All upcoming courses

This is the perfect 2 week class to start to learn the art of sugar craft of making wired flowers in the set project of making wired and unwired Roses. You will learn how to soften edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques. All materials are provided for this course.

A novelty gents cake from a rectangle sponge cake create a stunning jacket, collar and tie. All materials provided for this half day class.

This class will give you the confidence and techniques to crumb coat a provided sponge cake using chocolate ganache. Followed by covering the sponge cake using sugar paste and creating the flawless finish the professionals achieve. Step by step expert tuition and supervision to achieve your goal.
All materials including 8″ sponge cake are provided for this class.

This is a six week intensive course packed with information and expert knowledge on how to start a cake business from home. Students not only gain the theory and legislation necessary but have the support of a mentor every step of the way.
*Students will require basic Royal Icing piping skills to attend this course.

A workshop with Master Chocolatier Mark Tilling. Learn how to decorate a stunning chocolate cake finished using the on trend mirror glaze and decorated with a eye catching chocolate statement flower all made from chocolate. A full day of fun and learn how versatile the medium chocolate is.
The day will also include a light lunch supplied by Penningtons, please message Dawn with any dietary requirements. There are limited spaces available on this class

This is a four week class to create this fun, novelty Christmas cake ‘Santa in a hot tub’. The course fee will include the cost of two 6″ fruit cakes, marzipan, board and box. Skills covered on this course include marzipaning, covering the cake using sugar paste, seasonal character modelling and decorations to complete this fun christmas style cake. This project is a great cake for a novice to begin learning the art of sugar craft.

An opportunity to have a one day workshop with the master chocolatier Mark Tilling. You will learn how to work with chocolate couverture and produce a delightful Christmas centre piece to impress family and friends using an array of techniques taught by Mark.
The day will also include a light lunch supplied by Penningtons, please message Dawn with any dietary requirements. There are limited spaces available on this class.

This is a one evening class to help with successfully crumb coating a sponge cake using the popular medium chocolate Ganache and then achieving the professional flawless finish. The more experienced student will also be given the oppotunity to achieve the ‘on trend’ straight edge look.

Students will be provided with an 8″ sponge cake and all the materials and equipment for this class.

This is a 2 week course teaching some of the basic royal iced piping and writing skills. This is a great opportunity to brush up on your piping skills or as a beginner learn some of the basic techniques in piping. A large part of this 2 week course will also be devoted to direct writing in icing. This is one of the hardest techniques which can either enhance a decorated cake or ruin it !

This is a unique opportunity to learn a technique called Bas Relief created from  modelling paste. Such an effective skill that can be used with so many different images for cake designs. The course is two Wednesday mornings and you will be shown how to create this stunning elephant using this 2D technique,  the elephant will be mounted on a painted plaque to take home.

This is a unique opportunity to learn a technique called Bas Relief created from modelling paste. Such an effective skill that can be used with so many different images for cake designs. The course is for two Wednesday mornings and you will be shown how to create this stunning elephant using this technique, the elephant will be mounted on a painted plaque to take home.

This is a new course for September. The most popular flower of choice and to learn how to create, is the Rose. This short 3 week course will give you the opportunity to make 3 types of Roses,  Avalanche Rose, O’Hara Rose, and the Open Rose.

You will be shown the necessary techniques and tips on how to form the fine edges and how each Rose has its own individual development to grow into its unique style of Rose.

All materials and equipment are provided for this course.

****Because of popular demand we have decided to repeat this course****

This is a short 4 week mini course to give an introduction to a ‘bit of everything’ !

During the 4 week course you will be given the opportunity to learn how to make the on trend Ganache Icing and crumb coat on a provided 6″ sponge cake. Cover in sugar paste and create a professional flawless finish. You will also be taught some basic royal ice piping and an introduction to direct writing, plus another skill  how to make unwired sugar Roses. This a great course for someone who wants to trial cake decorating, or simply brush up on their basic skills.

All materials and equipment are provided for this course.

This is a six week mixed ability course with a Christmas theme. Royal Icing skills for all abilities, beginners to advanced. Just some of the skills included on these courses are coating of the cake in royal icing, piping and runout work.

This is a six week course, the project for this course is a festive Christmas wreath which will include sage and Ivy leaves, fir cones, twig cones, festive flowers, cinnamon sticks and more. You will learn the essential skills for floral sugar craft, softening edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques and taping into a beautiful, colourful wreath.

The finished piece will look stunning on either the top of a Christmas cake or will make the perfect table top centre piece.

This is a six week mixed ability course with a Christmas theme. Royal Icing skills for all abilities, beginners to advanced. Just some of the skills included on these courses are coating of the cake in royal icing, piping and runout work.

Pictuure to follow shortly.

This is a six week mixed ability course. Royal Icing skills for all abilities, beginners to advanced. Skills included on these courses are coating of the cake, piping and runout work.

This is a six week modelling course. The theme for this course will be a jolly Father Christmas sat in an arm chair reading a story to his hard working Elves. Picture to follow shortly.

Skills covered in this course will be flawless covering of the cake, seasonal character models, and a rice cereal arm chair. The project is on a 8″ square fruit cake (students own cake, required week 2) or a dummy cake can be an option if preferred, available to purchase  from the school for £7.00.

This is a four week modelling course to create a fun, novelty Christmas cake, ‘Santa emptying post box of letters into his sack’. The course fee will include the cost of 5″ fruit cake, marzipan, board and box. Skills covered on this course will be marzipaning, covering the cake in sugar paste, seasonal character modelling, rice cereal top for the post box and other decorating skills to create this fun Christmas cake.

This is a five week flower course, the class project for the March course is a beautiful Clematis flower spray with its leaves.  You will learn during the course the essential skills for floral sugar craft, ie softening edges, dusting colours, wiring of petals and leaves, and taping the flowers into a stunning completed spray.

Alternatively students are able to do their own chosen project within the time constraints of the course if agreed with the tutor before booking the course.

Additional costs to this course are flower wires, tape and dust colours, all avaiable to purchase from the school.

This is a five week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a one morning class on Saturday having fun creating Easter themed cupcakes.

You will be provided with 12 cupcakes and using buttercream and sugar paste shown how to create professional finishes and  take home and impress family and friends.

Learn and create new decorating techniques and tips in a fun environment.

The picture is an example of the style of Valentine cupcakes, Easter themed cupcake pic to follow shortly

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week modelling and cake covering course. The theme for this course is an adorable retired couple in a garden setting, teaching focuses on modelling figures, and character features by creating an adorable retired couple in a garden setting. Skills covered during the six weeks will be flawless cake covering using sugar paste, Pastillage icing, 3D character modelling and decorative techniques using modelling paste.

The project is on 8″ round fruit cake depth 4″ approx (required week 2) or a dummy cake can be an option if preferred, available from the school for £7.00.

This is a six week modelling and cake covering course, theme to follow.

Skills covered during the six weeks include: Sugar paste covering, 3D character modelling, and general sugar paste decorative techniques. The project for this course is cute Llamas.

The course requires an 8″round with a depth of 3″ high fruit cake which you need to bring on week 2 of the course or as an alternative we can provide you with a dummy cake if preferred, dummies will be available to purchase from the school for £7.00 each, which includes the board and box.

This is a six week flower course, the project for this course is a stuning Hibiscus summer spray. You will learn on this course the essential skills for floral sugar craft which are, softening edges, use of dusting and blending of colours, wiring, and taping the flowers into a spray.

Additional costs to this course are flower wires, tape and dust colours all available to purchase from the school.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects of choice suitable for the levels of students ability.

Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work. The cakes for royal icing classes will always be fruit cakes or  if preferred students can use dummy cakes, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week course, the class project is a stunning summer Hibiscus spray. You will learn how to soften edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques, and taping into an attractive spray.

Alternatively students may opt to work on an individual project subject to discussion with the tutor.
There are additional costs to this course, dust colours (£2.85 per pot), Wires (£2.00), and floristry tape (£2.00) All available from week 1 at the school.

This is a six week course, the class project is a stunning summer Hibiscus spray. You will learn how to soften edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques, and taping into an attractive spray.

Alternatively students may opt to work on an individual project subject to discussion with the tutor.
There are additional costs to this course, dust colours (£2.85 per pot), Wires (£2.00), and floristry tape (£2.00) All available from week 1 at the school.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a one day class to learn how to carve sponge cakes and shape into a novelty, fun, camper van.

During this class you will carve, and crumb coat the sponge cakes provided into the shape of a camper van. You will then be taught to cover  the  novelty shaped cake using sugar paste. The cake will then be completed using decorative finishes to bring it to life to the much loved VW Camper van

A light lunch will also be included during your day and all materials are provided for this one day full class. Picture is an example of one of  our camper vans

This is a one day class to learn how to carve sponge cakes and shape into a beautiful ‘Baby shower bag’, perfect to be presented at the party before the new born. This shape could also be adapted into a cosmetic bag, tool bag, etc.

During this class you will carve, and crumb coat the sponge cakes. You will then be taught to cover the novelty shaped cake using sugar paste. The cake will then be completed using decorative finishes modelling baby bottles, nappies, creating an adorable baby shower bag.

A light lunch will also be included during your day and all materials are provided for this one day full class.

This is a six week modelling and cake covering course. The course includes learning how to cover a cake using the icing, ‘sugar paste’ and how to make fun, character models and create a theme. The project for this course is our take on the lovely, autumnal tale of the childrens books ‘Bramley Hedge’. Each student will be encouraged to express their own creativity in developing ideas towards the creation of this cake. Skills covered during this six weeks include: Sugar paste covering, 3D character modelling, colouring and general decorative techniques. Photograph for this project to follow shortly.

The course requires an 8″round approximately 4″ depth fruit cake  marzipaned which is required on week 2 of the course or as an alternative we can provide you with a dummy cake if preferred, dummy cakes will be available to purchase from the school for £7.00 each on week one, which includes the cake drum and box.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake 3″ depth approximately or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week modelling and cake covering course. The course includes learning how to cover a cake using the icing, ‘sugar paste’ and how to make fun, character models and create a theme. The project for this course is our take on the lovely, autumnal tale of the childrens books ‘Bramley Hedge’.Each student will be encouraged to express their own creativity in developing ideas towards the creation of this cake. Skills covered during this six weeks include: Sugar paste covering, 3D character modelling, colouring and general decorative techniques. Photograph for this project to follow shortly.

The course requires an 8″round approximately 4″ depth fruit cake marzipaned which is required on week 2 of the course or as an alternative we can provide you with a dummy cake if preferred, dummy cakes will be available to purchase from the school for £7.00 each on week one, which includes the cake drum and box.

This is a 3 week mini course to give an introduction to a ‘bit of everything’ !

During the 3 week course you will be taught how to make the on trend ‘Ganache Icing’ and learn to crumb coat on a provided 6″ sponge cake. Cover the sponge cake in the icing called sugar paste and create a professional flawless finish. You will also be taught some basic royal ice piping and an introduction to direct writing. The cake will be decorated with piping and unwired sugar Roses, which you will also learn how to make on this course.

This is  the  perfect course for someone who wants to trial cake decorating or simply brush up on their basic cake decorating skills.

All materials and equipment are provided for this course.

This is a six week course, the project for this course is a festive arrangement to include Amaryllis, Orchids, Mistletoe and foilage. You will learn the essential skills for floral sugar craft, softening edges, wiring of petals and leaves, dusting techniques and taping into a beautiful, festive spray.

The finished piece will look stunning on either the top of a Christmas cake or will make the perfect table top centre piece.

Additional costs for this course are floristry wires, tape, and dust colours, all available to purchase from the school. Pic to follow shortly.

This is a six week course, the project for this course is a festive arrangement to include Amaryllis, Orchids, Mistletoe and foilage. You will learn the essential skills for floral sugar craft, softening edges, wiring of petals and leaves, dusting techniques and taping into a beautiful, festive spray.

For Beginners to sugarcraft we recommend to start learning with Roses, fillers, gold leaves and Mistltoe to create a festive spray perfect for a Christmas cake or a keepsake.

The finished piece will look stunning on either the top of a Christmas cake or will make the perfect table top centre piece.

Additional costs for this course are floristry wires, tape, and dust colours, all available to purchase from the school.

Pic to follow shortly.

A great class as an introduction to the art of modelling. Four, festive characters will be demonstrated and you will be given the instruction on how to  model them yourself, perfect for Christmas mini cakes, or cupcakes. Skills you will learn are basic modelling techniques, colouring and proportions by creating these delightful Christmas characters.

This is a perfect half day class to learn some basic decorating skills and leave with a delightful mini fruit cake perfect to keep or as a gift for someone special for Christmas. This course is ideal for a beginner providing some of the basic skills required in cake decorating.

Skills learnt during this class will be marzipaning, covering the provided cake with icing and modelling a cute cake topper to complete the cake.

All materials including fruit cake are provided for this class.

An opportunity to learn how to create a delightful novelty Christmas cake using sponge and rice Krispies . The skills you will learn from this one day class are, carving skills, masking with butter cream, flawless covering in sugar paste and decorative facial features. The Reindeer’s head will be modelled using rice Krispie mix, covered using sugar paste to create this adorable cute face.

All materials are provided for this class including a light lunch.

This is a six week course, the class project is focused on all types of roses, from the Briar rose to the on trend David Austin Rose . You will learn how to soften edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques, and taping into an attractive spray.

Alternatively students may opt to work on an individual project subject to discussion with the tutor.
There are additional costs to this course, dust colours (£2.85 per pot), Wires (£2.00), and floristry tape (£2.00) All available from week 1 at the school.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week course, the class project is focused on all types of roses, from the Briar rose to the on trend David Austin Rose . You will learn how to soften edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques, and taping into an attractive spray.

Alternatively students may opt to work on an individual project subject to discussion with the tutor.
There are additional costs to this course, dust colours (£2.85 per pot), Wires (£2.00), and floristry tape (£2.00) All available from week 1 at the school.

This is a six week course, the class project is focused on all types of roses, from the Briar rose to the on trend David Austin Rose . You will learn how to soften edges, wire petals and leaves, dusting techniques, and taping into an attractive spray.

Alternatively students may opt to work on an individual project subject to discussion with the tutor.
There are additional costs to this course, dust colours (£2.85 per pot), Wires (£2.00), and floristry tape (£2.00) All available from week 1 at the school.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week mixed ability course with 3 levels of ability and 3 projects suitable for the levels of students ability. All royal Icing classes will be of mixed ability with 3 levels, beginners, improvers and advanced students, You will be set a project to suit your level after discussion with the tutor.

Royal Icing classes are the perfect course to join if you want to learn to pipe, or brush up on your piping techniques. Just some of the skills and techniques covered in these classes are coating in royal icing, pressure piping, drop line and runout work.

The cakes for royal icing classes will always be a fruit cake, a beginner will always start off with a round 8″ fruit cake approximately 3″ depth  or if preferred students can use a dummy cake, available from the school to purchase for £7.00 inclusive of board and box.

This is a six week modelling and cake covering course. The theme for this course will be a brightly coloured cake full of cute Dinosaurs. Skills covered during the five weeks will be flawless cake covering using sugar paste, Pastillage icing, 3D character modelling and decorative techniques using modelling paste.

The project is on 8″ round fruit cake by 4″ depth (required week 2) or a dummy cake can be an option if preferred, available from the school for £7.00.

This is a five week modelling and cake covering course. The theme for this course will be a brightly coloured cake full of cute Dinosaurs. Skills covered during the five weeks will be flawless cake covering using sugar paste, Pastillage icing, 3D character modelling and decorative techniques using modelling paste.

The project is on 8″ round fruit cake by 4″ depth (required week 2) or a dummy cake can be an option if preferred, available from the school for £7.00.