All classes are
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drop-off and pick-up
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nut-allergen free
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dress code is closed-toe shoes and long hair tied back
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please send your child to class with a water bottle with their name on it
Cakes 101 Course
A 6-week course for Homeschoolers Ages 10-14 starting August 16
Description
Professional pastry artist and cake decorator Brittany Dollar will be teaching this 6-week course for homeschoolers on Wednesday mornings at her home in Meadowbrook. Dates: August 17 - September 21, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 10-14 Location: Brittany Dollar's home in the Meadowbrook neighborhood off Hwy 280 in Birmingham, AL Spots available: 9 Cost: $290 Course Curriculum: Week 1 - How to make fondant and how to make a fondant logo. Week 2 - How to use a fondant mold and make fondant flowers. Week 3 - How to make fondant figurines. Week 4 - How to pipe various buttercream flowers and borders; how to transfer an image onto a cake. Week 5 - How to prepare cake batter, how to bake a cake, how to store cakes, and how to make buttercream. Week 6 - How to final coat a cake and add a smear design. Students will then use the tools learned and elements made during the course to design and decorate a 6-inch, 2-layer cake using their own creativity (or sample designs provided). The completed cake will have elements from each week and will be taken home at the end of the course.
Cancellation Policy
We cannot issue refunds or credits for cancelations in the 48 hours before a class. If you cancel before the 48 hours prior to class we can either issue a refund or use your payment as a credit towards another booking in the future.
Our Team
Instructors are listed below in alphabetical order.
Ashley Kauffman
Auburn, AL
2 miles from campus and downtown
Ashley is a former middle school science teacher turned stay-at-home mom. She received her bachelor's degree from Auburn University and her Master of Education degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. She lives in Auburn with her husband and three children. Ashley loves to…
Brittany Dollar
Meadowbrook, AL
off Hwy 280 between Valleydale Rd and Hwy 119
Brittany's love for baking started at an early age when her mom and grandma would bake dozens of Christmas cookies together every year. As her love for baking grew, she decided to attend culinary school and became a Certified Working Pastry Chef. Her…
Brooke Rierson
Heatherwood, AL
near the intersection of Valleydale Rd and Caldwell Mill Rd
Brooke is a recent graduate of Oak Mountain High School where she was on the student council and cheerleading squad. She is now studying Culinary Arts at Auburn University but comes home often to see family and return to the kitchen with her…
Chantal Harrison
Tuscaloosa, AL
Duncanville, approximately 10 minutes from downtown Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa teacher Chantal Harrison grew up on a farm in South Africa. She currently lives with her husband, Robert, in Duncanville, just 5 miles from downtown Tuscaloosa. In her free time, she likes to run several business from her home including Button's Bakery and…
Emily Cutt
Mountain Brook, AL
near English Village
Emily was born and raised in Birmingham, and she has been baking since she was a little girl. After college, she moved to Utah where she met her husband. She is now back in the Birmingham area, where she is raising her t…
Emily Masters
Hoover, AL
in Riverchase between the Galleria mall and Pelham
Emily is a former teacher, turned stay at home mom. She grew up in Birmingham and attended Samford University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with teaching certification. She currently resides in Riverchase with her husband and four young kiddos.…
Hillary Ryan
Inverness, AL
off Hwy 280 near Valleydale Road
Hillary is a stay-at-home mom of four residing in Inverness with her husband Andrew. She is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in English and Creative Writing. Hillary is passionate about early childhood development and loves to create memories in the…
Jeni Warram
Hoover, AL
In Riverchase between the Galleria mall and Pelham
Jeni began teaching Itty Bitty Bakers classes in 2019 and since then has taught the most! That's surprising, given that she is also a pediatric nurse and busy mom of three! Her daughter, Sarah, is one of our Youth Helpers. Together, they love…
Katie McCreless
Gardendale, AL
10 minutes north of downtown Birmingham
Katie is a third grade teacher living in Gardendale, Alabama with her husband and two children. She graduated from the University of Alabama with her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She received her Master's degree from the University of West Alabama in 2020.…
Kayla Johnson
Huntsville, AL
in Town Madison on the Huntsville/Madison line
Kayla is a former elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom to four little ones. Her love for baking developed after her parents gave her a Kitchen Aid mixer for Christmas when she was in college. Kayla moved to the Madison/Huntsville area in 2022,…
Sarah Cooley
Hoover, AL
In Mt. Laurel, 10 minutes east of Hwy 280 near Chelsea
Sarah is a graduate of Samford University and first grade teacher at Chelsea Park Elementary. She was named Shelby County Teacher of the Year 2023. She has three kids and a mischievous pug named Poppy, who is very popular with Itty Bitty Bakers…
Sarah Eubanks
Rocky Ridge, AL
near the Hoover library and Vestavia line
Sarah graduated from Samford University in 2021 and is currently teaches preschool at Rocky Ridge Elementary School. She got married in September 2022 and lives off of Rocky Ridge with her husband, Austin, and their puppy, Gus. While working with children is Sarah’s…
Stephanie Rothoff
Pell City, AL
on the lake in Lincoln
Stephanie is a Homewood native now living on the lake. She drives into the city every day to be a full time Speech-Language Pathologist at Greystone Elementary where she has worked since 1999! In her free time, she enjoys gardening, traveling, trying out…
Taylor Broadhead
Trussville, AL
Off of Queenstown Road, near Magnolia Elementary School
Taylor is a registered nurse and lives in Trussville. When she isn't busy taking care of her two sons, Taylor enjoys reading, checking out the newest local restaurants, and spending time with her family, especially at the beach! Taylor loves being able…