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May 2012

  • Professional Intensive Week of Cake Decorating

    Foundation

    Suitable for Beginners



    Foundation core: Full Master Certificate

    Over the six days of this fast-track, professional course you will undertake in-depth theory and practical work, learning about marzipan, royal icing, sugarpaste, sugar flowers and pastillage.

    Duration:
    6 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 21st May: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 22nd May: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 23rd May: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 24th May: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Friday 25th May: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Saturday 26th May: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £675.00

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  • Baking for Cake Decorating

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Spend two days making cakes that are suitable for stacking and carving and create different fillings for all occasions. Join Mark Tilling in making different sponge and fruit cakes that would be great for stacking and shaping; ideal as wedding cakes.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 21st May: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 22nd May: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £250.00

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  • Cake Pops Made Easy

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Cake pops are the latest craze from the U.S. and are great for weddings, birthdays and all sorts of parties! Based on a sponge and buttercream lollipop dipped in chocolate, you will learn the ways of making different fillings and decorating them.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Saturday 26th May: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Diamond Jubilee Party Cakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    If you’re planning to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on 2nd–5th June, then join Mark Tilling to find out how to make and decorate goodies which are the talk of the street.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 30th May: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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June 2012

  • Starting a Cake Business from Home

    Commercial



    Once you have experienced the satisfaction of making and decorating a cake, you may feel that you would like to take a step forward and sell your cakes from home.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 8th June: 9:30am to 4:30pm
    Price:
    £140.00

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  • Starting a Cake Business from Home

    Commercial



    Once you have experienced the satisfaction of making and decorating a cake, you may feel that you would like to take a step forward and sell your cakes from home.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Saturday 9th June: 9:30am to 4:30pm
    Price:
    £140.00

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  • French Pâtisserie

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn the art of French Pâtisserie on this three-day course. We will teach you how to make the delicious pastries that grace the windows of French Pâtisseries in your own kitchen.

    Duration:
    3 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 18th June: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 19th June: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 20th June: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £495.00

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  • Chocolate Miniature Cakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Individual miniature cakes are a popular choice for many occasions - children's parties, birthdays, dinner parties and weddings, to name but a few.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 22nd June: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £150.00

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  • Fruit Cakes Uncovered

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Come and join Mark Tilling to make mouth-watering fruit cakes. This course will cover all the skills that you will need to make three different fruit cakes to use for all kinds of special occasion.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Sunday 24th June: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Summer Wedding Cupcakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Cupcakes and mini cakes are still a massive wedding trend and are also so incredibly versatile.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Saturday 30th June: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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July 2012

  • Celebration Miniature Cakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Individual miniature cakes are a popular choice for many occasions including children’s parties, birthdays, dinner parties, weddings and Christmas.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Tuesday 3rd July: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • 5 Day Chocolate School

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Join Mark Tilling, the UK's chocolate Master 2006-2010, in mastering the art of chocolate using the finest ingredients and techniques to achieve a professional finish. Mark will take you through five days of advanced techniques including tempering and making intricate garnishes such as fans, panels, flowers and cigarillos.

    Duration:
    5 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 9th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 10th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 11th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 12th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Friday 13th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £675.00

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  • Perfect Sponges

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Wouldn't we all like to make cakes like grandma did? Come along to see how to achieve the best results for delicious classic cakes. Mark Tilling will take you through the stages of successful baking.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Tuesday 24th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Summer Wedding Cupcakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Cupcakes and mini cakes are still a massive wedding trend and are also so incredibly versatile.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 27th July: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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August 2012

  • Perfect Sponges

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Wouldn't we all like to make cakes like grandma did? Come along to see how to achieve the best results for delicious, classic cakes. Mrk Tilling will take you through the stages of successful baking.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 3rd August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Royal Icing for Cupcakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Come and find out for yourself how versatile royal icing can be with expert Tessa Whitehouse, who will show you how to personalise cupcakes with your own royal icing decorations. This course is suitable for students with little or no experience with the Royal Icing, including those who have completed a Foundation Royal Icing course.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Thursday 9th August: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Chocolate Miniature Cakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Individual miniature cakes are a popular choice for many occasions - Children's parties, birthdays, dinner parties and weddings, to name but a few.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Saturday 11th August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £150.00

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  • 3 Day Professional Chocolate Wedding Cake

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Join Mark for this professional three-day course to learn everything from making a chocolate wedding cake all the way through to decorating it.

    Duration:
    3 days
    Course date and times:
    • Tuesday 14th August: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 15th August: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 16th August: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £495.00

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  • Baking for Cake Decorating

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Spend two days making cakes that are suitable for stacking and carving and create different fillings for all occasions. Join Mark Tilling in making different sponge and fruit cakes that would be great for stacking and shaping; ideal as wedding cakes.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 20th August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 21st August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £250.00

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September 2012

  • French Pâtisserie

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn the art of French Pâtisserie on this three-day course. We will teach you how to make the delicious pastries that grace the windows of French Pâtisseries in your own kitchen.

    Duration:
    3 days
    Course date and times:
    • Tuesday 25th September: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 26th September: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 27th September: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £495.00

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October 2012

  • Celebration Miniature Cakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Individual miniature cakes are a popular choice for many occasions including children's parties, birthdays, dinner parties, weddings and Christmas.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 1st October: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Baking for Cake Decorating

    Suitable for Beginners



    Spend two days making cakes that are suitable for stacking and carving and create different fillings for all occasions. Join Mark Tilling in making different sponge and fruit cakes that would be great for stacking and shaping; ideal as wedding cakes.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Thursday 4th October: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Friday 5th October: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £250.00

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  • 3 Day Professional Chocolate Wedding Cake

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Join Mark for this professional three-day course to learn everything from making a chocolate wedding cake all the way through to decorating it.

    Duration:
    3 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 8th October: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 9th October: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 10th October: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £495.00

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November 2012

  • 5 Day Chocolate School

    Foundation

    Suitable for Beginners



    Join Mark Tilling, the UK's chocolate Master 2006-2010, in mastering the art of chocolate using the finest ingredients and techniques to achieve a professional finish. Mark will take you through five days of advanced techniques including tempering and making intricate garnishes such as fans, panels, flowers and cigarillos.

    Duration:
    5 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 5th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 6th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 7th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 8th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Friday 9th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £675.00

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  • Perfect Sponges

    Suitable for Beginners



    Wouldn't we all like to make cakes like grandma did? Come along to see how to achieve the best results for delicious, classic cakes. Mrk Tilling will take you through the stages of successful baking.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Tuesday 13th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • French Pâtisserie

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn the art of French Pâtisserie on this three-day course. We will teach you how to make the delicious pastries that grace the windows of French Pâtisseries in your own kitchen.

    Duration:
    3 days
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 19th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Tuesday 20th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Wednesday 21st November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £495.00

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  • Fruit Cakes Uncovered

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Come and join Mark Tilling to make mouth-watering fruit cakes. This course will cover all the skills that you will need to make three different fruit cakes to use for all kinds of special occasions.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Saturday 24th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Christmas Inspiration Week - Gingerbread House

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Join Ann Skipp to make and decorate a beautiful gingerbread house along with giner biscuits that can be tree decorations or gifts.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 26th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Couture Cupcakes

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn chic and contemporary cupcake decoration for all occasions.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Tuesday 27th November: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Mini-Christmas Cakes

    Project



    If you have previous experience with sugarcraft, then this course is suitable for you. Paddi will show new skills and techniques to turn an 8" fruitcake into four small cakes and solve your gift dilemmas with last minute ideas.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 28th November: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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December 2012

  • Baking with Chocolate - Christmas

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Join Mark Tilling, the UK’s Chocolate Master 2006- 2009, on one of our new and very exciting courses. Learn how to make beautiful chocolate decorations for wedding cakes, celebration cakes, cupcakes and desserts

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Monday 3rd December: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Chocolate Miniature Cakes

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Individual miniature cakes are a popular choice for many occasions - children's parties, birthdays, dinner parties and weddings, to name but a few.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 5th December: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £150.00

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  • Foundation Sugarpaste

    Foundation

    Suitable for Beginners



    An essential course for those wishing to become proficient in covering a cake in sugarpaste to a professional standard. This course will count towards your Master's Certificate.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Thursday 13th December: 9:30am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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