2008 Classes and Events
Notter International School of Confectionary Art   Orlando, Florida
Advanced Cakes    
Level: Beginner
May
9 – 11
You will choose from three styles of cakes, and design a cake within those specific guidelines. The class will explore techniques with rolled fondant, including quilting, embossing, applique, crimping, and drapery. Piping will be in the form of string and extension work, over piping, and brush embroidery.
For more information and to register go to: Notterschool.com click "NEW 2008 SCHEDULE, and then click the month of May
Colette’s Cakes    

May 30 –
June 1
This class will show you how to create cakes in Colette’s very personal style of contemporary artistry. The class will explore techniques with rolled fondant, including quilting, embossing, applique, crimping, and drapery. Piping will be in the form of string and extension work, over piping, and brush embroidery. In addition, a variety of gum paste flowers will be demonstrated.
For more information and to register go to: Notterschool.com click "NEW 2008 SCHEDULE, and then click the month of May
Peters Valley Craft Center   Layton, NJ
Cake Sculpture
Beginner Workshop
May
24 – 26
The purpose of this 3-day workshop is to design and create a faux cake in styrofoam, using all edible cake decorating materials to decorate. Students will be guided on how to carve a cake, paint the fondant icing and many other tricks of the cake trade. Various techniques will be demonstrated throughout the class, along with practical tips on making real cakes. Students should have some knowledge of cake decorating.

For more information and to register go to: Peters Valley Craft Center  
Wilton Industries   Darien, Illinois
Gum Paste and Fondant
Beginner Workshop
June
16 – 20
Colette will teach students how to hand shape life-like peonies, orchids and lilies in gum paste, and how to add elegant icing embroidery and dramatic airbrush effects on fondant. Each student will create a magnificent 3-tier fondant cake to take home.

For more information and to register go to: Wilton.com  
Advanced Workshop
June
23 – 25
Build on skills gained in Colette’s first course. Students will choose their decorating project from three themes, including fantasy, trompe-l’oeil and all-white designs. Peters will demonstrate cake sculpting, including her famous “crooked cake look”. Work with airbrush and painting techniques, gum paste fantasy flowers and borders, piping and brush embroidery, inlaid fondant and cut outs. Must have previously attended Gum Paste and Fondant with Colette Peters or possess very strong fondant skills.

For more information and to register go to: Wilton.com
Lulu’s Bakery   Roswell, GA
Gum Paste Flowers
Beginner
July
22 – 25
Colette will teach students how to hand shape life-like peonies, orchids and lilies in gum paste, and how to add elegant icing embroidery and dramatic airbrush effects on fondant. Each student will create a magnificent 3-tier fondant cake to take home.

Please call Lulu’s at 770-998-9373 for more information and to register.
California Cake Club   Las Vegas, Nevada
Cake Camp 2008All classes that are taught by Colette are listed below.
July 31 –
August 3
Please join us as we celebrate our 11th Cake Camp (formerly Mini-Classes). This event has grown over the years to become the most popular event of its type held by any State Cake Club anywhere, attracting international instructors and attendees coming from many US states and overseas.

For more information and to register go to: Cakecamp.com  
Mystery Cake DesignCP-100
Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Each student will be given an envelope with some fabric, lace, and other miscellaneous supplies. They will make a three-tiered cake using these designs. Sound like fun? Come and see what you can do!

Supplies Required: A 6" and 9" and a 5" round styrofoam (Colette will supply with advanced notice. All styrofoam needs to be 4" high except for the 5" round, which is 2" high); 12 inch round board (covered with foil or royal or fondant); Fondant: 3 pounds, Royal icing – Just for decorating and gluing layers together (2-3 cups); Crisco: 1/4 cup; Cornstarch: 1/4 cup; Brushes: assorted sizes; large and small Rolling pins; Pattern rolling pins (if you have any); Tips: 1, 3, 4, 6, (and any other sizes you want to bring); Bags: Parchment or plastic (2); couplers -2; Gumpaste: 1/2 lb; Lemon Extract: 2 ounces, Small dish for painting, assorted paste colors and toothpicks, Luster dust - (bring a variety of colors if you have them or they will be available for purchase from Colette), Pizza cutter; Gumpaste cutters (bring a variety); Basic ball tool (optional); gumpaste shaping tools; cel pad or similar pad (optional).
Supplies Provided: None
Supplies Available: Foamcore, brushes and cutters, styrofoam (sizes needed for classes), PME tools, some cutters, luster dust

For more details and cost
How to Make a Crooked CakeCP-101
Saturday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Learn from the best: How to make a 3-tiered crooked cake!

Supplies Required: A 6" and 9" round, and a 5" and 8" wedge of styrofoam (Colette will supply with advanced notice); 12 inch round board, covered with foil (or royal icing, or fondant); Fondant: 4 pounds; Royal icing: Just for decorating and gluing layers together (2-3 cups); Crisco: 1/4 cup; Cornstarch 1/4 cup; Brushes: assorted sizes; large and small Rolling pins; Pattern rolling pins (if you have any); Tips: 1, 3, 4, 6, (and any other sizes you want to bring); Bags: Parchment or plastic (2); Couplers: 2; Gumpaste: 1/2 lb; lemon Extract: 2 ounces; Small dish for painting; assorted paste colors and toothpicks, Luster dust: (bring a variety of colors if you have them or they will be available for purchase from Colette), Pizza cutter, gumpaste cutters (bring a variety, Basic ball tool (optional); gumpaste shaping tools; cel pad or similar pad (optional).
Supplies Provided: None
Supplies Available: Foamcore, brushes and cutters, styrofoam (sizes needed for classes), PME tools, some cutters, luster dust

For more details and cost
Icing SculptureCP-102
Sunday
8:00am – 12:00pm
Create a lovely 3 dimensional picture, incorporating both brushed royal icing and gum paste cut-outs. (We will work on foamcore).

Supplies Required: 20" x 15" half inch thick foam core board (Colette will supply with advanced notice); Brushes: assorted sizes; Gum paste: 1/2 pound; Royal icing: 1 pound container; assorted paste colors and toothpicks (optional); Rolling pin – small; Bags: parchment or plastic (2); Tips: 2, 3, 5, 80, 18, 352, 349 (or whatever sizes you have); Small flower cutters; Pizza cutter; small PME tools (cutter wheels, tracing wheels); Paper; pencil; paper towels and small dish for water; lemon extract and luster dust (optional).
Supplies Provided: None
Supplies Available: Foamcore, brushes and cutters, styrofoam (sizes needed for classes), PME tools, some cutters, luster dust

For more details and cost
Peters Valley Craft Center   Layton, NJ
Cake Sculpture
Beginner Workshop
September
5 – 7
The purpose of this 3-day workshop is to design and create a faux cake in styrofoam, using all edible cake decorating materials to decorate. Students will be guided on how to carve a cake, paint the fondant icing and many other tricks of the cake trade. Various techniques will be demonstrated throughout the class, along with practical tips on making real cakes. Students should have some knowledge of cake decorating.

For more information and to register go to: Peters Valley Craft Center  
Notter International School of Confectionary Art   Orlando, Florida
Colette’s Cakes    
Level: Advanced
October
9 – 11
This class will show you how to create cakes in Colette’s very personal style of contemporary artistry. The class will explore techniques with rolled fondant, including quilting, embossing, applique, crimping, and drapery. Piping will be in the form of string and extension work, over piping, and brush embroidery. In addition, a variety of gum paste flowers will be demonstrated.
For more information and to register go to: Notterschool.com click "NEW 2008 SCHEDULE, and then click the month of October
Wilton Industries   Darien, Illinois
Gum Paste and Fondant
Beginner Workshop
October
20 – 24
Colette will teach students how to hand shape life-like peonies, orchids and lilies in gum paste, and how to add elegant icing embroidery and dramatic airbrush effects on fondant. Each student will create a magnificent 3-tier fondant cake to take home.

For more information and to register go to: Wilton.com  
Advanced Workshop
October
27 – 29
Build on skills gained in Colette’s first course. Students will choose their decorating project from three themes, including fantasy, trompe-l’oeil and all-white designs. Peters will demonstrate cake sculpting, including her famous “crooked cake look”. Work with airbrush and painting techniques, gum paste fantasy flowers and borders, piping and brush embroidery, inlaid fondant and cut outs. Must have previously attended Gum Paste and Fondant with Colette Peters or possess very strong fondant skills.

For more information and to register go to: Wilton.com
Notter International School of Confectionary Art   Orlando, Florida
Colette’s Cakes    
Level: Beginner
December
1 – 3
This class will show you how to create cakes in Colette’s very personal style of contemporary artistry. The class will explore techniques with rolled fondant, including quilting, embossing, applique, crimping, and drapery. Piping will be in the form of string and extension work, over piping, and brush embroidery. In addition, a variety of gum paste flowers will be demonstrated.
For more information and to register go to: Notterschool.com click "NEW 2008 SCHEDULE, and then click the month of December
Colette’s Cakes    
Level: Advanced
December
5 – 7
You will choose from three styles of cakes, and design a cake within those specific guidelines. The class will explore techniques with rolled fondant, including quilting, embossing, applique, crimping, and drapery. Piping will be in the form of string and extension work, over piping, and brush embroidery.
For more information and to register go to: Notterschool.com click "NEW 2008 SCHEDULE, and then click the month of December

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