Have anyone taken the new wilton class, fondant and gum paste.
I am scheduled to start next week. I was wondering how did you like it and did you learn anything helpful.

jayla

haven't taken it yet. i am scheduled to start next week!

I took it. It was ok...I think it dragged on too long though

I taught it -- it's just an extension of course three and as everyone said, it could have been a two-week course instead of four. You learn calla lilies, carnations, a fantasy flower and a few other things.

I am starting next week, too! I am excited, but lizzyb, did you think you learned a lot? I guess I am disappointed that we aren't learning more flowers. Seems like we learned a lot of the fondant stuff already in course 3? I just love classes, so guess it's worth it anyway! We should make an area on here :gumpaste class starting june 6 for us to discuss how it's going!

I think if you are new to decorating or are taking it with the other Wilton classes, it will be fun and informative. I took it a year after finishing the other classes, and I had learned a ton since then, so the class to me was boring and I found the cakes very fondant heavy and not very unique , but I think if you're new to fondant, it is a great way to learn some tricks for future projects, and make you want to step into the cool world of gumpaste.

I took the class and loved it!!! I was very lucky that I had a teacher who taught more than what the book taught. She asked what we wanted to cover and that is what she went over. So I thought it was a wonderful class. and the box for the class has some great tools in it.

I took it and it was ok. I had already self taught a lot of the fondant techniques, so some of it was boring. The teacher also skipped a lot of stuff. I guess it's good if you are new to fondant.

Alex

Yes, I am new to fondant. I think the class should be helpful.

Did you all buy the wilton fondant, or did you make your own?

jayla

I would make my own or buy a tub of fondx or some other brand. Fondx is inexpensive and a little goes a long way, and I think their new formula tastes excellent. I find wiltons to expensive and the taste is very disappointing. I think people get turned off fondant, because they have only tasted wiltons

I just finshed this class last night and I was really lucky to have a GREAT teacher so it was alot of fun! I am attaching a picture of the cake we made for our last class.

I took the class last month. I was disappointed that it was not more gumpaste. I learned a few new things. The class was free when purchasing the kit. That made it worth it. I though most of the cakes in the Fondant Gumpaste book were really ugly and was not inspired to make one. I came up with my own design which I am attaching.

I'd like to have the teacher in this class and Course 3 work with us on getting our fondant completely smooth. I still have trouble with that. I am going to look for a gumpaste only class at an independent store. I want to start molding figures.

I should say to "jaime455" who posted her final cake pic that it is very nicely done, beautiful cake.

adonisthegreek1
I was just wondering did you teacher tell you to take the fondant smoother and rub it all over your fondant after you roll it out before you put it on the cake it smoothes it all out for a nice smooth finsh! I love your cake that you made I was not really happy with the choices from the book ethier but my daughter wanted me to do the daisy cake.

I think the photos of your finished cakes are great. I hope I do as well in the class. I bought the wilton's fondant, however, I ordered fondx. I hope it comes soon.

jayla

I just finished the fondant course and well, it was not worth all the money I had to pour into it It became very expensive to take the course, the list of supplies was a full page and I still didn't buy everything!
We did not learn as much as I had hoped, guess that depends on the area and teacher and I still have 2 BIG packs of Wilton fondant that I haven't opened (will use in future now) that we were told we MUST have.
My biggest problem was all the money that I had to put into the class that I didn't know going in....what a surprise!! Oh well, it was something new and gave me another option in my cakes. I love the other decorating classes much better
Good luck!!! I hope you have a great teacher who knows her fondant

ps I don't want to sound like a spoil sport!!!! I just wished I had known what it was going to be like before the first night's surprises...

I have signed up for a class that starts this Thursday. Me and another CCer have signed up, but we are the only ones so we are pretty sure the class will be canceled. pretty disappointing. I am new to fondant and I was going to get to meet the other CCer there. This website is amazing! I not only have learned SO many new tricks and helpful hints but I have talked with so many wonderful people. Even had the opportunity to meet someone in my area on line. Thanks CC!

i was signed up to start on wednesday, but they cancelled the class. pretty bummed about it too. there was only 2 of us.

Do you have to have course 3 to take this one? I wanted to skip course 3 and just do the Fondant and Gumpaste. Do they actually teach you how to cover the cake in Fondant and Gumpaste?

This info is helpful

They seem to cancel classes because they don't have enough signing up

I am planning on taking this course next month. I'm starting course 3 this weekend.

I start this course and course 3 next week. Gave DH a choice 2 nights a week for 4 weeks or one night for 8. He picked 2 for 4 weeks. I am really looking forward to it. I was the only one signed up for F&G as of Sunday. I kind of hope I still am, as my instructor will still hold the class for just one person. I had private course 2 lessons But there are at least 3 in my course 3 class which should make it fun. My teacher is great she knows her stuff pretty well. I'm hoping she might cover some additional flowers if we have time. I've seen some of her gumpaste work. I can't wait for next week. I bought the stuff in the kit one coupon at a time over the last few months while waiting for hubbys baseball season to end.

Judi

Can anyone tell me the type of rolling pin to buy to spread the fondant?

Of course they suggest the 20" rolling pin that wilton sells but if some people said they got away making their own from wooden dowels or PVC. It was easiest for me just to buy the darn thing with a coupon.

Regardless, I am really excited to start my class tonight and I hope all of you who take it have fun!! I am counting the hours until my first class

I think this class is great if you are taking it in sequence with the other wilton classes. I think my frustrations came from my gumpaste and fondant skills exceding what was offered from the class. If it had been offered when I first started decoration, I would have been elated. Have a great time, and we can't wait to see your beautiful projects.

I was very lucky and had a great instructor. I would have liked to see more flowers, but ... She did ask if any of us would be interested in taking just a gumpaste flower course, so maybe there is one in the works.
As far as the extra stuff, I didn't buy much of it. If we needed it in the class, we just used hers. I did end up buying some of the stuff after I had tried it.
It just seems that some of the instructors are better than others. The one that I had for course 2 & 3 was terrible. In course 3, she just showed us fondant, but said no one likes it, so I won't waste time in having you do it. Maybe that is why I really enjoyed the fondant & gumpaste class. I was afraid of doing fondant, but now I have found an new dimension to my decorating!