Hello Cupcake Lovers,
What’s this you say, two posts in two days? Shocked, I’m sure. Me too! But I am enthralled in my work and looking for some more inspiration so thought I would put it out there to all of you!
Brace yourselves, I am in my creative mode again so the sky is the limit. I am planning with the next location to have a separate room where we can host parties and offering some decorating classes and workshops! I know, exciting, isn’t it?? We have received requests for both of these services many times since we opened our Dresden location so it is definitely something I want to offer in location #2.
So now, I want to know what you all might be interested in learning (not promising we’ll do it all, just want to know where interest lies). My plans are for general classes such as basic cupcake decorating, working with fondant, etc. I also plan to have more advanced classes in sculpting with fondant in themes such as: people, animals, princess, super hero, flowers, etc (which may become even more specific still). Also having holiday themed classes showing fun designs for each occasion like Christmas, Valentine’s, etc. In addition to classes, I would like to offer regular workshops that are fun for a variety of groups such as: Girls Night Out, Mommy & Me, Kids in the Kitchen, Sleepover Fun, Afternoon Tea Party, Bachelorettes, Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, Team Building, etc! Some can be as workshops where individuals can sign up and others as booked parties (and I assume birthdays will be the most popular). As a mom myself, I know what it’s like trying to find something new to do each year for a fun kids party experience!
Anyways, just trying to get feedback as to how many of you would be interested in attending any of these things and if so, any other topics you would like to learn?? It’s going to take a long time to create all of this content so we will have to roll out different things at different times…and probably slowly…so just curious which area I should probably tackle first. I look forward to any and all feedback and suggestions. Thanks!
I would love to learn how to work with fondant and some piping bag decorating and writing techniques!! Cake classes would be so much fun!!
Sounds like a fabulous idea! An issue I can see you coming up against is that Michael’s does a cake decorating class; so you’ll have to do lots of advertising to get the word out that yours is better
Thanks for the feedback. I am not concerned about Michael’s as it is the standard Wilton courses that are offered by many places. These are great for beginners and I do recommend taking them (I have myself in the past) but they are limited in terms of what they teach. It is usually the former Wilton students who contact us because they want to learn more and have more variety and options. So really, my goal is not to be “better” but “different”. I guess you’ll just have to give us a try once we get it going…
TJ:
What an awesome idea!! And I agree that the Wilton classes @ Michaels would be different from what you could offer.
How about a cake/cupcake workshop with an ikebana spin to it?
I can’t wait for the new shop to open!!!
- Carla