Part Time Royal icing and piping
Vocational qualification
In Tooting
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Tooting
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Duration
4 Weeks
Decorative piping will always be an essential element of cake decoration. This short introductory course will enable you to develop skills in piping. You will learn how to make and use royal icing and piping bags, pipe basic linework, shells, borders cornelli and runouts. At the end of this course you should know: - How to make and use royal icing. How to coat cakes and use simple decorative.
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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.
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Course programme
Royal icing and piping
Level: Level 1
Course content:
Decorative piping will always be an essential element of cake decoration. This short introductory course will enable you to develop skills in piping. You will learn how to make and use royal icing and piping bags, pipe basic linework, shells, borders cornelli and runouts.
At the end of this course you should know:
- How to make and use royal icing
- How to coat cakes and use simple decorative techniques
- Expert advice on choosing and using equipment
- How to pipe borders, lettering, runouts
- The historical background to the subject
- The principles of colour and design
- Compiling a personal reference file
Course Structure:
You will agree a course outline for the course. Each week the lesson will include mini lecture, demonstrations and small group and individual work on each project. Practice at home is encouraged
Course resources:
You will have access to the learning centre at Tooting which has a good selection of reference magazines and books. The teacher has a library of design ideas and samples.
Assessment:
Tutor observation and feedback. Individual Learning Plans. Student and peer self assessment. Course file appraisal
Next step:
Level 1 course in cake decorating or sugar crafts.
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:
You will need to purchase some basic equipment and materials each week as needed. You will be entitled to a 10% discount at the local sugarcraft shop
When and Where
Day:
SaturdayTime:
10:00 - 15:00This course is:
Part time day
Length: 4 weeks
Start Date: 27 February 2010
Campus: Tooting Centre
Course Code: WECD1/TD9BC
Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
£42
How to apply
Part Time Royal icing and piping