Baking School

Original post by Mrs. Bernabe

Feb 23, 2009 07:17 PM

do any of you girls know a cheap, but good baking school...lol I would love to learn how to bake and decorate cakes.

MikeandJess Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:35 AM

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Posted by Mrs. Bernabe

oh wow, they look great! Did you have prior experience, and how hard/easy was this?

no prior experience and I am so not in the slightest bit artsy so if I can do it you can definitely do it. It was easy, they teach you everything step by step. It is a little pricey because you have to buy all the supplies

MikeandJess Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:38 AM

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Posted by Jenn04

WOW - MikeandJess I am impressed!!!!

How do you do that weaving effect? Does it take forever?

I love the golf one! How did you do that? I am so jealous!

Thanks! The weaving technique doesn't take as long as you'd think, it's pretty easy. The only problem is by the time your done your hand feels like you're 95 with the worst athritis ever.

The golf one is really just a tip that wilton makes and when you squeeze out the icing it looks like grass. Kind of like play dough. You don't even need a class for that they show you all the techniques on wilton.com.

MikeandJess Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:39 AM

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Posted by Mici n KC

Jess, your stuff looks amazing!!! Now I want to take the class!

thanks! You should take it. I took the class with a co-worker and we had a lot of fun

Gigi08 Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:40 AM

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Posted by jerrys girl

Posted by Gigi08

Posted by NapaValleyGirl

I know there is also a cooking school in lynbrook. I'm trying to remember the name

In Lynbrook, really? Do you know where?

the lynbrook school is on atlantic ave between sunrise and merrick road. it is across the street from the broadway beanery.

Oh wow, that's weird, I have to take notice. I lived there for awhile and I'm still there often. I don't remember ever noticing it. Good to know. Thanks!

Gigi08 Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:44 AM

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OMG, Jess, I'm sooo impressed!! I was going to say, you must have a natural talent for it because you really did an amazing job for a few classes! I don't think i would be able to just pick it up like that. It would be nice to try though.

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:49 AM

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Posted by Gigi08

Posted by jerrys girl

Posted by Gigi08

Posted by NapaValleyGirl

I know there is also a cooking school in lynbrook. I'm trying to remember the name

In Lynbrook, really? Do you know where?

the lynbrook school is on atlantic ave between sunrise and merrick road. it is across the street from the broadway beanery.

Oh wow, that's weird, I have to take notice. I lived there for awhile and I'm still there often. I don't remember ever noticing it. Good to know. Thanks!

Here's their site!
http://www.alacartecs.com/

Gigi08 Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:52 AM

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Posted by Gigi08

Posted by jerrys girl

Posted by Gigi08

Posted by NapaValleyGirl

I know there is also a cooking school in lynbrook. I'm trying to remember the name

In Lynbrook, really? Do you know where?

the lynbrook school is on atlantic ave between sunrise and merrick road. it is across the street from the broadway beanery.

Oh wow, that's weird, I have to take notice. I lived there for awhile and I'm still there often. I don't remember ever noticing it. Good to know. Thanks!

Here's their site!
http://www.alacartecs.com/

Oh, thanks, Cindy!

MrsJ08 Posted: Feb 24, 2009 11:18 AM

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Posted by SFAR89

Posted by MrsJ08

Thats funny you mentioned that...Im actually looking into this myself and most likely going to the 'sugar room' in sunnyside queens,
dont know the prices yet...

http://sugarroom.com/

I just may do this since I am in queens and have been looking for some place to learn a little more. Do you know how much the classes are?? I don't think I see prices on the site.

I just called...I wanted the Basic level because i never used gumpaste or fonant and its $400 for 12 weeks...meets once a week.

futuremrsfab Posted: Feb 24, 2009 11:34 AM

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wow what a fun idea- I am gonna check out the michael's ones if anyone is interested- jess- your cakes look incredible!

Mrs. Bernabe Posted: Feb 24, 2009 11:35 AM

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thanks ladies, you are all so very helpful.

Jess you have me sold

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Feb 24, 2009 11:44 AM

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I think I'm going to sign up for a MIchael's class with my SIL!

Kimbalina Posted: Feb 27, 2009 01:39 PM

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Posted by MrsJ08

Posted by SFAR89

Posted by MrsJ08

Thats funny you mentioned that...Im actually looking into this myself and most likely going to the 'sugar room' in sunnyside queens,
dont know the prices yet...

http://sugarroom.com/

I just may do this since I am in queens and have been looking for some place to learn a little more. Do you know how much the classes are?? I don't think I see prices on the site.

I just called...I wanted the Basic level because i never used gumpaste or fonant and its $400 for 12 weeks...meets once a week.

I just looked at the Sugar room and that place looks cool!! I would love to take that class but it it a hike!!!

snwb08 Posted: Feb 27, 2009 01:46 PM

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

I think I'm going to sign up for a MIchael's class with my SIL!

i REALLY want to do this. I like the look of the sugar room though. Wilton used to give classes too.

Gigi08 Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:13 PM

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Oh wow, Michaels is offering 50% off for Wilton's Cake Decorating classes in March!

Kimbalina Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:16 PM

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Posted by Gigi08

Oh wow, Michaels is offering 50% off for Wilton's Cake Decorating classes in March!

Really!?!?!? where did you see that!! I will sign up asap!!

Kimbalina Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:18 PM

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Found it!! I have to see whats the time and classes available

Gigi08 Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:22 PM

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Posted by Kimbalina

Found it!! I have to see whats the time and classes available

I know, I wish they had the schedule on their website. I don't feel like calling now...ha.

Gigi08 Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:25 PM

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Posted by Kimbalina

Posted by Gigi08

Oh wow, Michaels is offering 50% off for Wilton's Cake Decorating classes in March!

Really!?!?!? where did you see that!! I will sign up asap!!

I love your response. I could just see the smoke behind you, like in the cartoons!

futuremrsmultari Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:26 PM

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Posted by Kimbalina

Posted by Gigi08

Oh wow, Michaels is offering 50% off for Wilton's Cake Decorating classes in March!

Really!?!?!? where did you see that!! I will sign up asap!!

What store would you go to? I would LOVE to take the class...and it would be fun w/ friends!

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Feb 27, 2009 02:36 PM

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Posted by futuremrsmultari

Posted by Kimbalina

Posted by Gigi08

Oh wow, Michaels is offering 50% off for Wilton's Cake Decorating classes in March!

Really!?!?!? where did you see that!! I will sign up asap!!

What store would you go to? I would LOVE to take the class...and it would be fun w/ friends!

Colleen, I took part 1 already, but I would take part 2 with you. Or, I might retake 1 for fun b/c I already have all the stuff. I think the closest one to us is Levittown..or somewhere in suffolk.