, Oct 15.

Large house dimensions     7 x 8 x 10         Small house dimensions          4 x 5 x 6

*Unassembled large house      $16.95        *Unassembled small house      $9.95

*Assembled large house          $28.95        *Assembled small house          $15.95

Kits: Large kit $38.95, Small kit $29.95

Kits include a freshly baked Gingerbread house, Royal Icing, assorted candies and decorations, double strength board, icing bag, coupler, tips and instructions. 

Prepared Royal Icing:               $5.95               filled 8 ounce pastry bag with coupler

                                                            $11.95             1.5 pound container

Class Policy:

All supplies are provided unless otherwise indicated.  Payment in full must be made at the time of registration.

Cancellations:

Please call us at 415 456-7773 to cancel. Email cancellations are NOT accepted. A non-refundable fee will be charged if cancellation is not made within 72 hours, (3 days) of the class start time. This policy is in fairness to our instructors, who perform prep work prior to classes requiring their time and the purchase of supplies. Students notifying us of their cancellation before the above noted time period will be refunded their paid registration, in full, by the same method they used to pay for the class. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be given.

Cake Art Hours:

Monday                                  10:00 am- 5:00 pm      (as of October 15)

Tues & Thurs                        10:00 am-7:00pm        (as of November 13)

Saturday                                10:00 am- 5:00pm

Sunday                                   Closed, including, November 22 Thanksgiving Day

                                                December 24, at 1pm through January 2, 2013

Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available in any denomination and can be used to register for a class. Please provide the gift certificate when registering.

Birthday or Private Parties for children or adults are available during the week and weekends.  Please call us for further details.  Book your next party with!  Minimum 10 students starting at $28.00 per person.