Cake decorator coming out of retirement due to demand
SINCE launching her first published works award-winning Highfields cake decorator Mary Reid has decided to come out of retirement to offer COVID-safe cake decorating classes.
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SINCE launching her first published work, award-winning Highfields cake decorator Mary Reid has decided to come out of retirement to offer cake decorating classes.
Ms Reid, who is also a teacher, author and community advocate, released her book Caution! Wedding Cake on Board earlier this year and has since received high demand for her work to return to the community through teaching.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms Reid found it fitting to be able to provide some joy through cake decorating for those who may be experiencing isolation.
“If I can help make someone else follow their dream, even if we are in a pandemic, or if I am in retirement, then I am happy to do so,” she said.
Collaborating with Toowoomba organisation Verity Rose Workshops, Merivale Cakes and Crafts will run 12 COVID-safe cake decorating workshops between October and April at Demolay House.
The workshops will range from beginner to advanced, and include baking, traditional and modern skills, and include hobby to business skills.
The cost of courses will be off-set by Bakels, Australia’s largest national baking and decorating manufacturer, who are sponsoring the workshops.
Businesses involved in the classes include four times Australian Bridal Industry Academy wedding cake designer of the year award winner Caitlin Mitchell, COVID-19 assessed food business Michelle Cullen, and 2020 AusMumpreneur winner, Kat Lynn of Foodie Shots.
With end-to-end COVID-safe plans in place as per Government requirements including social distancing and individualised tools and food packs, participants can be sure that they are working in a safe environment.
Tickets to the first event this week have sold out, however keep and eye out on Verity Rose’s Facebook page for upcoming details on the remaining classes.