Welcome to " The school of sugarcrafts" cake decorating and sugarcraft courses page. Our cake decorating and sugarcraft courses will teach you the skills needed to create stunning cakes.
If you've always wondered how to achieve super-smooth icing or how to make pretty sugar flowers for your cakes, then one of our sugarcraft courses are for you !

Below you will find a range of courses that will suit everyone from the beginner to the more experienced sugarcrafter.

 

 

"The School Of Sugarcraft" is based in Oakes Mill , New Hey Road , Oakes and there is plenty of free parking. I have 23 years experience in the art of sugarcraft and have had my own cake decorating business "Cakes By Joanne" for the last 6 years.

BEGINNERS SUGARPASTE

If you would like to learn the skills needed to cover cakes to a professional finish and the know how to use basic sugarcraft equipment then this is the course for you.

using a 6 inch round fruit cake you will be taught how to cover it with marzipan and sugarpaste and how to decorate it using various techniques. you will leave with the confidence to create simple and impressive celebration cakes.

 

14TH MAY 2012

6 week course 6.30 - 8.30pm

COST : £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

6 inch round fruit cake or 6 inch polystyrene dummy ,

Apron

small sharp knife ( not serrated)

 

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INTRODUCTION TO SUGAR FLOWERS

Starting at the beginning we will teach you the basics of creating beautiful sugar flowers. From how to use flower paste, colouring and shaping techniques to the professional hints and tips and insider secrets. We will show you step by step how to create Blossoms, daisies and other flowers.

8th May 2012

4 week course

6.30 till 8.30

COST £60.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

An apron

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PIPING SKILLS

During the course you will learn the art of making perfect royal icing. you will learn how to pipe shells, dots, pearl beads and a host of other skills including how to pipe writing with a neat and professional finish. We provide everything you need just bring an apron and a steady hand !

24th May 2012

3 week course 7 till 9 pm

Cost £55.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

An apron

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TWO TIER WONKY CELEBRATION CAKE WORKSHOP

During this workshop you will learn how to carve the cakes, cover them in sugarpaste and how to stack them. This action packed class is challenging but you are supported every step of the way !

You will create your own two tier version of a celebration cake and decorate it as time permits. You will end the day having created your very own wonky style cake and will have gained valuable sugarcraft knowledge, techniques and tips for use in all aspects of your sugarcraft.

2nd June 2012

Full day workshop

10am till 4pm

Lunch and refreshments included

Cost £85.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

7 and 5 inch round maderia cakes ( 3 inch deep)

sharp knife ( not serrated )

An apron

Box to take your cake home in

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INTRODUCTION TO SUGAR FLOWERS

Starting at the beginning we will teach you the basics of creating beautiful sugar flowers. From how to use flower paste, colouring and shaping techniques to the professional hints and tips and insider secrets. We will show you step by step how to create Blossoms, daisies and other flowers.

5th June 2012

4 week course

6.30 till 8.30

COST £60.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

An apron

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BEGINNERS MODELLING

You will be taught the secret of modelling figures , animals, and much more and will be inspired by some wonderful party cake ideas. You will learn the basic skills and techniques needed to create novelty characters and themes suitable for celebration cakes and cupcakes.

6th June 2012

6 week course

6.30 till 8.30 pm

Cost £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

small shrp knife ( not serrated)

an apron

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COUTURE CUPCAKES

Come and find out how to create unique cupcake designs to impress ! using sugerpaste and the latest cutters and moulds on the market. Learn about various modelling and flowerpaste techniques as wekk as the use of different food colours and discover how to use texture mats and stencils like the experts.

9th June 2012

full day workshop

10 till 4pm

lunch and refreshments included

cost £70.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

12 plain cupckes

an apron

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PIPING SKILLS

During the course you will learn the art of making perfect royal icing. you will learn how to pipe shells, dots, pearl beads and a host of other skills including how to pipe writing with a neat and professional finish. We provide everything you need just bring an apron and a steady hand !

14th June 2012

3 week course 7 till 9 pm

Cost £55.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

An apron

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STACKED WEDDING CAKE

During this workshop you will learn how to ice your cakes and cake board to a professional standard. You will then be taught the skills to stack the cakes in preparation for decorating them. This action packed workshop is challenging but you will be supported every step of the way. You will be taught how to make decorations to adorn your wedding cake and will learn valuable tips in sugarcraft along the way.

23rd June 2012

full day workshop

lunch and refreshments included

Cost £110

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

9 , 7, 5 round maderia cakes or cake dummys

small sharp knife ( not serrated )

an apron

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DESIGNER SHOES AND SHOEBOX WORKSHOP

Throughout the day you will learn how to carve and ice a cake to look like a shoebox and make a realistic looking pair of shoes from sugar. Along the way you will learn the tricks of the trade and skills needed to continue with your sugarcraft hobby.

30th June 2012

Full day workshop

10 till 4pm

Lunch and refreshments included

cost £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

8 inch square maderia cake

small sharp knife ( not serrated )

an apron

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BEGINNERS SUGARPASTE

If you would like to learn the skills needed to cover cakes to a professional finish and the know how to use basic sugarcraft equipment then this is the course for you.

using a 6 inch round fruit cake you will be taught how to cover it with marzipan and sugarpaste and how to decorate it using various techniques. you will leave with the confidence to create simple and impressive celebration cakes.

 

2nd July 2012

6 week course 6.30 - 8.30pm

COST : £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

6 inch round fruit cake or 6 inch polystyrene dummy ,

Apron

small sharp knife ( not serrated)

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BEGINNERS MODELLING

You will be taught the secret of modelling figures , animals, and much more and will be inspired by some wonderful party cake ideas. You will learn the basic skills and techniques needed to create novelty characters and themes suitable for celebration cakes and cupcakes.

18th July 2012

6 week course

6.30 till 8.30 pm

Cost £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

small shrp knife ( not serrated)

an apron

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BEGINNERS SUGARPASTE

If you would like to learn the skills needed to cover cakes to a professional finish and the know how to use basic sugarcraft equipment then this is the course for you.

using a 6 inch round fruit cake you will be taught how to cover it with marzipan and sugarpaste and how to decorate it using various techniques. you will leave with the confidence to create simple and impressive celebration cakes.

 

13th August 2012

6 week course 6.30 - 8.30pm

COST : £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

6 inch round fruit cake or 6 inch polystyrene dummy ,

Apron

small sharp knife ( not serrated)

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BEGINNERS MODELLING

You will be taught the secret of modelling figures , animals, and much more and will be inspired by some wonderful party cake ideas. You will learn the basic skills and techniques needed to create novelty characters and themes suitable for celebration cakes and cupcakes.

29th August 2012

6 week course

6.30 till 8.30 pm

Cost £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

small shrp knife ( not serrated)

an apron

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BEGINNERS SUGARPASTE

If you would like to learn the skills needed to cover cakes to a professional finish and the know how to use basic sugarcraft equipment then this is the course for you.

using a 6 inch round fruit cake you will be taught how to cover it with marzipan and sugarpaste and how to decorate it using various techniques. you will leave with the confidence to create simple and impressive celebration cakes.

 

1st October 2012

6 week course 6.30 - 8.30pm

COST : £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

6 inch round fruit cake or 6 inch polystyrene dummy ,

Apron

small sharp knife ( not serrated)

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BEGINNERS MODELLING

You will be taught the secret of modelling figures , animals, and much more and will be inspired by some wonderful party cake ideas. You will learn the basic skills and techniques needed to create novelty characters and themes suitable for celebration cakes and cupcakes.

10th October 2012

6 week course

6.30 till 8.30 pm

Cost £75.00

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

small shrp knife ( not serrated)

an apron