Learn how to "wafer" with one of the best wafer paper artists in the industry! Kara Andretta from Kara's Couture Cakes joins us and walks you step by step through every wafer detail of this amazing cake. Learn how to make numerous versions of this gorgeous wafer paper anemone! Then she'll teach you how to quickly bring beautiful eye-catching patterns to your cake with shimmer! This tutorial includes:
Note: This tutorial DOES NOT include icing, carving or covering a cake in fondant.
Kara is the creative chaos behind Kara's Couture Cakes and the consumer and human psych nerd behind CakeLife Academy and The Change Lab.\ Beginning her journey as a fine artists she originally studied to teach school aged children the fine arts. As life does, it had a different pathway that lead to her husband, 2 boys, an unexpected and life-changing 4 years at The Culinary Institute of America and interning with Ron Ben-Israel, and learning to knit poorly. She tries. Upon returning to Buffalo from her culinary education adventures in the NYC area, and with another little boy in tow, she opened what is now Kara's Couture Cakes online learning platform. From the science behind why cakes do what they do in the oven to consumer psychology, living a fuller life as a sugar artist to coaching cakers to become successful and thriving entrepreneurs, her life's work is help people - CAKERS - live authentically and fruitfully doing what they love AND GETTING PAID FOR IT! Outside of cake, Kara homeschools her three boys, spends a ridiculous amount of time at Tae Kwon Do, studies neuroscience and personal growth methodologies, knits (poorly), is a Harry Potter nerd, and can be found geeking out at business and lifestyle conferences and retreats. Oh, and the she's just batty for her bluejays and squirrels that live in her garden.
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…What I love about this class is learning from someone who has gone through all the trial and error, and is sharing that experience with you. That is truly priceless. Fantastic class.
This was awesome. One of the main reasons I was so excited about joining Avalon's online school is because she thinks outside of the box, & I just love that. Just about anyone can make a cake the traditional way, but to create the way she does, conjuring up the unexpected & taking it to an over & beyond cake form, that's talent. And to share it with us, love her for that!
I want to thank you for your stellar tutorials. I just watched the winter wonderland, and can't wait to try everything! …I am learning so much in your school and am so grateful for the tips and tricks you are sharing. The more I watch of your tutorials, the more I appreciate how you are doing them and making the knowledge possible to learn and pickup.
Avalon, I have been a member since day one. I absolutely love and admire the things you come up with to teach us. Just when I thought I knew it all, BAAAM, here's another trick up your sleeve. You are easy to follow, some other people's tuts are really annoying to me. I guess you must have that special touch with your soft approach and easy to listen to music. I love your sense of humor, and usually can't wait to see whats in store for us next. Even though I am more on the advanced skill level, I still learn new things all the time. Thank you for sharing your special talent with us, and I will continue to be a huge supporter of you and your Avalon cake school.
For the School: Some tutorials may require specific tools, but many use everyday tools found in most cake decorating kits. A detailed list of tools and materials is provided with every tutorial.
For Procreate Cake Sketching Tools: You need a iPad or iPhone, as the Procreate app only works on those at this moment.
For the Cake and Cookie Digital Planner: Note-taking apps work on multiple devices depending on the app, we love Goodnotes and that works on iPad, Desktop and mobile!
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While there are no formal prerequisites, having a basic understanding of cake decorating will help you get the most out of the course. While we think our content is easy to understand for all experience levels, we do cover intermediate to advanced techniques, so some prior experience is beneficial.
Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of cake decorating or you're all in and want that next "ah-ha" moment, this course is for you. Our courses are designed to be approachable and practical for people of all skill levels.
At Avalon Cakes, we don't just feed you robotic step-by-step processes... we give you the step-by-step along with the why's, so that you understand and can apply the skills and techniques you learn to all of your projects. We've been told over and over again that learning with us is like having a friend, who happens to be an expert at their craft, in the kitchen with you, guiding you every step of the way. Plus, each course includes exclusive, unique techniques not commonly taught anywhere else! You'll gain practical, hands-on experience that would typically cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars in an in-person class. Plus, with life-long access to this course, you get the flexibility to revisit the lessons anytime, anywhere!
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