I have been so excited to be able to share my skills in sugar. From beautiful sugar flowers, to pulling and blowing sugar, I am addicted!!! Tonight I taught a young teen the art and she had such a great time!! (so did I by the way) :). I love watching the sparkle in my students eyes, the smile on their faces as they create their first flowers and the excitement to learn more!!
Next month, it is all about the holidays!! We are going to make a really cool poinsettia out of pulled sugar, snow men and ribbons.
Pulled and blown sugar for me has been a soul warming experience. Yes the sugar is VERY hot, but I pride myself on never getting burned and showing my students how to do the same and enjoy the entire experience. One of my previous students, was scared to death and didn't want to take another pulled sugar class because of getting burned.. Well, I am happy to say she has returned to the sugar art and was very excited to learn my techniques. I am a person who is always cold. My side of the bed is piled HIGH with blankets. hehehe. I love working with the sugar especially on those cold days. Warms me right up.
For you gumpaste lovers out there we are going to make snow flakes, poinsettias, fall leaves, holly, and what ever else we decide we want to make that night (time permitting). Gumpaste flowers have been my relaxing joy. Therapy for me really. It is totally relaxing to kick back in front of the tv with a tv tray and make flowers. Keep these gems away from moisture and dust, and they will last for YEARS!!!
Parents, this is a great art that will entertain young teens who may be interested in this industry, great projects for science class (science?? why yes! lets get into the science on the ingredients!), art class (do you think your art teacher would be impressed that you made an artistic floral display out of something eatable?? Oh yes!!) and obviously baking classes at school as well.
Adults, here is something you can do that isn't going to cost a lot of money to get into, (well it could if you want all those fancy cutters!!). By taking a class, you get the knowledge on how to, as well as taking your accomplishments home. We start with basics. You can spend a bunch of money if you want to, but let me show you ways to save a bunch! Hey, we can all use a little help with that these days!! I like to start my students off with things they can purchase locally at their local craft store. Use those coupons!!! Show you where to purchase other supplies, and above all have a ton of fun!!!
I love throwing those special classes around the holidays that are easy for everyone. Below are are some pictures of some of the things that I have created in sugar. When you are ready, lets have some fun!!!!
May your life always be sweet,
Dana
