So I have been looking into going to the wilton cake classes. The ones in Illionois are about 1000 for the course plus I would have to fly there and pay for a room and rental car and take 2 weeks off work.
I saw on the site that there are locations closer to you that offer the wilton method of teaching. I called one location and the course is $21 bucks for 4 days of class. This is for the first course VERY Basic.
Has anyone taken these "wilton" classes. It is such a big price difference that I was wondering if it is worth it. I mean either way its only 20 bucks so I think im just gonna do it, but wondering what everyone here thought.
The courses offered close to you in craft or independent stores are considered Wilton Method classes and offer the very beginning basics of decorating. Definately the way to go if you've never really done much decorating. The classes offered at the Wilton school in Illinois are Wilton Master classes and are much more involved mostly more advanced techniques. Some are more basic, but most are not, hence the difference in price and format. I would definately take the local ones first and then see if you want to invest the time and money in the Master classes. HTH -Lori
yes, the Wilton classes were a great start if you need practice and want to learn different techniques. But once you get involved here on CC, it is like a whole new world of techniques and recipes, and products! start with the wilton though, you will get the basics. they are fun classes
We started out with the 3 wilton classes. Most of what we lerned beyond that was PRACTICE and playing around with tools. CC is the best thing we've ever come accross. We took classes this past year from Colette Peters, Ron Ben-Isreal, and Kim Morrison. These were great to learn a specific technique from the masters!
If your level is a true beginner - start with the Wilton Method. You'll get a nice collection of tips/tools to start with.
Best of Luck!
Welcome to CC too! 
Thanks guys,
Thats pretty much what I was expecting. I am starting school in November and the Le Cordon Bleu school in Pasadena and will hopefully be getting an internship at sweet-gems cake shop on thursday. I am a true beginner.
Is it wierd that I feel like this is my calling even though I have never even tasted fondant let alone decorated with it? haha
Good luck in school!
A little tip we learned is - to practice fondant - start with playdoh. Cheap and easy to find!
you will have to use the wilton fondant in class - don't let that scare you away! it tastes like feet! when you get through with the classes buy the satin ice fondant or fondx brands. They taste sooo much better and are sooo much easier to work with.
I have heard a lot of people say that fondant tates bad? Is that true? If so why do we use it?
Look at the ingredients in Fondant.... no wonder it tastes HORRIBLE! I will one day be brave and make the marshmellow kind I think that has to taste a world of better then the box!
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Cassie -- "it tastes like feet!" hee hee...another Friends fan? 
Ashley - not all fondant tastes bad. Brands like Satin Ice and FondX are said to be quite good, and you can make your own at home also with any flavorings you wish. Beyond the taste issue, I think fondant gives a superb look to the cake that you can't achieve with buttercream (well, at least I can't, lol) and gives you many more decorating options. I put a nice thick layer of buttercream under my fondant, so there is no sacrifice in taste. It's not mandatory that the fondant be eaten -- as a matter of fact, I don't like the chewy texture, so I just eat around it.
Wilton fondant, however, tastes like feet. It is very easy to work with, though.
I made my first fondant covered cake last night for Course 3. My teacher did not mind me using Satin Ice for my white and I already had some Wilton made up colored pink. The taste is like night and day! She said Wilton's didn't taste bad, but I think she pretty much has to say that. The Satin Ice was okay and edible, while the small piece I had off of my ribbon in Wilton fondant was GROSS!
I made my first fondant covered cake last night for Course 3. My teacher did not mind me using Satin Ice for my white and I already had some Wilton made up colored pink. The taste is like night and day! She said Wilton's didn't taste bad, but I think she pretty much has to say that. The Satin Ice was okay and edible, while the small piece I had off of my ribbon in Wilton fondant was GROSS!
ooo Lets see a picture!
I took Wilton I a couple of summers ago. I had a baby last summer si i was a little busy to follow up. I am taking Wilton II next month. It is worth it and a lot of fun! 
The Wilton Classes are fun and hopefully you will have an instructor that is creative. Mine gives us the Wilton way, but is okay if you choose to try something different. I brought Satin Ice fondant and colored it with Americolor gel to get the colors needed. She was okay with it. In fact she is also a fan of this website.....! She got me addicted.
Anyone go to the masters course at the Wilton school in illinois? Price on the class isnt bad but having to fly there and rent a hotel can get steep.
The Wilton Classes are fun and hopefully you will have an instructor that is creative. Mine gives us the Wilton way, but is okay if you choose to try something different. I brought Satin Ice fondant and colored it with gel to get the colors needed. She was okay with it. In fact she is also a fan of this website.....! She got me addicted.
when i called to sign up for the class it was a little old lady. i am guessing about 70-80.
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