TUTORIAL
SUGAR CHRISTMAS BY GIOVANNA SMITH
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Helleborus niger is more commonly called the Christmas rose because it blooms in the winter. Learn how to create this classic and elegant gum-paste flower with matching buds and leaves.
Giovanna Smith is a multifaceted artist who is continuously pushing the envelope in all areas of her business, keeping her designs and classes fresh and modern. At an early age, Giovanna began her artistic endeavors in Peru under the tutelage of her parents. In 2000, she graduated from the International Culinary Schools at the Art Institutes in Tampa, specializing in the baking and pastry program. Giovanna began Sugar Art Studio as a wholesale distributor of cutters and started teaching private classes in 2011. Her daughter Brenda joined the business in 2012. While taking classes, students see firsthand Giovanna’s unique techniques revealed in sugar flowers, chocolate art, pastries, cake sculpting, and designing. sugarartstudio.com facebook.com/gioscollectionbysas instagram.com/sugarartstudio 38 americancakedecorating.com November | December 2021
Edibles: Gum paste: light yellow and green Petal dust: raspberry, kiwi, lime, magnolia, pink, orchid green, forest green, brick, and wine Edible glue Equipment:
Floral wire: 22, 24, 26, and 28 gauge Fine scissors Paintbrushes White flower stamens Rolling pin Multipurpose small cutter Dresden tool Razor blade Celboard Helleborus petal cutter and veiner set Ball tool Small egg former Floral tape Helleborus bud molds Helleborus leaf cutter and veiner set
