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

None scheduled at this time. Check back with us later!

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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.

None scheduled at this time. Check back with us later!