Fall Cake Decorating Workshop

Lets embrace Fall with a fun fall themed cake!!

In this workshop you will learn how to make some gumpaste pumpkins and a scarecrow figure. We will also decorate your cake so that it resembles a hay bale.

Date: Sunday September 18, 2011

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:  Jarrett Hall, Horseshoe Valley Road (in between Barrie and Orillia) 

2 workshop options are available, so please let me know which option you would like when signing up.

Option 1: Do it yourself
Cost $50 per person which included the workshop time and instruction. Use of some specialized tools. You bake your own cake and bring your own fondant, icing, tools etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Option 2: Full Workshop
Cost $80 per person which includes the workshop time, instruction, baked cake, icing, fondant and cake boards. Use of some specialized tools. You will be required to bring a few tools such a rolling pin, knives, etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot. Your non-refundable pre-payment must be submitted to hold your seat. E-mail transfers sent to info@smashingcakedesigns.com are accepted or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.

Please fell free to pass this workshop onto anyone you know that may be interested in attending or hit the share button and post it to your facebook page.

*You don't need previous cake decorating experience to attend this workshop. So feel free to join in the fun if you would like to try your hand at cake decorating for the first time.

School Books

Yesterday was our book cake workshop.   I took this opportunity to turn my books into something fun and suitable for his Kindergarten class.  

The thing I love about book cakes is that each time you do them you can achieve different looks and personalize them for the recipient. 

This will mark the end of our workshops for the summer months.    We will start back up again in September, so be sure to keep your eye out for updates.   Also you can send an  e-mail to info@smashingcakedesigns.com and request to be added to our workshop distribution list to be sure you stay up to date and don't miss out :)  

Book Workshop

A book cake is the perfect cake for the end of the school year. Come out and learn how to make a small stack of books out of cake. Each participant will be able to create their own feel for the books, so we could have some books for the younger kids up to designs best suited for adults.

This is also planned for the last Sunday in June for those of you wanting to send the cakes to school for the end of the year party.

2 workshop options are available, so please let me know which option you would like when signing up.

Option 1: Do it yourself
Cost $50 per person which included the workshop time and instruction. Use of some specialized tools. You bake your own cake and bring your own fondant, icing, tools etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Option 2: Full Workshop
Cost $90 per person which includes the workshop time, instruction, baked cakes, icing, fondant and cake boards. Use of some specialized tools. You will be required to bring a few tools such a rolling pin, knives, etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot. Your non-refundable pre-payment must be submitted to hold your seat. I accept e-mail transfers to info@smashingcakedesigns.com or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.

Please fell free to pass this workshop onto anyone you know that may be interested in attending or hit the share button and post it to your facebook page. 

Date: Sunday June 26, 2011
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Jarrett Hall, Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte

Another Great Workshop

We did a full day of workshops yesterday and what a day it was.   I must say I have some great ladies that come out to the workshops which makes the day full of laughs.   I don't know what I look forward to more, the cake making or the time to hang out with these great ladies. 

We made 2 cakes yesterday a purse and a golf bag.   I didn't do the golf bag cake as I gave my cakes to one of the ladies as she was short on baking time.   Their golf bags turned out great!   I missed getting a photo, but will try to snag one from one of them.

Here is my purse from the workshop.

Golf Bag Workshop

Father's Day is coming up in June, so join us on Sunday May 29^th from 11am – 5pm at the Jarrett Hall on Horseshoe Valley Road to learn how to make a great cake for Dad.

During this workshop, you will create a 3D golf bag cake with some gumpaste golf clubs, balls and tees. I will show you step by step how to carve and create your golf bag.

2 workshop options are available, so please let me know which option you would like when signing up.

Option 1: Do it yourself
Cost $60 per person which included the workshop time and instruction. Use of some specialized tools. You bake your own cake and bring your own fondant, icing, tools etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Option 2: Full Workshop
Cost $95 per person which includes the workshop time, instruction, a baked cake, icing, fondant and cake board. Use of some specialized tools. You will be required to bring a few tools such a rolling pin, knives, etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot. Your non-refundable pre-payment must be submitted to hold your seat. I accept e-mail transfers to info@smashingcakedesigns.com or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.

Please fell free to pass this workshop onto anyone you know that may be interested in attending or hit the share button and post it to your facebook page.

Fondant Newbie

Interested in signing up for a fondant workshop, but don't have any previous skills using fondant or decorating a cake? Don't let that stop you! When you attend a Smashing Cake Designs workshop you will be shown step by step how to complete the project. You will also learn lots of tricks of the trade to help you make other cakes at home.

Meet Melissa. Melissa has attended a few cupcake workshops over the last year, but has never completed a full cake or worked with fondant. Melissa came out to the last fondant workshop to give it a try. She brought her rolling pin and a knife and all other supplies/products where provided to her signing up for the full workshop.

Great cake Melissa!

3D Purse Workshop

Our next fondant workshop will be held on Sunday May 1^st from 12pm-5pm at the Jarrett Hall in Oro-Medonte.  

During this workshop, you will create a 3D purse cake with some gumpaste make-up. I will show you step by step how to carve and create your purse.   The purse in the workshop will not be identical to the on below as I like to create new designs when possible ;)

2 workshop options are available, so please let me know which option you would like when signing up.

Option 1: Do it yourself
Cost $50 per person which included the workshop time and instruction. Use of some specialized tools. You bake your own cake and bring your own fondant, icing, tools etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Option 2: Full Workshop
Cost $80 per person which includes the workshop time, instruction, a baked cake, icing, fondant and cake board. Use of some specialized tools. You will be required to bring a few tools such a rolling pin, knives, etc. A list will be provided approximately a week prior to the workshop.

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot. Your non-refundable pre-payment must be submitted to hold your seat. I accept e-mail transfers to info@smashingcakedesigns.com or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.

Please fell free to pass this workshop onto anyone you know that may be interested in attending.

Spring Workshop

Join us on Sunday March 20, 2011 and learn how to make this pond themed cake just in time for spring.   The workshop will start at 12:30pm at the Jarrett Hall on Horseshoe Valley Road.   We will add a few more gumpaste figures such as a snail, lady bugs and a tree.....so this is a great workshop if you want to learn more about modeling figures. 

Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot.  Pre-payment of $50 must be submitted to hold your seat.  I accept e-mail transfers to info@smashingcakedesigns.com or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.  

You will be e-mailed about a week prior to the workshop with a list of items required.   Such items will included, fondant, roller, fondant mat.   You can make a real cake or a dummy cake for the purpose of this workshop.

Spaces still open

This Sunday is the fondant candle workshop for any last minute planners still wanting to attend.

To allow for delivery of the tips and couplers Wednesday is the deadline to sign up for the cookie decorating workshop being held on December 14th.    

Please see past posts for information on both workshops or e-mail us at info@smashingcakedesigns.com

Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop

Join us Tuesday December 14^th at 80 Bradford Street in Barrie to learn how to decorate cookies like a pro.   Workshop times will be 11:30am-2:30pm OR 7:00pm – 9:30pm.

During the workshop you will decorate about 2 dozen cookies using 6 different cookie designs.  I will teach you about working with cookie icing and how to get the perfect consistency each time!

Each participant will receive 4 icing tips and 4 couplers to take home and continue creating.

Pre-payment of $30 must be submitted via e-mail transfers or cheques (at least one week before workshop) to info@smashingcakedesigns.com   Upon receipt of payment you will receive my favorite cookie and icing recipes so you can pre-make them before class.

I am suggesting all participants buy the Wilton Cookie Cutter 12 or 18 piece set from Wal-Mart which retails for $4.97. This will ensure we are all decorating the same cookies during the workshop.

I only have 6 spots for each workshop so sign up early.   Please be sure to indicate if you are signing up for the day or evening session.

A weekend date added for the fondant candle cake workshop

After posting the information on the Fondant Candle workshop, I received a high request for a weekend workshop.   So here it is:

Workshop will be held at the Jarrett Hall on Horseshoe Valley Road – Oro-Medonte on Sunday December 12^th from 1pm – 4pm.    Pre-payment of $50 must be submitted to hold your seat.  I accept e-mail transfers to info@smashingcakedesigns.com or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.  

Once your seat is confirmed you will be e-mailed about a week prior to the workshop with a list of items required.   Such items will include, fondant, roller, fondant mat.   You can make a real cake or a dummy cake for the purpose of this workshop.

I will supply the candle, plate and specialty tools required. 

Please fell free to pass this workshop onto anyone you know that may be interested in attending.    

You do not need fondant experience to attend this workshop as I will show you how to over the cake and create the details.  

First Fondant Workshop

Here it is, the ever awaited introduction into fondant workshops. 

I have limited space for this beautiful Christmas Candle Cake, so sign up early.    Workshop will be help in Barrie on Tuesday December 7^th from 11:30am – 3:00pm.   I will consider an evening class if there is enough interest.

Pre-payment of $50 must be submitted to hold your seat.  I accept e-mail transfers to info@smashingcakedesigns.com or please send an e-mail to arrange other payment options.  

You will be e-mailed about a week prior to the workshop with a list of items required.   Such items will included, fondant, roller, fondant mat.   You can make a real cake or a dummie cake for the purpose of this workshop 

I will supply the candle and plate.  You will have use of my tools to make the holly leaves and candle indent.   

Please fell free to pass this workshop onto anyone you know that may be interested in attending.   

 

Date Change for Candle Workshop

The Candle Cake Decorating workshop has been re-scheduled for Wednesday November 24th.    All other details remain the same.  Please see the post a little further down the first page of this blog for all the information and a picture of the cake you will make. 
 

Snowy Candle Cake Decorating Workshop

If your hosting Christmas dinner this year or having a dinner party over the holidays, you don't want to miss this workshop.   Place this candle on your table as the centre piece then serve it up for dessert!    This also makes a great birthday cake for someone that loves candles, just don't add the snowflakes and you can use it all year round.

You don't need any previous cake decorating experience to attend this class.  I will walk you through every step.

Workshops will be $25 per person. Once workshop payment is received you will be sent a small supply list and baking instructions.  E-mail payments will be accepted at info@smashingcakedesigns.com or send an e-mail to us for other options.

Workshops will be held in Barrie, ON on November 24, 2010 at 10am-12pm  OR 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Please sign up by e-mail before Monday November 21, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details onto your friends. 

Space is limited so sign up early to save your spot. 

Halloween Cake Pops Workshop

Make these fun treats in time to send with kids to school for Halloween or for Halloween parties taking place over the weekend.

Once you learn how to make these, you will find yourself making different themes throughout the year.

Workshops will be $25 per person. Once workshop payment is received you will be sent a supply list and instructions for baking your product at home. E-mail payments will be accepted at info@smashingcakedesigns.com or send an e-mail to us for other options.

This workshop will be running Wednesday October 27, 2010 at 10:00am – 12:00pm OR  7:30pm - 9:30pm at 80 Bradford Street, Barrie ON

Please sign up by Friday October 22, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details onto your friends.

Spaghetti Cake Decorating workshop

Since I have been on a food theme lately we are going to continue that for the month of September and make a cake that resembles a bowl of spaghetti with meatballs.      This is a fun cake to take with you to a pot luck dinner and see how many times it gets moved off the dessert table.    I have also made this cake for an Italian friend, and he was in awe when he seen it.  

Workshops will be $25 per person. Once workshop payment is received you will be sent a supply list and instructions for baking your product at home. E-mail payments will be accepted at info@smashingcakedesigns.com or send an e-mail to us for other options.

You will receive the icing tip as part of your workshop fee so you can recreate this dessert again at home.

This workshop will be running on Thursday September 23rd in the morning from 10:00am - 12:00pm as well as an evening class from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, in Barrie.

Please sign up via e-mail by Monday September 20, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details onto your friends.

Burger and Fries Cake Decorating workshop.

We are well known for the love of our burgers and fries.   Join us to learn how to convert this dinner into dessert. 

Workshops will be $20 per person. Once workshop payment is received you will be sent a supply list and instructions for baking your product at home. E-mail payments will be accepted at info@smashingcakedesigns.com or send an e-mail to us for other options.

All icing and food trays will be provided in the workshop. You will receive an e-mail copy of the food tray templates to be able to make these over and over again at home.

Workshops will be held in Barrie on Thursday August 19^th at 10:00am-12:00pm OR 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Please sign up by Friday August 13, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details onto your friends.

Another Fun Workshop

Thank you ladies for another great workshop.   All of your cakes turned out excellent.  I bet there were some happy kids at school yesterday thanks to those Mom's that made these cakes for the end of school parties.

Great job ladies, they all look like a real bucket of popcorn!

Workshop - Popcorn Anyone?

Who doesn't love popcorn?
Make this cake just in time to send with your kids for the end of year party at school. Or learn how to make it now for an upcoming movie themed birthday party, fun night in with the family or what ever event you can imagine.

You will be amazed at how easy this cake is to make once you learn the tricks of how to make my style of popcorn.

Workshops will be $20 per person. Everything to make this cake will be supplied. You just need to bring the cake of your choice to decorate. Cake options to bring are:
9 regular size cupcakes
24-35 mini cupcakes (I haven't used this option yet so don't have an exact number) *this would be a great option for the school parties*
8x8 square cake (torte and frost in the middle already - don't frost the top of the cake we will do that in the workshop)

Also bring with you a tupperware container that's approx 6-8 cups in size.

Workshop will be held in Barrie on Monday June 28, 2010 at either 10:00am or 7:30pm.  Each session will be approximately 2 hours in length.   

Please sign up by Sunday June 20, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details onto your friends.
info@smashingcakedesigns.com

Mother's Day Cupcake Bouquet Workshop

Come out and learn how to make these great cupcake roses just in time for Mother's Day. Workshops being held in Barrie on Tuesday May 4, 2010 with a morning and evening session being held. 

You will receive the icing tip to take home so you can make as many bouquets as you would like. 

I am offering 2 pricing options:
$15 - you bring your own vase and well fitting styrofoam ball
$25 - includes workshop cost with vase shown included and styrofoam ball
Both options include icing, decorators tip, colouring and picks to adhere cupcakes. 

Please sign up by Wednesday April 28, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details unto your friends.   When signing up please include the workshop of your choice either morning 10am-12pm or evening 7:30pm-9:30pm.