Part Time Sugar Flowers

Vocational qualification

In Chestnut Grove

£ 230 + VAT

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

Chestnut Grove (London)
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Chestnut Grove School, SW12 8JZ

Start date

On request

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

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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

£ 230 + VAT