All classes are booked on a first-come first-serve basis and are subject to our class policies.

This introductory class will show you how to make working with fondant fun and easy!  It is tailored for those with little to no prior experience working with this medium, and also for those seeking to learn some new techniques.  Students will work on Styrofoam cake dummies, practicing how to cover them with fondant and applying different techniques.

Participants will learn:

• how to color fondant
• covering cakes smoothly with fondant
• marbling colors
• fondant ruffle layers
  
• quilting
• utilizing molds and applying them to fondant cakes

Take Home:

Each student will be take their Styrofoam cake dummies which can be reused for practice at home.

Age Requirements:

The minimum age for this class is 16 years old.

Breaks:

Students will be given a  break halfway through the class. We encourage students to bring their own lunch, as local restaurants can get busy.

Registration Gift Card Bonuses:

• Register 30 days in advance and receive a $10 gift card
• Register yourself and a friend and receive a $20 gift card
  • Please note: All gift cards will be received on the day of class

Cost: $160

INSTRUCTOR: Iris Stiverson

Iris Stiverson is a cake designer and sugar artist. She was born and raised in Hermosillo, Mexico and moved to Arizona in early 2006. Growing up, Iris was captivated with bringing color and happiness within her creations.

She discovered her love for cakes when her daughter, Brianna was born. Inspired by her daughter, Iris was devoted to creating the most beautiful cakes. She wanted her daughter to see what is possible with passion and our God-given talents.

As her passion grew, she began taking classes at The Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionary Art and became certified as an instructor in 2014. Afterwards, she continued her education getting certifications within buttercream, pastries and macarons, expanding her palette in the world of sugar! She also took courses with famous cake artist, Chef Oss! In 2021, she began taking decorating classes at the Adrian Cabrera Academy of Sugar Art earning her certification in Pastry and Sugar Art, Management Restaurant!

As she continues creating new ideas for cakes, her hobby turned into a profession. Iris loves sharing her passion with many and opened a small home-based business that continues to thrive today.

She is excited to join the eclectic and talented group of instructors at The Confectionery Academy and share her skills and love of cake art.

To view some of her beautiful work and her business, check out her page, https://www.facebook.com/irismorghencakes