Mini make-up bag cake

In this fun and creative class, you'll transform a delicious Madeira cake (baked for you) into a stylish quilted makeup bag, complete with an assortment of realistic edible beauty accessories.

To allow you to focus entirely on the decorating techniques, your cake will be baked and prepared in advance, ready for you to decorate and bring to life.

During the class, you will learn how to:

• Tutorial - different types of icings
• How to use a texture mat and crimpers to create a beautifully textured and patterned cake board.
• Cover and decorate a mini makeup bag cake using fondant.
• Create a realistic quilted effect using embossing techniques.
• Measure and cut fondant accurately for a professional finish using the panelling method.
• Add decorative trims and realistic zip details.
• Work with moulds to create bows and other embellishments.
• Use lustre dusts to add metallic effects and realistic finishes.
• Create a pot of bronzing pearls and edible makeup products.
• Model a lipstick, lip liner pencil and eyeliner pencil.
• Make a realistic makeup brush, complete with textured bristles and metallic detailing.
• How to arrange your accessories for maximum impact.
• Learn tips and tricks for adding movement, realism and storytelling to your cake designs.
• Tutorial - storage and transportation of your cake

This class is packed with techniques that can be used again and again in your cake decorating, making it perfect for anyone who enjoys novelty cakes, modelling and creating realistic edible decorations.

Everything is provided, including refreshments and plenty of helpful hints and tips throughout the session. You'll leave with your completed makeup bag cake and lots of new skills and inspiration for future projects.