Part Time Royal icing and piping

Vocational qualification

In Tooting

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Tooting

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Tooting (London)
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71 Tooting High Street, SW17 0TQ

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.

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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

Price on request