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Hi All! Finally, a place to keep my Wilton students and others better informed of what's happening at our Michaels stores and all the new things coming up.

May is a whole new month of classes at Michael's in Lisbon and Dayville.

There are schedules for each store available on Michael's Classes 

--just choose your state and nearest city and store for the calendar to pop up in a pdf format.

Soon, you will be able to sign up online for your favorite classes!

We have scheduled some new extra Wilton Adult classes-- in Lisbon:

• Tues., May7--6pm-8pm--"Sweet Treats"--Kind of a generic name, but we'll be decorating cupcakes and brownies in fun new ways

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• Tues., May 28--6pm-8pm--Candy Making--So many of you have mentioned seeing the candy melts and all the molds and accessories, but don't really know what to do with them, or how to start--this is the perfect chance to try some new things, and get going on something yummy to WOW your friends and families!
  

I'm working with the Dayville store to schedule some extra classes there, too!

If you have an interest in any of the extra classes, like Tall Cakes, or Cake Pops, Please call your favorite store and express your interest.  These classes are great times for small groups, too.  Maybe your sit-n-stitch group would like to try something different?  Grandmas, Moms and daughters can share a fun experience that they can continue playing with together at home.  Grandpas, Dad's and Sons aren't excluded--all are welcome! Make it a family affair!

Michael's--Lisbon: 860-376-3516

Michael's--Dayville: 860-779-0572

 

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Mother's Day is coming up, and a gift of Cake Decorating classes is a great idea, don't forget to add in a gift card for supplies!

Handy when your hands aren't at their best!

Wilton's Dessert Decorator Plus @ $14.99


 or Dessert Decorator Pro @ $34.99

Big Icing Tip for Big Time Savings!

Save Cake Icing Time With Wilton Tip 789!

We call it the "Cake Icer Tip", because its extra-wide opening lets you squeeze out an even band of icing every time. Perfect for covering cake sides in seconds! Watch how easy it is to use Tip 789.
SEE HOW TO ICE A CAKE WITH A TIP 789



Register for any August Wilton 4-Week Course and save 50% off your tuition. Classes begin the 1st week of May. See your local Michaels store for details.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WILTON METHOD CLASSES

The Ult. Choc. Cupcake Search goes on!

We didn't find the Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake this time around, but boy, in my opinion, it was close! Other Explorers found it a little too much like a brownie than a cupcake though, so we're still searching.

Floral Wire and tape for cake flowers--WARNING!

I've always thought it a bad idea to stick these directly into a cake--you just don't know what they're made of, and even the ones used in the Wilton classes and sold by Wilton aren't  foodsafe--it doesn't claim to be, and doesn't say either way on the packaging.
The best thing to do is stick the flower wires into a
posy prick" or flower holder--sold by Wilton, and also florists, and in the floral section of Michael's, etc., or use plastic drinking straws.

Here is a comprehensive explanation from Sherri [Cakepro] at Cake Central.com

Decorate safely folks! :)

The Search for The Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake!

Cupcakeproject.com/

I am lucky enough to have been chosen to help decide the Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake Recipe in the Cupcake Project!  It's exciting and I hope it works out perfectly, so I'll have the companion recip3e to the Ultimate Vanilla Cupcake Recipe chosen earlier.  It's really fabulous, easy, moist and delicious!

We can't post the recipe yet, until the exploration is complete, so check back!

New Wilton Method Course--Advanced Gumpaste Flowers!

I started out this fall as a Wilton Method Instructor at my local Michael's Crafts Store in Lisbon, CT.  It's been fun so far, and I hope it will get to be even more fun soon!  I'm also now teaching in the Michael's in Dayville, CT.
There are three original courses in this program:
1-Decorating Basics
2-Flowers and Cake Design and
3-Gumpaste and Fondant
Now, in February 2012 comes Course 4-Advanced Gumpaste Flowers

As a special Promotion, Effective January 15-February 12, 2012
Bring a Friend Free! (4-week)
Sign up for any Wilton 4-week class and bring a friend FREE!--a $45 savings
$22.50 each-registrant and friend (total $45)

AND...that's not all!
Register for Wilton Course 4 and get a package of Ready-to-Use Gum Paste for a Penny! ($8-9 value)


If you're interested in classes here, call:

--Michael’s Crafts in the Killingly Commons,  Dayville, CT 860-779-0572

--Michael’s Crafts at the Lisbon Landing, Lisbon, CT 860-376-3516

Ask for a class with Cyn!