DECEMBER
1 - Sat.      FULL: Holiday Cookie Baking - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
1 - Sat.      FULL: Cake Pop Decorating - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
1 - Sat.      FULL: Stollen & Marzipan - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
2 - Sun.      Buttercream Transfer Cake - 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
3 - Mon.      FULL: Empanadas - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
4 - Tues.      Gingerbread House Building 1 of 2 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
5 - Wed.      Gingerbread House Building 2 of 2 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
5 - Wed.      Henna Piping on Cookies - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
7 - Fri.      Angel Food Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
8 - Sat.      FULL: Cookie Decorating - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
8 - Sat.      FULL: Cupcake Decorating - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
8 - Sat.      S'Mores Cake (Smooth Ganache using Acrylic Disks) - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
9 - Sun.      FULL: Holiday Gifts - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
10 - Mon.      FULL: Fondant Seasonal Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
11 - Tues.      FULL: Cookie Decorating - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
11 - Tues.      Buttercream Seasonal Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
12 - Wed.      Holiday Gifts - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
12 - Wed.      FULL: 3D Cookie Scene - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
13 - Thur.      Chocolate Truffles - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
13 - Thur.     Rolled Buttercream - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
14 - Fri.      Cake Balls - 6:00 to 8:30 pm (BYOB 21+)
14 - Fri.      FULL: Painting on Cookies - 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB 21+)
15 - Sat.      FULL: Holiday Gifts - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
15 - Sat.      Kid's Turkey Cupcake Cake - 2:00 to 4:30 pm
15 - Sat.      Gelatin Snow Globe & Bows - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
16 - Sun.      FULL: Geode Cake - 10:00 to 5:00 pm
16 - Sun.      FULL: Holiday Cookie Baking - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
17 - Mon.      FULL: Cookie Decorating - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
18 - Tues.      FULL: Holiday Gifts - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
19 - Wed.      Modeled Fondant Cake Topper - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
21 - Fri.      Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
22 - Sat.       Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
23 - Sun.      Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
24 - Mon.      Christmas Eve - closed at 12:00 noon
25 - Mon.      Christmas - closed
26 - Tues.      day after Christmas - closed
27 - Thur.      Kid's Paint Party Cupcake Cake - 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
28 - Fri.      Kid's Paint Party Cookies - 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
30 - Sun.      Cookie Bouquet - 12:00 to 3:00 pm
31 - Mon.      New Year's Eve - closed at 2:00 pm

JANUARY
1 - Tues.      New Year's Day - closed
5 - Sat.      FULL: French Macaron 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
5 - Sat.      FULL: Kolache and Klobasniky - 2:00 to 5:30 pm
5 - Sat.      Modeled Fondant Cake Topper - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
6 - Sun.      Petit Fours - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
8 - Tues.     Cake Club Meeting all welcome - 7:00 to 9:00 pm
8 - Tues.     FULL: Buttercream Flower Garden Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
9 - Wed.      Airbrush Basics - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
9 - Wed.      FULL: Floral Cupcake Bouquet - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
10 - Thur.      FULL: Healthier Baking - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
10 - Thur.      Modern Buttercream Textures - 6:00 to 9:00 noon
11 - Fri.      Succulent Modeling - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
12 - Sat.     Pate a Choux - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
12 - Sat.      FULL: New York Pretzels - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
13 - Sun.      Cookie Decorating - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
13 - Sun.      Buttercream Transfer Cake - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
15 - Tues.      FULL: Bagels - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
15 - Tues.      Buttercream Borders, Trims & Edges - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
16 - Wed.      3D Cookie Scene - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
17 - Thur.      Cocktail Cupcakes - 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB 21+)
17 - Thur.      Embroidered Chocolate Box - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
18 - Fri.      Homemade Pizza - 1:00 to 4:00 pm (BYOB 21+)
19 - Sat.      FULL: Breakfast Yeast Bread - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
19 - Sat.      FULL: Classic Yeast Bread - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
19 - Sat.      Henna Piping on Cookies - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
20 - Sun.      Cake & Icings - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
22 - Tues.     Russian Tip Flowers - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
22 - Tues.     Chocolate Wrapped Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
23 - Wed.      Mirror Glaze Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
23 - Wed.      Watercolor Drip Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
24 - Thur.      Gravity Defying Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
25 - Fri.      Take n Bake - Chicken Pot Pie - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
26 - Sat.      Cake Balls - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
26 - Sat.      FULL: Geode Cake - 10:00 to 5:00 pm
26 - Sat.      FULL: Empanadas - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
27 - Sun.      FULL: Strudel - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
27 - Sun.      S'Mores Cake (Smooth Ganache using Acrylic Disks) - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
28 - Mon.      Muffins & Loaf Bread - 6:00 to 9:00 pm

FEBRUARY
12 - Tues.     Cake Club Meeting all welcome - 7:00 to 9:00 pm
23 - Sat.     Austin Cake Show
24 - Sun.     Austin Cake Show

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WORKSHOP

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops at Make It Sweet are a holiday and family tradition! The house will already be assembled and there will be lots of fun sweet edibles to use for decorations as well as icing and more. The cost is $35 per house. Make it a family event and come in to decorate a gingerbread house together to display for the holidays. Since seating is limited, a maximum of 4 people can work on 1 house together. Make It Sweet staff and Club members will be on hand to give decorating pointers, tips and tricks. Choose a time below. The workshops are 1 hour and 15 mins which allows plenty of time for learning some decorating techniques, selecting candies and decorating your house. Some proceeds benefit the Capital Confectioners Cake Club and the That Takes the Cake event that they host. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so register in advance to reserve your time. This workshop is not available for any discounts.

Cost: $35   No supplies needed.

To save your time slot register in advance thru our Online Store

December 21         Friday        between 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

December 22         Saturday        between 10:00 am to 3:15 pm

December 23         Sunday        between 10:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:15 pm

CLASSES JUST FOR KIDS

We are offering several classes during the coming holiday season that are designed for kids ages 6 - 12 years old (older kids are encouraged to take our regular adult classes). The classroom will be a kid only zone other than the instructor and their assistants. Register in advance to secure a slot.

KID'S CHRISTMAS TREE CUPCAKE CAKE

In this class we will start with coloring cupcake batters Christmas colors to make a fun tie dye cupcakes. After baking them we will put them all together to make a cute Christmas Tree! They will get to put their own twist and decorate them with fun sprinkles and candy. Each child will leave with their own Mini Christmas Tree Cupcake Cake.

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 15       Saturday            2:00 - 4:30 pm

KID'S PAINT PARTY CUPCAKE CAKE

Party with us and make your own colorful paint palette cupcakes. We will color our batters to make fun tie dye cupcakes. Put fun sprinkles inside like a pinata! Then display them to look like a paint palette! Each child will leave with their own mini cupcake paint palette cake.

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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December 27       Thursday            10:00 am - 12:30 pm

KID'S PAINTING PARTY COOKIES

Join the party and make your own colorful paint theme cookies! We will decorate sugar cookies using different techniques and bright colors! It will be so much fun recreating paint palettes and paint splatters! Each child will leave with 6 different designed cookies.

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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December 28       Friday            10:00 am - 12:30 pm

MAKE IT SWEET INSTRUCTOR CLASSES

SIPS & SWEETS  

These special classes are set up to allow you to bring your favorite beverage and enjoy many of the classes we've offered before. So gather your friends and enjoy these more relaxing classes. Openers and cups will be provided. Must be 21 and over to attend. Please drink responsibly.

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Some of these classes are available to holders of Groupon prepaid class certificates. You can register here.

GEODE CAKE    *** NEW ***

This class will cover basic techniques such as carving, icing, covering the cake with fondant and stacking. 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. Each student will take home their 2-tiered geode designed cake. A light lunch or snacks will be provided.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 16 (Holiday)        Sunday          10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FULL: January 26 (Winter Wonderland)        Saturday          10:00 am - 5:00 pm

GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING    *** NEW ***

In this 2 session class students will cut and texture the construction gingerbread dough that will then be baked and cooled. The house will be assembled on the first day so that it is set and ready for decorating on day two. The decorations will include mainly royal icing piping decorating techniques and use some candies as accents. Students will then take their beautiful house home to proudly display.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

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December 4 & 5        Tuesday & Wednesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm each day

HOLIDAY GIFTS    *** NEW ***

During this hands-on class, students will make 3 easy, fun holiday edibles that are perfect for holiday events or to give as gifts! Items will include a cake, cookie and candy. This year’s recipes are: Classic Ramped-Up Shortbread Cookies, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Hot Chocolate Molds. 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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FULL: December 9        Sunday          12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
December 12        Wednesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL: December 15        Saturday          9:00 am - 12:00 noon
FULL: December 18        Tuesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKING    *** NEW ***

Learn the techniques to make three classic cookies – Coconut Macaroon, Jam Filled Snow Ball Cookies and Chocolate Salami. These cookies are delicious additions for cookie exchanges, cookie platters or just to treat yourself. Everyone will leave with an assortment of cookies that they make in class.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 1        Saturday          9:00 am - 12:00 noon
FULL: December 16        Sunday          12:00 noon - 3:00 noon

STOLLEN & MARZIPAN    *** NEW ***

In this class students will make the traditional German Stollen that is so popular during the holiday season. This cross between bread and fruitcake will have fruit nuts and marzipan. Learn to model marzipan decorations to accompany the loaf that you will take home.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 1        Saturday          2:00 - 5:00 pm

BAGELS    *** NEW ***

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. Everyone will leave with 9 bagels.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 15        Tuesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

ENGLISH MUFFINS    *** NEW ***

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. Everyone will leave with 9 large English Muffins.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

BUTTERCREAM TRANSFER CAKE    *** NEW ***

Make a trendy painted floral buttercream wrap cake. Students will learn to paint with buttercream, make buttercream transfers, and how to apply them to the side of a cake.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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December 2        Sunday          12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
January 13        Sunday          12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

CAKES & ICINGS    *** NEW ***

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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January 20        Sunday          10:00 am - 5:00 pm

EMPANADAS    *** NEW ***

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. Students will go home with empanadas they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 3        Monday          6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL: January 26        Saturday          2:00 - 5:00 pm

FONDANT CAKE STENCILING     *** NEW ***

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    *** NEW ***

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. Everyone will take home a box of assorted tarts.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

EUROPEAN COOKIE    *** NEW ***

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

SCULPTED DRAGON ON A CAKE    *** NEW ***

Create a dragon in this advanced, two session structure class. Learn to build an armature around which you will model, sculpt, cover, and hand paint your dragon. A small cake will be added to complete the overall design. There will be a break for lunch.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

TAKE N BAKE   *** NEW ***

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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January 25 (Chicken Pot Pie)         Friday          9:00 am - 12:00 noonpm

BUTTERCREAM FLOWER GARDEN CAKE    *** NEW ***

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. You will leave with a beautiful cake that you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 8        Tuesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

FLORAL BUTTERCREAM BASKETWEAVE CAKE    *** NEW ***

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

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

KOLACHE AND KLOBASNIKY    *** NEW ***

Learn to make the soft and tender dough for fruit and cheese kolaches and rolled sausage klobasniky. Students will work in teams to make the dough and while it is proofing, a pre-made dough will be used to start making the kolaches. Everyone will leave with a variety of sweet and savory treats to take home. We are excited to have Chef Pavla teaching these Czech classics.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 5        Saturday          2:00 - 5:30 pm

Strudel    *** NEW ***

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

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 27        Sunday          12:00 - 3:00 pm

3D COOKIE SCENE    *** NEW ***

Learn how to assemble and decorate a holiday themed cookie scene. Students will learn how to cut cookie dough using cutters & templates, decorate their scenes with royal icing, and edible images. Each student will leave with the scene that they complete in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 12 (Snow Globe)        Wednesday          6:00 - 6:00 pm
January 16 (Snow Globe)        Wednesday          6:00 - 6:00 pm

MODELED FONDANT CAKE TOPPER    *** NEW ***

Learn to make a seasonal 2D cake topper design. Students will learn the basics in fondant modeling, how to color fondant, and make a multi dimensional, 2D cake topper. The topper will be placed on top of a cake that each student gets to take home with them.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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December 19 (Snow Penguin)        Wednesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 5 (Snow Penquin)        Saturday          2:00 - 5:00 pm

GELATIN BUBBLES BUTTERFLIES & BOWS    *** NEW ***

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 BUBBLES & BOWS HOLIDAY    *** NEW ***

Learn how to create fun bubbles and bows using gelatin. This class you will learn the technique and steps required to create your own gelatin bubbles and bows at home. Each student will take home a set of 6 decorated cupcakes.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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December 15        Saturday          2:00 - 5:00 pm

GELATIN FLOWERS & BOWS    *** NEW ***

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    *** NEW ***

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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FULL: December 1 (Christmas)             Saturday              9:00 am - 12:00 noon

WATERCOLOR DRIP CAKE    *** NEW ***

Learn to make a barrel style cake and use buttercream to achieve a watercolor finish, adorn it with buttercream, candy, and chocolate clusters with a hand painted drip accent. Each student will leave with a cake they complete in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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January 23             Wednesday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

HEALTHIER BAKING    *** NEW ***

This class will delve into the topic of how to modify the amount and types of flours, fats and sugars that are used in baking in order to produce healthier yet still tasty results. Students will be making a cake and a cookie recipe in class and will be taking home their finished treats. We will also be discussing how to adjust recipes with substituted ingredients and techniques to produce a more guilt-free finished product.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 10             Thursday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

MIRROR GLAZE CAKE    *** NEW ***

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

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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January 23        Wednesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

SAVORY TART BAKING    *** NEW ***

During this hands-on class students will learn create a variety of savory filled tart recipes that will be perfect for any occasion. Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with several mini tarts they create in class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

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 to take home.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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December 30 (New Year's Eve)      Sunday        12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

CUPCAKE BOUQUET

Make beautifully decorated cupcakes themed to the season and learn how to arrange them into a bouquet. Each student will leave with a complete cupcake bouquet.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

FLORAL CUPCAKE BOUQUET    *** NEW ***

Make seasonal buttercream flowers on cupcakes and arrange them into a bouquet on a cake board. Students will learn to use a flower nail to create individual and clustered flowers that are beyond basic flowers.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 9        Wednesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

FONDANT CAKE MARBLING

Learn to decorate a cake with with fondant. In this class students will learn color marbling and texture techniques, how to cover a cake with fondant, and how to cut and form fondant flowers. Each student will leave with a completed cake to take home.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

HENNA PIPING ON COOKIES

Learn how to decorate henna mehndi style piped cookies in this intermediate class. Students will learn how to transfer images, and pipe 5 different styles of cookies. Each student will leave with 6 cookies.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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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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FULL: December 14             Friday           6:00 - 9:00 pm (BYOB 21+)

GUMPASTE PEONY    *** NEW ***

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    *** NEW ***

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    *** NEW ***

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    *** NEW ***

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 that they will take home with them.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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January 22             Tuesday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

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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Holders of Groupon prepaid class certificates register here.

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: $60 No supplies needed.

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January 22             Tuesday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

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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January 17             Thursday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

MUFFIN & LOAF BREADS

During this hands on class you will make a variety of muffins and loaf breads. Recipes and tasting will be provided. Each student will leave with a variety of muffins and loaf breads you create during class. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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January 28        Monday          6:00 - 9:00 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. Students will leave with a project they create during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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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. Everyone will leave with a box of pretzels that can be eaten right away or saved and rewarmed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: January 12             Saturday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

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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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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December 7        Friday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

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. Students will take home the cake they create in class.

Instructor: Rebecca

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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December 8             Saturday              2:00 - 5:00 pm
January 27             Sunday              12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

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. Everyone leaves with their pizzas to bring home and enjoy.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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January 18             Friday              1:00 - 4:00 pm (Adult - BYOB)

BUTTERCREAM CAKE LACE PIPING

During this class students will learn how to smooth ice a cake and adorn it with different piping techniques to create lace patterns and designs. Each student will leave with the project they create during class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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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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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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January 24        Thursday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

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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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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January 10             Thursday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

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.

Instructor:

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. You will leave with a classic cake that you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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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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January 15        Tuesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm

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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December 11             Tuesday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

FONDANT FLORAL BLING CAKE

Add some hand-made bling to your cake! During this fondant cake class you will cover a cake with fondant then learn how to make your own bling decorations. You will leave with a beautiful blinged out cake you create during this hands on class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 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. You will leave with six cupcakes with succulents you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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January 11             Friday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

COCKTAIL CUPCAKES

Learn to bake cupcakes with a little "kick". During this hands on class students will learn how to make cocktail inspired cupcakes. Recipes and tastings will be provided. Students will leave with cocktail cupcakes they create during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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January 17             Thursday              6:00 - 9:00 pm (Adult - BYOB)

SCONES & BISCUITS

During this hands on class you will create a variety of scones and biscuits to enhance any occasion. Recipes and tasting will be provides. Each student will leave with a variety of scones and biscuits you create in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

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 hands on class. Recipes and tastings will be provided. Each student will leave with several Whoopie Pies they create during class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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Not Scheduled

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

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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PATE A CHOUX

Learn the variety of sweets that can be made from this versatile dough. We will make the dough in class 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 class and will leave with a box of goodies to take home./p>

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69    No supplies needed.

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January 12             Saturday              9:00 am - 12:00 noon

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: $60 No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

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FULL: January 19             Saturday              9:00 am - 12:00 noon

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: $60 No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

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FULL: January 19             Saturday              2:00 - 5:00 pm

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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January 9             Wednesday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

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 I - THE BASICS

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

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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FRENCH MACARONS II - THE NEXT LEVEL   

Take French Macarons to the next level! In this class students will explore the sweet and savory side of French Macaron with combinations like Maple/Bacon and Strawberry/Basil. You will also learn different piping techniques. It is highly recommended that students take the French Macaron I class before taking this next level class. You will leave with an assortment of macarons you make in class.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

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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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FULL: December 10 (Present)          Monday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

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

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 8 (Christmas)          Saturday              2:00 - 5:00 pm

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

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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FULL: December 8 (Christmas)             Saturday           9:00 am - 12:00 noon
FULL: December 11 (Christmas)             Tuesday           6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL: December 17 (Christmas)             Monday           6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 13 (Valentine)             Sunday           12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

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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Not Scheduled

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. Students leave with the cake balls they create.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

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December 14        Friday          6:00 - 8:30 pm (Adult - BYOB)
January 26        Saturday          9:30 am - 12:00 noon

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.

: Jennifer

Cost $69  No supplies needed.

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December 13             Thursday              6:00 - 9:00 pm

PETIT FOURS

During this hands on class, students will learn to bake, fill, and decorate a variety of petit cakes. You will take home a variety of petit fours you create in class. Recipes will be provided.

Cost: $60   No supplies needed.

Instructor Magda

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PIE BAKING

This class is a combination demonstration and hands-on practice class. Pies for the fall season will be pumpkin and pecan. Learn to make pie crust. 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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DESSERT TART BAKING

Tarts are an open shelled pastry filled with delicious fillings. During this hands-on class students will learn create a variety of seasonal recipes that will be ready to impress. Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with several mini tarts they create in class.

Cost: $69   No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

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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. Come and learn how easy and fun this is. You will cover a cake, and do crimping, modeling, embossing, brush embroidery and borders. Come learn this interesting technique. Recipe will be provided.

Cost: $60   No supplies needed.

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 in class to take home.

Cost: $69   No supplies needed.

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.

Hailey owns Cecelia's Cakes ATX where she creates fun and interesting custom cakes. She loves to share her knowledge of cake and help people work through any project.

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.