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Who is this course for?
Discover how to create beautiful sugar flowers using modelling paste. This practical three-week course will introduce you to the basic techniques needed to roll, cut, shape and layer modelling paste to create flowers and floral decorations for cakes and cupcakes. You’ll start with simple flowers and gradually develop your skills by adding detail, texture and colour. In the final session, you’ll bring your flowers and leaves together to create a coordinated floral display.

Entry Requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements for this course.

What you will learn
Week 1 - Modelling Paste Flowers: Getting Started
Learn the basics of working with modelling paste and create your first simple sugar flowers. You’ll explore rolling, cutting, shaping and layering using a selection of cutters and modelling tools.
You’ll also learn how to add colour and simple details to create attractive flowers suitable for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
The college will provide:
- 250g modelling paste per learner and equipment for the session.

Week 2 - Modelling Paste Flowers: Building Your Skills
Take your flower-making skills further by creating more detailed, layered flowers. Learn how to add shape, texture and colour using a range of cutters and modelling tools.
You’ll also learn how to create leaves and combine them with your flowers, before using your new skills to make a decorative plaque.
The college will provide:
- Remaining modelling paste from Week 1 and an 8-inch thin board.

Week 3 - Modelling Paste: Creative Floral Designs
Bring your skills together to create a more detailed floral arrangement. You’ll combine your flowers, leaves and decorative elements to create a balanced and coordinated design suitable for a celebration cake.
You’ll explore how to plan your colour scheme and arrange your flowers to create an attractive finished floral display.
No additional resources are required for Week 3. You’ll use the flowers, leaves and plaque developed during the first two sessions to complete your final design.
No previous experience is needed.

How you will learn
You will gain knowledge via presentations, demonstrations, group discussions, question and answer sessions and practical exercises.

What will you need to bring
No additional resources are required.

How you will be assessed
Your tutor will provide valuable development feedback throughout the session.

Where next?
We have a range of sugarcraft skills courses that you can progress onto. Please see our web listings for further details.

What we expect from you
You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.

Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:

-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values