Transform Your Cookie or Cake Business with Customized Private Lessons
Take your decorating skills to the next level with personalized, one-on-one instruction – right in your own kitchen.Whether you're just starting out or looking to master advanced techniques, these sessions are thoughtfully tailored to match your goals, experience, and creative vision.
I bring everything you need – professional-grade tools, premium supplies, time-tested recipes, and expert guidance honed from years in the industry. You’ll gain not only hands-on practice, but also insider tips and techniques that elevate your artistry and boost your confidence in the kitchen.
📚 Lesson Format & Requirements:
Private sessions are a minimum of 8 hours to ensure a thorough, immersive learning experience. Each session is focused, practical, and designed to empower you with the skills you need to succeed.
✨ Cookie Decorating Techniques
Mastering Royal Icing:
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Mixing, consistency control, and color blending
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Outlining, flooding, and wet-on-wet methods
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Creating transfers and floral designs
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Intricate piping, lettering, and detailing
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Painting with luster dusts, petal dusts, and metallics
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Airbrushing techniques using a Master Airbrush Machine
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Advanced skills like brushed embroidery, stenciling, and character work
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Using a KopyKake projector for precision decorating
Cake Decorating Techniques
1. Leveling & Stacking
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Trimming cakes for even layers
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Stable stacking for multi-layered designs
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Applying crumb coats for clean foundations
2. Frosting Finishes
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Smoothing buttercream to a professional finish
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Using spatulas and scrapers for flawless edges
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Texturing for rustic, semi-naked, or full-coverage looks
3. Basic Piping Skills
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Intro to piping bags and tips
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Creating borders, shells, rosettes, and script
4. Coloring Techniques
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Mixing buttercream and fondant colors
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Achieving pastels, bold shades, or ombré blends
5. Fondant Fundamentals
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Covering cakes smoothly with fondant
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Crafting simple decorations: dots, stripes, flowers
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Using cutters for crisp, clean shapes
6. Adding Texture & Pattern
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Working with textured mats and combs
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Creating patterns like quilting and ruffles
7. Piped Floral Design
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Rosettes, daisies, leaves, and basic arrangements
8. Edible Accents
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Tasteful use of sprinkles, edible glitter, and nonpareils
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Placement strategies for visual impact
9. Drip Cake Technique
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Creating perfect chocolate or colored drips
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Controlling consistency and flow
Ready to build your decorating confidence, expand your skills, and wow your clients? Let’s turn your passion into precision – one lesson at a time.
Interested in booking or customizing a session? I’d love to help craft the perfect plan for your decorating journey! Contact Chef Erica at info@aujanessweets.com or call 760-716-6523 for travel information and fees.