JUNE

Tuesday 1st
to
Thursday 3rd

3 DAYS

Professional 3-Day Chocolate Wedding Cake Course with Mark Tilling at Barry Callebaut
Join 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

JUNE

Wednesday 3rd
to
Thursday 4th

2 DAYS

Royal Icing for Beginners
If you have never tried this technique before or you wish to improve your royal icing skills, then join us on this course.
Ann Skipp will teach you the basic techniques to marzipan and royal ice a cake to a smooth, professional-standard finish, and then how to decorate with simple run-outs and piping designs.
You will leave the course with a real sense of achievement and the confidence to decorate any celebration cake.

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FOUNDATION CORE

12 Credit points towards Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Ann Skipp

£185

JUNE

Monday 7th
to
Tuesday 8th

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

JUNE

Monday 7th
To
Saturday 12th

 6 DAYS

Professional Intensive Week of Cake Decorating
A fast-track, intensive and professional six-day course designed to cover the key skills in sugarcraft.
Over these six days, you will undertake in-depth theory and practical work, learning about marzipan, royal icing, sugarpaste, sugar flowers and pastillage.
On completion of the course, you will have a very good understanding of the craft and the confidence to further your sugarcraft abilities, whether it is for personal or professional purposes.
This course is informative, fun and rewarding.
All students attending will achieve their SK FOUNDATION MASTER CERTIFICATE.
Module 1 – Monday: Marzipan
Module 2 – Tuesday: Royal Icing
Module 3 – Wednesday: Royal Icing
Module 4 – Thursday: Pastillage
Module 5 – Friday: Sugarpaste
Module 6 – Saturday: Sugar Flowers

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FOUNDATION CORE

Students will complete Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Paddi Clark

£650

JUNE

Monday 14th
to
Wednesday 16th

 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 at covering a cake with sugarpaste

Paddi Clark

£375

JUNE

Thursday 17th

1 DAY

Cookie Decoration
Pretty decorated and shaped cookies make a fabulous and fashionable alternative to traditional gifts and wedding favours and are sure to be enjoyed by your guests.
Learn a variety of creative styles and techniques to impress every time!

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FOUNDATION FOCUS

Susan Griffiths

£99

JUNE

Friday 18th

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

JUNE

Saturday 19th
to
Sunday 20th

2 DAYS

Royal Icing for Beginners
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 one of our newest tutors, Ceri Griffiths.
Ceri will show you how to pipe directly onto a cake and will also share his invaluable knowledge, tips and hints for perfect writing and lettering.

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FOUNDATION CORE

12 Credit points towards Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Ceri Griffiths

£185

JUNE

Sunday 20th
to
Monday 21st

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

JUNE

Tuesday 22nd to
Wednesday 23rd

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

JUNE

Friday 25th

1 DAY

Flowers for Beginners: Chrysanthemums and Stephanotis
This course is ideal if you are looking 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 Chrysanthemums and Stephanotis with foliage, a lovely combination that would look stunning on any celebration cake.
You will also learn how to wire them into a small spray.

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FOUNDATION CORE

6 Credit points towards Squires Kitchen’s Master Certificate

Paddi Clark

£99

JUNE

Saturday 26th to
Sunday 27th

2 DAYS

Summer Chocolate for Beginners with Mark Tilling
Join Mark Tilling, the UK Chocolate Master 2006-2009, for this new and exciting course.
Mark will help you develop your chocolate skills with contemporary ideas to create fantastic cakes and desserts for any celebration.
Mark will give you a brief history of chocolate and the transition from bean to bar.
This course covers various skills and topics such as:

• Piping chocolate shapes such as palm trees, flowers and leaves
• Using transfer sheets
• Chocolate cups
• Chocolate fruit filled bars
• Making balloon flowers
• Decorating chocolate cookies and chocolate summer cupcakes

Mark’s teaching style is relaxed and fun, and you will go home with the knowledge and skills to make your very own chocolate creations.

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FOUNDATION FOCUS

Mark Tilling

£295

JUNE

Monday 28th
To
Wednesday 30th

 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