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Sugar Skull Making & Decorating Classes 2010

CLASSES FOR SEPT & OCTOBER 2010

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS!

Our gallery phone number is (916) 443-5601

     

Samples of Decorated Sugar Skulls

Zanzibar will offer multiple sugar skull classes in the fall of 2010.  There will be TWO different kinds of classes offered. 

Free one hour decorating classes for children under 12 and our full two hour classes (all ages) on making & decorating sugar skulls (we do charge minimal material fees for these classes - see below). 

DON'T WANT TO TAKE A CLASS?

You can also learn how to make sugar skulls using our molds with our easy to follow online step-by-step instructions by clicking here! 

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD at our 1731 L Street Midtown Sacramento location outdoors OR in our private classroom.  On-site classes for schools, clubs and other organizations available - please inquire!

If you're interested in private classes for your group or school, limited dates are available - please contact Scott at (916) 443-5601 for availability and cost(s) -- (some will be done free while others either materials must be provided or a material fee paid).

Child Decorating Sugar Skull Classes - FREE

ALL BELOW DATES ARE FOR 2010

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For children 12 & under. Kids will have chance to decorate one or more non-edible sugar skulls with icing, sequins, foil, feathers, specialty cut outs, googly-eyes and candy. There is no fee and classes and all materials are FREE and will be provided.  There will NOT be a demonstration on how to make sugar skulls - this is a decorating only class.  These classes will, weather permitting, be done outdoors under a tent, with tables & chairs at our Midtown location.  If inclement weather, we will conduct the classes indoors. 

Adults must be present for children under 10 years of age.  Parents can (space permitting), participate and help their children decorate their sugar skulls.  If parents would like to decorate a sugar skull of their own with their children, a minimal materials fee will be charged. 

        

To make reservations (FREE), either visit our gallery or call our gallery at (916) 443-5601.  Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.  A waiting list will be established once classes are full.  These classes are FREE and we encourage people to follow through and come - otherwise someone else may not be able to attend. 

If classes fill, we will attempt to update this website, however we kindly ask you to call to verify availability and we ask that you not show up unannounced but that you make a reservation.  Thanks!

Samples of Decorated Sugar Skulls

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER SUGAR SKULL CHILDREN'S DECORATING CLASSES

Please note that these classes are 1 hour long and are DECORATING a medium skull only.  We will not be showing how to make sugar skulls nor will we be making sugar skulls.  These classes are offered FREE on a first come, first booked basis. 

We will only be decorating pre-made up medium sugar skulls.  Please arrive 20 min early and be dressed to get messy.  We will provide aprons.  Classes are limited to 12 children.  Parents are welcome to help and attend (if they wish to make/decorate a sugar skull then a nominal materials fee for the adults will apply)

Our gallery phone number is (916) 443-5601

 

Saturday September 18th

1 pm   space currently available*
 

Saturday September 18th

1 pm   space currently available*
 

Saturday October 2nd

1 pm   space currently available*
 

Saturday October 9th

NO CLASSES ON THIS DATE - IT IS SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK
 

Saturday October 16th

1 pm   space currently available*
 

Saturday October 23rd

1 pm   space currently available*
 

Saturday October 30th

1 pm   space currently available*
 

Sunday October 31st (Halloween)

10am   space currently available*
12pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
2pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill

*while we make every attempt to update the availability of classes on our website on a daily basis, please remember we're a small family run business and often classes will sell out and we won't be able to post it till some time later.  This is a very busy time for our small business and we are very short handed due to the economy.  Please call to verify availability of classes. 

Our gallery phone number is (916) 443-5601


Learn how to make sugar skulls & decorating sugar skulls Classes for all ages

There are multiple dates and times for these sugar skull classes (open to children age 5 and above, teens and adults) starting on Sept. 18th and going through October 31st. No classes on Second Saturday, October 9th. We will have classes on Sunday October 10th, however.

           

Two hour and 15 minute classes are offered at 10am and 4pm (if first class fill).  All materials provided, however there is a materials fee (see below).  These classes will be in two parts:

The first half will be demonstrating exactly how to make sugar skulls and the icing to decorate them (you get to make one and take it home for you to decorate later) and then you will actually get to decorate a pre-made sugar skull for the second half of the class. 

  

These classes are great for everyone!  If you just want to decorate a sugar skull without having to buy all the supplies, come to this class!  If you want to learn how to make sugar skulls and have a party - come to this class!  If you want to learn how to make sugar skulls and teach kids or others how to make them - come to this class!

The class will feature lots of tricks and how-to's!  Plus you can buy molds and supplies!

COST:  There is a materials fee for these classes.

To decorate a medium, flat backed sugar skull the cost if $10.00 per person for the class.  To decorate a large (softball-sized) two part, fully 3D Skull, the cost is $20.00 per person for the class.  All materials will be provided along with aprons. 

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER SUGAR SKULL FULL CLASSES - MAKING & DECORATING SUGAR SKULLS

Please note that these classes are 2 hours and 15 minutes long and are full classes where you will spend 1/2 the time learning how to make sugar skulls from scratch using plastic molds and simple ingredients as well as colorful frosting to decorate your sugar skulls.  You will get to make a sugar skull (that you can take home) and you will get to DECORATING a pre-made sugar skull. 

There is a materials charge for these classes - either $10 per participant for a medium, flat backed one piece sugar skull or $20 for a large (softball-sized) two part skull.  Space and availability are on a first come, first booked basis. 

Please arrive 20 min early and be dressed to get messy.  We will provide aprons.  Classes are limited to 12 participants.  Classes will be held either outdoors under shade or indoors - no cancellations for weather.  Children and adults are welcome, however young children often get bored learning how to make the skulls.  This is more geared to children 10 and over.  We do offer FREE CHILDREN'S DECORATING ONLY classes.  See above.  *Children of all ages are welcome, however. 

Our gallery phone number is (916) 443-5601

Samples of Decorated Sugar Skulls

 

Saturday September 18th

10 am   space currently available*
 
4 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

Saturday September 25th

10 am   space currently available*
 
4 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

Saturday October 2nd

10 am   space currently available*
 
4 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

Saturday October 9th

NO CLASSES ON THIS DATE - IT IS SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK
 

Sunday October 10th

10 am   space currently available*
 
1 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

Saturday October 16th

10 am   space currently available*
 
4 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

Saturday October 23rd

10 am   space currently available*
 
4 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

Saturday October 30th

10 am   space currently available*
 
4 pm   will open if earlier class(es) fill
 

ADDITIONAL CLASSES MAY BE ADDED IF DEMAND WARRANTS

Private classes for groups, schools and parties available - call us!

*while we make every attempt to update the availability of classes on our website on a daily basis, please remember we're a small family run business and often classes will sell out and we won't be able to post it till some time later.  This is a very busy time for our small business and we are very short handed due to the economy.  Please call to verify availability of classes. 

Our gallery phone number is (916) 443-5601

Pre-made undecorated sugar skulls, colored frosting, foil and foil cut outs, sequins, feathers and assorted candy and other decorations will be provided.   You will also receive a box to take your sugar skull home in. 

       

While the above fees aren't even close to the actual cost of the materials, it is a token amount to offset our expenses and to compensate our employees for their time.  In 2008 we did offer free classes, however there was a tremendous amount of demand and it was at an expense of about $5,000 to us and we just can't justify that kind of expense under the current economic climate.  We hope you understand.  Also, in 2008 without a fee, so many people flaked and simply didn't show up or didn't cancel and thus spaces went unfilled because of this.  We have slightly increased our materials fee cost over last year to come closer to covering our actual costs of doing these classes (they still operate at a loss).  We do offer FREE decorating classes for kids on multiple days (see above)

Clients MUST sign up for these classes and pay in advance.

Sign ups require pre-payment.

No refunds for cancellations (you can, space allowing, move to another date if you give 24 hour notice).  We may call to remind you of your class date and time, however we encourage you to write it on your calendar!

      

To make reservations, either visit our gallery or call our gallery at (916) 443-5601 during our business hours.   Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.  A waiting list will be established once classes are full.  We will call to remind you the day before the class. 

Our gallery phone number is (916) 443-5601


 

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Samples of Decorated Sugar Skulls