Part Time Sugar Flowers
Vocational qualification
In Chestnut Grove
Description
-
Type
Vocational qualification
-
Location
Chestnut grove
-
Duration
11 Weeks
How to make and arrange easy wired and unwired sugar flowers and foliage for beautiful cake decorations. To include seasonal flowers such as primroses violets and leaves, hand modelled tulips, daffodils, pulled filler and blossom flowers, modelled and cutter roses, lilies. By The End of the course you will be able to: -make flower pastes. choose and use correct equipment. use a range of popular.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. There are no entry requirements for this course. On the first day of the course or by prior arrangement with the teacher
Reviews
Course programme
Sugar Flowers
Level: Level 1
Course content:
How to make and arrange easy wired and unwired sugar flowers and foliage for beautiful cake decorations. To include seasonal flowers such as primroses violets and leaves, hand modelled tulips, daffodils, pulled filler and blossom flowers, modelled and cutter roses, lilies
By The End of the course you will be able to:
-make flower pastes
choose and use correct equipment
use a range of popular flower cutters
make and wire basic sugar flowers
explain global and cultural backgrounds to the subject
explain the Principles of colour, design and proportion
use dusting, glazing and finishing techniques
Compiling a personal reference file
You will need to purchase some basic sugar flower equipment such as a grooved board, rolling pin, balling tool and flower foam pad and then cutters each week as needed. You will be entitled to a 10% discount at the local sugarcraft shop
Course Structure:
You will agree a course outline for the term. Each week the lesson will include mini lecture, demonstrations and small group and individual work on practical samples, different flowers and techniques. Practice at home is encouraged for progress and time to make sufficient flowers for a small spray.
Course resources:
Access to learning Centre at Tooting which holds a selection of reference magazines and books. The tutor has a variety of books in class for reference.
Assessment:
Tutor observation and feedback. Individual Learning Plans. Student and peer self assessment. Course file appraisal
Next step:
Another Level 1 course in cake decoration or Level 2 course in sugar flowers
How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post
Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
The tutor will advise you about any materials costs.
When and Where
-
Day:
TuesdayTime:
13:00 - 15:30This course is:
Part time day
Length: 11 weeks
Start Date: 05 January 2010
Campus: Balham Centre
Course Code: WECD1/CD9BB
Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
£70
How to apply -
Day:
ThursdayTime:
13:00 - 15:30This course is:
Part time day
Length: 11 weeks
Start Date: 07 January 2010
Campus: Balham Centre
Course Code: WECD1/CD9BA
Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
£70
How to apply
Part Time Sugar Flowers