Teaching & Judging
Teaching and Demonstrating
As an ICES Approved Teacher, I am always looking forward to teaching new students. I can be contacted directly for future teaching and demonstrating opportunities.Listed below are some of the topics I teach or demonstrate. If you do not see a topic you are interested in, please contact me for more information on setting up topic specific classes.
Class Topics
- Modeling Animals
- Modeling with chocolate clays
- Fauxvana — the easy way to impressive results
- Master course in Nirvana Collars and Panels
- Painting on Fondant
- Photographing your work
- The Art of Winning Cake Shows
- Seaside Sea shells
- Chocolate Fall Leaves and Acorns
- Color 101 — things you need to know about colorants and cake
- South African Lace Wings
- Architecting and Assembling Sugar Adirondack chairs
- Fun with Noodles — how to use edible noodles in your cake work
- Working with Gingerclays and other Edible Mediums
- Judging Cake and Sugar Craft Shows
- Extreme Gingerbreading, laser cutting and other high tech methods
- Decorating cakes with fresh flowers
Upcoming Classes and Demonstrations
Midwest Regional Cake Show
Madison, WI
Rescheduled
46th Annual ICES Cake Expo
Fort Worth, TX
July 20 - July 25, 2021
Judging
In 2017 Mary Jo was one of the first recipients of the ICES Certified Judging titles. This comprehensive program was established to educate and train judges to foster a more cohesive judging standard across competitions. She is available for show and competition judging appointments.
National Capitol Area Cake Show
Sterling, VA
Rescheduled
Midwest Regional Cake Show
Madison, WI
Rescheduled