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Learn the art of Cupcake Decorating and Candy Making this spring!

Register today for the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department's new Cupcake Decorating and Candy Making Classes this spring.

Spring is almost here! Do you want to have a great time, while learning some fun and creative new culinary skills? Register today for Cupcake Decorating and Candy Making Classes with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are a perfect way to learn to make special treats for spring and Easter. For more info and to learn more about all of our spring program offerings, please visit-www.suffieldrec.com

Spring Cupcake Decorating Made Easy-NEW

Decorate like a pro, get ready to impress all of your guests with your special goodies!

This is an introduction to cupcake decorating taught by Sandy Nelson, former award winning Hall of Fame Certified Wilton Method Decorating Instructor. Sandy has taught cake decorating classes for over 30 years. Sandy’s goal is to make your experience with decorating as easy and enjoyable as possible. You will learn how to tint icing, fill a decorating bag, fill a cupcake and pipe a variety of decorations, including the popular 1M Swirl and Drop Flowers. Best of all you will take home your decorated cupcake creations to share with family and friends.

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Instructor: Sandy Nelson

Date: Tuesday March 26

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Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Ages: 16 and over

Location: Suffield Parks and Recreation Office/Activity Room 97 Mountain Road

Fee: $18.00 (additional supplies are necessary to be purchased for this class, please see the info on www.suffieldrec.com when registering)

Registration closes on Monday, March 18 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.

Limited enrollment.

Candy Making for Beginners - NEW

This is a fun introduction to candy making taught by Sandy Nelson, former award winning Hall of Fame Certified Wilton Method Decorating Instructor. Sandy has taught candy making classes for over 30 years. If you ever wanted to make candy at home but were too intimidated to try, this class is for you. Class consists of 1hour instructor demonstration followed by 2 hours of students’ hands-on participation. You will learn how to melt, mold, color, flavor, marbleize, fill, and layer chocolate. You’ll make and take home beautiful candies including Nonpareils, Caramel Delights/Turtles, Clusters, Truffles, and Bark that taste as good as they look! This is the perfect class to take before the Easter and Spring holidays. Home-made delicious candy makes perfect presents!

Instructor: Sandy Nelson

Date: Tuesday April 9

Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Ages: 16 and over

Location: Suffield Parks and Recreation Office/Activity Room 97 Mountain Road

Fee: $18.00 (additional supplies are necessary to be purchased for this class, please see the info on www.suffieldrec.com when registering)

Registration closes on Friday, March 29 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.

Limited enrollment.

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Director of Special Programs, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

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