OF PERFECT BAKING AND CAKE DECORATING
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Chef Susan Holtz
Award –Winning Instructor
Excellence in Teaching awarded to Chef Susan Holtz from the California Council for Adult Education, the largest professional organization serving adult education in California.
I was honored to be recognized for excellence in teaching from such a prestigious organization and deeply touched when I realized that some of my students attended the event. (I think that each had to purchase a ticket! —That made it even more amazing!)
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Baking & Cake Art Featured Videos
Adult Classes
Adults have several choices for learning at the academy, whether they’re dedicated hobbyists or working to advance their careers in baking and cake decorating.
- Beginner and Advanced Continuing Education courses – the same courses that have launched countless careers in baking and cake decorating for over 25 years, and made experts out of hobbyists.
- Master classes – offered throughout the year on various skills and topics
- Private and semi-private lessons
- Birthday parties, showers, milestone celebrations and more
- Gift certificates are available
Chef Susan Holtz dedicated to her students’ success
Each student comes to me with a unique skill level which needs encouragement every step of the way!
Blogs by Susan Holtz
What It Takes To Eat A Cake
THE CREATIVE PROCESS-PART ONE Ah! The ebb and flow of family… One thing -you cannot control—OTHERS! I learned that my cousin, Joyce, is pulling up her Los Angeles, California roots and moving to Texas. Fun memories shared as kids flash through my mind…. Feelings of...
NANAIMO BARS-The Most Requested Confection!
A Decadent Confection When my husband and I visited beautiful Vancouver a few years ago- we missed learning about a Nanaimo Bar! ERR—A confection famous in British Columbia- not a social destination! 😊 Once you taste one--you need at least one more-so rich and...
Seedless Grape Pie with Concord Grape Wine
Or How to Reduce a Recipe When You Have Less of a Major Ingredient but Want to Make the Recipe Anyway! WARNING: There are over twenty steps to this but at least read on so that if you are ever in a similar situation, you too can MAKE WHATEVER YOU WANT ANYWAY! This...
Success Rate
Chef Susan Holtz has scores of former students now working in the culinary arts.
“Chef Susan has exemplified professionalism with superior experiences that made this class a fun learning experience.”
Emma B.
Chef Susan’s Space Bars
Set of 4 different heights.
Versatile!
Now attain consistent thickness for any rolled doughs.