JANUARY 2010

Thursday 7th
to
Friday 8th

2 DAYS

‘Just Flowers’
If you already have a good knowledge of flower making, then this course will take you a step further to learn how make a more challenging arrangement.
In this two-day course, Paddi will guide you through making a stunning display of Eryngium (Sea Holly), Bells of Ireland, Agapanthus, Stripped lime and foliage.
Once made, this beautiful arrangement could adorn any celebration cake.            

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FOCUS COURSE

Students should have previous flower-making experience

Paddi Clark

£185

JANUARY

Monday 11th

1 DAY

Writing and Lettering                            
Do you lack confidence with writing and lettering in sugar? Then come and learn the techniques and skills involved in producing beautiful inscriptions on cakes with our friendly tutor, Paddi.
Paddi will show you how to pipe directly onto a cake and will also share her invaluable knowledge, tips and hints for perfect writing and lettering.

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FOUNDATION FOCUS

Paddi Clark

£99

JANUARY

Monday 11th
to
Tuesday 12th

2 DAYS

Chocolate dessert course
Lean how to make the most out of chocolate in plated desserts from using the finest ingredients.
Your tutor Mark Tilling Squires Kitchen’s Master Chocolatier and UK Chocolate Master 2006-2009 will teach you how to make different mousses, sauces, cream and lots more. He will also show you the different ways of plating chocolate desserts.

ADVANCED

Mark Tilling

£250

JANUARY

Tuesday 12th to
Thursday 14th

3 DAYS

Professional 3-Day Chocolate Wedding Cake Course with Mark Tilling at Barry Callebaut
Join UK Master Chocolatier Mark in Banbury, Oxford for this professional three-day course to learn everything from making a chocolate wedding cake all the way through to decorating it.
You will learn new and contemporary techniques with Mark, who will show you how to make chocolate sponge cakes, chocolate fillings, how to use syrup alcohol flavouring, and even the science behind working with chocolate.
Mark will teach you about storing chocolate, shelf life and planning guidelines for making professional chocolate cakes, making this an essential course to attend whether you are making cakes for a business, or for friends and family.
But it’s not all work – you will also have the opportunity to make taste comparisons of cake fillings, ganache and various grades of chocolate.
The techniques covered include:

• Colouring chocolate and cocoa butter
• Making chocolate pencils
• Making smooth and rustic decorations
• Working on marble to make fans and wraps
• Making chocolate roses
• Using chocolate moulds
• Airbrushing
• Making ganache

During this course you will make your own two-tier chocolate wedding cake that you will then design and decorate based on the techniques you have been taught.
Mark’s teaching style is relaxed and fun and you will go home with the knowledge and skills to make your very own beautiful chocolate wedding cakes.
Early booking is advisable.
Please note that this course will be held at Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Banbury, Oxford, UK.

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FOUNDATION FOCUS

Mark Tilling

£450

JANUARY

Friday 15th

1 DAY

Novelty Character Modelling                           
Novelty characters are very popular on celebration cakes, and whether you are making cakes for your friends and family or running your own cake decorating business, novelty modelling is an invaluable skill to have.
Author and novelty modelling expert Jan will teach you the secrets of modelling and the basic skills and techniques needed to create amazing novelty people and animals.

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FOUNDATION CORE

6 Credit points towards Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Jan Clement-May

£99

JANUARY

Monday 18th
to
Tuesday 19th

2 DAYS

Mini showpieces course
Lean how to make an amazing showpieces with your tutor Mark Tilling Squires Kitchen’s Master Chocolatier and UK Chocolate Master 2006-2009. He will teach you all you need to know about chocolate and the different techniques from using transfer sheets, moulds, to moulding chocolate and spraying with different cocoa butter colours.

ADVANCED

Mark Tilling

£250

JANUARY

Monday 18th
to
Tuesday 19th

2 DAYS

Sugarpaste for Beginners
An essential course for those looking to learn the key skills for covering cakes to achieve a professional finish.
Bring a 6” round fruit cake and Paddi will teach you how to cover it with marzipan and sugarpaste, decorate it with a fabric-effect drape and bows, and use moulds to make decorations such as simple unwired flowers.
You will leave this course with the confidence and ability to create simple and impressive cakes.   

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FOUNDATION CORE

12 Credit points towards Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Paddi Clark

£185

JANUARY

Wednesday 20th
to
Friday 22nd

3 DAYS

Professional Wedding Cake Course
Whether you make cakes professionally or for friends and family, this course will guide you through all aspects of making a wedding cake from the initial design through to the final assembly.
Paddi will work with you to design your own individual, tiered sugarpasted cake of your choice with a colour coordinated wired spray of Calla Lilies, jasmine and foliage.
You will learn a variety of techniques to decorate the top and sides of the cake, with skills that include appliqué, piping, embroidery, and moulds.
This course will give you the confidence to create your very own wedding cakes.
Some previous experience in cake decorating would be an advantage. Early booking is advisable.

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FOCUS COURSE

Students should be confident covering a cake with sugarpaste

Paddi Clark

£375

JANUARY

Saturday 23rd to
Sunday 24th

2 DAY

Advanced Novelty Modelling
If you have experience in novelty modelling and want to learn some more advanced techniques, then this course is for you.
Best-selling author Debbie Brown will take you though some of the tricks of the trade, so you leave with the confidence to create your own novelty models using the skills you have learned.

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ADVANCED

Debbie Brown

£290

JANUARY

Tuesday 26th

1 DAY

Flowers for Beginners: Daffodils and Tulips
This course is ideal if you’d like to learn the basic techniques for making beautiful sugar flowers, including assembly, taping and wiring skills.
Paddi will teach you how to make a realistic display of daffodils, tulips, mimosa and foliage in the colour of your choice.
You will also learn how to wire them into a hand-tied arrangement, perfect for adorning a celebration cake.

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FOUNDATION CORE

6 Credit points towards Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Paddi Clark

£99

JANUARY

Wednesday 27th

1 DAY

Extension and Bridgework with Lace
This course is ideal if you already have experience in piping and would like to advance your skills further.
During this one-day course, Paddi will show you the beautiful and skilful technique of piped extension work for the sides of cakes, as well as simple but amazing oriental string work.
You will work on a square cake dummy and will practise different techniques, including delicate lace designs, to create stunning results that can be used for any celebration cake.

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FOCUS COURSE

Students should have some piping experience

Paddi Clark

£99

JANUARY

Thursday 28th

1 DAY

Celebration Miniature Cakes
Individual miniature cakes are a popular choice for many occasions – children’s parties, birthdays, dinner parties and weddings to name but a few.
On the course we will cover ideas and designs that will incorporate many different skills including sugarpaste techniques, piped flowers, modelling, moulds and many more.
Impress your guests with these delightful miniature cakes.

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FOUNDATION FOCUS

Susan Griffiths

£99

JANUARY

Saturday 29th
to
Sunday 30th

2 DAYS

Advanced Flowers with Alan Dunn
If you already have experience in making sugar flowers, then this course will be ideal for you. Join Alan to learn more advanced techniques in making sugar flowers and take away new ideas for fantastic floral designs.
This course is a great chance to learn how to make highly realistic sugar flowers with a world leading sugarcraft designer, author, teacher and demonstrator.
This class is always very popular, so we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.

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ADVANCED

Alan Dunn

£290