‘Tis the season for whimsical pumpkins and now is the perfect time to  learn cake sculpting, a technique that can be used for any theme and  season. In this hands on class you will learn to shape a cake into a globe and cover in fondant. Then you will learn creative ways to define and decorate. No experience necessary. Everything is provided, just come ready to learn a new skill.

You will:

• shape and fill a cake

• base coat with buttercream

• cover with fondant and create a defined pumpkin shape

• make details such as leaves, wood like door, vines, mini pumpkins & mushrooms.

• Learn to add extra depth with dusting colors

• How to attach your cake to a cake board.

Take home:

⁃ the cake that you sculpt and decorate plus a talented new skill

Age requirement: minimum for this class is 16 years of age

Students will be given a 30 minute break halfway through the class. We encourage students to bring their own lunch.

Cost: $150

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

Photographs - Are permissible and we encourage sharing on social media. However, students sharing class material or step-by-step illustrations will not be permitted in future classes.

Videotaping - Is prohibited.

NOTE: Instructors are subject to substitution without notification.

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