The type of course you choose will depend on your objectives. Do you want to strengthen basic skills, widen your skill base, or deepen your expertise to a master's level? Do you want to network with other experienced cake designers or do you want to meet with people at a variety of levels? Do you want an overview of current trends in decorating or do you want to explore a specific type of project such as wedding cakes?
Some advanced programs offer certification recognized by local or national culinary associations. A certificate will enhance your profile as you build your reputation.
A definite plus, offered by some cake decorating classes, is instruction on how to set up a business. Business topics that might be covered include:
* Financing
* How to develop a business plan
* Entrepreneurship
* Government regulations
* How to obtain commercial equipment and supplies
* Display techniques
* Inventory management
* Storage and transport.
A cake decorating course may help you to develop your own niche. Surrounded by others with similar interests you will be inspired and encouraged. You probably are already recognized by friends and family, but it will be an extra boost to share your talents with other cake decorating enthusiasts. Watching others and getting their feedback will give you a clearer idea of your personal strengths.
Attending workshops will expose you to current cake decorating ideas and trends. For example, cupcakes are the rage these days. They are being served more and more at large social events. At weddings they are being used to construct wedding cakes or offered to guests as individual desserts.
Whatever your niche, whether you are running a shop, catering large business events, catering major social events or serving small parties, having the ability to meet your customers' special requests will increase your income-earning potential. Following are examples of special cake decorating techniques that you can develop in a cake decorating class:
* 3-D sculpturing
* Gum paste art
* Cocoa painting
* Fondant icing and sculptures
* Marzipan sculpting
* String work
* Air brush painting.
Taking cake decorating classes is not only a good way to get started in business. You will find that ongoing professional development will feed your creativity and ability to meet changing customer needs.
Lindsay Pollard is the author of Cake Decorating Classes, an essential resource created for cake decorators. Discover how you can expand your experience and techniques with cake decorating classes for business to turn your hobby into a profession or take your cake decorating business to the next level.
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