Introduction to Animal Modelling
Upcoming Start Dates
Learn the basic principles of modelling and then create your very own dog, pig and duck.
We will show you a variety of top tips for creating novelty effects including how to make mud, water and grass. Learn step by step how to use basic techniques to create pigs, a dog and even a duck.
We provide everything you need, so just bring your imagination, an apron and a sense of fun; we’ll provide everything else.
- Tutorial – what is modelling paste, why you‘d choose it and a variety of ways to make it.
- How to work with modelling paste – our top tips and golden rules
- How to create grass effects
- How to create water and mud effects
- How to model a duck
- How to model a pig
- How to model a dog with a ball
- How to use a selection of modelling tools to best effect to enhance your modelled creations
Annabelle
Annabelle
Director
Annabelle established Confection Perfection (now re-branded as Annabelle Jane Cake School) in 1996 from her kitchen table; bought her first retail premises in 2000 and is now settled in a delightful setting in Bearsted, just outside Maidstone. Annabelle has extensive cake decorating experience and is highly creative and artistic. Annabelle is an accredited tutor for the PME Diplomas in Sugar craft and also designs and delivers a wide range of other highly successful cake baking and decorating classes. Annabelle has a huge vision for our Cake School and ensures that the strong reputation we have earned continues to grow lead by her consistently high standards.
The course price includes everything you need to create the modelled scene and a box to take them home. We will provide all materials, all sugarcraft tools, equipment and refreshments. Course attendees will also receive comprehensive course notes and 10% discount on items purchased in the cake decorating supplies shop on the day of your course.
- What's the skill level?
Any level, beginners and upwards
- Are there any age restrictions?
Age 11+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult partaking in the course)
- What are the course times?
This is a 2 hour course.
- What do I need to bring?
We provide everything you need, so just bring your imagination, an apron (or we have disposable aprons 50p each) and a sense of fun; we’ll provide everything else.
A delightful course! Loved it so much! Doesn't just mean you can go away and make a duck/pig/dog, it gives you a solid foundation to go away and make lots of different animals! Highly recommended.
— Louise Watts, 11th March 2017
What a fun, delightful afternoon. Couldn't be better.
— Thelma, 11th March 2017
Lots learng.. fun with everyone learning new skills.
— Deanna, 11th March 2017
Very enjoyable time.
— Michael, 11th March 2017
10 out of 5 stars! ... the most wonderfully magical afternoon. Annabelle is the most patient, lovely and understanding teacher, who makes you feel so comfortable from when you first arrive, and all through the questions you ask.
— Nina, 11th March 2017
Most enjoyable. Excellent tutor - very patient and friendly.
— Rosemary Barrett, 30th May 2015
Exceelnt! Informal fun and no pressure!
— Anna Davies, 30th May 2015
Very good, polite, happy & professional tutor. Well worth coming.
— Julie, 9th August 2014
I really enjoyed this fun, friendly class. Very good tutor.
— Tracey Mahaffey, 9th August 2014
Friendly, helpful + relaxed atmosphere. Excellent tutor (Linda).
— Jayne Smith, 9th August 2014
Great evening, learnt a lot. Nice cake and cup of tea! Excellent, very patient tutor.
— Michelle, 9th August 2014
A very pleasant evening. Learnt lots of modelling techniques and how to apply to different things. A lovely group, a great teacher and very fun and informative. Maybe another course with other animals elephants, lions etc...
— Michelle, 9th August 2014
Suite all levels of ability. Easy to follow instruction. A good experience. Not rushed at all. Time went to quickly.
— , 9th August 2014
Good atmosphere - good time & skills learnt, friendly, approachable, informative; excellent tutor, good tips & patient. Lengthen course slightly - I would like to learn how to mix pastes, not so premade.
— , 9th August 2014
A fantastic course to secure the basics but also info given to extent & adapt. Excellent tutor going at a good pace & very clear instructure. Most importantly a relaxed v. friendly atmosphere.
— Callie Pollard, 9th August 2014
Fantastic! Tutor provided clear instructions and was very patient.
— Sarah, 3rd August 2014
The course was a gift. I felt very welcome and my tutor was brilliant I had a really nice day.
— Poppy, 18th July 2013
The equipment was clean and arranged nicely. Timings were spot on. I had a really lovely day
— Sarah, 17th July 2013
Tutor was brilliant and I learnt exactly what I hoped
— Helen, 17th July 2013