Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Intermediate classes

Intermediate classes are only suitable  for students that have allready learnt the basics of ganaching and covering with sugar paste and now want to learn the next stage of  design and decorating.You will  need to attend either Beginners 2 or 3 first  and then Beginners 5, 6 or 7  class in order to attend any of the the intermediate classes.The designs are harder to create and you will need previous cake decorating skills achieved through previous classes and of course practice. The classes usually have a lot more to do and require practised skills, than say in a one day class suitable for a beginners.


What do I suggest for intermediate students?



Intermediate 1 Fairytale princess castle This is a 2 day class.  Cost of class $640  + gst  10-6pm

Fairy tale princess castle, based on a popular fairy tale design we will be making a similar 3d design shaping and carving cake with the use of additional Styrofoam. This is only suitable for students already familiar with carving and shaping and ganaching cakes with the introduction to using and covering Styrofoam. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed  shoes.


Intermediate 2   Travelling suitcase and hand bag workshop. Cost of class $700 + gst This is a 2 day class.  10-6pm

You will  create  by carving and ganaching a rectangle suit case and 3D handbag that is placed on top .We will use a centre pole for support and structure .Decorative details will be added, buckles straps and using edible silver or gold paints learn how to apply them.This cake is truly a show stopper .Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.

Intermediate 3 .Toadstool and Fairy cake. Cost of class $640 + gst This is a 2 day class 10-6pm

Learn how to carve and shape  a toadstool and decorate with vibrant red coloured sugar paste .
You will learn how to assemble different  shaped cakes and ganache and cover with sugar paste .
You will model a fairy from modelling paste and create beautiful 3D effects miniature sygar tioadstools butterflies and more!
 A light lunch will be provided and refreshments  on both days. Please bring an  apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.


Intermediate 4 Noahs Ark cake workshop. Cost of class $620 + gst This is a 2 day class 10-6pm

.Learn how to carve and shape a 3D cake and ganache the cake .Cover with sugar paste and learn how to create a sea effect with royal icing, model an assortment of animals from modelling paste and be amazed at the decorative detailing.You will be creating a work of art. Please bring an apron and wear comfortable  enclosed shoes.A light lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.


Intermediate 5. Cheeseburger with fries cake. Cost of class $620 + gst  This is a 2 day class 10-6pm

Learn how to create an edible 3d burger in a bun, realistic fries(or chips if you are from the UK!) and a homestyle checkered table cloth effect cake board.You will be creating a work of art.Please bring an apron and wear comfortable  enclosed shoes. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. on both days.


Intermediate 6 .Shoe box and shoe cake workshop 10- 6pm  Cost of class $620 +gst    2 day class 10-6pm

Learn how to carve and shape your cake and cover with sugar paste to resemble a shoe box.You will learn how to model the latest shoe designs in footwear using modelling paste. We will learn how to make and cover a 3D shoe box lid and make edible tissue paper.
This cake is a very popular design and makes the perfect gift for a shoe diva!or any Sex in the City fan!
A light lunch will be provided and refreshments on both days. Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.


Intermediate 7  2 tier Frangipani cascade.Cost of class $640 + gst  2 day class 10- 6pm

Learn how to carve ganache and stack a 2 tier round cake.Learn how to cover with sugar paste and learn the safe way of stacking cakes using dowels.
Sugar frangipanes wired and non wired will be made to decorate this beautiful design.A light lunch will be provided and refreshments Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.

Intermediate 8 .Tiffany Cake workshop Cost of class $650 + gst 10-6pm. 2 day class

 A 2 tier square stacked cake finished with a classic Tiffany Bow on top .In this 2 day workshop you will learn how to carve and ganache 2 square cakes. Learn how to colour your sugar paste and then cover the ganached cakes with sugar paste , creating nice sharp edges.The use of stacking the cakes with dowels will be shown how to make a show stopping bow looped bow.A light lunch will be provided and refreshments Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.

Intermediate 9  Mad Hatters/ Topsy Turvey or Wonky Cake $700 + gst  2 day class 10-6pm


You will learn how to carve and get the correct angles and securely stack the cakes. Learn how to carve the cake , so that it presents beautifully. A fabulous designed cake that can be decorated in so many ways.You  will learn how to create a striped effect ensuring a balanced and smooth covering and create a beautiful sugar paste bow on top of the cake.A light lunch will be provided and refreshments Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.

Intermediate 10  3 tier hexagon stacked cake  spiral butterfly cake with blossoms. Cost of class $800 + gst 3 day class 10-6pm

This cake will be all Styrofoam and so can then be used for display and be used in your portfolio for your customers to view.

You will learn how to cover Styrofoam with sugar paste, how to prepare the Styrofoam prior to covering with sugar paste, to ensure an even smooth covering. We will cover the cakes with sugar paste and when dry decorate with cute blossoms.You will then create lace effect 3 D sugar butterflies  and then wired into a spiral onto the cake for a beautiful visual effect.

New for 2011 Intermediate 11  2 tier round stacked beach themed cake.Cost of class $650 inc of gst  2 day class.

You will learn how to cover and stack a 2 tier round cake.You will learn how to marble sugar paste to achieve a beautiful effect covering.Using the latest sanding sugars and we will also create edible sugar shells to create a beautiful beach themed celebration cake.Photo to follow soon.

New for 2011 Intermediate 12  2 tier round stacked swags and drapes with open roses. Cost of class $650 inc of gst 2 day  class.

You will learn how to cover and stack a 2 tier round cake and learn how to create fabric effect sugar drapes or swags to decorate your cake .We will also create open sugar roses to complete this beautiful design.Photo to follow soon.

Intermediate 13 3 tier  Square mad hatters cake square mad hatters  cake . Cost of class $850 + gst  

This class is an advanced/intermediate class only suitable for students who have attended either the Mad hatters class, Frangipani  stacked cascade class, Tiffany box stacked cake class or the 3 day wedding cake workshop.We will create a 3 tier square Mad Hatters cake.Creating a chequered effect, quilted effect and a contrasting design, makesugarpaste  fabric roses then stack this amazing designed cake.
We will learn how to make spiralled  wired stars and  numbers, it will be a great cake to kick your party into the new year.


Intermediate 14  2 tier stacked chocolate panelled cake. Cost of class $650 + gst

In this workshop we will learn the process of tempering chocolate in order for the chocolate to be strengthened to have a clean crisp snap and then to be safely used in decoration without collapse!
We will learn how to carve and ganache our cake in preparation for our chocolate panels and chocolate shards.
We will also learn how to use the latest chocolate transfers now readily available to create even more beautiful designs.

Intermediate 15   Super Mario cake 10-6pm each day.Cost of class $640 + gst .Advanced cake students only, not for beginners.

Learn how to recreate this design based on Nintendo game.The base 2 cakes will be Styrofoam and the mushroom are both cake components.
You will learn how to cover styrofoam a nd stack safely incorporating real cakes. Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed  shoes.
A light lunch and refreshments are provided.

 Intermediate 16 Feather cake workshop. Cost of class $700 +  gst

This is a 2 day workshop where you will learn how to create a 4 tier stacked cake.The base 2 cakes will be styrofoam and the top 2 real cakes.You will learn how to gamache and cover with sugar paste before learning how to create this beautiful floaty effect.

Intermediate 17. 2 tier square Cake  Stacked and Stencilled  with Royal Icing Cost of Cake Class $640 + gst

Discover the variety of stencils now available that multi task many crafty hobbies.We will ganache and cover 2 square cakes and assemble.Using a variety of laser cut stencils we will decorate and create side  and top borders  for our cake designs.We will learn how to correctly colour royal icing and  use  a special blend of royal icing. Photo to follow soon.

Intermediate 18 Masquerade cake 2 tier round stacked cake.Cost of class $680  + gst


Learn how to level, ganache and cover with sugar paste  a 2 tier round cake.We will learn how to use internal dowels for support.We will make a masquerade mask from pastillage paste and use edible metallic paints and edible glitters to create depth and beauty to this cake.We will learn how to use an airbrush to get different depths and shades of colour to our design on our cake and then top it all off with a feather.A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.

Modelling chocolate workshop.Advanced cake workshop not suitable for beginners.Cost of class $700 + gst 2 day workshop.

In this 2 day workshop you will learn how to make delicious modelling chocolate.We will ganache and level 2 square cakes and then wrap and cover with the modelling chocolate panels.Roses and drapes and bows will be made to decorate this stunning design. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please bring an apron and wear comfortable enclosed shoes.Photo to follow soon.


I am also running the following business workshops,please check the  cake class calendars for various dates.

Setting up your home based cake business. Are you a cake hobbyist at the moment and wanting to know how to become a licensed cake operation? 3 hour workshop Cost $340 + gst. 


Registration and licensing requirements, the varying council requirements and Enviromental health and food licensing.Regardless if you are in Logan, Brisbane or in Perth the food licensing laws are all national, the various coucils have different requirements.Public liability what do you really need.What are the costs involved , food safety supervisors certificate and organising meetings with council planning and the EHO.All of this is covered in this 3 hour workshop.Please check calendar schedule for listings.



Running your own cake business 3 hour workshop Cost $340 + gst

In this workshop we will discuss many topics including, cake pricing, quotes, consultations, advertising, marketing .What extras can give your business the edge from all of the others.

We will discuss delivery and transporting cakes, public liability, quotes deposits and balances.You will be given a folder containing valuable information to help run your cake business.

Let me share with you my six years of Australian life and starting a new business in a new country.