Wedding Flowers - 4-week course

We show you step by step, exactly how to make roses, buds, jasmine and ivy and then how to wire them to make an elegant spray.

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Yes! You really can create breath taking sugar flowers, even if you’ve never attempted anything like it before.

We show you step by step, exactly how to make roses, buds, jasmine and ivy and then how to wire them to make an elegant spray.

You’ll learn the skills and principles that will give you the confidence to go on to create your own combinations and other flower varieties. And, if you’ve modelled sugar flowers before, this course will give you a definitive process to create the perfect flowers every time, with hints and tips that you won’t learn from a book.

Tutorial – flower making basics
How to use colour to best effect – how to add colour by mixing in to paste and also how to use dust colours to best effect
How to create unwired rose petals
How to create jasmine
How to create roses - full flower, half-flower and buds
How to create ivy leaves and wire them into a trailing spray
How to create a wired flower spray
How to secure flower sprays to cakes
Storage & transportation of your flowers

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.

The course price includes everything you need to create your sugar flowers. We will provide all the materials, all sugarcraft tools, equipment and refreshments. Course attendees will also receive a full set of course notes which includes a discount sheet which gives exclusive discounts on the items used during the course purchased in the cake decorating supplies shop for the duration of your course.

If you would like to take photographs to supplement the notes you are most welcome, we do ask you not to take videos please.

What's the skill level?

Any level, beginners and upwards. This is a lovely follow on from our introduction to flowers mini workshop or if you would like to extend your sugar flower repertoire.

Are there any age restrictions?

Age 14+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

What are the course times?

This course consists of 4 x 2.5 hour lessons 7pm -9.30pm

What do I need to bring?

We provide everything you need.

It was quite a trek for me to get to the classes, but I am so glad I came. Everyone was so impressed with the flowers I made under Annabelle's instruction, including me! The course content was exactly what I wanted - Annabelle was clear and calm and didn't go too fast.

— , 21st March 2024

I have had the best 4 weeks making these flowers. Annabelle was fantastic. The course was fab.

— , 23rd May 2023

Excellent course. So well taught step by step. I can't believe I made this. Brilliant tutor. Fantastic way of learning.

— , 23rd May 2023

Amazing course covering so many different skills & techniques. Fantastic flowers at the end with complete notes & confidence to make at home.

— , 23rd May 2023

All courses are complete, if you are just starting every thing is supplied. Brilliant, skilled, kind tutor. Explanation is excellent.

— , 23rd May 2023

Amazing course jam packed with new skills which resulted in making a beautiful wired wedding spray. So proud of my achievement on this course.

— , 23rd May 2023

Incredible tutor! Creating something like this looks incredibly scary (and it still is). However, Annabelle explained every step very clearly and instructions were fantastically clear. 5* +++

— , 23rd May 2023

Thank you so much for another lovely course: it was most enjoyable and I learned tons. I know I need more practice, so I will just have to come along and do more flower courses with you. As always, you were so helpful.

— , 23rd May 2023

Interesting / informative. Annabelle is extremely knowledgeable & helpful, fixes everything and makes brilliant tea & cake of course! Informative & fun.

— , 15th March 2022

Course tutor amazing, very helpful, very steady steps and easy to follow. Full explanations. Amazing.

— , 15th March 2022

Fantastic course. I gained so many new skills and am over the moon with my creation! Love the company of the other girls on the course:)

— , 15th March 2022

So good. Learnt so much. Our tutor is just amazing. Course what I expected and more. Relaxing and a pleasure. Health & safety 100%. I will be back.

— , 15th March 2022

If you're not sure, book it - you wont be disappointed. Comfortable atmosphere, lovely people + good fun. Great for all levels. Perfect.

— , 15th March 2022

Relaxed, friendly. Tutor excellent as always. 5 star course.

— , 15th March 2022

A wonderful experience, many new skills learnt and I can't wait to return.

— , 15th March 2022

Once again a brilliant course with a brilliant tutor. What I expected and more, It's amazing with the expert tuition what can be achieved.

— , 15th March 2022

Loved this course & all the courses I have attended. Learn so much & such an enjoyable few hours spent. Very friendly tutor, helpful & always offers excellent advice. 100% going to come back.

— , 15th March 2022

I have really enjoyed myself. Annabelle is lovely. Patient and doesn't mind how many questions you ask. I was surprised how many things I learned. Loved it all.

— , 15th March 2022

It was a brilliant course, I learnt lots & cannot wait to start another course. So informative & fun.

— , 12th February 2019

Very intensive course but worth every minute. What I expected - and more....To be taught flowers from Annabelle was amazing.

— , 12th February 2019

I conquered my nemesis of taping flowers with extra tuition from the best in the business! Very friendly tutor - mixed abilities never made to feel less capable. Always answers every question - nothing is impossible. Thank you!

— , 12th February 2019

Annabelle was her bubbly & enthusiastic self so the class was fantastic,

— , 12th February 2019

Patient, kind, full of extra knowledge, feel so much more confident in making flowers. Thank you. Sugar flower bug caught!!

— , 27th March 2018

Fabulous mix of flowers to learn to make and learning to put them together to be botanically accurate. Highly recommend.

— , 27th March 2018

Great fun, loved using lots of different tools & cutters, colours, dusting & steaming - love it!!

— , 27th March 2018

Nothing is too much to ask, always welcoming and kind people and place. No matter what the question your never made to feel stupid.

— , 27th March 2018

Amazing course. Learnt so much regarding colours, wiring and just by moving a leaf or a bud can make all the difference. Annabelle was fantastic as usual. Thank you. I loved it.

— , 27th March 2018

Have really enjoyed making flowers. Was not here for the rose to finish - hope from the notes that I can finish off the roses.

— , 27th March 2018

Another great course making wedding flowers. Annabelle was lovely and I was sooo pleased with my flowers at the end of the 6 weeks. Well defo be back for more!!

— , 27th March 2018

Another fantastic course. I found this course very therapeutic. Learnt lots of new skills. As always Annabelle explains things in a very clear way. Very patient as always. Easy(ish) step by step guidance. Already booked the next one and looking forward to practicing at home - thank you!

— , 27th March 2018

Absolutely loved this course - I learnt so much. Delighted with what I've been taught and achieved.

— , 21st July 2015

Brilliant course, brilliant tutor. Really enjoyed it.

— , 21st July 2015

Lovely relaxing evening learning a lovely technique.

— , 21st July 2015

Wonderful! I didn't want it to end! Brilliant tutor. Always on hand for any questions, tips and pointers. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

— , 23rd February 2015

Fabulous! Ready to book my next course!

— , 23rd February 2015

Excellent course! Annabelle was brilliant. Very knowledgeable as usual.

— , 23rd February 2015

Fantastic! Enjoyable and knowledgeable course

— , 9th September 2014

Awesome! Excellent course, lovely atmosphere and supportive environment. Didn't want it to end!

— , 9th September 2014