Friday, 11 July 2014

CLOSING OUR BUSINESS

It is with regret that effective from 7th July 2014, our business is closed.

Regular customers, please contact me on 07761 501214 or via Facebook.

There are no outstanding orders or any business transactions which require completing.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has supported Sugar and Ice of Shaw (2011-2014)

~ Joanne Godfrey

Sunday, 22 June 2014

THANK YOU TEACHER!

***THANK YOU TEACHER CUPCAKE CLASSES***


Ever wondered WHAT to buy for your son or daughter's teacher?  Everyone seems to buy teachers flowers, plants, chocolates, wine...BORING!! What IF you presented your special teacher with a box of professionally made cupcakes made by...YOU!!

What an incredibly personal and original gift idea and your children would be so proud that Mum made the teacher a special box of cupcakes...

Plus it's SO easy!! No experience necessary and ALL welcome! Even your children themselves can attend, providing they are aged 9 or over :-)

Come and have some fun! The price is STILL only £15 for a 2 hour class and 6 delicious cupcakes...

Call or text 07761 501214 to book your place!

Sunday, 20 April 2014

**NEW**

**NEW**

FOR SUMMER 2014

 

EDIBLE CAKE TOPPER CLASSES

Along with our CUPCAKE CLASSES and CHILDREN'S PARTIES held at our studio in Shaw town centre, we are now offering CAKE TOPPER CLASSES!
 
Ever wanted to know how the professionals make gorgeous BRIDE & GROOM toppers?  Or how about cute babies and teddy bears for CHRISTENINGS?  You might even just be interested in more fun toppers such as Easter Chicks, Christmas Penguins or Halloween Zombies... Whatever it is you would like to make, we will have a class for you.  Whether it is to inspire you to become a professional cake decorator or just to have some fun, our classes are perfect for everyone!
 
Our CAKE TOPPER CLASSES will be held every 4-8 weeks and will be themed differently every time.  Customers can bring their own iced cakes, or take advantage of our iced boards which will directly accommodate your topper.  We will supply all the ingredients and tools, you just simply turn up!! Our classes will start from just £15 for a 2 hour class!
 
Find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SUGARANDICEOFSHAW for more info, OR just keep watching our blog for future dates!
 
 
 


Wednesday, 16 April 2014

CHILDREN'S CHARACTERS CLASS

***MAY CLASSES***

CHILDREN'S CHARACTER CUPCAKES


Ever fancied making a Minion Cupcake?
Or Cookie Monster?

Our next classes are all about Children's Characters... Ideal for making at home for birthdays and celebrations, we will take you step-by-step through the designs and show you just how easy the characters are to recreate at home!

No experience necessary, even children aged 10+ are welcome on these sessions.

You will receive 6 cupcakes to decorate and keep within our 2 hour class.  Our classes are so much fun, we guarantee a great morning out :-)

We will be re-creating:
Minion
Cookie Monster
Elmo
Minnie Mouse
Angry Birds
Hello Kitty

So what are you waiting for?

Still only £15 per person!!




Wednesday, 26 March 2014

EASTER CUPCAKE CLASSES

Advertising our NEXT Cupcake Classes for EASTER!

As we go to press, our Saturday 19th April class is FULLY BOOKED!
However, we still have availability for Saturday 12th April :-)
Simply click on the advert below for more info

To book, please call or text me on 07761 501214.
A ticket must be purchased to attend.
Hope to see you soon!!

Sunday, 9 March 2014

***PARTIES***

CHILDREN'S PARTIES

As you may be aware, we have always offered Children's Cupcake Parties in the comfort of your own home.  With effect from March 2014, we are now able to offer them in our Cupcake Studio at Regina Lucia's Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlour in Shaw town centre!

So, you can now choose whether you want me to come to you OR you to come to me!!  No matter what, we can discuss the details and create a party which is ideal for your budget and your little ones.

IF YOU DECIDE ON A PARTY IN SHAW...

BASIC PARTY

Based on your requirements, we can offer a basic party (without the Cupcake Class) for just £10pp! The party would be held in the shop and can be booked directly at Regina Lucia's.  You don't need to book with us.  All ages welcome. This package includes:

Welcome Drink
Slush
Selection of Sandwiches (tuna, ham, cheese, chicken)
Salad
Hot Dogs
Nibbles
Crisps and Cakes
"Create Your Own" Ice-Cream Sundae
£10 PER PERSON










CUPCAKE PARTY

Our in-studio Cupcake Party caters for children aged 5-15 and is just £15 per person.  However, for just £17 per person we can include a Welcome Drink when your party arrives and an Ice-Cream or Slush when they depart.  The children receive a box of 6 cupcakes to decorate and keep within our 2 hour class. 
£15 PER PERSON (with no refreshments)
£17 PER PERSON (with a drink, ice-cream or slush)






CUPCAKE PARTY with food

If you would like the option of food for your party, for just £20 per person, we can offer a Welcome Drink and Hot Dog/Sandwich when your guests arrive.  After the Cupcake Class, the children will also be offered an ice-cream or slush when they leave. You can also have the Basic Party package teamed with the Cupcake Party for just £25 per person... You decide depending on your budget! The children receive a box of 6 cupcakes to decorate and keep within our 2 hour class. 
£20 PER PERSON including Drink, Hot Dog/Sandwich, Ice-Cream or Slush










ON ALL PARTY PACKAGES:

FEEL FREE
to "Bring Your Own" Celebration Cake and Party Bags

EXTRA'S 
we can provide Party Bags and even a Party Character Mascot
Just ask us for a quote

*Please note that we require a minimum of 2 adults to stay and supervise the children at all times. Thank you.



For more information, please contact me on 07761 501214 or via email sugarandiceofshaw@yahoo.co.uk

You can also find us on Facebook www.Facebook.com/SUGARANDICEOFSHAW




*NEW* Tiny Tots Cupcake Parties!

We are now able to offer TINY TOTS CUPCAKE PARTIES for ages 3 - 5 in the comfort of your own home!!

These parties are slightly different than our Children's Cupcake Parties as we are catering for a younger age group.

We felt that a 2 hour class would be too long for little ones, so these classes last just 1 hour.  We also felt that using small sprinkles wouldn't be such a good idea, so instead bring sweets to decorate the cupcakes! We bring smarties, jelly tots, haribo, jelly beans etc; the children love seeing all their favourite sweets in little dishes on the table.  Finally, instead of using cutters and embossers with our sugarpaste, we bring moulds so that the children can easily press the sugarpaste into the mould to make fabulous 3D shapes such as dinosaurs etc.


We arrive and cover your table with our premium quality tablecloth and place-mats.  We have tiny disposable aprons for the children and ensure hand sanitiser is passed around.  Each child is given a box of 6 undecorated "just baked" cupcakes.

To avoid undue mess and "accidents" we ask the children to take just  3 cupcakes out of their boxes.  We then assist the children in piping buttercream.


Once this has been done, the children are left to get creative using all the sweeties!


It is so rewarding to observe them concentrating and enjoying decorating the cupcakes.


The children feel so proud of their achievements and this process helps them with hand/eye co-ordination, creativity and captures their imagination.


Once the 3 cupcakes have been decorated, we ask the children to take the final 3 out of the box, assisting them to place the completed ones into the box for safe-keeping. 


Finally, before the children decorate their last cupcakes with sweeties, we unleash the moulds and coloured sugarpaste! All the children take turns to push the sugarpaste into the mould to create some amazing 3D animals and characters.  We also assist them to use a simple Teddy Bear cutter, so they get the chance to use 2 different cake decorating tools.


Once the children have finished decorating their cupcakes, we help to carefully box them up.  Aprons are removed and Achievement Certificates are handed to each child.  The birthday girl or boy also receives a card and gift.

As you can see from my photographs, there are BOYS as well as girls at the party.  In my experience with children, ages 3-8 especially, boys enjoy the experience just as much as girls.

You will also notice that there isn't any mess! Because the children are shy and we are using sweets not sprinkles, there simply isn't any mess at all.  I still ensure everything is wiped clean and that the customer is happy with their kitchen or dining room before leaving.

Our TINY TOTS CUPCAKE PARTIES start from ONLY £50! You can call me or text me on 07761 501214 for further details or email me on sugarandiceofshaw@yahoo.co.uk

Don't forget to find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SUGARANDICEOFSHAW














Friday, 14 February 2014

Mothers Day Cupcake Classes

In perfect time for Mothers Day, we are offering 2 dates for our next classes.

The theme will be "Cath Kidston" inspired cupcakes, perfect for Mum's, Grandma's or even just for YOU!

Better still, if you book onto our Saturday 29th March class, the following day is Mothering Sunday so you can give your box of 6 fresh delicious cupcakes to your Mum as a gift! This makes our £15 class even more of a bargain!!

So what are you waiting for? Everyone is welcome at class, children AND adults with NO EXPERIENCE necessary! Come and have some fun!

To book, call 07761 501214 or 01706 840521


Friday, 10 January 2014

VALENTINES CUPCAKE CLASS



VALENTINE'S CUPCAKE CLASSES

STILL ONLY £15
2 hour class held in Shaw town centre
6 cupcakes to decorate and keep
Learn simple methods to make stunning designs
Buttercream swirls and 3D roses
 
Sunday 2nd February 12.15-2.15pm
Saturday 8th February 10.30am-12.30pm
 
To book, please call or text 07761 501214
message us on Facebook www.Facebook.com/SUGARANDICEOFSHAW

Saturday, 28 December 2013

BREAKING NEWS

***2014***

Some of you will not be aware that Sugar and Ice of Shaw is a part-time business.  My main employment is elsewhere and means that I am only physically able to bake and decorate (alongside shopping, marketing, accounts, prepping etc) on a Thursday and Friday.

Recently, my time has been restricted even further and it has become apparent that I no longer have the hours available to make cakes.  Therefore, with effect from 2014, I will ONLY be offering;


Cupcakes

Cupcake Classes

Cupcake Parties


Sugar and Ice of Shaw is a business created from love and was never intended to provide a solid income.  It is with regret that I have had to down-size slightly, but if circumstances change, my customers and fans will be the first to know.



It is with a heavy heart that I have had to make this decision, but my main employment, family and health must come first.

 

Thank you

 

With love

Joanne x

Sunday, 8 December 2013

Christmas Cupcake Classes

On Saturday 23rd and Sunday 30th November, we held our first CHRISTMAS Cupcake Class.

Not only was the festive theme our first, but also marked our first anniversary in hosting Cupcake Classes to the general public.

Offering classes and parties is our most favourite part of the business and also what we feel is our main priority :-)

Both dates were popular and we received 10 members on the first date and 8 on the second.

Once again, we taught both buttercream swirls and flat-iced designs, not to mention 2D and 3D sugarcraft modelling.





The feedback we received was quite fantastic and we felt quite humbled!





Saturday, 26 October 2013

Christmas Classes

OUR FINAL CUPCAKE CLASSES OF 2013!


CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE CLASSES

 
We don't need to advertise! The 23rd is SOLD OUT already!
You will need to be very quick if you want to come on this class!
 
 
STILL ONLY £15 PER PERSON
PRICE INCLUDES 2 HOUR CLASS
6 CUPCAKES TO DECORATE AND KEEP
CLASS NOTES AVAILABLE
CAFE REFRESHMENTS DOWNSTAIRS
FREE PARKING
 
CALL OR TEXT JOANNE ON 07761 501214
 
 

SPOOKTACULAR Class!

On Sunday 20th October, we held the first of our 2 Halloween Cupcake Classes.

Doing so marked the 1 year anniversary of Sugar and Ice of Shaw holding classes for the general public.  We absolutely love sharing the joy and achievement of creative cake decorating and the feedback we receive serves to justify that our customers love our classes too :-)

We received 8 customers for the first class and 9 customers for the second, which is a nice intimate number and enables us to familiarise ourselves with individuals and give a more personal level of service.

For our class, we baked delicious chocolate cupcakes and took along some fresh chocolate orange buttercream along with spooky swirly lime and orange vanilla buttercream, which looked incredible when piped.

As always, the class thoroughly enjoyed the experience and many have already booked onto our next class in November.


One of our Halloween Classes featuring new and regular customers
 

 
Our ghost design and pumpkin cupcake

 
We also featured our legendary "Zombie from the grave" cupcake
 
 
Our cute Frankenstein design was a hit

 

The class also enjoyed making the Mummy cupcake


Sunday, 15 September 2013

HALLOWEEN CLASSES!

***HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE CLASSES***

 

Yes! Halloween is almost upon us!

We have waved farewell to the summer and autumn has arrived...
BUT DON'T DESPAIR!
 
There is still fun to be had!!
 
Our CUPCAKE CLASSES are for everyone - children AND adults!
No experience necessary!
A 2 hour class, 6 cupcakes to decorate and keep,
FREE local parking
AND café refreshments available before or after class!
 
So, don't have a miserable Sunday indoors, come to class!
Tickets available to purchase,
simply call or text 07761 501214 to book
 
You can find us on Facebook
 
 
 
 

Dogs and Cats Class

On Saturday 14th September, we held the first of two "DOGS AND CATS CUPCAKE CLASSES"

The popularity of these classes proved very positive.  I think perhaps as everyone is a big animal lover AND with the end of the summer upon us, people wanted something to raise their spirits.

We had 9 customers on Saturday - both children AND adults :-)  Our next class has 7 booked with the promise of a further 3 tickets to be purchased this week.

 
Class members


A flat-iced cat face
 


Constructing the foundation for our Westie face
 


Adding "fur"


A completed design

 
 
Making a 3D design
 

A Westie with his lead!
 

 
A fabulous poodle!
 
 
Customer work

 
A young girl made a spaniel!


A box all complete!

Sunday, 18 August 2013

Dogs & Cats Cupcake Class

DOGS AND CATS CUPCAKE CLASS

(for adults & children age 6+)



If you love your pets AND love cupcakes, our next class is definitely for you!

We shall be teaching 2D flat face cupcake designs as well as 3D creations.  It may sound challenging, but you will be taken slowly "step-by-step" through each stage and will be astounded by what you can do with our help.

Still only £15 for a 2 hour class including your cupcakes AND complimentary hand-outs to enable you to make beautiful, delicious cupcakes in the comfort of your own home.  Held in Shaw town centre with free local parking and café refreshments available.  These classes also make the perfect gift for your loved ones...

So what are you waiting for? Book your place MIAOW!!!



PRINCESS & BRIDAL Cupcake Class

Our cupcake class today was a resounding success and we had a full room!

Children AND adults today and we could not wait to show them all the creative designs ready to be taught.

Today we showcased:

The classic buttercream rose swirl and "Mr Whippy" design
How to make a 3D princess and wedding dress
How to make a 2D princess and wedding dress
A Princess Face cupcake
Taught how to use cutters and embossers
Also taught how to use petal dust effectively

The class commenced at 12.15pm once all our customers had enjoyed a lovely Latte, ice-cream or cold drink in the café.  Each customer received 6 cupcakes to decorate within the 2 hour class.  Then afterwards, were given Class Notes with recipes, instructions and shopping guide.

 
Today's class members - there were 11 altogether


Making a 3D frilled dress
 


A Princess face cupcake

 
Using cutters and tools


Some finished designs by a regular customer

Sunday, 14 July 2013

CUPCAKE CLASSES

OUR NEXT CUPCAKE CLASS...

 

"PRINCESS AND BRIDAL"

 
 
Our August classes will be themed on romance and glamour...
PERFECT for girly girls and ladies
EVERYONE WELCOME, children & adults (6+)
 
If you would like to learn how to make the perfect cupcake for a birthday PRINCESS, or for a special Hen Night or Wedding, then our next class is definitely for you.
 

 
SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 12.15-2.15PM
SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 10AM-12PM
 
STILL ONLY £15 PER PERSON!
FREE LOCAL PARKING!
CAFE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
6 CUPCAKES TO DECORATE AND KEEP!
 
 
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
 
Buttercream piping effects
How to model a 2D Bridal or Princess Dress
How to model a 3D Bridal or Princess Dress
How to use moulds and cutters to create designs
Sprinkles and Glitters available to give your cupcakes the WOW factor
 
Call or text 07761 501214 to book your place
YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE A TICKET
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT PEOPLE WHO SIMPLY TURN UP
THANK YOU
 
 
 
 
 

 

Our SEASIDE Cupcake Classes

Our latest classes were themed on THE SEASIDE; perfect for the month of June/July.

We wanted to get everyone in the "holiday mood" and had some great ideas up our sleeve.

The key to this class was to demonstrate how to make sand and water.  This was done by using extra fine caster sugar (which we coloured with petal dust) and edible piping gel.

We focused on 6 different designs:

A Mr Whippy Ice-Cream
A Sea-shell
A Happy Sun
Bucket and Spade
Sea, Sand and Flip Flops
A lady/man floating in a rubber ring

As you can tell, we really make sure that our customers receive value for money! Remember our classes are only £15!!!

 
Using our shell mould
 

Adding texture to the starfish
 

Adding edible sand to the bucket and spade design
 
 
Adding the edible gel to create a beautiful water effect
 

Completing the man in the ring design
 
 

 Some completed cupcakes
 
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FOR INFORMATION REGARDING OUR NEXT CLASSES
AND TO BOOK TICKETS
PLEASE CONTACT JOANNE
ON 07761 501214