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Cake Decorating - Christmas Gonk Cupcakes - Beginners

MAI/147884/P/NC
Location:
Oakwood House, Maidstone
Start date:
12/12/2024
End date:
12/12/2024
Level:
Time:
10:15 - 13:15
Duration:
1 session
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

3 hours
Day of week:
THU
Tutor:
Lyn Pankhurst
Price: £33.00
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Who can join this course

This KAE Studio course is designed for those attending purely for leisure purposes.

It is also aimed at those who have reached their permissible limit on our Tailored Learning progression Creative provision and do not want to move on to the range of Vocational or Accredited courses offered. All levels are welcome to join this course.

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Is this course for me

In this course you will learn the techniques to make Christmas Gonk Cupcakes. You will decorate 12 cupcakes using a range of techniques to create these loveable Christmas characters

Our Creative Intent
Creativity is an essential aspect of human expression and plays a crucial role in fostering well-being and a sense of purpose.
The ambition of the Kent Adult Education Creative curriculum is to engage the community through an energetic and diverse programme offer planned to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent’s communities, thereby ensuring high quality learning is delivered across the county in dedicated adult education centres, online and in neighbourhood settings.
Creative courses aim to build confidence through learning, allowing students to express themselves, think critically, and collaborate with their peers. By empowering our students to become confident, imaginative, and adaptable learners, we aim to develop students' curiosity, resilience, and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges, opportunities, and personal development.

Course aims

* Show how to colour sugarpaste evenly
* Explain how to cut a circle of sugarpaste to cover top of cupcake
* Describe a technique to create the beard
* List three Health and Safety points related to modelling

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as other benefits the course may have.

What will I need for my course

Please bring along the following items to this course:-

- 12 Cupcakes
- 500g pack Ready to Roll Fondant Icing (can be bought from a supermarket)
- Pack Dr Oetker Ready to Roll Coloured Fondant
- Buttercream, either homemade or shop bought
- Plain round cutter same size as top of cupcake
- Small rolling pin
- Palette knife
- Sharp knife
- Craft knife
- Paintbrush
- Small pot for water
- Box to take cakes home in

Please bring any cake decorating equipment you may have.

Equipment can be bought from specialist cake decorating online suppliers i.e. Cakecraft World – Sevenokas 01732 463573 www.cakecraftworld.co.uk or Hobbycraft

Should you need a cupcake recipe please see below:-

CUPCAKE RECIPE

Makes approximately 12 – 15 cupcakes , depending on size of cupcake case

150g Soft Butter
150g Caster Sugar
3 Eggs
150g Self Raising Flour
1 tspn Vanilla Extract

Pre heat oven to 160°C, Gas 4
1. Cream butter and sugar together
2. Beat eggs lightly add slowly to the mix with the vanilla extract. If the mixture starts to curdle add a little of the flour. Once the eggs and butter mixture are combined, add the remaining flour at a low speed.
3. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases, filling them about half full.
4. Bake for 18 -20 minutes or until the sponge is lightly golden and springs back to the touch.
5. Leave to cool

What can I do next

Your tutor will advise you on follow-on courses relevant to their subject.
You can also attend Vocational or Accredited courses in a range of the Creative subjects on offer.

Additional Information

For Health & Safety, please do not wear open toed shoes.

It is important to note that art and craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. Also, please make your tutor aware of any pre-existing health conditions that may impact on your learning.
If you need to bring a carer with you, or another adult please speak to the Curriculum Leader for the course.

Getting to your course

Find us

Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code MAI/147884/P/NC.