More classes and workshops to be added soon.
Boston–Atlanta–Nashville-Louisville KY area
Where would you like to see teach in person?
A new location for the home base of the International School of Sugar Art will be announced soon as The Sweet Chalet relocates to a new location.
Sat July 25, 2026 — 10:00 am – 2:20 pm, EDT
Location: The Confectionery Academy @ D&G Occasions, 32803
Instructor: Donald Joiner
Introduction to Isomalt
Creating with isomalt is a great way to make impressive confectionery decorations and centerpieces. In this class you will learn the basic techniques for working with isomalt to create a small showpiece. No experience is necessary and everything is supplied. Just come ready to learn a new skill.
• Proper melting and cooling techniques
• Coloring
• Pouring isomalt
• Pulled isomalt
• Texturing
Students will take home the isomalt showpiece they create in class.
Age requirement: minimum age of 18
Mon-Wed August 17-19, 2026 — 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, EDT
Location: The Confectionery Academy @ D&G Occasions, 32803
Instructor: Donald Joiner
Simi Summer Camp 2026
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Cake Decorating & Sugar Techniques Workshops for Adults!
REGISTER NOW!
All the info below class descriptions, please read thoroughly
Join Donald Joiner and Sidney Galpern for 3 days of incredible edible blown sugar art, edible floral and bird designs, and so much more!
Monday Aug 17
9am-1pm- Fantasy Feather Bird Cake Topper with Donald Joiner
2pm-6pm- Lily Flower Cake Topper with Donald Joiner
7pm-8:30pm-Demo Night with Donald Joiner, Jessie Anne Reilly, and Sidney Galpern
Tuesday Aug 18
11am-3pm- Blown Isomalt Swans Topper with Sidney Galpern
Wednesday Aug 19
11am-5pm-Blown Isomalt Octopus with Sidney Galpern
Take one class or take them all! Multi class discounts will be available.
Payment plans available.
How to sign up? Email info@simicakes.com. Take only the classes you want!
Payment Plans available. Your seat is confirmed with first payment.
Host Hotel, Beachside Hotel & Suites, Cocoa Beach Florida
July 20-23, 2027 —
Location: Austin, TX, Kalahari Resort Round Rock, TX
CookieCon 2027
Join us for 3 Days of Fun. Learn Cookie Artist from all over the country. Meet new people and make new friends, all with the same passion for COOKIES!! Who doesn’t love cookies.
Vendor Hall will be open all 3 Days. Day Shopping Passes are available.