Sugar Flower Techniques

The focus of this course is about the techniques you need when creating sugar flowers and leaves.

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The focus of this course is about the techniques you need when creating sugar flowers and leaves.  Starting at the very beginning from what paste to choose, all about wires, stamens and floristry tape through to each core technique.  You will learn how to soften and frill petals, how to add veining detail, how to add colour, the different modelling and flower shaping tools and how to use each one.  Moving on you will learn the Mexican hat technique, 3 different methods for creating wired leaves and petals, how to create realistic flower centres and stamens.  Learn how to create open hooks, closed hooks and ‘ski sticks’ all essential when creating wired flowers.  Learn the most effective way to roll paste, how to stop it sticking and drying out, how to achieve a ‘clean cut’, how to use veiners and moulds.

This is a real step by step course, taught by our most experienced tutors.  Whether this is your first step in flower making or you are a more experienced sugar crafter this will provide a firm foundation to enable you to create stunning floral displays

Annabelle 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.

Every thing is included. Course attendees will also receive a full set of course notes and a discount sheet which gives exclusive discounts on the items used during the course purchased in the cake decorating supplies shop on the day.

What are the course times?

9.30am - 3.30pm

I learnt more than I expected, Annabelle was fantastic, the course was absolutely spot on and I have already booked more courses.

— , 16th April 2016

My tutor was very good and very friendly. the course content was even more than I expected and I had a brilliant day.

— , 16th April 2016

I was made to feel so welcome, Annabelle was brilliant and I had an amazing day. I would definitely recommend to a friend and will be coming back.

— , 16th April 2016

We learnt so many new things it was fantastic! I have enjoyed all of my courses at the school (and there has been a fair few now!) but this was by far my favourite. Would recommend this to anyone who needs a really good insight to flowers and wiring. It was great.

— , 30th January 2016

Starting with a friendly 'fairy dust' welcome this was an excellent day. Fabulous tutor, I learnt more than expected, I will be coming back and I would definitely recommend to a friend.

— , 30th January 2016

I had an amazing day. Annabelle was fantastic, really helpful and a great teacher.

— , 30th January 2016

Annabelle was an excellent tutor (as always). Even though I was a bit late I was welcomed and made to feel at ease. A very informative and fun day.

— , 30th January 2016

Very friendly and patient tutor, really comprehensive course. Every question was answered (and I had a few!) I had a brilliant day

— , 30th January 2016

I will certainly be doing more courses - what a great way to learn new skills. A fun day. Annabelle was very warm and welcoming on arrival - I learned more than I had expected and I found the tutor professional, friendly and full of useful information - great course all round - fantastic!

— , 30th January 2016

Always a lovely welcome. Brilliant day.

— , 23rd May 2015

Awesome day. Excellent tutor, very knowledgeable and patient.

— , 23rd May 2015

Annabelle was very welcoming, an excellent tutor, answered all my questions - I had a fab day.

— , 16th April 2015

Very good tutor - offered lots of hints and tips. Very welcoming, great day.

— , 29th March 2015

Felt very welcome. My tutor was very friendly. Fabulous day!

— , 29th March 2015

Fantastic, amazing, friendly and I learnt so much - everything was so clearly explained - I will definitely be coming back to do more.

— , 30th January 2015

Lovely! Learnt so much more than expected. My tutor was lovely - knowledgeable and considerate.

— , 6th September 2014

Very good tutor. Nice place. Help where needed.

— , 6th September 2014

Brilliant!

— , 6th September 2014

Very well run course. Very helpful with lots of great tips

— , 26th July 2014

Courses are well tutored and it's very friendly - great course for beginners

— , 26th July 2014

Very comprehensive at a good pace. Enjoyed everything and felt I learnt some excellent ways to improve my decorating. Tutor was everything you could want. Sorry the day came to a close, would have liked to keep going!

— , 20th May 2014

Like a social event as well as learning. Very knowledgeable and friendly tutor. Course was so full of content that I can take through to other courses - as well as my next cakey project!

— , 20th May 2014

Really enjoyed this course. Has made me more confident with making flowers and leaves. Amazing tutor – really helpful and patient.

— , 20th May 2014

A great day. Lovely friendly atmosphere to work in. Brilliant tutor, very knowledgeable.

— , 20th May 2014

Super friendly. Brilliant course for anyone of any level. So welcoming and informative.

— , 20th May 2014

Fantastic course to set you up for Sugar Flowers Diploma – thank you

— , 10th May 2014

So many new techniques. Thank you so much for another excellent lesson

— , 10th May 2014

I had a wonderful day, Annabelle was fantabulous! I learned lots,picked up so many tips and Annabelle gave great advice.

— , 16th April 2014

Tutor was brilliant. I learnt more than I expected.

— , 5th February 2014

I had a really lovely day - the extra time was definitely needed. Thank you.

— , 5th February 2014

Annabelle was brilliant - I wouldn't change anything!

— , 4th November 2013

It was easy to book and I felt very welcome I had a really lovely day and learnt even more than I expected

— , 3rd November 2013

I am so pleased I chose to do this course. I had a fantastic day, learnt so much. Annabelle was such a good tutor - she gave clear and concise instructions and assisted at all times. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.

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