Home School online Classes - Edible Arts Virtual Academy (August to April)

Cake Craft Shoppe Homeschool Online Enrichment Series Bring the joy of baking and decorating into your homeschool classroom with Cake Craft Shoppe's Homeschool Online Enrichment Series! Designed specifically for homeschool students, these live interactive classes combine culinary arts, history, science, math, and creativity in a fun, engaging learning environment. Class Dates: 2 Wednesday's a month (for dates see below) Time: 10:30 to 1:30 pm Cost : $75.00 for the month (2 classes) Register for 2 or more classes? Email Cyndi for multi-class discount Email: cakecraftshoppe.cyndi@gmail.com Our program alternates monthly between Baking and Cake Decorating, allowing students to develop a wide variety of culinary skills throughout the year. PLEASE NOTE FOR SAFETY REASON WE DO ASK THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS AVAILABLE DURING ALL ONLINE CLASS SESSIONS. 🥖 Baking Classes Each baking session is a 2-day online experience centered around a featured recipe and its history. Day 1 & 2 – Culinary Classroom Students will explore: The history and origin of the featured recipe Baking terminology and vocabulary Ingredients and their purpose Kitchen tools and equipment Food science and baking techniques Recipe preparation and planning Students will join Chef live as they prepare the featured recipes step-by-step from their own kitchen. Depending on the lesson, students may also prepare a complementary recipe. Example: Irish Soda Bread History of Irish Soda Bread Why baking soda works Measuring techniques Vocabulary words Live preparation of Irish Soda Bread and homemade butter Recipes vary each month and will be listed in the class description. 🎂 Cake Decorating Classes Cake Decorating classes are also presented as a 2-day online series. Each month students will build upon previously learned techniques while creating a completed cake. Day 1 – Decorating Classroom Students will learn: Decorating vocabulary Cake design concepts Proper use of decorating tools Buttercream preparation New decorating techniques and piping skills Design planning Day 2 – Live Decorating Workshop Students will decorate their cake alongside the instructor using the techniques learned during the first class. Each month introduces new decorating skills, allowing students to build confidence while developing their artistic abilities. 📚 Included With Registration One week prior to class, registered students will receive: ✔ Recipes ✔ Supply and tool list ✔ Zoom link ✔ Student handouts (when applicable) Please Note: Registration closes one week before each class to allow adequate preparation time. Be sure to provide a valid email address during registration so your class materials and link can be delivered. 📝 Homework & Learning To reinforce each lesson, students will receive optional homework and practice activities designed to strengthen the concepts covered during class and encourage continued learning between sessions. Perfect for homeschool families looking to incorporate: 🥣 Culinary Arts 📖 History 🔬 Food Science ➗ Math Skills 🎨 Creativity & Design 👩‍🍳 Life Skills 🍰 Hands-on Learning No prior baking or decorating experience is required—just a willingness to learn, create, and have fun! Dates and Menu: Baking Months August 5th & 12th - Welcome to the Kitchen: Apple Cider Cinnamon Muffins & Chocolate Chip Cookies October - 7th & 12th -Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and Caramel Apple Blondies December 2nd & 9th - Gingerbread Cookies and Cinnamon Rolls February- 3rd & 10th - Red Velvet Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies April- 7th & 14th - Students choose ONE favorite recipe from the year. Cake Baking and Decorating Months September 2nd & 9th - Vanilla Layer Cake - Piping and Decorating November- 4th & 18th - Harvest Cake - Fall Themed Decorating January - 7th & 13th - Winter Elegance Cake - Winter Themed Decorating March- 3rd & 10th - Spring Floral Cake and Spring Themed Decorating Instructor: Cyndi Benavides Email: cakecraftshoppe.cyndi@gmail.com