Melissa Fryer

My course content includes 2 main sections, which are related to my businesses:

1. Acrylic Painting

2. Bakery Business Education

Educational Background (2 Fine Art Degrees):

Bachelor of Fine Arts- Printmaking

Bachelor of Fine Arts- Ceramics

Art Honors Roll

partial minor in Anthropology

partial Masters of Arts Education

Teaching Experience:

8+ years professional experience teaching art to students of all ages

Cake Design Background:

I have 16+ years professional bakery industry experience. I have been an assistant Cake Designer at 2 bakeries, and the Lead Cake Designer at 3 bakeries. I have been everything from a grocery store cake decorator, to the lead designer at a million dollar bakery, to owning my own bakery business.

I owned and operated my own Cottage Home Bakery for 5 years, until I retired to take care of my baby. I specialized in high-end cakes, cookies and cupcakes.

I now offer Bakery Business Consulting Services and teach cake design classes.

Painting Background:

Along with my university painting courses, I also taught "paint and sip" style classes for 3+ years at a local shop.

I now currently own my own mobile painting class business, going on 5 years strong and teach locally on a weekly basis. I offer private and public classes and events, for everyone aged 1 to 100.

Personal:

I am a mother, step-mother, military spouse, gardener, beekeeper, DIY crafter, animal lover and multiple small business owner.

Why am I an Instructor on Udemy?

I love to teach, as it brings me joy to see others succeed and learn new skills. I teach cake decorating and painting classes in person locally, but of course that reach only goes so far...

My husband's job moves us to a new location every few years, and I am always sad to see my students left behind with each move. Thus, I began teaching online!

Teaching online is very exciting for me, and an amazing way to create artistic and business connections with people all over the world.

I love being able to share my particularly laid back, inclusive and thorough teaching style that seems to work so well for many students.

My main goal on Udemy is to spread positivity and optimism. If you have the right attitude and a good teacher, you can do ANYTHING you keep working at. I'm here to support you along the way and share all my industry tips and tricks to help you :)