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post #1 of 53
6/18/06 at 11:53am
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ive seen a bunch of pictures and heard a lot on this site about the wilton cake decorating classes. what exactly are they and how do i find out more about them?(like where would i find a class in my area and how much the course costs? thanks!
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post #2 of 53
6/18/06 at 11:58am
WIlton is a company that sells lots of different cake decorating and baking supplies. They also hold cake decorating classes, usually in craft stores, but other places as well. I took mine through the local Adult School. Anyway, I would inquire at your local craft store. You may be able to check the Wilton website and see if they have some kind of a search tool to check for local classes. Its a great way to learn the basics of cake decorating.

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post #3 of 53
6/18/06 at 12:03pm
I took them at Michaels arts and crafts, if you have one of those near you I think most of them offer the wilton courses. So do the JoAnn Fabrics stores here in Ohio. You might check around and see if you have any of either of those close to you. The courses aren't expensive, their usually $25 in our locations, and Michaels always offers some kind of special either on the course or the course kit. I got the first course for half off, and the second and third ones I think I paid for the course and got the kits for a penny, you can't beat that!! I think the supplies end up costing more then the course itself icon_biggrin.gif .
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post #4 of 53
6/18/06 at 12:27pm
http://www.wilton.com/classes/classlocator.cfm

This link is wilton's website and you can find the class located closest to you. Wilton's standard price per class is $25.00 but some places offer discounts. If I remember correctly the class kits are also $25.00, but again a lot of places have deals where you buy kit and get class free or buy class get kit free. Or the place I took classes we got 15% off of all wilton supplies while the class was going on so most people waited until the first night and used the 15% off for their kit.

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post #5 of 53
6/18/06 at 1:01pm
We have the basic classes offered at the JoAnn's super store locations, Michael's and The Tall Mouse here. I would love to take some of the more advanced classes now (gum paste flowers, etc) but I can't seem to find those ones. Not sure how to get that as I'm a visual learner and the only place I've found is in San Diego. Which is doable for a one time class, but not for any classes that go on for more than a day.
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post #6 of 53
6/18/06 at 1:22pm
Wilton instructors are hit & miss. Some are great...others not so much. If you are really serious, you can try a local cake supply store for their classes. They are usually a step up from Wilton. I'm still learning too...have fun!
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post #7 of 53
6/18/06 at 1:33pm
I took all three Wilton courses at Michaels as well. I had a great instructor and am planning to take courses II and III again. I wish they would offer something beyond the basics like gumpaste flowers.


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post #8 of 53
6/18/06 at 1:43pm
As a Micheals teacher....i would say..there are some experienced and some less experienced teachers to teach lessons....however, on my end, i find that the more a student practices, the more they are able to get out of the lessons...and the better student they become...practice practice....and as teachers we are very limited to specific lessons and what exactly we can teach...alot of my decorating experience has just come through trial and error....
and..on another note....most of us teachers will be receiving training this summer for gumpaste...would assume we will be able to offer those gumpaste classes in the future...Happy Decorating: icon_lol.gif
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post #9 of 53
6/18/06 at 1:55pm
Yes, I took my classes...all 3 of them at Michaels. They had a special and the classes were $7.00 but you will end up purchasing Wilton supplies for your classes. I love my instructior. She's been teaching there for 10 years and works at the Fred Meyer Bakery so she was full of experience and had great short cuts for things. I would highly recommend these classes and I too wish they had some more classes specializing in gumpaste and fondant.
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post #10 of 53
6/18/06 at 4:05pm
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thanks everybody! i have a michaels and a joanns in my area. i called michaels and plan on taking Wilton course 1 in august! thanks for the advice!!!!!!! icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gifthumbs_up.gifbirthday.gif
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post #11 of 53
6/19/06 at 8:35pm
I looked up in my area and the closest place classes are offered are 4 stores, but they are about 45 miles away. How long are the classes? Do they last a couple of hours? When you say course 1, 2 and 3, does that mean that each course is just one class and it would be a $25 fee plus supplies for that one class or if it is more than one class per course, it would cost $25 for each class. Sorry for so many questions. icon_redface.gif

Thanks for any help.
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post #12 of 53
6/19/06 at 8:41pm
It is 25 for the 4 classes that comprise Course I, then the same for Course II and III. Some months there are discounts - like 1/2 price, etc. - keep in mind that you also have to buy the course kit which varies in price. You can use a coupon for ACMoore, Michaels, etc. in the store for the Course kit but not for the price of the class...other than that you will have to buy a few additional items and bake your cakes prior to class. ...
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post #13 of 53
6/19/06 at 8:48pm
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It is 25 for the 4 classes that comprise Course I, then the same for Course II and III. Some months there are discounts - like 1/2 price, etc. - keep in mind that you also have to buy the course kit which varies in price. You can use a coupon for ACMoore, Michaels, etc. in the store for the Course kit but not for the price of the class...other than that you will have to buy a few additional items and bake your cakes prior to class. ...



Ok, so if I understand this correctly, it is only $25 for all four classes in course 1? If so that shouldn't be too bad. Do you remember how much you paid for your course kit? I've heard that some places accept competitor coupons. If so, maybe I could use a 40% coupon from JoAnn's and purchase the course kit at Michael's if that is where I can take the class?

Thanks.
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post #14 of 53
6/19/06 at 8:50pm
The classes were several hours long too. well worth the time to go four weeks in a row for one class.

I found an all day class in San Diego to learn how to make gum paste flowers. I feel like a kid waiting for my first day of school. My husband even happily agreed to take all four kids for the day AND get my eldest daughter to her color guard performance that day. I'm counting down the days (and that's about an hour and a half drive for me pending traffic)
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post #15 of 53
6/19/06 at 8:51pm
Paxpuella: where do you live? Could be something closer. Maybe!



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