Jennifer Dontz is basically self-taught in the art of cake decorating. She lives in Manistee, Michigan with her husband of almost 28 years, Jeff, and they have two boys, Joe 26 and Jason 23. She has been decorating for 35 years. Her floral background inspires her to keep striving for the most realism possible in her flowers and foliage. She now travels and teaches throughout the United States, sharing her love for the art. Jennifer currently offers three classes, Fondant, Flowers and Fun, which teaches numerous fondant techniques, including covering a cake and also some gumpaste flowers. Potpourri Of Posies, which covers beautiful lifelike gumpaste flowers that the brides are asking for today, and Berries and Blossoms, which covers more beautiful gumpaste flowers and berry stems

Jennifer's work has been featured in numerous magazines like "Here Comes The Cake", "Northern Michigan wedding and Event", "Women's Lifestyle", and "the Knot - Michigan". She also was featured on the cover of the ICES monthly publication. One of her proudest accomplishments was being chosen to be the cake designer for the nationwide 2007 John Henry Floral Book. If you go to your local florist and ask if they have the new John Henry book, you may see more of her work. She also has finished working on another floral book for BloomNet, an affiliate of 1-800 FLOWERS. Jennifer is very excited to share her talents on two instructional DVDs on her chocolate fondant and fondant techniques.

On a personal note, Jennifer says she loves the art of sugar and loves teaching it to others. Anyone can do this, regardless of skill level - Come join the fun! She is also an ICES approved teacher.