June 2012 Canada Class Projects Announced

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All Images by Rachel Robertson Photography

Students who enrolled in Rick's sold out "Discover Your Inner Artist 2" classes at Icing Inspirations in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, recently got a special sneak peek at their two new cake projects he designed especially for them.  They have been patiently waiting to see what they would be learning since our March visit to Canada, when he was invited back to teach the second installment of his "Discover Your Inner Artist" series. The classes were announced with the projects to be determined, and we returned home to Hawaii to a hectic schedule, with a new book deal to work on in addition to cake orders.  Last month the cakes were designed and photographed and his students in the class were informed in July.  Last Sunday Icing Inspirations who is hosting Rick, held their Second Annual Cake Competion and open house and the cake projects were revealed to attendees which included a number of people currently on the wait list for a spot in either class.

Rick and I are extremely excited about these projects! As with the first "Discover Your Inner Artist" class where Rick taught students how to make his signature hibiscus and bamboo wedding cake and a sculpted clownfish cake, the second installment in the series will teach students to rely on their own creative abilities by using a variety of art techniques without using molds, fancy cutters or stencils.

"Discover Your Inner Artist 2" will focus on more advanced airbrushing and hand painting techniques  and also shaped tiers. Rick will be demonstrating to students how to make the hourglass shapes he uses on many of cakelava's designs.  Students will also be making the painted hand crafted lotus flowers on the cake, and all the sushi pieces on the platter.  At the end of the 3 days (24 hours), students will have two amazing cakes to take home.

We would like to say "Thank You" to our gracious hosts, Chrissie and Justin at Icing Inspirations, and to our students in both June classes as well as those currently on the waitlist hoping for a spot. We appreciate your patience as Rick designed the cakes and hope you are as excited about the projects as we are!  We would also like to thank our photographer Rachel Robertson who did an amazing job, once again, on the class photos!

Although both of Rick's "Discover Your Inner Artist 2" classes in June 2012 are sold out, there is a wait list in effect for both classes and you may register your interest with Icing Inspirations directly by contacting them via phone or their website. www.icinginspirations.ca  We do not currently have plans to teach these two designs elsewhere in 2012.  Hope to see you there!

Rick Reichart at Mother of Cakes - Sugar and Cake Academy, Allentown, PA 2012

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We have been blessed with the opportunity to come to the East Coast in September 2012, where Rick will be teaching his popular 3-day "Discover Your Inner Artist" class at the brand new "Mother of Cakes: Sugar and Cake Academy" in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We can't wait to come to the East Coast, where Rick and I both have ties, to offer the experience of learning his signature hibiscus and bamboo wedding cake and sculpted clownfish cakes to interested students.  This is the first time that Rick will be teaching his "Discover Your Inner Artist" course in the United States and we are honored to have been asked by Mother of Cakes: Sugar and Cake Academy to be one of their first featured cake instructors!

Over the course of 3 days, on the dates of September 13th, 14th, 15th, 2012, students will learn how to discover their inner artist as Rick demonstrates painting, airbrushing, sculpting and freehand art techniques all without the use of molds, stencils or cutters.  At the end of the course, students will have two beautiful completed cakes .

The class was announced less than 24 hours ago and we already have a number of students excited to take the course! The same course was offered in March 2011, when Rick made his teaching debut in Kitchener, Canada and sold out in a matter of days.  We are anticipating this class to book up quickly and bring students from the tri-state area and entire East Coast, and beyond!  Please contact Mother of Cakes: Sugar and Cake Academy directly with any questions about payment plans , travel information, or further information on the course.

Registration for the course is easy and just a click away on the Mother of Cakes website:  http://www.motherofcakes.net

Below are some blog links written by Rick's "Discover Your Inner Artist" students in Canada earlier this year.  Many thanks to our wonderful students for taking the time to share their experiences in the class!

http://www.cakes-a-nonymous.com/2011/03/my-inner-artist-with-rick-reichart-from.html

http://sweetthings-toronto.blogspot.com/2011/03/cakelava-cake-designs.html

http://thesugarcove.blogspot.com/2011/03/discovering-your-inner-artist-with-rick.html

http://www.ayomacakes.com/ayomas-blog/hibiscus-cake-fish-cake-

Hope to see you in 2012!

Rick Reichart's Second Class at Icing Inspirations in Ontario, Canada 2011

Images courtesy of Rachel Robertson Photography

In late June we announced that Rick Reichart would be making his teaching debut at Icing Inspirations in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in March of 2011. Four days later, the first class sold out and a wait list was in effect. At the end of July, a second class was announced and students signed up.

The 3-day class is called "Discover Your Inner Artist" and Rick will be teaching his students some of his favorite cake design techniques learned in his nearly 20 years of making cakes, including painting, airbrushing, sculpting and freehand art techniques all without the use of special cutters or molds. Rick will demonstrate his hibiscus wedding cake with bamboo, a cakelava signature style, and a sculpted clownfish in a coral reef composition. This will be Rick's first visit to the Toronto area and we both can't wait to experience Canada!

In the past week a number of people have mentioned to us they wished they could take Rick's class but it was sold out already. We informed them there was a second class that they could register for, which they were happy to hear. We felt it was important to provide information on Rick's SECOND class for those people who have missed it and want the opportunity to learn from him. The information is below. We do not know how many spaces are left but the registration is open presently. Icing Inspirations is accepting a maximum of 15 students per class and is requesting the student to have confidence when working with fondant.

SECOND class: (First class is SOLD OUT!)

Dates: March 15th (Tuesday) , 16th (Wednesday) and 17th (Thursday) 2011
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Icing Inspirations - Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA
Registration and class information here.
For those of you travelling to attend the class, please contact Icing Inspirations at info@icinginspirations.ca for information on accommodations or any questions about the class.


The first class is scheduled on Thursday through Saturday and for his second class, Rick is making a middle of the week class available for those whose schedule cannot accommodate a weekend class.

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge those who have contacted us for weddings and events during this time and have been turned away. We thank you for your understanding and support.

Now SOLD OUT!

It felt GREAT to get the news, at the end of an 11-hour day with a five minute break for lunch, we are proud to announce that Rick's "Discover Your Inner Artist" class at Icing Inspirations in Ontario, Canada is now SOLD OUT! If you've been eyeing the class, please don't cry in your buttercream. There is always room for more! Icing Inspirations has started a wait list and they are happy to put your name on it. info@icinginspirations.ca We are so excited to come to Canada and Rick is looking forward to meeting his students! Thank you to everyone who has supported us whether you are taking the class or have congratulated Rick but cannot attend, we truly appreciate all the kind words you have left for us!

Our other big news comes in the form of a brand spanking new blog, thanks to Jessica at The Frilly Coconut. What a great gal she is and really captured the fun, swanky style of cakelava. We adore our new blog and hope you do too!

Aloha, Canada! Classes with Rick Reichart at Icing Inspirations

Images courtesy of Rachel Robertson Photography

For the past several years we have received regular requests from fellow cake artists asking if Rick is teaching classes anywhere. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Rick has decided to take the plunge in a big way and will be making his teaching debut in a 3-day class in Canada at Icing Inspirations, located in Kitchener, Ontario, outside of Toronto. Rick received an invitation from Chrissie Boon, cake artist and owner of Too Nice to Slice and Icing Inspirations to fly out to Canada to teach a 3-day course and he was so honored and jumped at the chance!

Mark your calendars for this special class "Discover your Inner Artist" with Rick Reichart. The dates are March 10th, 11th and 12th, 2011. The class is booked on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 15 students only. Rick has selected two of his original designs to teach in the classes, a hibiscus with bamboo wedding cake and a colorful sculpted clownfish underwater coral scene. Students will learn techniques that will help them discover their inner artist. Rick will demonstrate painting, airbrushing, sculpting and freehand art techniques without the use of molds, stencils or special cutters. At the end of the 3 day course, students will have two beautiful completed cakes.

We can't wait to come to Canada! We hope to see you there in March 2011!

To learn more about the class and register, visit the Icing Inspirations class page.



A Big Mahalo to photographer Rachel Robertson for her fabulous images!

Aloha, 'til next time!