For any bakers or future baker's out there?!
Answers: I know when I am older I would like to do something in baking, I love it so much but I want to learn how to make cakes professionally I know I'm too young for classes though any ideas on what to do? (books, shows etc.)
i laso love to bake i do it every day.... what i would suggest is to buy wilton dvd of fondant making wedding cakes as well as celebration cakes. Then you can but decorating books because they are the most important in baking. I would really really really recomend you buy the book called The Cake Bible by Rose Levvy Beranbaum. i have made many cakes and frostings which are completely foolproof. She also teaches in that book celebration cakes.
I have to say however it doesnt matter how many books or shows you watch the beast thing to do is PRACTICE!!!! that is what i do everyday and people ask me if i bought my cakes in a bakery.
Hope this helps
depending on how old you are, there are craft shops that give cake decorating classes. Also, look for Wilton decorating books at the book store and craft stores. They have great cake pans and decorating ideas. I started using them when I was about 12. It's really fun, and maybe you can start your own small business in high school. Check in to the Culinary Institute of America, which is in New York when it's time to go to college Good luck!
Check with your local community college. A LOT of them have kid programs. I know out local community college has cooking classes for kids.
The Wilton cake recipe books have illustrations included---they r tops in the field, good luck, it is alot of fun.
Here's a possible idea:
When you are old enough, apply for a job as a counter girl at a bakery, if at all possible.
Most bakeries need front end counter help, and you can usually start out part time.
You can express interest in cake decorating, making doughnuts, cakes, cookies, breads, etc., by talking with the owner and/or bakers.
9 times out of 10, they will be happy to teach you!
Cake decorators are in HIGH DEMAND, so it is best if you think you like doing this, search into it.
I got very lucky and worked as a clean up person in a bakery, then was taught how to make and fry doughnuts, cookies, and some cakes. I didn't do the breads and rolls because the head bakers did all that, but I did help stretch and roll the dough,load them and remove them from ovens, etc., plus many other duties.
Other than the way too early hours, I liked it. I also tended the counter from time to time.
It was a good experience which lasted a few years.
The other answers are great, and any type of research you can do, the better. Read, ask, research.
On the job training would be the fastest route.
Good luck.