Why is a flex format positively awesome for baking and cake decorating? 
#1  For best results, learners truly need to work with ingredients in an ideal state.  In live classes a lot of time is spent “keeping the group together.”  Oftentimes this means learners are working with fondant that has dried out of ganache that has cooled because they aren’t able to work at the best pace for them. 
#2  Creative minds typically don’t like to be rushed.  I doubt Van Gogh ever said, “I’ve got 55 minutes.  Let’s knock out some sunflowers!”  I can see precision, detail, and creativity in the work my learners complete because they have the time to really immerse themselves and work at a pace that is comfortable for them. 
#3  The ability to pause and rewind is like being the gift of time travel!  Class participants can manage the pace of the class themselves and customize it 100% to their learning style. 
#4  As a working mom of three homeschooled kids, I completely understand how busy life can be sometimes.  This class is available whenever you are!  Rainy day and soccer is cancelled?  Make your cake!  School holiday?  Make your cake!  Flexibility is a gift in our busy lives!  

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This class is perfect for students who have learned the skills taught in Beautiful Buttercream and want to take their cake decorating to the next level.  ***Please note that Beautiful Buttercream is a pre-requisite to this class.***  If your learner hasn't taken Beautiful Buttercream yet, that is the place to start!  Now that students can prepare silky buttercream, build a strong cake foundation, and pipe with ease – we’ll build upon that foundation to create confectionery masterpieces!   

The link to the original Beautiful Buttercream course can be found here: https://outschool.com/classes/cake-decorating-beautiful-buttercream-flex-uMeMzbo2#usC19DrybH

Students will be expected to know how to bake a strong cake, make buttercream, and crumb coat effectively in order to be successful in this "next level" class.  Here's where we add on to what we've already learned and tackle some of the hottest cake trends on Pinterest.  Learners can bake anything from a boxed mix to Grandma’s secret cake recipes.  Students may use gluten free mixes or accommodate any other food sensitivities as needed.  

As you know from the first level of Beautiful Buttercream, this class is super interactive.  I am always available for questions, brainstorming, troubleshooting, and virtually cheering on your confectionery successes.  This class thrives on sharing pictures - both of works in progress and completed cakes.  I am so excited to collaborate with your learner and see their amazing creations over the coming weeks.  

Week One:  Brush stroke cake
We will utilize candy melts to create chocolate brush strokes that add texture and flair to any celebration.   

Week Two:  Sprinkle cake
My life motto may as well be – you can never have too many sprinkles!  That will definitely be the case with this whimsical creation. 

Week Three:  Ice cream cone drip cake
Save some of those sprinkles from week two… we’ll be creating the infamous ice cream cone drip cake creation.  Yum!

Week Four:  Guided studio hour
In class students are often asking how to create a cake they’ve seen online and are eager to make.  I offer advice and often consult outside of the classroom, but they’re largely working on their own.  So in this class I’ve added a guided studio hour week.  In the prior three weeks we’ll brainstorm what students would like to work on in week four.  I’ll help determine supplies and any prep work that is needed coming into this class.  During this class students can bring their creation to life and I’ll be available to guide them through the necessary steps and troubleshoot anywhere necessary.  Some of the greatest creations to come from previous Outschool classes have been when students follow their creative wanderlust.  I can’t wait to see what they come up with!

When it comes to cake decorating…. I pretty much do it all!  I can take learners from their very first box mix all the way up to stacking tiers upon tiers of fondant covered edible works of art!  I offer a “skills map” towards the end of each class to help learners identify what skills they may want to jump into next.  Want to see some of the cakes learners have recently completed in classes with me?  Check out this link - https://youtu.be/gm7GTE5aRrc