Our latest newsletter is here, and it features bios from some of the wonderful instructors we’re hosting as part of the 2013 That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show.
Frosting Creators in San Antonio has posted registration information for their 2013 Day of Sharing and cake contest on Sunday May 5 at Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center.
Our long-time member and good friend LeeAnn of LeeAnn’s Cakes is closing her business and selling off all of her supplies. You can call her at 512-589-5544 to set up an appointment to see what she’s got and get some great deals.
We’ve got some phenomenal classes lined up for the next show so grab your spots while you can! Plus there’s an Early Bird Discount of 10% until Saturday, October 26. That’s just over a week so book now and save!
Here are some photos of the cakes you’ll be making in your classes:
Lambeth Bootcamp 301 and 401 with Kathleen Lange
Dragonflies & Water Lilies with Rick Reichart
Peacock Cake with Rick Reichart
UT Tower with Mike McCarey
Life-Size Sculpted Football Helmet with Lauren Kitchens
New Trends in Gumpaste Flowers with Nicholas Lodge
Master Course in the Nirvana Technique with Mary Jo Dowling
Fashion Unzipped with Joshua John Russell
There’s also a class called “Stylish Sparkling Wedding Cakes” with Marina Sousa but we don’t have the photo for that yet.
Some of these classes will fill fast, so register for your spot now and get that 10% discount!
Some folks in Oklahoma are trying to get a Cottage Food Law similar to Texas’ passed and are requesting that we spread the word about their petition, so please share this URL and sign it!
This is literally about freedom and apple pie!
Come one and all to our monthly meeting tonight! 7 pm at Make it Sweet. New folks always welcome. We’re very newbie-friendly, and you don’t have to have any experience decorating cakes or anything. Come by and check us out. Details here.
Secondly, I heard on KUT this morning about the Texas Pie Kitchen, which trains low income adults in culinary skills. They need volunteer bakers to help out, so if you’re interested, click the link and find out more. Or maybe buy some pies. Mmmm, pies….
A baker in our community has had to stop baking due to a severe health issue and is trying to raise funds by selling her equipment:
http://piefixeseverything.blogspot.com/2012/08/kitchen-equipment-for-sale-call-if-you.html
Help if you can and get a great bargain for yourself.
Announcing two new classes coming this fall at the Amazing Kakes classroom taught by guest instructor Kimberly Chapman.
First is another Flexible, Edible Stained Glass class which this time will feature two small holiday-themed stained glass panels designed specifically for this class.
Sunday October 14th: 10-5pm $100
Next is a Mini Turkey Cake class which is a really good beginner-level class for those who want to learn about fondant, but will also have some tips suitable for intermediates and higher. Students will be making the smaller ones shown in the photo below, but it’s really easy to scale it up. Several club members were disappointed when a class on this cake was cancelled last year because of insufficient sign-ups before the deadline (a week before the class), so sign up now if you’re interested!
Sunday November 4, noon to 5 pm. $45
If you’re a club member and teaching a class, let us know so we can post it here for you!
Day of Sharing 2012
Capital Confectioners would like to thank all our demonstrators, vendors, donors, volunteers, and audience members for making our 2012 Day of Sharing so wonderful! Our 2012 theme was Holidays. Here’s a re-cap for those who had to miss out (we missed you too!):
First up was Austin’s own Yvette Humbert, who shared her techniques for making “New Year’s Eve” party heels using tulle. This kit and several more are available on her website here.
Next was Dawn Parrott from Houston and her filigree Christmas ornaments piped with Royal Icing. Be sure to check out her new dvds!
Kathleen Lange showed us several Lambeth techniques to sweeten up any Valentine’s day. Kathleen travels throughout the country with her special Lambeth Boot Camp classes.
For a special mom-to-be, here is Ximena Sempertegui‘s chic baby carriage cake topper. Her kits are available through her website here.
Last but not least was Alan Dunn‘s Fall Floral display. We were thrilled to have Alan visit from across the pond. Alan introduced us to working with cold porcelain.
For lunch we had some absolutely scrumptious tacos from the Peached Tortilla. If a craving hits you, check out their website for their food truck locations!
Thank you to all the club members and volunteers who contributed to the holiday treat filled dessert table!
Congratulations to our own Ellen Cromwell for winning this year’s “Heart of the Club” award! Ellen, thank you for all that you do for us!
Thanks again for all who attended! Here is our photo slide show:
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I had a wonderful time demonstrating some “Trendy Fondant Accents” to the club during our August meeting! Thank you so much! Here are the tutorials on what I showed.
- Chris Wingler
Ruffle Flowers
http://cakeoricandothat.blogspot.com/p/ruffle-flowers.html
Pom Poms
http://cakeoricandothat.blogspot.com/p/pom-poms.html
Billows
http://cakeoricandothat.blogspot.com/p/billows.html
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