What Would Interest You?

Decorating By Sugarflowers Updated 25 Aug 2007 , 3:28am by Sugarflowers

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Sugarflowers Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 4:17am
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I am considering teaching one or two classes and doing a couple of demos at the cake show in Maryland next April. I would like some input on what others would like to learn from me.

The classes will be two hours and I will have to provide the supplies, equipment, etc. I am also unsure of what to charge. I know it depends on the cost of supplies as well as the difficulty or ease of the class.

Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance. I forgot. I've got to figure this out and send example photos by September 1st. I just learned about this opportunity yesterday.

Michele

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JoAnnB Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 6:23am
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Well, if you lived nearer to me, I would sign up for about any class you offered.

One skill that isn't often taught in detail is string or bridge work.

I would think a detailed, 2 hour class where you provide the materials would easily be worth $50 per student as a start.

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Cakepro Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 6:38am
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I, too, would sign up for any classes you offered. Are you ever invited to teach in Houston?

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AnythingSugar Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 6:39am
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Oh gosh I would love to take any class that you taught. I would like to know how to make your pillow of flowers or a sugarflower bouquet. I think it would be so neat to make the bouquets for weddings. Every since I saw that pillow of flowers on Food Network, I have been a fan.

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Sugarflowers Posted 25 Aug 2007 , 1:17am
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I, too, would sign up for any classes you offered. Are you ever invited to teach in Houston?




I have not been asked to teach classes in Houston. I think it would be cool, though. Same problem, what would I teach? My methods of decorating are somewhat different than what I was originally taught (Wilton).

I was thinking of quick flowers or tips and tricks for doing a variety of things on a budget.

The demo will probably be making fans and possibly feathers. The class could also be on making feathers. Those only take a few tools, none of which are expensive.

So....what do you think?

Michele

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mjulian Posted 25 Aug 2007 , 2:05am
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I would do somthing like flowers just different ones and then maybe the next class could be covering a cake dummy with fondant and adding decorations. What is the skill level of those who could be coming?

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Cakepro Posted 25 Aug 2007 , 2:27am
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Oh, I thought you were talking about teaching classes on gumpaste flowers! That's the only thing I'd be interested in taking. I'm always looking to advance my gumpaste skills.

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Sugarflowers Posted 25 Aug 2007 , 3:28am
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The classes could be on anything. If gumpaste is of most interest then I can teach that. I will definitely be doing demos on that.

Skills levels will be from beginner to whatever.

I could also teach how to make roses with chocolate leather that require no tools at all. They are very easy, set up quickly, and store beautifully. Making the leaves to go with them would only take two tools.

Ideas are slowly coming to mind. Thanks!

Michele

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