Metro Bake + Create

Engage in workshops led by industry experts at Metro Bake + Create in Trilith Guesthouse’s esteemed Kitchen theater. Learn new skills, perfect existing ones, and embrace the journey of growth! With a target audience of curious individuals and lifelong learners, this will be an experience to inspire both novice and experienced sugar artists alike.

Combining the atmosphere of storytelling at Trilith Guesthouse and the award-winning sugar artists and professionals of The Urban Sugar Craft Collective, who are committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence in the sugar arts, this is sure to make a page-turning day!

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Timbo Sullivan

Tim (Timbo) Sullivan is an award-winning cake artist & TV personality based in the US. Timbo is the owner and head decorator of 'Cakes by Timbo" in Columbus, Ohio. He specializes in sculpted cake art and is most known for his colorful, bold and hyper realistic edible creations.

Timbo's work has been featured in cake decorating magazines such as Cake Masters and Cake Central Magazine, and has won several awards, ribbons and certificates from cake competitions around the world. Timbo has been featured on the Food Network multiple times and was one of the winners of Food Network's Duff Til Dawn, where he and his partner took home the golden whisk! He was also one of the judges on the Max Original cake show Baketopia.

Maurice "Chef Blaque" Shelton

Maurice "Chef Blaque" Shelton, a south side Chicago native, discovered his passion for food early on, inspired by his mother and grandmother. Transitioning from a diverse career in retail, management, and programming, Maurice pursued his culinary dreams by enrolling in Le Cordon Bleu School for Baking & Patisserie in 2006. In 2007, he founded Black Rose Pastries, quickly gaining recognition for his unique style that blends realism with modern techniques.

He has shared his expertise in over 42 states and four countries. He was crowned Netflix’s Sugar champion in Season One. His work has been featured in numerous publications, and he continues to inspire others with his creative confections.

Shellane Brown

Shellane Brown is an accomplished cake decorator and entrepreneur with a passion for innovation in the baking world. After her first bakery, Apple-Butter Bakery & Custom Cake Shoppe, in 2009, she expanded her entrepreneurial reach in 2021 by opening Woodstone Bakery and Cafe right here in Trilith.

Her expertise and talent have been recognized on a national level, as she has completed and won three Food Network Shows: Cakealikes, Halloween Wars, and Holiday Wars. Shellane has also made her mark as a judge on Buddy Vs. Buff, further showcasing her extensive knowledge and skill in the art of cake decorating.

With a career defined by creativity, leadership, longevity, and a commitment to excellence, Shellane Brown is a sought-after teacher and industry expert, eager to share her insights and experiences with others in the baking community.

Chef Roshell Ingraham

LeeNetta "Roshell" Ingraham is a prominent figure in the baking and confectionery industry, renowned for her expertise as a baker, pastry chef, and sugar artist. Since starting her career in 2014 in Michigan, she has founded Diving Baking Divas and the YSC Baking Academy, empowering aspiring bakers through teaching and mentoring.

Roshell, a self-taught artist with a master’s degree in business, shares her knowledge with over 10,000 community members and 200,000 YouTube subscribers, offering how-to videos and essential business skills through her "Business Basics for Beginners" class. Featured in American Cake Decorating Magazine and Food Network, Roshell has judged cake shows, collaborated with industry giants, and taught internationally, solidifying her status as an influential mentor in the baking community.

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