VCDS - CASEY BRANCH

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Monday, November 8, 2010

Christmas Table Settings

Wondering how to make this Christmas a little bit more special? Come along to Casey's Christmas break up workshop and learn how to make beautiful Christmas Table Decorations all from icing.

When: Saturday 20 Novemeber 2010
Where: The Old Cheese factory – 34 Homestead rd Berwick
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
Cost: $6 Members $10 Visitors
Bookings: Belinda 0417 312 376 or Lyn 9705 7837

List of requirements (If you want to make your own on the day) Modelling paste
White sparkling sprinkles or Caster sugar
Red, black, ice blue, skintone & any other colours that you would prefer
Black texter
Luster powder (pearl)
White & red stemtex, if you don’t have red stemtex just colour the white stemtex red.
A piece of card (same thickness of a Christmas card)
Ruler
Pastry cutter or a scalpel
Small rolling pin
Fine scissors
Tooth pick
Paint brushes
6, 24 gauge white wire.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Chocolate Demonstration Day

Anne from the Mixing Bowl Hallam will be our special guest and will show you how to perfect everything to do with chocolate.
This event is a must for anyone who loves to decorate with chocolate and wanting to know the tricks of the trade.

When: Saturday 18 September 2010
Where: The Old Cheese factory – 34 Homestead rd Berwick
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
Cost: $6 Members $10 Visitors
Bookings: Belinda 0417 312 376 or Lyn 9705 7837

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Chrismas in July Fun Craft Day

You are invited to the
Casey Branch of the Victorian Cake Decorating Society’s
Christmas in July

A hands on make & take home craft day On Saturday the 17th of July 2010
At the Old Cheese Factory
34 Homestead Road, Berwick
From 9am to 2.45pm
Registration starts from 9am
Entry fee: Members $30, Visitors: $40,
Children under 16: $30

This includes a hot 3 course Christmas lunch, five different hands on workshops (sugar art, paper craft, beading & textile); raffles & show bags while stocks last

For Further details or questions please contact
Belinda on 0417 312376, or email to bdalgleish@bigpond.com.au
Bookings is essential by the 7th of July 2010 with a
Non-refundable deposit of $20 for catering purposes.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

High Heel Workshop with Patricia Borthwick 20th of Feb 2010


Patricia has volunteered her cake decorating skills. She will be doing the high heeled shoe workshop instead of a get together as previously planned.
One sole of a shoe will be provided for you to work with on the day, so confirmation of your attendance is necessary.
A summer luch will still be provided.
Booking essential for catering purposes by the 13th of Feb.
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm Cost: $6.00 - Members and $10.00 non members
List of requirements
• Small flower cutters (if available but not necessary)
• Modelling paste (coloured if preferred - keep in mind the sole that you would be provided with will be white) or colour on the day.
• Dusting powders (if using white paste)
• Lustre’s (optional)
• Non stick board or surface to work on
• Non stick rolling pin
• Basic Cake decorating kit.
• Pieces of foam, cotton wool, tissues or foil (used to shape)
• Glue (Paintbrush for glue)
• Palette knife
• Bits & pieces of craft like ribbon, beads, lace etc... To decorate the top of your shoe (I will have a few bits available on the day for everyone to use)
• Board or pre-made plaque (no smaller than 17cm long & 7cm wide) to showcase your high heeled shoe (optional)
• Box or container to carry your finished work home in.