was looking for more techniques other than the Wilton classes

Hi and Welcome to CC, cakemakerkevin.

Decoding CC acronyms:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926-.html

Not sure what you mean by "more techniques", but there's a lot more to Wilton decorating than what is taught at the local craft stores.

Wilton has a school located at Chestnut Court Shopping Center, 7511 Lemont Road at 75th Street in Darien, Illinois.

The teachers there are not just Wilton method instructors, they're professional decorators with years of experience. Additionally, well known name decorators also make appearances:

http://www.wilton.com/classes/wiltonschool/faculty.cfm

FYI, the master and other classes are not cheap:

http://www.wilton.com/classes/wiltonschool/classes.cfm

More info on Wilton school:

http://www.wilton.com/classes/wiltonschool/

Everything you ever wanted to know about making your 1st tiered/stacked/layer cake:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-605188-.html

CC (How-To) Articles:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-guides.html

Cake sculpting dvd's:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-609870-.html

Pefect fondant, frosting & stacking dvd's:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-forum-userprofile-137.html

HTH

Thanks for the links JanHand.. I Love the site.. i cant wait to enjoy more of my work on cake decorating .I should have done this years ago

Always good to see more guys here. Welcome, Kevin.

Welcome to CC! You will learn sooooo much from here!!

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