Saturday/Sunday - January 9-10, 2010 - Sugar Orchid Demonstration: Jan will be demonstrating how to make sugar orchids at the Alden Lane Nursery's "Orchid Under the Oaks" show in Livermore from 10 am until 4 pm daily. Orchids from all over the world will be on display. For more information go to http://www.aldenlane.com/event.html.
Sunday - June 27, 2010 - "Afternoon in the Admiral's Garden": Join Jan for a sugar arts demonstration with a tropical theme at the 10th Annual Contra Costa Solano Foodbank Fundraiser and Auction. Special guests will be Bay Area contestants from the Survivor TV show. For more information go to http://www.foodbankccs.org/give%20help/events/annualEvents.html.
In addition to our cakes and cookies, we offer both private lessons, and group classes, in gumpaste flower making and cake decorating.
Saturday - February 20, 2010 - Fairytale Dresses Cookie Class and Tea - 10 am - 2 pm: Learn to make elaborate Fairytale cookie dresses out of fondant. Lots of luster dust, sparkles, pearls and surprises. Tea and refreshments will be served. The cost is $80.00 per person. Class size is limited. Please contact us if you would like to enroll in this class or receive further information.
Saturday - March 20, 2010 - Sugar Egg Class - 10 am - 2 pm: This class will teach you how to make a sugar egg and decorate it with a variety of mediums including fondant and royal icing. The cost is $75.00. Please contact us if you would like to enroll in this class or receive further information.
Saturday/Sunday - April 17 - 18, 2010 - Gumpaste Tulip Class: Learn to make these remarkable flowers in this two-day class, along with other spring flowers. Previous gumpaste experience required. Not recommended for beginners. Class hours are 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday. Cost is $175.00. Class size is limited. Please contact us if you would like to enroll in this class or receive further information.
Saturday - April 24, 2010 - Freehand and Brush Embroidery Class: These techniques, done in Royal icing, can add a delicate design to your cakes and cookies. In our hands-on, three-hour class, you will learn the steps needed to create this elegant look. No prior experience is required. Cost $48.00 -
Lab fee $10.00. For more information, or to enroll in this class, contact the City of Walnut Creek, Recreation Department and follow the class links. http://www.walnut-creek.org.
 Although Frank was new to cake decorating, we think he did a terrific job.
We just couldn't resist showing off some of the work he did in our gumpaste flower class.
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