Part Time Wired Sugar flowers Level 1

Wired 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 and leaves, sweet pea, lily of valley, freesia, jasmine, blossom flowers, modelled and cutter roses, calla lilies
By the end of the course you will know :
- how to make flower pastes
-expert advice on choosing and using equipment
-how to use a range of popular flower cutters
-how to make and wire basic sugar flowers
-The global and cultural backgrounds to the subject
-the principles of colour, design and proportion
-using, glazing and finishing techniques
-compiling a personal reference file

Course Structure:
You will agree a course outline. 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.
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 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:
Level 1 or 2 courses 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:
  SaturdayTime:
  10:00 - 15:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 6 weeks
  
  Start Date: 24 April 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WECD1/TD9CB
  
  Tuition Fees: £90Tuition Fees 60+:
  £63
  How to apply