Cake decorating workshops with Lindy Smith in 2011

Lindy's Cakes Blog

Spring 2011

Sugarcraft Workshops

With Lindy Smith
We are now taking bookings for Lindy's spring 2011 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

Paste Patterning Techniques: Intermediate Join us on our first dedicated workshop to learn the stunning, and effective, technique of paste patterning. On this course you will learn how to pattern paste - including stripes and checks, marbling, Millefiori and simple repeat patterns. Lindy will teach you how to get the most out of these wonderful techniques. You will be amazed at the intricate designs you can create. You will have time to experiment with many patterns and colours in this class. *Please note: Because the focus is on 'patterning', to get the most out of this day you will need to bring a sugarpaste covered cake or dummy as well as uncovered cookies and/or cupcakes.	New Workshop	10am - 4pm Friday 10th June 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
New Cake Jewellery: Flowers and bands Suitable for any level Back by popular demand! Why not try something new with your cake jewellery! Learn a variety of interesting beading techniques to decorate your cakes. This class will focus on beaded flowers and jewellery bands.	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 Friday 17th June 2011
Stencil Techniques: Beginners/Intermediate Back by very popular demand, join us on our second dedicated stencilling workshop to learn the stunning and effective techniques of stencilling. On this course you will learn how to stencil cakes - including the sides of cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Lindy will teach you how to get the most out of this wonderful technique. You will be amazed at the intricate designs you can create. You will have time to experiment with many patterns and colours in this class. We will be using both edible dusts and Royal icing. This class is sure to inspire and impress! *Please note: Because the focus is on 'stencilling', to get the most out of this day you will need to bring a sugarpaste covered 8" cake or dummy as well as uncovered cookies and/or cupcakes.		10am - 4pm Friday 24th June 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
Wonky Style Cake: Unsuitable for beginners Learn the secrets of Lindy's 'Wonky' cake and then create a small 2 tier version of this iconic cake. The course will concentrate on how to carve and cover the layers. Advice and ideas will also be given for the decoration, although not everyone will get this far! As seen in Lindy’s 'Cakes to Inspire and Desire' book and in her exciting new Wonky Cake DVD. *Please note: You will need to bring a covered board to this class to enable us to have more time to work on the cake. To get the very best out of your day, we recommend that all students have previous cake carving experience.	For reports of previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog This is only one link, there are many different wonky class reports on our blog, so have a browse whilst you're there!	10am - 4pm Friday 1st July 2011 Only 2 places left!
There are a maximum of 10 places per workshop, which will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.

Cost: £120 per day -Includes a light lunch (6th May onwards).

Our friends at Whitewaters Deli & Cafe in Wendover will be providing a delicious freshly prepared Lunch, so there will be no need to stop off at the service station on the way!!!

whitewaters deli cafe

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.

Terms and Conditions: Please click here for further details.

Completed workshops
Designer Handbag Cake: Beginners/intermediate - students should be familiar with handling sugarpaste. Back by popular demand we are thrilled to bring you another Designer Handbag class. Our cake carving courses are proving very popular and this handbag design is an ideal way to learn the basics of carving and covering a novelty cake. A super course if you want to make a fabulous cake for a close friend. An ideal workshop if you just haven’t been brave enough to actually carve a cake yet!	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 14th January 2010 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
Bride and Groom Cake Toppers: Some modelling experience is helpful A wonderful keepsake for a married couple to be! Create and dress a bride and groom from a non- toxic modelling medium - ArtistaSoft In the past we have found that students are often part of a forthcoming wedding themselves or they produce wedding cakes for others, all are welcome. This course is a good introduction to the skill of 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 figure models are produced by students who have done their homework!	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	2 Day course 10am - 4pm Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd January 2011
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. An essential starting point for anyone interested in sugarcraft.	For reports from previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 28th January 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
Wonky Style Cake: Unsuitable for beginners Learn the secrets of Lindy's 'Wonky' cake and then create a small 2 tier version of this iconic cake. The course will concentrate on how to carve and cover the layers. Advice and ideas will also be given for the decoration, although not everyone will get this far! 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.	For reports of previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 4th February 2011
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...	For a report from a previous wedding cookie class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 11th February 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
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 your decoration skills and finish. If so this is the ideal course for you. Taking design ideas from Lindy's cupcake book "bake me I'm yours...cupcake celebration" AND her 2011 'cake bible' book Lindy will show you how to create your own pretty and stylish cupcakes using flowers as a theme. In this class you will work with sugarpaste. Lindy will show you just how versatile sugarpaste can be for decorating cupcakes. She will teach you how to use cutters and embossers to great effect, introduce you to a 'fabric' flower techniques and show you how quick and easy moulds can be. Prepare to be amazed...and have some fun!	For a report on a previous cupcake cake class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 18th February 2011
Stencil Techniques: Beginners/Intermediate Join us on our first dedicated workshop to learn the stunning and effective technique of stencilling. On this course you will learn how to stencil cakes - including the sides of cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Lindy will teach you how to get the most out of this wonderful technique. You will be amazed at the intricate designs you can create. You will have time to experiment with many patterns and colours in this class. We will be using both edible dusts and Royal icing. This class is sure to inspire and impress! *Please note: Because the focus is on 'stencilling', to get the most out of this day you will need to bring a sugarpaste covered 8" cake or dummy as well as uncovered cookies and/or cupcakes.	New Workshop	10am - 4pm Friday 25th March 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
Introduction to Celebration Cakes: 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. An essential starting point for anyone interested in sugarcraft. Facebook quotes from a previous 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"	For reports from previous classes please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog This is only a link to one class, there are many other 'Introduction to celebration cakes' class reports also on the blog, so have a browse whilst you're there!	10am - 4pm Friday 6th May 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
Kissing Ball Cake: Students should be very familiar with handling sugarpaste, so the workshop is unsuitable for beginners. Defy sugarpaste gravity by creating and covering a ball shaped cake. This beautiful cake inspired by the traditional wedding 'kissing ball' has been given a 'Lindy Smith' make-over and is truly stunning! The class will include covering a ball cake, fabulous moulds and elegant shimmering stencils Amaze your friends and family. Do something different in sugarpaste!	New Workshop	10am - 4pm Friday 13th May 2011 Only 1 places left!
Designer Handbag Cake: Beginners/Intermediate - students should be familiar with handling sugarpaste. Back by popular demand yet again, we are very excited to bring you another Designer Handbag class. Our cake carving courses are proving very popular and this handbag design is an ideal way to learn the basics of carving and covering a novelty cake. A super course if you want to make a fabulous cake for a close friend. An ideal workshop if you just haven’t been brave enough to actually carve a cake yet! Please note you will need to bring a covered board to this class to enable us to have more time to work on the cake.	For a report from a previous class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog This is only one link, there are other class reports also on the blog, so have a browse whilst you're there!	10am - 4pm Friday 27th May 2011 FULL But we are operating a waiting list
Mini Cutwork Cakes: Beginners/Intermediate These beautiful mini cakes are very chic! They have become popular at weddings and make the most stylish gift. Lindy will show you how to create your own mini cutwork inspired cakes using flower and leaf cutters. Mini cake classes are an excellent way to practise your covering techniques and to experiment with decoration ideas and colours. "I really enjoyed this class and would recommend it to anyone!" - blog comment from one of last years students	For a report on a previous mini cutwork cake class please visit the Lindy's Cakes Blog	10am - 4pm Friday 3rd June 2011 (Half Term)