Sugar Arts Institute

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Comment by Theresa Happe on August 16, 2012 at 6:51pm

The Sugar Arts Institute is live now: http://www.sugarartsinstitute.org

If you would be interested in volunteering, you can apply worked hours towards classes with SAI. Please contact me if interested at terrih@sugarartsinstitute.org

Comment by Shaile's Edible Art on June 1, 2012 at 4:56pm

I would like the chance to become an instructor and have read below the guidelines. I see the deadline has passed, is it still possible to apply? Also, do I have to have a video of myself in a class setting? I don't have a class coming up. Any suggestions? Thanks so much... sugar flower artist.

Comment by Holly F on April 3, 2012 at 9:24pm

Hi Theresa!  Thank you for adding me to the group, I wanted to clarify what I understand before signing up.  This is a membership to an online source of videos with occasional classes that will come somewhere within my vicinity throughout the year.  The amount of classes that will be avaliable to me is probably yet to be determined, and the video class frequency is probably yet to be determined as well - since instructors are still being located.  Also, there will be discounts on supplies offered.  Does that about sum it up?  Thanks so much!

Comment by Theresa Happe on March 17, 2012 at 6:12am

The Sugar Arts Institute is now accepting registrations. If you sign up prior to our July launch, you save $50. Here is the link to join: http://www.sugarartschool.com/store.php/products/sai-pre-launch-mem...

Comment by Theresa Happe on March 16, 2012 at 1:56pm

Cheri, we'll be booking classes all over the place.

Comment by Cheri Slider on February 3, 2012 at 5:42pm

Are the classes being taught in PA - I don't see a reference to that part.  Thanks!

Comment by Theresa Happe on January 22, 2012 at 7:40pm

We are looking for volunteers to help us at our official launch at the World Pastry Arts Forum in Las Vegas from July 4th - July 7th. If you are interested, please email me at terrih@sugarartsinstitute.org

Thanks!

Comment by Theresa Happe on January 14, 2012 at 6:10am

Update: Please note that the P.O. Box # previously indicated was incorrect. This is the correct mailing address:

SUGAR ARTS INSTITUTE
P.O. Box 669
Ephrata
Pa 17522

Comment by Theresa Happe on January 8, 2012 at 7:44am

SUGAR ARTS INSTITUTE
P.O. Box 699
Ephrata
Pa 17522
Ph: 717 951 7557
Email: julieb@SugarArtsInstitute.org

January 2012

Dear Instructors,

Your enthusiasm for this F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C project is contagious!
Thank you for your questions, which I am going to answer collectivelyl.

1. What exactly do you want us to do on the video?

Remember that this takes place of your interview. The committee wants you to show us “you at your best”. Show us the highlights of a 3day class. eg. A rose: show us making your first petals, then somewhere in the middle of the construction, then the end.

2. Do you want us to do a complete 3day class?

No, just the best highlights of what you teach in that 3day class. Explain your syllabus showing us your working on some techniques. Show us display pieces done by YOU! And send photos. Video time should be between 30-90 minutes.

3. Do you want us to tell you about ourselves?

Absolutely, sell yourself, tell us about all your achievements, how long you have been teaching, and why you want to be part of SAI!

4. What is our deadline?

23rd January, 2012. Please adhere to this deadline date.

5. I have not competed or competed recently so do I still qualify?

This seems to be a common issue. We do not want to turn away skilled instructors for this reason. We will organize in-house competitions later in the year, SO go ahead and submit your applications.

6. Will I have to pay to become an Instructor?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Instructors get paid for their services. The pay rate depends on the level of skill of the instructor (so show us your best on your video). Professional and non-professional videos are acceptable. FOUNDING-INSTRUCTORS working with us to develop the syllabi will get
LIFETIME FREE MEMBERSHIP and other privileges previously mentioned in previous mails.

7. Must I teach a specific syllabus or can I teach my own agenda.

We will take your agenda into consideration. However, we are going to pick the best of the best. The SAI curriculum will be world wide, standardized courses and must be taught to the “letter”.

8. What about getting tools and supplies to the venue?

SAI will take care of all administrative work and the provision of supplies. Each course will have full tool kits included in the course fee. The instructor may arrive at the teaching venue empty handed. Kits will be waiting to be placed on the workstations. SAI will make teaching and travelling as streamlined and as easy as possible for both instructors and students.

9. Do I have to travel? ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Let us know what suits you. We will accommodate your requests to stay “home” or to travel.

10. Who pays our traveling expenses?

We will cover all reasonable traveling costs, to include
airfares/long distance driving, venue costs, hotel accommodation, lunch or per-diem.

11. When will I know if I am chosen to teach?

Our goal is the end of March.

12. I hate gossip! Negativity and detrimental remarks about one-another is forbidden. SAI is ethical with the highest of standards. “Secret Students” will help us ensure our standards are met.

You will be proud to partner with SAI. Our organization is prestigious; our standards high!

Comment by Theresa Happe on December 21, 2011 at 6:45pm

The Sugar Arts Institute is moving forward in leaps and bounds.  The 
interest worldwide has been phenomenal.  We are three months ahead of 
schedule, hence this letter.  We are writing to you specifically 
because of your excellent reputation and sugar art skills.  SAI will 
be the most respected and prestigious organization in the sugar arts 
industry.  We are already receiving the most positive recognition, 
even though we will only officially launch in July 2012.  This is an 
official invitation for you to partner with SAI.  Partnering with SAI 
will ensure that you remain at the top of your field and in the 
forefront of this industry.  We will constantly and aggressively 
promote and market you.

SAI has pending classes required in Hong Kong, Germany, Holland, 
Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Italy, Holland, Mexico, Costa Rica, 
Argentina and South Africa.  Not to mention classes on demand here in 
the United States. We are now booking instructors for teaching in 
2012, 2013 and 2014.  Founding Instructors will be included in our 
published books and on the future television show that we will be 
presenting to the networks.

We realize that you are very busy and probably booked for most of 
2012, so we have reduced the required number of classes to two in 
2012. Thereafter, we require your teaching the minimum of four classes 
per year.  We will start marketing you NOW, to fill up classes not 
only next year, but for 2013 and 2014. Of course you are welcome to 
teach your own agenda outside the SAI classes as an SAI Certified 
Instructor.

We will provide our Founding Instructors with honorary degrees based 
on their level of skills, which will be determined in a video that you 
make for us showing the highlights of a three-day class.   This will 
also determine your salary level.  The videos will also be used in the 
advertising and marketing of our instructors.  We will show snippets 
on our website, grab photos from the video, of you at work.  You may 
even develop your own team and receive a percentage of the classes 
they teach!

Not all renowned sugar artists are good teachers, and there are 
excellent teachers who are not famous (yet).  So please don?t feel 
indignant at our request for a video.  We want the best of the best.  
We will boost your career and provide you with classes to teach 
worldwide.    We will take the headache out of the administrative work 
and will provide all supplies required for the classes.  All you will 
have to do is let us know when you are available, then just make your 
way to the venue.

Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.  I prefer to 
answer questions verbally.  We look forward to partnering with you and 
growing SAI as prestigious with high standards.

Julie Bashore CMC                                                      
                        Ph:  717 951 7557
Founder/CEO Sugar Arts Institute

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