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How much can we say with one gesture?
Over two days, we'll begin with the language of the ruffle—learning how simple, repeatable gestures can accumulate into complexity—then allow that language to move into the body of the cake through intuitive sculpting and how to conceive of the liquid grid. We'll explore what happens when a surface begins to bend, swell, gather, and gesture, rather than simply sit on top of a form.
As we work, we'll use each other's cakes as mirrors: noticing how differently we respond to the same materials, constraints, and possibilities. Those differences become a way of seeing our own instincts more clearly.
Alongside the making, guided Theory of Practice exercises and worksheets help us identify the choices and tendencies emerging through our work. We'll distill those discoveries into a “MY THEORY OF PRACTICE / Personal Recipe Card”, a practical framework for carrying our creative instincts into future creative work, client relationships, and even our businesses.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
TECHNIQUE - Deep instruction in a distinctive cake-making technique, with demonstration, guided practice, experimentation, and individual feedback.
THEORY OF PRACTICE - Throughout the workshop, students begin uncovering their own Theory of Practice: the beliefs, instincts, preferences, and working principles that shape their creative decisions.
CREATIVE APPLICATION - Students move beyond reproducing a demonstration and use the technique as a starting point for developing their own visual language.
BUSINESS APPLICATION - Students consider how their Theory of Practice can inform not only what they make, but how they work—from client relationships and creative decision-making to the way they structure and operate their businesses.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING HOME
A finished muti-tierd cake that brings together ruffling, sculptural gesture, rhythm, and movement
Theory of Practice Recipe
Professional photos of your finished cake
2 month Cake Circle trial membership to continue cultivating creativity with Jasmine and Azara
FREE ADMISSION to Jasmine’s Earthly Textures Virtual Workshop Series
Access to Sweet Heather Anne's private facebook group for community, inspiration, and support
Connections with a wonderful community of cake designers that you’ll meet at the workshop!
50% Sweet Heather Anne's online courses to continue your cake education at home
WHAT WE’LL EAT & DRINK
Sweet Heather Anne cookies, savory scones from Q Bakehouse and Market, and a wide array of tea
Middle Eastern takeout from Star’s Cafe
Classic American food from Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Optional dinner out with Heather, Jasmine and other students on Sunday (not included in ticket price)
DATE | Sunday, November 15 + Monday, November 16
HOURS | 10 am - 4 pm
CLASS SIZE | 16 students
LOCATION | Our beautiful Cake Studio in Ann Arbor, MI
SKILL LEVEL | Medium - Advanced
INVESTMENT | $897
Payment plans available with a 50% payment up front and 50% one month later. Payment plans are available until October 10.
PLACES TO STAY
Wyndham Garden and Weber's are hotels that are both really close to here if you are looking for something easily drivable. (Or walkable if you don't mind chilly weather) You would probably want to get a ride back to your hotel once you have your finished cakes, though.
If you'd rather stay downtown, the Graduate and AC Hotel are right in the middle of town and walking distance to lots of restaurants/shops.
If you'd prefer an AirBnB, I know the host of this one and this one is very close to the Cake Studio.
Ann Arbor is very safe in general so you can't go wrong with places to stay. If you're looking to make a trip of it, check out my friend Sue's guide to Ann Arbor.
The best airport to fly into is Detroit (DTW).
Additional Details
All materials needed for the workshop will be provided for in class use.
We will provide boxes for transport of the dummy cakes that students create during the workshop. We will also provide an option to transport the flowers only if you’d prefer.
This workshop is subject to cancellation if the minimum capacity is not met. If the workshop is canceled, students will receive a full refund.
Cancellation Policy: We are happy to offer a full refund for cancellations up to six weeks before the date of the workshop. After that, until one month before the workshop, we can offer a credit towards another workshop. We do not offer a refund or a credit for workshops canceled with less than one month’s notice, but you are welcome to send another participant in your stead. Please be aware that this policy applies to all cancellations.
If you select a payment plan and do not make your final payment by 1 month before the workshop, you will sacrifice your first payment unless we are able to sell your seat to another student.
Photos by Jasmine Rae Cakes.
