New Guests are invited to each meeting, but will pay an extra non-ICES member fee when registering. Meetings usually consist of a luncheon, general meeting, and demonstrations of various aspects of sugar arts. Each meeting fee includes the cost of the luncheon and demos. Advance registration and payment are required.
September 26th, 2010 – 12:00-4:30 pm Sheraton Colonial, Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA
ICES Certified Master Sugar Artist and 2009 St. Charles ICES Convention Show director Barb Evans from The Wedding Cake Connection of Peoria will be joining us for for our weekend of Sharing September 25-26, 2010. It’s CHOCOLATE DAY again and everyone is invited to have a yummy time with us. Barb will be hosting three classes that weekend and will be demonstrating her knowledge of chocolate with “Hold your Temper”— Chocolate 101 where you will learn about tempering, dipping, and making ganache truffles and other handmade chocolates . Lifetime member Marge Kehoe will be demonstrating her infamous Chocolate Doll technique. We’ll have other special treats for everyone too. So come join us!
Lunch will feature a buffet of assorted Deli Meats and Cheeses served with Rolls and Breads, Garden and Potato Salads, Assorted cookies and Coffee, Tea, and Decaf.
Cost: ICES members $29 before September 17th, $34 after September 17th.
Guests: $39 before September 17th, $44 after September 17th.
CLICK HERE to download a registration form.
Lodging: We have a block of rooms available at a special price at the Sheraton. More information will be forthcoming.
Hands on Classes
A limited menu from the hotel restaurant will be available for students to pre-order lunch who wish to attend both Saturday classes. The cost of the lunch will be on you. This will save you time between your classes. To download a registration form, CLICK HERE
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Sheraton Colonial, One Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 9:00am - 12:00pm
Miniature Gumpaste Flowers. Certified Master Sugar Artist Barb Evans will be teaching her technique in making miniature gumpaste flowers. This new trend is all the rage in England and other countries right now. These delicate beauties are great to have on hand for that little extra something to add to your work. Flowers will include, sunflowers, tulips, callas, daisy, rose, and mums.
For a supply list, please CLICK HERE Barb will be supplying the cutters for everyone to use during class.
Cost: ICES members — $60, NON-ICES guests: $70
To download a registration form, CLICK HERE
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Sheraton Colonial, One Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Carving and Creating Pillow Cakes with Stenciling. You have all seen them, those cool cakes that resemble colorful pillows. Barb featured this technique in her certification test and a recent cake of hers was featured on the cover of the ICES newsletter last spring. Barb will take you through the steps from carving and covering, to finishing and stenciling your work. You will be working with real cake. For a supply list, please CLICK HERE
ICES members : $60, NON-ICES guests: $70
To download a registration form, CLICK HERE
Sunday September 25, 2010 Sheraton Colonial, One Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 9:00am - 11:30am
Basic to Advanced Stringwork. This class will include basic stringwork techniques, bridgeless stringwork, and the more advanced Oriental stringwork. These gravity defying techniques will leave your clients wondering, “How do they do that?” A must set of skills for every sugar artist to learn and master. Barb will also be demonstrating regular bridgework. For a supply list, please CLICK HERE
ICES members : $60, NON-ICES guests: $70
To download a registration form, CLICK HERE
Payment & Refund policy: Advance registration is mandatory for all events! Payment shall be made by check and remitted with the proper registration forms by September 17th to avoid the late fee.
No refunds for classes or the Day of Sharing will be permitted after September 17h, 2010. Requests for refunds must be made by phone or e-mail. Student substitutions may take place with the approval of the MassICES treasurer for classes ONLY! Prior authorization is required and the student must pay any differences between member/non-member fees. You will receive an e-mail confirmation for CLASSES ONLY! Should you have any questions regarding your registration for the event, please contact us by CLICKING HERE.
Any checks returned for any reason from the bank will incur a $25 processing fee payable to MassICES.
