Basic Cake Decorating

Have you ever wanted to learn how to decorate a cake but thought it was too complicated? Yes, decorating a cake is an art, but you can learn to do it! Join us as we introduce you to the world of the cake decor in a hands on environment. In this 4 class series you'll learn:

Class 1 - Basics of frostings - how to make buttercream and how to torte, fill, crumb coat and frost a cake
Class 2 - Basic piping techniques - how to fill a decorating bag, use a coupler and how to use the star, shell, drop flower and leaf tips
Class 3 - Basic piping techniques using basketweave, star, shell, drop flower and leaf tips
Class 4 - Basic piping technique using round tips, basketweave, star, shell, drop flower and leaf tips

You will be required to provide your own decorating/piping bags, tips and a frosted 8 inch cake for classes 2 through 4. Supply lists will be provided the first day of class. Classes are held on Wednesdays, February 15th, February 22nd, February 29th and March 7th. There are no makeup dates for classes missed.

Date:

Wed, 2012-02-29 18:30 - 20:30

category:

Confectionery Sugar Art

instructor:

Staff

Class Schedule

Our classes include adventures in cooking, baking, chocolate and candy making, etiquette and party planning. Private classes, team builders, and parties are also available. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

About Us

Alchemy of the Hearth is dedicated to the home cook and the professional chef. We know that magic happens in every kitchen and we want to help share this magic with everyone.

Our Family

Our instructors are not only chefs they are educators who also hold credentials from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In fact, many of our instructors have graduate degrees in a multitude of disciplines...

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Alchemy of the Hearth has made it easier than ever to open the doors to the magical exploration of cooking! Truly a life long journey!
Do you know an aspiring chef, newlywed, student off to college or on their own...

Address: 960 Rancheros Drive Ste L, San Marcos, CA - Phone Number: (760) 233-CHEF(2433)

Alchemy of the Hearth reserves the right to substitute instructors when necessary. Cancellations must be received 5 days in advance of the class in order to receive a full refund. Cooking is dangerous due to the presence of sharp implements, flames, hot substances and surfaces, spills and slippery floors. Alchemy of the Hearth will not be held liable for any loss, injury or damage to students or their property, due to any act or omission by Alchemy of the Hearth, its agents or its employees.