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Meeka
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Joined: Jul 06, 2005
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Location: Clarkston, GA
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This past weekend I had the treat of taking my first Nicolas Lodge class last Saturday - Monday.... It was worth the money I spent by the first 15 minutes of him teaching. There were students from all levels and from all over the world! He taught us at least 20 diffent derocating techniques that can be used on fondant and buttercream cakes.
If he saw you struggling he at once came over to help, he was funny, patience and willing to answer any question you had. Once you enter the doors you were at ease. Nick's Training Coordinator Scott, made sure we didn't need anything but paper and pen even the supplies for class was provided! We had light muffins, juice and coffee for breakfast, lunch and a cookie break. Let me tell ya that man can COOK!!!! I even had a chance to meet some Cake Central folks (HI Gingerela!!!!)
I highly recommend saving up the money and investing in a class with him! Bring some extra for shopping too! I was the last student out the door with a tear in my eye and a big hug from Nick! I'll try to attach some pictures.... |
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ChefAngie
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Joined: Feb 14, 2007
Posts: 133
Location: Lawrenceville, Virginia
Birthday: Mar 21
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:34 am |
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BEAUTIFUL!!!
I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE HIS CLASS.
HAPPY BAKING AND DECORATING!!! |
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HeatherMari
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Joined: Jun 21, 2005
Posts: 547
Location: Michigan
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:34 am |
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*jealous sigh*
Your cake is beautiful! All the different decorations are so cool! Where did you take the class? I would LOVE to take a class from him. I know he teaches classes once in awhile at Wilton but I wondered if you took a class that he had at his own place. It would take be forever to save up but it definitely looks worth it!
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moejoe
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Joined: Sep 29, 2006
Posts: 178
Location: Staten Island , New York
Birthday: Dec 31
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:34 am |
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Wow that looks so nice. You really did learn alot. |
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nefgaby
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Joined: Jul 31, 2006
Posts: 2376
Location: FL
Birthday: Apr 05
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:36 am |
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Oh wow, what an awesome opportunity and what a beautiful cake!! Love all the techinques, you are a lucky girl!!!! If you donīt mind me asking, how expensive is it? I know it is all worth it but I need to start saving... Thanks and great job! |
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justsweet
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Joined: May 26, 2005
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Location: Sunny California
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:38 am |
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I am glad you had fun. The cake and techniques look great. |
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crumbscakeartistry
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Joined: Feb 05, 2007
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Location: Short Hills, NJ
Birthday: Jul 10
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:43 am |
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I am so jealous. Everything in the pics looks great. Good luck! |
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Janette
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Joined: Jun 15, 2006
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:44 am |
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I can only think of one word "Beautiful" I trying to pick up my jaw. |
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Meeka
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Joined: Jul 06, 2005
Posts: 71
Location: Clarkston, GA
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:45 am |
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I took the class in metro Atlanta at his school in Norcross GA. I figured if I could drive all the way to Texas from Georgia surely I can spend the money to take his class. So when I got wedding cake deposits I put then up for classes. |
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terri-jo
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Joined: Feb 27, 2007
Posts: 135
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birthday: Jan 15
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:45 am |
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I'm not very hopeful that this happened anywhere near toronto??? I didn't think so. Where do this classes happen? Your techniques are fabulous!! |
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Meeka
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Joined: Jul 06, 2005
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Location: Clarkston, GA
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:49 am |
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Go on his wedsite he teaches all over!!! nicholaslodge.com |
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sunflowerfreak
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Joined: May 23, 2006
Posts: 914
Location: MASSACHUSETTS
Birthday: Dec 10
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:52 am |
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Oh OH OH I love that cake. I love the little pink rose buds with the lace. Oh I would die to learn how to do that. I am waking the Wilton Fondant and Gumpaste class this coming week. I'm sure it's nothing compared to Nick's class. I live in Boston and would like to find out if someone around here could teach me what Nick does. Does anyone know??????????? |
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nefgaby
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Birthday: Apr 05
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:08 am |
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| terri-jo wrote: | | I'm not very hopeful that this happened anywhere near toronto??? I didn't think so. Where do this classes happen? Your techniques are fabulous!! |
He will be in Cambridge Ontario in May!!
I checked the website and everything looks so awesome, I want to sign up!!  |
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DesignerCakes
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Joined: Jan 22, 2007
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Hey Meeka! Glad to see you here!
What an awesome experience this was! I can't imagine what the five day gumpaste is like! I am still reeling from the class. I had a birthday cake due this weekend and I put many of my Nick Lodge lessons to work!
I highly recommend this Fondant class. For $375 - three FULL days, I'd say it's a bargain. He is really professional, fast, but patient, and very helpful. The entire process is well orchestrated and organized.
I enjoyed picking his brain about all kinds of other cake decorating things. He even advised me on a future wedding cake I have to do. Oh, and as an added bonus, he also gave us recipes, cake serving charts with all kinds of other information (like cake diameters in inches!) to make the decorating process easier. He talked about pricing, tastings, etc. All in all, I thought the cost of the class was cheap for what we got.
And...the items in his store are far cheaper than most places. I bought some things that were half price compared to the online store I'd been buying from.
I traveled from Maryland, so my cost for this class was alot higher than the local folks, but I'm already saving for the next trip. |
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mkolmar
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Joined: May 19, 2006
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Birthday: Jun 02
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Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:18 pm |
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I want to take classes with some decorators so bad and he is on the top of that list. How can I find out info on his classes? |
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