Cake decorating workshops with Lindy Smith in 2010

Lindy's Cakes Blog

Autumn 2010

Sugarcraft Workshops

With Lindy Smith
We are now taking bookings for Lindy's autumn 2010 UK Workshops. We find that many of our most popular classes fill up very quickly so don't leave it too long before booking your choice of workshops

Fashion Cookies: Suitable for any level Treat yourself to a day creating couture cookies! The course will cover all the fundamentals of decorating cookies plus it will give students a chance to be as fashion creative as they dare! Bang on trend dresses, handbags and shoes. Featuring Lindy's new 'own design' cookie cutters and stencils. Immerse yourself in high fashion...this stylish unique workshop promises to be a lot of fun so why not treat yourself! For a report on a similar cookie workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	New Workshop	10am - 4pm Friday 10th September 2010
Introduction to Celebration Cakes: Foundation level - Ideal for beginners, suitable for everyone! A treat for those who want to see how it is done ‘live’. In sugarcraft you just have to know the basics. It’s what turns your cake from something OK to something rather special. This 'introduction' workshop is a wonderful platform for learning, and it’s a really good idea to have someone teach you the basics in a class setting. The course will cover colouring and handling sugarpaste, covering boards and cakes to achieve a professional finish. It will also introduce students to some simple yet highly effective ways to decorate their cakes successfully and achieve a 'finish' to be very proud of. Facebook quotes from our last class: "Home in Ireland from the class, anyone thinking of doing one of Lindy's classes, don't hesitate, it was fantastic. Thank you Lindy, Jane and Kiwi Rachel"	Ideal for perfecting your cake 'finish' For reports from previous classes please visit Lindy's Cakes Blog "Had a fabulous time at the workshop!! I'm thinking of attending another one sometime soon!!! Thank you for everything, it was fantastic! Thank you Lindy, Jane (the cake was delicious) and Rachel!! Oh, I managed to bring my cake to Greece!!! "	10am - 4pm Friday 17th September 2010
Designer Handbag Cake: Intermediate - students should be familiar with handling sugarpaste. Back by popular demand! Lindy's handbag is an ideal way to learn the basics of carving and covering a novelty style cake – This stylish and uber realistic looking handbag will amaze you! A super course if you just haven’t been brave enough to actually carve a cake yet! Grab your handbag, grab a friend and join us! This is going to be a stylish, fun day! Student comments from our Facebook page: "The course was brilliant. Thank you Lindy!!" "It was fantastic - loved every minute!"	This cake carving workshop will be based around the shape of this actual handbag, students will be encouraged to use colour and their own choice of decoration.	10am - 4pm Friday 24th September 2010 FULL We are operating a waiting list
Autumn Inspired Cupcakes: Beginners/intermediate Cupcakes are so OTM...of the moment! Have you always fancied having a go at decorating cupcakes but not known where to start? Or perhaps you've tried but would like to improve on your finish and decoration skills! If so, this is the ideal course for you. Taking design ideas from Lindy's cupcake book, soon to be published, Lindy will show you how to create your own pretty and stylish cupcakes using Autumn as a theme. Lindy will introduce you to buttercream as well as sugarpaste, and show you how they can both be used to great effect on your own cupcakes. She will also show you lots of ideas for the decoration... brush embroidery, flower & berry moulds, autumn leaves. Come and be part of cupcakemania!	New Workshop For a report on a similar workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 1st October 2010
Autumn Inspired Mini Cakes: Beginners/intermediate Taking the autumn leaf cake as inspiration, from her 'Cakes to Inspire and Desire' book, Lindy will show you how to create your own mini autumn inspired cakes. Have you always fancied having a go at decorating mini cakes but not known where to start? Or perhaps you've tried but would like to improve on your finish and decoration skills, if so this is the ideal course for you. Sugar shaper techniques will be explored during the day, showing you how easy it is to use this amazingly useful and effective tool. You will also use cutters & moulds to super effect! These colourful dainty treats will stave off winter most definitely! Join us.	For a report on last years workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 8th October 2010
Christmas Bauble Cake: Students should be familiar with handling sugarpaste, so the workshop is unsuitable for beginners. You insisted...we can't wait! This will be your most striking Christmas cake to date! Come and learn the secrets of covering a ball cake. Then decorate it using a choice of stencils, cutters and piping work. Defy sugarpaste gravity...amaze your friends and family! Do something different...join us!	Click on picture to enlarge For a report on last years workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 19th November 2010
Christmas Tree Cookie Decorations: Suitable for any level We love cookies at Lindy's Cakes! These Christmas themed cookies are a joy to make, a pleasure to give as gifts or to simply devour! On this course you will decorate Christmas trees, snowmen, Christmas stockings & gingerbread men! The principle decorative medium for this course will be sugarpaste plus a little royal icing for the piped detail. Don't worry if piping is something you shy away from, Lindy will show you guide you all the way! Get into the festive spirit on this fun course... and learn a new skill along the way!	For a report on last years workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 26th November 2010
Mini Snowflake Cakes: Beginners/intermediate Good things come in small packages… this is why we love Lindy's Christmas Mini Cakes! These mini cakes make fantastic presents for family, friends, teachers! For loved ones living on their own... these dainty cakes are the perfect size for one! A hand made personalised cake… it doesn’t get more stylish than that! Lindy will show you how to create your own mini snowflake cakes using sugarpaste, pastillage, piping detail and snowflake cutters.	For a report on last years workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 3rd December 2010
Wonky Style Cake: Unsuitable for beginners The Wonky is back! You've demanded it...we're doing it! Lindy's iconic Wonky cake! Learn the secrets to creating this unique shaped, 2 layer cake. The course will concentrate on how to carve and cover the cake. Lindy will also share decorating tips and style ideas. To get the very best out of your day, we recommend that all students have previous cake carving* experience. What a way to end the 'workshop' year! Be there... *As seen in Lindy’s 'Cakes to Inspire and Desire' book and in her exciting new Wonky Cake DVD.	For reports of previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 10th December 2010 FULL We are operating a waiting list
There are a maximum of 10 places per workshop, which will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.

Cost: £100 per day.
Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Church Hall, Green End Road, Aston Clinton, Bucks. HP22 5EX
Directions will be supplied once your booking is received. Nearest train stations are Wendover, Princes Risborough, Tring and Aylesbury.

NB: Materials and equipment are not supplied.
We do however stock most of the items that you will require. We will send you a pre-order list, along with your course requirements. Let us know exactly what you require and we will arrange for everything to be packed and ready for you to collect on the morning of the workshop.

Receive 10% discount on your pre-ordered class items
(all pre-orders must be received at least 2 days before a class to receive this discount!)

More information: If you would like to find out more about any of the above workshops or would like to know what materials and equipment will be needed for a particular course before booking, please contact Jane, our workshop co-ordinator by clicking here. Jane also has a list of suggested places to stay.

Booking a place: If you would like to book a place on one or more of these workshops please pay by one of the following methods:

Online:
Please click on the appropriate add to basket button above, this will take you to our online shop where you can then go to the checkout and fill in all your contact details and pay for the workshop.
Please note that if a course is full you will be unable to book, please contact us is you wish your name to be added to our waiting list.

Cheque:
Please send to: Lindy's Cakes Ltd, Unit 2, Station Approach, Wendover HP22 6BN together with details of the workshop(s) you wish to attend, your name, postal address, email and phone number(s). Please make cheques payable to Lindy's Cakes Ltd.

Telephone:
If you would like speak to someone, then you are welcome to call
+44 (0)1296 622418. Please note that our office hours are 9am - 5pm (UK time) Monday to Friday. If no one is available to take your call please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Tip: The best time to call is in the morning.

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Completed Classes This is to give you as flavour of the classes that we run through out the year
Floral Cupcakes: Beginners/intermediate Have you always fancied having a go at decorating cupcakes but not known where to start? Or perhaps you've tried but would like to improve on your finish and decoration skills, if so this is the ideal course for you. Taking design ideas from the book Lindy is currently creating, Lindy will show you how to create your own pretty and stylish cupcakes using sugar flowers as a theme. During the class she will introduce you to different frostings and icing and show you how they can be used to great effect on your own cakes. she'll also show you lots of ideas for the floral decoration, whether you want to decorate your cupcakes for a special occasion or just for a bit of fun! Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	New Workshop Examples taken from Lindy's book 'Celebrate with a Cake'. The class will be based around Lindy's new to be published work	10am - 4pm Friday 15th January 2010 Only 2 spaces remaining
Introduction to Celebration Cakes: Foundation level - Ideal for beginners or those who want to see how it is done ‘live’. The course will cover the basics of colouring and handling sugarpaste, covering boards and cakes to achieve a professional finish. It will also introduce students to some simple yet highly effective ways to decorate their cakes successfully. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For reports from previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 22nd January 2010 FULL We are operating a waiting list, but we do have additional classes in February and March
Designer Wedding Cookies: Suitable for any level Create amazing designer wedding cookies using sugarpaste. The course will cover all the fundamentals of decorating cookies plus it will give students a chance to be as creative as they dare!! This workshop promises to be a lot of fun so why not treat yourself? Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 29th January 2010 Always a popular class so don't miss out! Only 2 spaces remaining
Wonky Style Cake: Unsuitable for beginners Learn the secrets of success from Lindy and then create a small 2 tier version of a wonky cake. The course will concentrate on how to carve and cover the layers. Advice and ideas will also be given for the decoration. As seen in Lindy’s 'Cakes to Inspire and Desire' book and in her exciting new wonky cake DVD. Please note: to get the very best out of your day, we recommend that all students have previous cake carving experience. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For reports of previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 12th February 2010 Only 1 space remaining
More Cake Jewellery – new ideas - flowers, bands etc: Suitable for any level Why not try something new with your cake jewellery! Learn a variety of interesting new beading techniques to decorate your cakes. Course will include beaded flowers and jewellery bands. Venue: Ellesborough Parish Hall	examples taken from Lindy's cake jewellery gems DVD. For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010 Only 2 spaces remaining
Introduction to Celebration Cakes: Foundation level - Ideal for beginners or those who want to see how it is done ‘live’. The course will cover the basics of colouring and handling sugarpaste, covering boards and cakes to achieve a professional finish. It will also introduce students to some simple yet highly effective ways to decorate their cakes successfully. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 26th February 2010
Floral Heart Cake: Beginners/intermediate Ideal follow on to our 'introduction to celebration cake' workshop Create this pretty heart cake, from Lindy’s ‘celebrate with a cake’ book. An ideal way to learn the basics of carving a simple shape - you will start with a round cake and covering it in a two tones of sugarpaste – Great course if you want to create a cake for mothering Sunday or for a special person. Also ideal if you just haven’t been brave enough to actually carve a cake yet! Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	New Workshop	10am - 4pm Friday 5th March 2010
Bride and Groom Cake Toppers: Some modelling experience is helpful Create and dress a bride and groom from a non toxic modelling medium (Artista soft). A wonderful keepsake for any couple. In the past we have found that students are often part of a forthcoming wedding themselves or they produce wedding cakes for others, however all are welcome, as the course is a good introduction to figure modelling. We encourage you to bring pictures of the couple you wish to create plus details of their attire. We find that the most successful models are produced my students who have done their homework! Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	2 Day course 10am - 4pm Friday 26th & Saturday 27th March 2010 FULL But we are operating a waiting list.
Decorated Cookies for Spring: Suitable for any level Why not treat yourself to a day creating cookies to give as small gifts to your family and friends. The principle decorative medium for this course will be sugarpaste. The Workshop will cover all the fundamentals of decorating cookies plus it will give students the chance to experiment and explore this amazing and absorbing edible art form. We're warning you - you get hooked!! Venue: Ellesborough Parish Hall	For a report from last years class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Tuesday 30th March 2010
Introduction to Celebration Cakes: Foundation level - Ideal for beginners or those who want to see how it is done ‘live’. The course will cover the basics of colouring and handling sugarpaste, covering boards and cakes to achieve a professional finish. It will also introduce students to some simple yet highly effective ways to decorate their cakes successfully. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 23rd April 2010 Last minute availability Due to the volcanic ash, no flights problem 2 spaces have just become available
Designer cupcakes: Beginners/intermediate Have you always fancied having a go at decorating cupcakes but not known where to start? Or perhaps you've tried but would like to improve on your finish and decoration skills, if so this is the ideal course for you. Taking design ideas from the book Lindy is currently creating, Lindy will show you how to create your own designer cupcakes. During the class she will introduce you to different frostings and icing and show you how they can be used to great effect on your own cakes. She'll also show you lots of ideas for the decoration, whether you want to decorate your cupcakes for a special occasion or just for a bit of fun! Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	New Workshop For a report from a previous cupcake class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 30th April 2010 FULL We are operating a waiting list, but we do have additional cupcake classes in June and July
Wonky Style Cake: Unsuitable for beginners Learn the secrets of success from Lindy and then create a small 2 tier version of a wonky cake. The course will concentrate on how to carve and cover the layers. Advice and ideas will also be given for the decoration. As seen in Lindy’s 'Cakes to Inspire and Desire' book and in her exciting new wonky cake DVD. Please note: to get the very best out of your day, we recommend that all students have previous cake carving experience. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For reports of previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 7th May 2010 FULL We are operating a waiting list
Cake Jewellery – Garlands and Crowns: Suitable for any level Why not try something new! Learn a variety of beading techniques to decorate your cakes. Course will include beaded garlands and the very popular cake crowns. A wonderful and effective way to decorate cakes. Venue: Ellesborough Parish Hall	For reports of previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Tuesday 11th May 2010
Designer Wedding Cookies: Suitable for any level Create amazing designer wedding cookies using sugarpaste. The course will cover all the fundamentals of decorating cookies plus it will give students a chance to be as creative as they dare!! This workshop promises to be a lot of fun so why not treat yourself? Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For a report from a previous wedding cookie class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 14th May 2010 Always a popular class so don't miss out!
Floral Heart Cake: Beginners/intermediate Create this pretty heart cake, from Lindy’s ‘celebrate with a cake’ book. An ideal way to learn the basics of carving a simple shape - you will start with a round cake! The course will also cover handling sugarpaste, covering the board and then the cake in two tones of sugarpaste plus the decoration. Great course if you just haven’t been brave enough to actually carve a cake yet! Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For a report on our last successful class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 21st May 2010
Mini Cutwork Cakes: Beginners/intermediate Mini cakes make ideal small presents for friends and family! So why not spend a day having fun and making gifts at the same time? Lindy will show you how to create your own mini cutwork inspired cakes using flower and leaf cutters as a starting point. Our mini cake classes have always proved popular in the past so we hope this summery theme will tempt more of you to have a go at these delightful cakes. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	New Workshop For a report on a previous mini cake class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 28th May 2010 FULL But we are operating a waiting list.
Introduction to Celebration Cakes: Foundation level - Ideal for beginners or those who want to see how it is done ‘live’. The course will cover the basics of colouring and handling sugarpaste, covering boards and cakes to achieve a professional finish. It will also introduce students to some simple yet highly effective ways to decorate their cakes successfully. Venue: Aston Clinton Baptist Hall	For reports from previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 18th June 2010
Designer Handbag Cake: Beginners/intermediate - students should be familiar with handling sugarpaste. Our cake carving courses are proving very popular so as requested we've added another cake design. A handbag is an ideal way to learn the basics of carving and covering a novelty cake – Great course if you want to make a fabulous cake for a close friend and an ideal workshop if you just haven’t been brave enough to actually carve a cake yet!	New Workshop This cake carving workshop will be based around the shape of this actual handbag, students will be encouraged to use colour and their own choice of decoration.	10am - 4pm Friday 25th June2010 FULL We are operating a waiting list
Decorated Summer Cookies: Suitable for any level Why not treat yourself to a day creating cookies to give as small gifts to your family and friends. The principle decorative medium for this course will be sugarpaste. The Workshop will cover all the fundamentals of decorating cookies plus it will give students the chance to experiment and explore this amazing and absorbing edible art form. Cookies to include swimming costume, bikini, flip flops and ice cream cones.	For a report on last years workshop please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 2nd July 2010
Summer Floral Cupcakes: Beginners/intermediate Have you always fancied having a go at decorating cupcakes but not known where to start? Or perhaps you've tried but would like to improve on your finish and decoration skills, if so this is the ideal course for you. Taking design ideas from the book Lindy is currently creating, Lindy will show you how to create your own pretty and stylish cupcakes using flowers as a theme. During the class she will introduce you to different frostings and icing and show you how they can be used to great effect on your own cakes. She'll also show you lots of ideas for the floral decoration, whether you want to decorate your cupcakes for a special occasion or just for a bit of fun!	For a report on a previous cupcake cake class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 9th July 2010 Only 2 spaces remaining