Flowers and Fancies - Jennifer Dontz and Sharon Zambito, Oct 23&24, Nederland, TX

This class is in grave danger of being canceled due to lack of interest.  It was scheduled for last year in the Houston area and the same thing happened.  Jennifer Dontz AND Sharon Zambito for two days in a small group setting?  Come on, Cakers ... surely there are some of you out there who would jump on this opportunity.  Let Jen know ASAP if you are interested - cakeababe1@aol.com.

You can see examples of what they will be teaching in the class on Sharon's website:  http://www.sugaredproductions.com/Classes.htm

TWO teachers - TWICE the fun!  Come join us, Sharon Zambito (www.sharonssugarshack.com and www.sugaredproductions.com) and Jennifer Dontz (www.sugardelites.com) (www.jenniferdontz.com) for an exciting, action packed, TWO day class in Nederland TX. October 23/24, 2010.    Cost is $270.00 for a very full TWO days, lunch included both days.  Space is limited. Class will be 8-10 hours per day.  If you need to buy and airline ticket, PLEASE do not buy it until we declare the class is definitely on. 

We need a minimum of 15 students .  Please let us know a.s.a.p. if you plan on attending.  Any skill level is welcome!  If interested, contact Jennifer at cakebabe1@aol.com . A 135.00 deposit is needed to hold your spot, the balance is due no later than one month before class. Deposits will be returned if the class minimum number is not met. 
 
During the 2 day class we will construct a complete 2 tier dummy cake. A round base cake will be covered in rolled fondant with a 3 letter monogram added on the front face. Decorative double frill border ribbons and pearl strings will border the base. Atop that will be a square cake, covered with fondant, with a handmade 5 panel fondant gift box lid. Side ribbons and a textured dress bow will be added. A gorgeous GP peony will dress the cake or cake board.  We also will be making a stunning, lifelike poinsettia.    Supply lists will be provided.  You will need to bring some of your own supplies. Lunch included each day.
  
Supply lists are fairly complete but may be amended before the class. We will let you know if they are.
 
Of course, you can email us at any time if you have any questions!
 
 SUPPLY LISTS:
 
For Sharon:
 
required
 
dummy cakes:  7 inch square and 11 inch round OR 8 inch square and 12 inch round (odd sizes available at sugarcraft.com. I will be doing the 7/11 combo)
cake board or drum to fit your above combination
fondant ( 10 pounds to be safe)
fondant smoother(s) (for sale)
rolling pin
exacto knife
piping bag with tip one or 2 and small amount BC
small pinpoint brush
super pearl dust
fluffy brush
medium paint brushes( bring various sizes)
ruler ( 12 inches)
small piece of styrofoam
small container of shortening
roll of paper towels

optional
 
pizza cutter
clay gun ( for sale)
textured roller for bow ( for sale)
frill cutters (can purchase from Jen or me)
ribbon cutter (Can purchase from Jen or me)
pearl maker ( can purchase from Jen or me)
turntable
1/2 inch ribbon to trim board ( black * or white)
 
I/we supply:
 
candy melts for glue
gumpaste for bow
cornstarch puffs
piping gel
pinprick templates
pins
pearl clay for one example
boards to trim panels on
premade panel pieces
gluesticks for ribbon
twine to measure circumference of cake
small cups of water for glue

For Jen:
 
Items required to bring for the gumpaste portion of the class:
Aluminum foil
Styrofoam balls  1”  1 ½”  2” (Please bring 4 - 1 1/2" and 3 - 2" balls)
Hot glue gun
A roll of plastic wrap
A roll of paper towels
Various sizes of brushes (if you have them, I will bring some to use if not) Make sure one is a very small one.
1 large ziplock bag
Scissors
A sharp knife to cut SOME of the Styrofoam balls (Please bring if you are not traveling on an airplane)
Small makeup type sponges for veining – only if you have them, I will bring extra….
Teeny tiny little scissors if you have them (I will have some in the store)
Wire cutters
A sturdy box to take your creations home in.  Some toilet paper helps as cushion.
Approx. ¼ c. Crisco
(Sharon – we’ll need an egg, just one J ) 
Cornstarch bag (A nylon with some cornstarch tied in it)
Pizza cutter
Red Americolor – If you don’t have it, don’t go out and buy it.  We can easily share, you only need a drop or so.
Small Styrofoam to stick leaves, ect into.
Pair of tweezers, only if you have them.

Below is a list of items non- required to bring, but if you have them PLEASE bring them.  When doing gumpaste it is EXTREMELY helpful to you, if you have the basics, which are, a cel board, cel pad (must be coated on one side), a ball tool and a cel pin or similar little roller to roll out the paste on your cel board.  Like I said, you are not required to bring these, but if you don’t have them, you will have to wait for one to become available.  I sell all of the equipment used in my traveling classes, so I will bring a small store with me, but I only have so many of each item. 
 
Non-required Supply List –
 
Cel board – 38.00
Cel pin – 14.25
Ball tool – 19.00
Cel pad – 16.00 (MUST have the coated side for the peony)
plastic veining tool –  7.50  (We will work with this a lot on the peony)
4 cutter peony flower set – 20.00
Peony leaf cutter set – 16.00
1 ½” five petal blossom cutter 7.00  This is used for the calax of the peony.
PeonyLeaf veiner – 12.00
Wires  26/24 wt    26/24/20 green (I provide all wires for the class) 20 g. 4.50  All other wires 4.25 @
Floral tape – 1.50 @
Dresden Veining Tool – $5.50 (We will work with this a lot on the peony)
Umbrella tool – 6.50
Teeny tiny little scissors – 2.50
I will be bringing lots of petal dusts and pearl dust. Petal – 2.75  Pearl 3.00
Poinsettia cutters – 14.00
Poinsettia veiner – 12.00
Dusts (for class, we will use green bean, fern, rain forest, cosmos, magenta, plum (possibly eggplant)
Confectioners glaze and thinner
All of the above can be purchased at my online store,  www.jenniferdontz.com  I am willing to bring the items with me, if you wish to preorder, please zip me an e-mail with your order.  You won't have to pay any shipping that way.  All items will be waiting for you at class.  Jennifer (e-mail: cakeababe1@aol.com)  I'll take care of all money at the end of class.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.