Stencilling - for Cakes and Biscuits

Saturday 4th February

10.00-2.00
4hr

$175.00

This simple and hands on class will introduce you to the wonders of stencilling on fondant icing for cakes and biscuits alike. We will use royal icing and also a wonderful method colouring stencil work if you are unfamiliar working with that medium. You will also watch a demonstration of how to apply stencils around large cakes

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
Light Lunch
The use of Iced Affair equipment

Flower - Traditional Wired Rose Spray (pic)

Tuesdays' 14th and 21 February

10.00 - 12.00
2 x 2hr

$145.00

Learn to colour and model with Flower paste. Learn how Iced Affair insert wire into the petals and leaves using the "grooved board". Learn the importance of colouring and "working" the paste to create realistically thin petals. We show you different techniques to colour paste. Attach calyx to buds and get a realistic overall finish. You learn how to tape and create a small spray of flowers & leaves. You will leave with a simple spray of roses and buds - ideal for finishing a cake for any occasion

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Grooved Board, Small Palette Knife, Balling Tool and Mat, Double Sided Rose Petal / Leaf Cutters, Veiners and assorted Calyx Cutters, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Assorted Colours, Assorted Wires

Flower - Traditional Wired Rose Spray (pic)

Tuesdays' 14th and 21 February

6.30 - 8.30pm
2 x 2hr

$145.00

Learn to colour and model with Flower paste. Learn how Iced Affair insert wire into the petals and leaves using the "grooved board". Learn the importance of colouring and "working" the paste to create realistically thin petals. We show you different techniques to colour paste. Attach calyx to buds and get a realistic overall finish. You learn how to tape and create a small spray of flowers & leaves. You will leave with a simple spray of roses and buds - ideal for finishing a cake for any occasion

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Grooved Board, Small Palette Knife, Balling Tool and Mat, Double Sided Rose Petal / Leaf Cutters, Veiners and assorted Calyx Cutters, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Assorted Colours, Assorted Wires

Cake - Basic Covering of a single tiered cake

Thursday 23rd February

10.00 - 2.00
4hr

$195.00

Learn the basic techniques needed for covering a cake with ganache and then rolled fondant. This class includes cutting and trimming of cakes where necessary and "slicing" to create layers. Rhe importance of a good ganache filling and base covering. Create wonderful smooth and even finishes using the rolled fondant. Complete this cake with a simple ribbon finish. This is a class that goes back to the basics - once mastered - the world is your oyster

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
The use of Iced Affair equipment
Light Lunch
20cm Cake

Royal Icing - Stage 1 Basic Introduction

Tuesday 28th February

10.00 - 12.00
2hr

$110.00

You will learn: how to make Royal Icing from the raw ingredients & the various consistencies needed, how to make handy and basic disposable piping bags and multi use bags and tips, and the set up of multi use bags - with adapter suitable for tip changing, how to fill and hold the piping bag correctly, how to create simple and basic designs in Royal Icing and the basics or writing with Royal Icing

Equipment Requirement:
Assorted nozzles for petals and plain piping from the Wilton Range or Candyman Range

Inclusions:
Royal Icing

Royal Icing - Stage 1 Basic Introduction

Tuesday 28th February

6.30 - 8.30pm
2hr

$110.00

You will learn: how to make Royal Icing from the raw ingredients & the various consistencies needed, how to make handy and basic disposable piping bags and multi use bags and tips, and the set up of multi use bags - with adapter suitable for tip changing, how to fill and hold the piping bag correctly, how to create simple and basic designs in Royal Icing and the basics or writing with Royal Icing

Equipment Requirement:
Assorted nozzles for petals and plain piping from the Wilton Range or Candyman Range

Inclusions:
Royal Icing

Flower - Frangipani
Includes set of 2 Frangipani Cutters
(pic)

Thursday 1st March

10.00 - 12.00
2hr

$110.00

Learn how to make this simple flower using cutters and modelling paste. Also simple ways of colouring with dusts. Quite a good flower to start with - "its simple" only 5 petals. Understand the importance of symmetry and basic tool handling. You will leave with flowers and buds from the Frangipani.

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Petal Shield, Small Palette Knife, Balling Tool, Mat, Frangipani Cutters and Drying Former, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste, Flower Former

Flower - Frangipani
Includes set of 2 Frangipani Cutters
(pic)
SORRY - FULLY BOOKED

Thursday 1st March

6.30 - 8.30pm
2hr

$110.00

Learn how to make this simple flower using cutters and modelling paste. Also simple ways of colouring with dusts. Quite a good flower to start with - "its simple" only 5 petals. Understand the importance of symmetry and basic tool handling. You will leave with flowers and buds from the Frangipani.

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Petal Shield, Small Palette Knife, Balling Tool, Mat, Frangipani Cutters and Drying Former, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste, Flower Former

Royal Icing - Stage 2 Piped Flowers and Technique for Royal Icing and Flower Nail, Metal Flower Nail

Wednesday 7th March

10.00 - 12.00
2hr

$110.00

It is preferable that you have completed section 1 before commencing this class. Having done so will allow for greater confidence and allow you to explore the exciting and variable topic of piping flowers suitable for cup cakes or larger designs. Piping flowers using a flower nail including daisy daffodil, violet and rose. More detailed designs for sides of cakes.

Equipment Requirement:
Assorted nozzles for petals and plain piping from the Wilton Range

Inclusions:
Royal Icing, Metal Flower Nail

Royal Icing - Stage 2 Piped Flowers and Technique for Royal Icing and Flower Nail, Metal Flower Nail
SORRY - FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 7th March

6.30 - 8.30pm
2hr

$110.00

It is preferable that you have completed section 1 before commencing this class. Having done so will allow for greater confidence and allow you to explore the exciting and variable topic of piping flowers suitable for cup cakes or larger designs. Piping flowers using a flower nail including daisy daffodil, violet and rose. More detailed designs for sides of cakes.

Equipment Requirement:
Assorted nozzles for petals and plain piping from the Wilton Range

Inclusions:
Royal Icing, Metal Flower Nail

Cake - Elegance Meets Traditional and Modern Funky (pic)

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March

10.00 - 3.00
2 x 4hr

$475.00

So popular for celebration cakes or something more formal. This particular style of cake encompasses a traditional style with a contemporary shape. Learn the importance of size and ratio between tiered cakes. How to carve and cut a cake with the correct proportions and angles so important for this style of cake. Ganache each cake creating a wonderful smooth finish before covering with ready to roll icing for even bevelled edges. Techniques covered include embossing using the Patchwork embossers and the use of a sugar clay gun. Complete this cake with wonderful contemporary "rolled" roses with stylised foliage

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
Light Lunch is Included
The use of Iced Affair equipment
4 Cakes 2 x 25cm and 2 x 15cm
Patchwork Embroidery Set

Flower - Simple Cut Flowers & Decorations for Cup Cakes

Wednesday 14th March

10.00 - 12.00
2hr

$110.00

Back to basics or the place to start with simple. Learn the basics of colouring, rolling and cutting modelling paste using metals cutter more complex range of cutters, ejectors and how simple moulds can work to complete decorations for cupcakes, small individual cakes or part of the decorations for larger creations

Equipment Requirement:
Modelling Tool Set
Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Assorted Wires
Use of Iced Affair Equipment

Flower - Simple Cut Flowers & Decorations for Cup Cakes

Wednesday 14th March

6.30 - 8.30pm
2hr

$110.00

Back to basics or the place to start with simple. Learn the basics of colouring, rolling and cutting modelling paste using metals cutter more complex range of cutters, ejectors and how simple moulds can work to complete decorations for cupcakes, small individual cakes or part of the decorations for larger creations

Equipment Requirement:
Modelling Tool Set
Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Assorted Wires
Use of Iced Affair Equipment

Cake - A Tiphany Box (pic)

Saturday 17th March

10.00 - 2.00
4hr

$325.00

Learn some of the secrets of how the professionals create this wonderful angular cube cake. Learn the importance of the correct process of "slicing" the cakes and applying ganache. How to cover a 15cm cube cake with panels of fondant icing. Also how to create those professional sharp edges and corners. Use a Sugar craft gun to complete the design. You will also learn how to make our large bows & used embosser rolling pins. You will leave with one 15cm Tiffany Box Cake

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
The use of Iced Affair equipment
Light Lunch
15cm cube cake

Flower - 2 Day Orchid Weekend
Cymbidium and Moth Orchid
Includes Cymbidium and Moth Orchid Cutters (pic) (pic)

Saturday 24th March and Sunday 25th March

10.00 - 1.30
2 x 3.5 hr

$400.00

Some experience would be beneficial for this class. Learn how to make realistic cymbidium and moth orchids - from buds to fully open blooms. The different colouring techniques and taping together to create a wonderful spray, ready to complete a celebration cake

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Grooved Board, Small Palette Knife Balling Tool and Mat, Veiners - Optional, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Wires
Assorted Colours and Dusts
Light Lunch will be offered on each day

Fabric Bows and Effect (pic)

Thursday 29th March

1000 - 2.00
4hr

$175.00

The technique required for creating realistic ribbons and bows are some of the topics covered in this inspirational workshop. Working with different icings to create these wonderful decorations for part of the completed design it includes, making bows with realistic ribbons, fabric drapes and roses from icing. Get to feel and work with a special "paste" enabling you to create very thin icing. Create different fabric effects from Silk, Taffeta and Grosgrain with embossed rolling pins. Learn to us the Ribbon Cutter

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
Light Lunch
The use of Iced Affair equipment

Cup Cake and Individual Cake Workshop (pic)

Wednesday 11th April

10.00 - 2.00
4hr

$195.00

Here you will learn the basics of covering cup cakes with fondant to get that wonderful smooth finish, as well and how to pipe as well and how to pipe with butter icing. Cover individual cakes with rolled fondant and make simple design with moulds and learn some of the basics of colours. Simple techniques are covered to create your very own designs

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
Light Lunch
The use of Iced Affair equipment

Cake - Safari Jungle Party

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April

10.00 - 2.00
2 x 4hr

$495.00

This is such a fun cake that takes in a lot of the techniques in cake decorating in general. Colouring rolled fondant, preparing and ganashing cakes for covering with fondant. Learn the various techniques used in stencilling for the animal print cup cakes. Painting techniques on fondant surface, covering cup cakes to create a smooth effect, Simple cut flowers and hand moulded leaves. Hand mould and learn the basics of cartoon jungle animals. Making the new "in cakes" pop cakes and decorating. This creating and original cake is fun and with small alterations can be made to suit most celebrations

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
Light Lunch
The use of Iced Affair equipment

Flower - Magnolia
Includes Magnolia Cutter valued at $25.95 (pic)

Tuesady 24th April and Tuesday 1st May

10.00 - 12.00
2 x 2hr

$175.00

Learn how Iced Affair insert wire into the petal using the grooved board. Learn the importance of colouring and thinning the icing to create a more natural look. Learn how to paint with liquid colours and dusts. Create the magnolia centre using a mould. You will leave with a small spray of magnolias ready to complete a cake

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Grooved Board, Balling Tool and Mat, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Assorted Wires
Magnolia Cutters

Flower - Magnolia
Includes Magnolia Cutter valued at $25.95 (pic)

Tuesady 24th April and Tuesday 1st May

6.30 - 8.30
2 x 2hr

$175.00

Learn how Iced Affair insert wire into the petal using the grooved board. Learn the importance of colouring and thinning the icing to create a more natural look. Learn how to paint with liquid colours and dusts. Create the magnolia centre using a mould. You will leave with a small spray of magnolias ready to complete a cake

Equipment Requirement:
You will need to bring or purchase a basic flower making set. This includes Small Rolling Pin, Grooved Board, Balling Tool and Mat, Small Fine Paintbrushes

Inclusions:
Modelling Paste and Assorted Wires
Magnolia Cutters

Cup Cakes - Children's class

Saturday 5th May

10.00 - 12.00
2hr

$85.00

Let the children have a bit of creative fun whilst creating their own masterpiece for Mothers Day. Working with butter icing and making some of the decorations using basic cutters. Simple Hearts and cut out flowers. Six cup cakes "boxed" and ready for giving

Equipment Requirement:
All inclusive

Inclusions:
6 Cup Cakes

Debbie Brown
Workshops and Demonstration

7th - 10th September

Iced Affair is proud to announce that Debbie Brown will be conducting Workshops and Demonstrations at our shop in September 2012 - see here for details.