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New Classes Just Announced!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Erica OBrien in classes, for the baker | Leave a comment

Maybe it’s because everyone’s kids are back at school, or maybe it’s the preponderance of cake reality shows, but we’ve been receiving an inordinate number of inquiries about cake design classes. In response to the many requests, we’ve added to new classes to the schedule. The next Tier I: Introduction to Cake Design will be on Tuesdays in October, and the next Tier II: Intermediate Cake Design will be held on Sunday mornings beginning mid-October.

For more information, or to register for one of our classes, please visit our website: http://ericaobrien.com/classes.html.

Thanks!

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Tier I: Introduction to Cake Design Course

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Erica OBrien in cake design, classes, for the baker, tips + tools | Leave a comment

I am pleased to announce my new course, Tier 1: Introduction to Cake Design. The course begins on Sunday, 4/11 and continues for four consecutive Sundays until 5/2. Classes are from 10am to 1pm.

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of cake baking, icing, and design. Students will bake, fill, frost, cover and decorate cakes using a variety of techniques including fondant, royal icing, and gumpaste. Students learn classic French and Italian buttercream recipes and two cake recipes as well as how to fill, frost, and cover a cake with fondant.

Materials are included. For more information, or to sign up, please visit my website: http://ericaobrien.com/classes. I am limiting the class to four students so I can give each student individualized attention. Please contact me with any questions.

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