Course 1: Basic Cake Decorating (1 of 4)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to decorate a cake like you see in the bakeries? Then join us for Wilton's four, 2-hour sessions that will break down the steps to help you bake the perfect cake and decorate it like a pro in no time!  

 

Throughout the four 2 hour sessions you will learn how to bake the perfect cake, ice a cake, how to use icing bags and couplers, become familiar with different tips, writing, borders, figure piping, roses and much more.

Fee does not include supplies. Supply list will be given out at the first session.

Class will be held: February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: $35 (plus supplies) Instructor: Mindy

First class starts on Monday, February 2. http://craftsdirect.com/events/

Please register in store or call us at 320-654-0907 or 800-784-8868

 Wilton also has a FREE gift promotion which goes to each paying participant of this 4 course class. The free gift is a Fondant Cupcake Decorating Set “Flowers” which has a retail value of $8.99.

 If demand exceeds supply, a comparable gift would be substituted.

Upcoming Classes: Our April Class Calendar.

Hello April! 

We have some fun and exciting classes scheduled here at Crafts Direct this month! And right now we have at least one spot open in all of the classes we have on the calendar....although I know a few of the classes are certain to fill up and they will probably go fast!

You can check out the full calendar on our Website HERE. I have also included some additional photos and direct links to specific classes below. If you would like to join us for any of our classes please call or stop in to register.

 

Advanced Copic Class: Take your Copic coloring to the next level with a focus on light and shadow. Learn how to use a basic light guide and practice coloring images with light coming from different directions. You should have an understanding of basic techniques using Copic markers and should have taken the Copic Basics class or an equivalent previously. You will complete two cards in this class. 

 

Beading 101: Learn the basics of jewelry making, including how to use some of the beading tools. Complete these two beautiful bracelets while you learn. We provide the materials. 

Beading 201: Take your beading to the next level! In this class you’ll complete this Stars, Stripes & Braids Necklace while you learn  - we provide the materials.

Cake Decorating: Mindy will teach you to create breathtaking icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and the famous Wilton Rose. Throughout the four 2-1/2 hour sessions you will learn the basic principals of cake design, how to make royal icing, parchment bags, flower stems, gum paste and fondant will also be covered. This is an advanced class - you must have taken Course 1, or have prior cake decorating experience to take this class.
This is a four session class & will be held: April 28th, May 5th, 12th & 19th.

Knitting 101: Learn the basics of knitting and finish your very own dishcloth. This class will teach the knit-stitch. All materials are provided.
This is a two-session class: April 9th & 16th

Project Life Workshop: Bring your Project Life album & supplies and join Nicole in the classroom for a couple of hours of uninterrupted scrapbooking.  Nicole will be available to answer questions, show you the latest products and help those who aren’t exactly sure how to get started. This is a free workshop and registration is not required.

Quilt Tutoring: Here at Crafts Direct we would love to assist you in selecting your next quilt projects, with fabrics, patterns, etc. We want to also be the quilt shop that helps you to attain the methods and techniques that we have found that will enable you to create some very wonderful pieces. That is why we are offering this free class the first two Thursdays each month.
Anyone from beginner to expert is welcome. Bring your current quilting project and join us in the classroom! Karen P. our quilting instructor will be available to answer any questions or help you out if needed.

Quilt Venture: Make a fun quilting project during this class. Lunch will be provided from our Coffee Shop. The class will be limited to 10 people, so sign up soon! The pattern is included, but other supplies are not – a supply list is available at Customer Service.

 

Upcoming Classes: Basic Cake Decorating Class.

Coming up in the month of March we will be offering our four session Wilton Basic Cake Decorating Class!

On Monday evenings from 6-8:30pm through the month of March we will be offering the four Course 1 decorating classes. In this class Mindy will walk you through the steps of how to bake and decorate your first cake. More information about this Course can be found on our class calendar HERE.

If you would like to join us for the Basic Cake Decorating class please call or stop in to register.

Win It Wednesday: Cake Decorating Set.

It's time for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY!!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is a Wilton 25 Piece Cake Decorating Set. It is a great basic decorating set for beginner cake decorators! (Also great for beginners - our Basic Cake Decorating class which starts up again next month! You can find more info on our 4 session cake class here:
http://bit.ly/1jOxXPJ )

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN! Good Luck.

Win It Wednesday: Halloween Baking.

Are we ready for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY?!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is a collection of Halloween Baking Items! Included in the prize are pumpkin shaped party bags, a set of both small and large baking cups, and two Wilton sprinkles (Jack-O-Lanterns and Spider Mix).

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN!

New in Floral.

We have some exciting new items to share from our Floral department today!

First, we have new glass marbles that just arrived. We had been waiting for (and having a lot of requests for) this plum color that is now in stock! You can find them in aisle 4 of the Floral department.

Our baking aisle also has some fun new items -
including a fondant and gumpaste decorating kit. This kit comes with all of the basic supplies you will need for fondant or gumpaste plus it keeps everything nicely organized.

Wilton also has this new line called Shape-N-Amaze, which is an edibile shaping dough. We have the dough availalbe in a varieity of colors and also some shape molds and texture mats.

Finally, from Wilton as well we now have these mini baking pans - which are available as a spring form or angel food cake pan. You can find all of the new baking and cake supplies in aisle 2.

January Cake Decorating Class.

This month we will be offering a four session Wilton Basic Cake Decorating Class!

On Monday evenings from 6-8:30pm through the month of January we will be offering the four Course 1 decorating classes (Basic Cake Decorating). In this class Marcia will walk you through the steps of how to back and decorate your first cake. More information about this Course can be found HERE.

If you would like to join us for either of the cake decorating courses please call or stop in to register.

New in Floral/Home Decor.

Today I wanted to share a few new items from our Floral/Home Decor. Department - who also oversee all of our baking and cake decorating supplies.

First up, we just received copies of this new (very popular) Push-up Pops Book. The book is gorgeous with full color full page photos for each recipe included, and the recipes are great because they vary to include cakes, ice creams, cookies, and puddings. Plenty of ideas on how to fill up some of those Reusable Push-Pop containers. You can find the containers and the book in aisle 2.

Also in aisle two you can find our wide variety of Wilton baking pans. Some of the new ones (which are perfect for spring & summer) are: the Cookie Bowl pan, the Ice Cream Sandwich pan, and the Mini-Cakes pan.

In addition, we also have a few options of Whoopie Pie pans from Wilton. We are also anticipating the arrival of a 'mini' whoopie pie size soon.

You can also find some general summer baking items on the endcap of aisle two. These items included cupcake liners and toppers, cookie cutters, treat bags, and  ice cream cups.

And one final new item from our Floral Department: Prom Garters. On the endcap of aisle 1 you can find a bunch of different styles and colors sure to coordinate with any prom attire.

Basic Cake Decorating Class

There are still openings in this class that starts this Thursday, May 5th at 6pm. This is a 4 session course and each class runs from 6pm to 8pm and the class fee is $30 (not including materials). In the first session you will receive a list of supplies. You can register by stopping in or giving us a call at (320)-654-0907.

Classes Classes and more Classes!

There are still openings in some of our February classes and we have added some classes to our March Calendar. Including some Happily Ever After classes for brides to be and a Flower & Cake Design class, the next course after basic cake decorating. Soon we will be posting our demo's and make & takes that we will also be holding in March for National Craft Month (NCM). The necklace pictured on the right is the Rosemaling project for this months class. Isn't it beautiful?



We hope to have April's calendar up soon, but will tell you the dates for our Card Chaos classes. They will be held on Tuesday's April 12th and April 19th from 6pm to 8:30pm. We are trying something new, we are offering a daytime card class on April 19th from 2pm to 4:30pm. This will hopefully allow more people to get into the class since it is a popular one.