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May 2012

  • 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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  • Macaroons Made Easy

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Intricate Macaroons will be made in a variety of flavours and colours.

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

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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

  • Perfect Pastry

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn how to enjoy making the perfect homemade pastry and become the envy of all your friends.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 6th July: 10:00am 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

  • Cute Cookies

    Suitable for Beginners



    You will make some wonderful cookies, decorated and beautifully packaged to take home.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 1st August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 2nd August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £250.00

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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. 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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  • Bread Making

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn the art of bread making the way it should be made! We will teach you how to bake classic breads without a breadmaker in sight. Come and learn the best ways of making bread using fresh and dried yeasts and different flours and flavours.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Thursday 9th August: 10:00am 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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  • Chocolate Desserts

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn how to make the most of chocolate in plated desserts by using the finest ingredients.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 22nd August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 23rd August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £250.00

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  • 3 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 three days of advanced techniques including tempering and making intricate garnishes such as fans, panels, flowers and cigarillos.

    Duration:
    3 days
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 29th August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Thursday 30th August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Friday 31st August: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £450.00

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September 2012

  • Bread Making Essentials

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Ideal for someone with little or no baking experience, this course will give you an opportunity to get to grips with all stages of the bread-making process. You will gain a much greater understanding of the various aspects of what makes bread work, including flour, temperature, yeast, fermentation and handling/kneading dough. Amaze your family and friends with your new bread making talents.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Thursday 13th September: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Friday 14th September: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £215.00

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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:
    • 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

  • 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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  • Bread Making

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn the art of bread making the way it should be made! We will teach you how to bake classic breads without a breadmaker in sight. Come and learn the best ways of making bread using fresh and dried yeasts and different flours and flavours.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 12th October: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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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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  • Christmas Inspiration Week - Christmas Baking

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Hone your baking skills for the festive season by learning how to make a selection of cakes and bakes to a professional standard.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Wednesday 28th November: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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  • Christmas Inspiration Week - Macaroons Made Easy for Christmas

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Macaroons have made a huge comeback, appearing in the chicest of bakeries.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 30th November: 10:00am 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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  • Chocolate Desserts

    Project

    Suitable for Beginners



    Learn how to make the most of chocolate in plated desserts by using the finest ingredients.

    Duration:
    2 days
    Course date and times:
    • Friday 7th December: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    • Saturday 8th December: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £250.00

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  • Savoury Christmas Pies

    Fun

    Suitable for Beginners



    Whether you’re a newcomer to pastry and pie-making or you’d simply like to brush up on your skills, Mark Tilling is here to help.

    Duration:
    1 day
    Course date and times:
    • Sunday 16th December: 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Price:
    £125.00

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