Refreshed Wilton Method courses offered

MANILA, Philippines -Wilton , the leading name and pioneer in cake-decorating instruction, is now offering refreshed courses. For 80 years, the premium American brand has been the industry leader in cake decorating, quality bakeware, and food crafting. The Wilton Method has taught kitchen newbies the proper techniques to decorate beautiful cakes, cookies, cupcakes and brownies.

It was in 1929 that Dewey McKinley Wilton first began to teach the now-famous “Wilton Method,” starting with age-old cake-decorating traditions enhanced by constantly developing and ever-refining creativity. It continues with Mr. Wilton’s philosophy that “learning is best achieved through class participation.” First, they insist on perfection of execution, from the smoothest frostings to the size, shape and positioning of every decoration. Second, they teach the dynamic, ever-changing aesthetics of cake decorating, exploring color, developing new motifs and encouraging creative experimentation. Third, efficient techniques are developed to enhance the creativity of the decorating experience.

The Wilton Method of Cake Decorating has spread worldwide through specially trained Wilton Method instructors. In the Philippines, the four authorized and certified instructors are chefs Peachy Juban and Jackie Ang-Po, Davao’s renowned cake decorator Booboo Maramba, and Cagayan de Oro industry stalwart Albert Chiu.

Wilton Method instructors Albert Chiu, Booboo Maramba, Peachy Juban and Jackie Ang-Po

These certified instructors will be conducting the refreshed Wilton Method cake-decorating class program, which was recently launched at Gourdo’s Café. Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art director Sandra Folsom and instructor Diana Rodriguez, who flew in from Chicago, graced the event, which included demonstrations from Wilton Method instructors and hands-on activities for the guests.

The new Wilton Method courses promise an even more fun and friendly experience; easier ways to decorate cookies and cupcakes, a more streamlined curriculum; more practice time with the instructor, exciting new techniques, and increased hands-on activities.

Three courses were introduced. The starter course, Decorating Basics, will cover the fundamentals of baking a cake, making icing, and using a decorating bag. Students will be taught a variety of decorating tips to make stars, borders, flowers and piped messages.

The Flowers and Cake Design course encompasses both traditional and contemporary design, focusing on making flowers primarily with royal icing. Students will learn how to choose colors for cakes as well as position decorative elements like flowers, embellishments, borders and side treatments, all of which determine the success of a cake design.

The more challenging Gum Paste and Fondant course teaches advanced techniques like how to cover cakes with fondant, make fondant bows and borders and excel in gum-paste flowers.

Wilton Method classes are approximately eight hours long and held at the Living Well Home Store in The Podium, Gourdo’s World Market at Alabang Town Center, Center for Asian Culinary Studies in Davao and Monster Kitchen in Cagayan de Oro. Course fee includes student kit with essential decorating tools and a Wilton Certificate.

Check www.gourdos.com for class schedules or call the 24-hour hotline at 812-3022.