(Mod, I wasn't sure if this was the right spot, or if I should put it under the cake decorating section itself. Please feel free to move this if it's in the wrong spot. Thanks!)

As some of you may know, I was supposed to be a Wilton instructor before DH went out of town for 8 months last year. I've been on their relief list for all this time, but I haven't been able to fill any spots. And I probably wouldn't be able to commit to anything with the possibility of DH going overseas for anywhere from 1 year to 4 years. (On 90 days, off 30, but only able to come home for 29 days out of the year due to taxes).

So, about a month ago, I got offered a teaching spot out at parks and rec for one of the local townships. I would only be teaching a few Saturdays in a row, rather than the 4 weeks for each Wilton class. So, I called my supervisor at Wilton and told her about it. And that they didn't want just Wilton, so I was going to teach that, and step down as a Wilton instructor. I felt it was only fair, because I was receiving the discount and going to all the meetings and training, but not giving anything back to the company. She was very understanding, and said to just let them know if I want to come back in the future.

Now, I have the dilema of making a "curriculum" to teach for these classes. Do any of you teach classes other than Wilton? Would you be willing to share some of your teaching methods and timetables with me? I will be doing 2 part classes each for a Basic and Intermediate. Then, I'll be teaching a parent/child class just one part. The Parent/child one I have pretty much figured out, it will just be cupcakes, and more for fun for the kids.

I'm trying to go through the Wilton books to see what I can use as far as scheduling and what would be good for each class. But, I'm really starting at point zero.

Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!

TIA

Is your husband in the military? Here is a bump, maybe someone else can help

Sounds FUN!!!!! Don't have any suggestions but good luck!

Just seeing this post now as I am searching the forums for the same info. How have you made out so far?

I would suggest looking through the Wilton books and combining the first two courses and then doing the fondant separately, but focusing more on molding as well as gumpaste.

Lol. I just saw this was posted years ago. I must be just a little too late.

Nevermind, just a few months. Lol.

I have taken classes in both the beginning and intermediate levels at a cake supply store that does not teach the wilton method. PM me with your email addresses and I will scan in the class lists, recipes etc. I will also be able to answer questions on the methods that they did teach. hope this helps.

I haven't taken classes. But if I were going to refer a friend to one or take one myself, I would want them to teach:

baking tips using a mix (easiest for most)
smooth icing
basic borders
flower and leaf - easy ones
writing techniques