MAKE IT SWEET GUEST INSTRUCTOR CLASSES

NATALIE SIDESERF

Natalie Sideserf is an award-winning cake sculptor and educator best known for her jaw-dropping realistic human bust, pop culture, and still life cakes. After graduating from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree Natalie switched from sculpting with traditional art media to cake and chocolate. She first found world-wide acclaim in 2012 when she made a bust cake in the likeness of country music legend Willie Nelson that went viral. Soon after, along with her husband Dave, Natalie started Sideserf Cake Studio based in Austin, Texas where she provides both traditional and sculpted cakes, with a focus on creative and delicious flavors. Natalie hosted two seasons of Food Network show Texas Cake House that highlights the process of making her innovative and realistic cakes. You can also watch her guest judge on Food Network’s Chopped Sweets, Bakers Vs Fakers, and Netflix’s Nailed It! Her cakes continue to reach millions and are consistently featured on television, publications, and other major media outlets. To connect with Natalie and see more of her cakes head over to SideserfCakes.com

BABY YODA CAKE

In this hands-on class, Natalie will guide you step-by-step through the process of making your very own Baby Yoda cake! Beginners welcome! Class will focus on realistic sculpting with modeling chocolate, proper proportions, realistic gelatin eyes, face sculpting, texture, and hand-painting. Your Baby Yoda will be 8” tall and placed on an 8” cake board. Rice Krispies will be used in place of cake so you can easily transport your edible art and keep it for years!

Cost: $240

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Plan to have in sometime in early 2021.

KID'S CLASSES

During the summer we are offering several different classes for kid's ages 6 - 12 years old (older kids are encouraged to take the normal adult classes). These are all online classes that includes a kit with most everything needed. These classes are not eligible for any sale.

MOVIE PAJAMA PARTY COOKIE KIT

Let's decorate some cookies with a Movie Pajama themed. Please join us from the comfort of your own home with a kit filled with everything needed to decorate 6 cookies. Each kit will include the cookies, icing, decorations and more. Your kit will also contain a link to LIVE Zoom instructions happening on Friday, August 21 at 6:30 pm. You can also decorate on your own at any time by following the same link and watch pre-recorded instructions on decorating each cookie. Some proceeds benefit the Capital Confectioners Cake Club and the That Takes the Cake event that they host. Pickup kits August 19 - 22 during our regular business hours.

Kit and online class: $45

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Live Zoom on Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00 am

KID'S UNICORN CAKE

Kids will have a Magical time in this class! Each child will learn how to ice a single tier cake. Then put their own twist on making a unique unicorn. We will have fun buttercream colors to choose from, and cool sprinkles to add a big pop! Each child will leave with their own magical unicorn cake.

Cost: $50 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

KID'S COOKIE DECORATING

Have fun decorating cookies with us! Kids will get to make icing bags, color royal icing and learn the difference between the two types of royal icing we will use. Each child will decorate their own set of 6 cookies

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

KID'S CUPCAKE DECORATING

Have fun decorating cupcakes with us! By using multiple different techniques, colors and candy/cookie add ons. Kids will learn how to make icing bags and use different tips.

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

KID'S CUPCAKE CAKE - BUNNY

In this class kids will get to color cake batter and bake their own cupcakes. When they are finished they get to put them together and make a cute bunny face. And decorate them using sprinkles and other candies . Each child will leave with their own bunny face cupcake cake.

Cost: $50 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

KID'S CUPCAKES - STAR WARS

In this class kids will get to decorate fun star wars theme cupcakes. using different piping techniques, cookies and candies. Each child will leave with a dozen cupcakes!

Cost: $50 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

KID'S CAKE BALLS

Students will learn to make a variety of cakeballs. We will use several different techniques for rolling the cakeballs. Different techniques will be used to dip the cakeballs.

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

KID'S GRAVITY DEFYING CAKE

Make a cake that appears to defy gravity.

Online class and kit: $45 neded.

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Not Scheduled

MAKE IT SWEET INSTRUCTOR CLASSES

SIPS & SWEETS  

These special classes are designed to allow class participants to bring their favorite adult beverage and enjoy many of the classes we offer. So gather your friends and enjoy these more relaxing classes. While designed to be adult only, younger participants are allowed, but only with accompanied adults. Openers, cups and snacks will be provided. Please drink responsibly.

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FIGURINE MODELING 101 *** NEW ***

Learn the fundamentals in hand modeling to create various figurines. In this class you will learn how to color fondant, stiffen fondant, figure support, and use fondant tools to create 3D cake toppers. Each student will leave with a set of cupcakes topped with the figurines that they make in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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September 19        Saturday          2:00 to 4:00 pm

FONDANT CANING *** NEW ***

This class is a followup to the Fondant 101 class. In this class you will learn how to use the clay caning technique with fondant to create a floral embellishment for your cake. Each student will leave with the cake that they make in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

FONDANT BLING CAKE *** NEW ***

This is a great followup to the Fondant 101 class. In this class you will learn how to add bling to your fondant covered cake to really make it dazzle! Create a sparkly cascading floral element using fondant molds, sprinkles, and luster dusts. Each student will leave with the cake that they decorate in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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BUTTERCREAM 101 *** NEW ***

Learn the basics in cake decorating in this class. This is a companion class to the Fondant 101 class. Learn how to level, fill, and ice a cake. You'll also learn some essential decorating techniques to create borders & embellishments on your cake. Each student will leave with the cake that they decorate in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

FANCY FINISHED CAKE BOARDS *** NEW ***

Covering your cake board is an essential part of cake decorating. In this class you'll learn why & how to cover your board with more than just cake foil. Learn how to create a false bottom & feet for your cake board, as well as four different ways to decorate your boards. Each student will leave with a small cake & the four boards that they decorate in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

2D FONDANT CAKE

Learn to make whimsical cake topper designs. Students will learn the basics in fondant modeling, how to color fondant, and make a multi dimensional cake topper. The topper will be placed on a cake that the participants get to take home with them.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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To be Scheduled

GNOCCHI *** NEW ***

Come learn how to make 2 kinds of gnocchi, a traditional potato bases gnocchi and a pate a choux Parisian gnocchi. We will cook a few in class to try, but students will take their's home to cook and enjoy.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

BAR COOKIES *** NEW ***

Learn to make 3 different kinds of layered bar cookies that look beautiful and taste delicious. These are great base recipes that you can use later to put your own spin on bar cookies. Everyone will leave with the bar cookies that are made in class. Please note that nuts will be used in this class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

BOSTON CREAM PIE *** NEW ***

Boston Cream Pie is not a pie at all. It is a delicious combination of sponge cake layered with a vanilla pastry cream filling and then covered with a chocolate ganache. We will make all of these components from scratch in class and everyone will leave with their own 8” Boston Cream Pie. These are great classic recipes that can be used for many other applications. All supplies and ingredients are included for use during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

FAULT LINE CAKE

Learn how to make a trendy seasonal fault line cake! In this class you will learn how to level, fill & ice a 3 layer cake using acrylic discs to achieve perfectly straight sides. You'll also learn a myriad of variations you can use to make this cake truly unique! Each student will leave with the cake that they decorate in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled.

BAGUETTES & IRISH SODA BREAD *** NEW ***

Learn the techniques to make, shape and bake a classic baguette. While the baguette dough is proofing, we will also make a fast, easy and traditional Irish Soda Bread boule. Everyone will leave with a baguette and boule. All supplies and ingredients are included for use during class.

Instructor: Pavla

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

COOKIE CREAM TART *** NEW ***

Try the latest cookie craze in this new hands on baking/decorating class. Learn how to use templates to hand cut a new cookie recipe. Decorate your tart with cream cheese filling, and adorn it with fresh fruit, confections, candies, sprinkles, and/or flowers.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

FONDANT ANIMAL CAKE *** NEW ***

Learn the basics in Fondant in this fun animal face cake class designed for kids and adults alike. Create a new animal face every season. Learn how to cover a cake with fondant, and work with fondant tools to create facial features.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

S'MORES

S’Mores are oh so delicious – and even better when they are homemade! We will make and bake graham crackers, make marshmallows from scratch and assemble them for dipping into chocolate. These are delicious treats that we will have fun making. All students will leave with some s’mores to take home.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

SURPRISE INSIDE CUPCAKES

In this class participants will learn how to color cake batters and bake it to make different effects for the insides cupcakes including rainbow graduated colors, tie-dye, polka dots and other shapes. These fun techniques make the inside of the cupcake a colorful surprise when it is cut and served Everyone will be able to take the cupcakes home with them.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

WAFER PAPER RANUNCULUS CAKE

In this class you will lean to make a simple cake adorned with wafer paper ranunculus and leaves. Learn how to cut, condition, and dust wafer paper with petal dusts to create different sized ranunculus & leaves. Each student will leave with the cake that they make in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

GEODE COOKIES *** NEW ***

Love those beautiful geode cookies you’ve seen online? This class you will be able to create 6 unique geode style cookies. For this class you will learn how to create and decorate with rock sugar as well as some basic painting techniques.

Instructor: Pam

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

PAN DULCE

In this class students will make several different styles of classic Mexican Pan Dulce including the popular concha. Students will leave with a variety of the sweet breads that they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

FONDANT 101 - THE BASICS

Not sure where to start with fondant? Then this class is for you! This beginner level class will teach you everything you need to know to start working with fondant. Learn how to work with fondant tools. how to make a bow with tails, simple inlay & onlay decorations, as well as how to cover a cake with fondant. Class is suitable for ages 13 and up.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $45

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August 15        Saturday          2:00 to 4:00 pm

UNICORN CAKE

In this class you will create one of the popular 3-tiered unicorn face cakes you've been seeing everywhere! Learn to make and work with Swiss buttercream! Find out the tricks and secrets to get a perfect Swiss buttercream that tastes amazing and looks silky smooth everytime! Overcome challenges with Swiss or discover a new favorite icing style! Accent your cake with fondant details and a cake topper!

Instructor: Rebecca

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

TEXTURED FONDANT CAKE

This class is a perfect followup to the Fondant 101 class. Students will learn how to achieve different textures using impression mats, rolling pins, stencils, and molds to create a fun patterned cake.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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To be scheduled

HOMEMADE PASTA - RAVIOLI & NOODLES

Students will make their own pasta dough and learn to roll and cut it to make noodles, hand formed shapes and also how to roll, fill and cut to make ravioli.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

ROLLED CAKES

In this class we will take classic Swiss Roll cakes to the next level with colors and designs to make a decorative, fun and delicious cake! We will work in groups to make the batter and then everyone will be making their own cake designs. Everyone will leave with their completes cake.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

GEODE CAKE BASICS *** NEW ***

This class will cover basic techniques such as carving, icing, and covering the cake with fondant. Students will learn the skills necessary to replicate the very popular geode design cake, including working with luster dusts, rock candy & painting with gel colors.

Instructor: Pam

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

GEODE CAKE ADVANCED *** NEW ***

This class is more advanced to the Geode Basic and requires the students to have experience with icing a cake and fondant covering. We will create a mini kintsugi style cake. This class we will learn basic structure, stacking cakes fondant paneling and using silicone geode molds.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

BAGELS

Students will make their own base dough in this class and then we will make and bake 3 flavors of bagels – Asiago Cheese, Cinnamon Raisin and Everything. While the bagels are in the oven we will make a sweet and savory cream cheese spread to take home and enjoy with the bagels.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online classand kit: $45

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August 29      Saturday        1:00 to 3:00 pm

ENGLISH MUFFINS

In this baking class, students will each make the basic English Muffin dough for the classic flavor. We will also add to that to make Blueberry and Cheddar Cheese flavors. While the English Muffins are rising, we will make butter from scratch. It is a delicious indulgence to go with these English Muffins.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45

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August 29        Saturday          10:00 am to 12:00 noon

BUTTERCREAM TRANSFER CAKE

Learn how to transfer any image onto a cake with a buttercream transfer in this beginner level class. Students in this class will also learn how to level, fill & ice their cakes, and finish off their cakes with a decorative border.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

CAKES & ICINGS

In this full day class students will be making 3 distinct cake recipes. We will start with each group making a Butter Cake, a Sponge Cake and a Chiffon Cake. While the cakes are baking and cooling we will make three kinds of icing – a Swiss Meringue Buttercream, an American Buttercream and a Cream Cheese Icing. We will discuss variations to these recipes to change-up flavors. Everyone will leave with a sampler of cakes and icings.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

EMPANADAS

In this class students will learn to make empanada dough from scratch. They will then use the dough to make a variety of sweet and savory empanadas.

Instructor: Magda

Online class and kit: $45.
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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August 15        Saturday          10:00 am to 12:00 noon

FONDANT CAKE STENCILING

Learn how to use and apply stencils on cakes as well as for fun decorations. Each student will fill, ice, and cover cake with fondant and then use stencils to create some fun designs and decorations.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

TARTS - SAVORY & SWEETS

In this class we will make 3 crusts and make 3 different tarts – 2 sweet and 1 savory. The crusts include a crumb crust, a sour cream butter crust and a shortening crust. The tart flavors will change seasonally.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45

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August 11        Tuesday          6:30 to 8:30 pm

EUROPEAN COOKIE

Join Chef Pavla to learn how to make traditional Linzer, Coconut and Kolache Cookies. Students will be making the doughs, forming and cutting, baking and assembling the cookies in class. Everyone will leave with an assortment of cookies. These recipes and techniques that you will learn will be helpful when you are making cookies at home.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

TAKE N BAKE

In these classes students will be creating a meal to take home that will be enough for up to 4 people. In the class, we will make the dough or pastry, prep the items for the main dish and make the extras that complete the meal. Students will box and bag up their items and take it home to bake and serve. The menu changes monthly. Please note that each student will be customizing their own items, so preferences can be accommodated, but major food restrictions such as gluten free, vegan or vegetarian options will not be available. Please contact us if you have questions about the menu.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

BUTTERCREAM FLOWER GARDEN CAKE

Create a buttercream flower garden on your smoothly-iced cake. During this class you will learn how to smoothly ice a cake and decorate it with a wreath of seasonal buttercream flowers.

Instructor: Sallia

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

FLORAL BUTTERCREAM BASKETWEAVE CAKE

Create a buttercream flower basket! During this class you will learn the techniques of basketweave and seasonal buttercream flowers. You complete a beautiful cake during this class.

Instructor: Sallia

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

KOLACHE AND KLOBASNIKY

Learn to make the soft and tender dough for fruit and cheese kolaches and rolled sausage klobasniky. Students will make the dough and while it is proofing, we will make the fillings. Everyone will make a variety of sweet and savory treats to take home. We are excited to have Chef Pavla teaching these Czech classics.

Instructor: Pavla

Online class and kit: $45.
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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August 22        Saturday          1:00 to 3:00 pm

STRUDEL

Learn to make the dough, how to roll it thinly, and filling, rolling and baking 2 kinds of strudel. Chef Pavla will be teaching this class. Ask her in class how many strudels she has made!

Instructor: Pavla

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

3D COOKIE SCENE

Learn how to assemble and decorate a holiday/season themed cookie scene. Students will learn how to cut cookie dough using cutters & templates, decorate their scenes with royal icing, and edible images.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

3D COOKIE BOX

Learn how to assemble and decorate a holiday themed 3D cookie box. Students will learn how to cut cookie dough from a template, and decorate their boxes with royal ] icing, and edible image paper.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

GELATIN BUBBLES BUTTERFLIES & BOWS

In the hands-on class students will learn how to prepare gelatin to then make decorations like bubbles, butterflies and bows. These decorations will go on top of cupcakes for students to take home, but they can be used on cakes, cookies and more.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

GELATIN FLOWERS & BOWS

Learn how to make delicate gelatin flowers and bows. This hands on class will show you how to make and decorate with gelatin. We will create wired gelatin flowers and loop bows using texture sheets.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

CAKE POPS DECORATING

This is the next level in cake balls and students should have taken our cake ball class. Students in this class will be forming and decorating cake pops on sticks. This is a seasonal class, so the designs will be themed to the current season. Students will leave with the cake pops that they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

CANDY DRIP CAKE *** NEW ***

Learn how to make a super fun & trendy drip cake! In this class you will learn how to trim, fill & ice your cake. You'll also learn how to create a striped finish to your cake, and adorn it with buttercream piping, candy, chocolate sprinkle bark, and chocolate drips.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

MIRROR GLAZE CAKE

You have probably seen these beautiful cakes on Instagram or Pinterest. They are stunning, mesmerizing and tasty. In class, we will demonstrate icing with a butter based buttercream and chocolate ganache buttercream. Everyone will ice 3 cakes that will be poured with the colorful white chocolate mirror glaze.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45 needed.

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August 7        Friday          1:00 - 3:00 pm

COOKIE BOUQUET

Create a beautiful, seasonal themed cookie bouquet in this intermediate class. Learn to make and decorate cookie pops using various decorating tools and techniques. Each student will arrange their own cookie bouquet of 6-8 cookies.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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September 19      Saturday        10:00 am - 12:00 noon

FLORAL CUPCAKES

In this class you'll make seasonal buttercream flower cupcakes. You'll learn how to tint your buttercream, piping techniques with specialty tips, and how to use a flower nail & lifter to achieve 6 different flowers. Learn flowers like roses, zinnias, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, poppies, scabiosas, ranunculuses, poinsettias, and other flowers that change with the season.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

PANCAKE CAKE

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Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

HENNA PIPING ON COOKIES

Learn the basic henna design components to create a seasonal mandala or set of cookies in this intermediate class. Students will learn how to transfer images, and learn how to pipe with a #1 tip. Learn the basic henna design components to a seasonal mandala or set of cookies.

Instructor: Kelly

Online class and kit: $45.
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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PAINTING ON COOKIES

Have fun with edible painting on cookies! In this class, you will learn painting skills as well as utilize wafer paper, edible markers and piping to create a beautiful themed cookie set. This class is for adults only because of the attention to detail required.

Instructor: Sara

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE PEONY

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a delicate full flower peony, peony buds and leaves. Coloring gumpaste and using dusts to shade will be covered in this class. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not scheduled

GUMPASTE BLUEBONNET

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a truly Texas bluebonnet. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Coloring gumpaste, using dusts and painting details will be covered in this class. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not scheduled

GUMPASTE HIBISCUS

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a Hibiscus. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Coloring gumpaste, using dusts and painting details will be covered in this class. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE POPPY

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a Poppy. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Coloring gumpaste, using dusts and painting details will be covered in this class. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

RUSSIAN TIP FLOWERS

Cakes made with the Russian piping tips are all over Pinterest and the Internet. These tips create a beautiful, intricate flower with just one squeeze. Everyone will practice with the tips before applying the techniques to their cake.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kits: $45

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MARSHMALLOWS

Learn to make delicious homemade marshmallows. We'll use one basic recipe and transform it to make several flavor combinations. For example - Caramel, Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, etc. Each student will leave with a box of marshmallows.

Cost: $60   No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

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Not Scheduled

CHOCOLATE WRAPPED CAKE

Learn to make modeling chocolate and use it to wrap a cake in a beautiful design, finish with roses and yummy decorations. Students will leave with their cake.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

EMBROIDERED CHOCOLATE BOX

Create a beautifully edible chocolate box that would be perfect as a gift or any sweet event! You will learn to model chocolate into a box and embellish it with a delicate brushed embroidery technique. Recipes will be provided for delicious truffles to fill the box. You will leave with the box you create in this hands on class. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

MUFFIN & LOAF BREADS

During this class you will make a variety of muffins and loaf breads. Recipes and tasting will be provided.

Instructor: Magda

Online class and kit: $45

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August 7        Friday          6:30 to 8:30 pm

QUICK PUFF PASTRY

Learn how to make a quick puff pastry that is flaky and buttery and can be used for so many savory and sweet treats. Everyone will make their own batch of pastry and then we will make pigs in a blanket, parmesan cheese straws, palmier cookies and fruit turnovers.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

NEW YORK STYLE SOFT PRETZELS

These pretzels are the soft chewy kind that are sold warm on almost every street corner in New York City. Everyone will make their own dough. We will prepare toppings to make different varieties - traditional salt, cinnamon sugar and parmesan herb cheese. We will roll, shape, top and bake them.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

HARD CANDY

During this hands-on class students will learn to make a variety of hard candy using different methods and molds. Each student will take home a variety of candies they make in class. Since this class involves hot sugar participants must be 12 or older.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

ANGEL FOOD CAKE

During this hands-on class students will learn the properties of baking Angel Food Cake along with baking two different kinds. You will also learn different sauces to enhance your cakes. Each student will leave with the Angel Food Cake and sauces they make during class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

S'MORES CAKE (SMOOTH GANACHE USING ACRYLIC DISKS)

Have you ever wondered how to get those perfectly sharp edges on a cake? Well here you go! During this hands-on class you will learn how to use the Acrylic Disk Technique using Ganache Icing to create a super smooth and sharp edged cake.

Instructor: Rebecca

Onlie class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

HOMEMADE PIZZA

There are many types of pizza. In this class everyone will make two different doughs; one to make a traditional Chicago style deep dish pizza and the other to make a flat bread pizza and even a dessert pizza.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45.
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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August 13        Thursday          6:30 to 8:30 pm

GUMPASTE ROSE BOUQUET

The rose is the most classic of any of the gumpaste flowers. During this class you will create a variety of sizes of gumpaste roses. Each student will leave with the roses you compete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

GRAVITY DEFYING CAKE

You have seen these cakes all over the Internet - cakes where it looks like syrup is pouring onto a waffle, candy falling onto a big mound of candy or a fork lifting spaghetti and meatballs out of the cake. In this class we will explore many ways to make these cakes happen and make them stable. Everyone will make a smaller version in class. We will be working with structure, fondant and more.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

BAKED DONUTS

Students will learn to make several kinds of baked donuts with a variety of toppings. Everyone will take home a box of 12 assorted mini donuts they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

BUTTERCREAM MODERN TEXTURES CAKE

In this class you will ice and decorate 3 mini cakes using modern techniques. You will learn to smooth ice your cakes then add texture to each of the 3 mini cakes. You will leave with cakes you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor:

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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BUTTERCREAM RUFFLE ROSETTE & PETALS CAKE

Whether it is for a Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party or any fun occasion this delicate ruffles and petal design will be a perfect addition. During this class you will learn to smooth ice a cake then work with colors along with buttercream piping techniques to complete your cake. You will leave with a beautiful cake that you complete during this hands on class.

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Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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BUTTERCREAM SMOOTH & ELEGANT FLORAL CAKE

Classic designs never go out of style. During this class you will learn how to smooth ice a cake and add a delicate cascading floral design that would be perfect for any occasion.

Instructor: Sallia

Online class and kit: $45.
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

BUTTERCREAM BORDERS TRIMS & EDGES

In this class you will explore different buttercream designs as well as practicing different border techniques. You will leave with a cake you create in this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

BUTTERCREAM SEASONAL CAKE

During this class you will create a buttercream cake adorned with seasonal themed decorations. You will leave with a cake you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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SUCCULENT MODELING

Succulents are a staple in Texas. During this class you will learn to model different types of succulents that will perfect to add to any sweet creation.

Instructor: Pam

Online class and kit: $45

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September 13        Sunday          1:00 to 3:00 pm

COCKTAIL CUPCAKES

Learn to bake cupcakes with a little "kick". During this class students will learn how to make cocktail inspired cupcakes. Create 4 varieties of 6 cupcakes each.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled.

SCONES & BISCUITS

During this class you will create a variety of scones and biscuits to enhance any occasion. Recipes and tasting will be provides. .

Instructor: Magda

Online class and kit: $45

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WHOOPIE PIES

Whoopie Pies are two soft cookies with a creamy filling sandwiched in between. During this class you will make several varieties of Whoopie Pies that you create during this class. Recipes and tastings will be provided.

Instructor: Magda

Online class and kit: $45

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August 14        Friday          6:30 to 8:30 pm

COLORFUL CAKES

In this class you will learn how to color cake batters and bake to make different effects for the insides of cakes and cupcakes including rainbow graduated colors, tie-dye, polka dots and other shapes.  These fun techniques make the inside of the cake a colorful surprise when it is cut and served.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

COOKIE BAKING - NEW RECIPES

Learn to bake a variety of different cookies. Recipes will be provided and each student will leave with a box of goodies.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

PATE A CHOUX

Learn the variety of sweets that can be made from this versatile dough. We will make the dough and then turn it into traditional filled cream puffs and eclairs. We will also fry some for a delicious beignet style treat and we will even make a delicious savory version with herbs and cheese that is called a gougere. Students will get to try all of these varieties during the class./p>

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled.

BREAKFAST YEAST BREADS

During this class you will learn to mix, roll and finish Cinnamon Rolls and Braided Coffee Cake Bread. In this class we will discuss the properties of yeast and making successful breads at home. This class is a combination demonstration and hands on participation. Tastings and Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with Cinnamon Rolls and Braided Coffee Cake Bread.

Cost: $69. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer or Magda

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CLASSIC YEAST BREADS

During this class we will discuss the properties of yeast and making successful breads at home. You will learn to mix, roll and finish Dinner Rolls and Herbed Focaccia Bread. This class is a combination demonstration and hands on participation. Tastings and Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with Dinner Rolls and Focaccia Bread. Combine this class with the Breakfast Yeast Breads class for the full bread baking experience.

Cost: $69. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

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Not Scheduled

AIRBRUSH BASICS

Learn about different airbrushes and compressors. Then learn and practice techniques in this hands on class while you use different media.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

ADVANCED AIRBRUSH

In this hands on class you will first create a 2D cake by sculpting and covering with fondant. You will then continued to build on your airbrush knowledge and skills by bringing the cake to life. Basic airbrush class or similar skills preferred. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

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FRENCH MACARONS

Learn the basics of making delicate French macarons! Students will make several flavors and fillings. The class will be a combination of demonstration and hand-on practice of the technique. You will make an assortment of macarons you assemble during the class.

Instructor: Pavla

Online class and kit: $45

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FONDANT SEASONAL CAKE

Learn the basics of covering a cake with fondant in this hands on class. Each student will leave with their own creation. Cakes are usually themed to the season and involve covering a cake with fondant and some simple fondant decorations. No experience needed.

Instructor: Magda or Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

CUPCAKE DECORATING

Learn to decorate cupcakes beyond the basics. Create some adorable  cupcake characters, shapes, animals, bugs, etc. Each group of seasonal classes will have different designs but will include 9 to 12 cupcakes that the student can take home.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45

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Not Scheduled

COOKIE DECORATING

Learn techniques for decorating beautiful seasonal themed cookies. Cookie baking, royal icing, flooding, fondant, piping and use of sprinkles and a number of other techniques are typically covered. Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with their own decorated cookies from this hands on class. Each group of seasonal classes cookies are different.

Instructor: Jennifer

Online class and kit: $45.
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

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Not Scheduled

COOKIES - BRUSH EMBROIDERY & STENCILS

Learn to use the delicate technique of brush embroidery and use detailed stencils on cookies during this hands on class. Students will leave with several cookies using each of the different styles during class. This class is not for beginners. Some experience or a basic class in cookie decorating is required.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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COOKIES - FLOOD TECHNIQUES

Flooding is a technique using different thicknesses of royal icing. During this hands on class you will explore and practice ways to use flooding to take your cookie designs to the next level. Students will leave with several cookies they complete during this class. This class is not for beginners. Some experience or a basic class in cookie decorating is required.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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CAKE BALLS

Learn to make your own cake balls. A combination of cake and icing rolled in a ball and covered with chocolate. The variations are endless.

Instructor: Magda

Online class and kit: $45 No supplies needed.

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Learn to make decadent chocolate truffles! In class we will make several flavors of ganache fillings and learn to temper chocolate. Students will make truffles in candy molds, hand enrobed truffles and cocoa coated truffles. Everyone will leave with an assortment of the candy made in this hands-on class! No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost $69  No supplies needed.

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To be scheduled

PETIT FOURS

During this class, students will learn to bake, fill, and decorate a variety of petit four cakes. You will make a variety of petit fours during this class. Recipes will be provided.

Online class and kit: $45

Instructor: Magda

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PIE BAKING

This class is a combination demonstration and hands-on practice class. Learn to make pie crust and a variety of seasonal pies. Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with sample mini pies created in class.

Cost: $69   No supplies needed.

Instructor: Pavla

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ROLLED BUTTERCREAM

You like the look of fondant but not the taste? Then this is the class for you. Rolled buttercream looks like fondant, tastes better, and is easier to do. Learn how easy and fun this is. You will cover a cake, and do crimping, modeling, embossing, brush embroidery and borders. Learn this interesting technique. Recipe will be provided.

Online class and kit: $45
Class video including recipes and instructions available at www.makeitsweetonlineclassroom.com for $10.

Instructor: Sallia

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TIERED CAKES

Learn how to construct tiered cakes for any occasion using dowel rods, stacked, 2-plate and pillar construction methods. Students will then build their own 2-tiered cake.

Online classand kit: $45

Instructor: Sallia

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PRIVATE PARTIES & CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

Make It Sweet is a great place for group parties and events! Projects can include cupcakes, cookies, cake balls, truffles, macarons and more. Each person usually decorates their own project and takes it home as their party favor. Cost ranges from $25 - $40 per person depending on the project and length of the party.

Scheduling may be difficult if not arrange 2 months in advance due to our existing class schedule. More detail information is available by clicking on the "Private Party Details" below or by emailing us at classes@makeitsweet.com.

Private Party Details

INSTRUCTORS

Sallia is a long time Wilton instructor and has been inducted into their instructor's Hall of Fame. She also is owner of Just Desserts which creates some wonderful wedding and special occasion cakes.

Jennifer is an owner of Make It Sweet and has used her training and knowledge to teach a number of classes over the years. She's a graduate of the Culinary Academy of Austin and loves to teach. A number of years ago she was an assistant for a contestant on the Food Network Challenge.

Magda joined Make It Sweet while working on her extership from the Culinary Academy of Austin. She has been Jennifer assistant for six years and is now teaching classes on her own. She has decorated cakes professionally for years.

Kelly is the owner of Kelly's Cakes in Austin. She has been designing one-of-a-kind cakes and cookies professionally for 10 years. She is an award winning decorator, and loves to teach!

Pavla has worked as the pastry chef at a couple of country clubs before becoming an pastry instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. She cares deeply about every student and is very proud of her Czech heritage.