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- Cake Decorating - Terry's Chocolate Orange Gonk
Cake Decorating - Terry's Chocolate Orange Gonk
- Location:
- Oakwood House, Maidstone
- Start date:
- 14/11/2024
- End date:
- 14/11/2024
- 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
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.
Is this course for me
In this course you will learn how to make the very popular Terry’s Chocolate Orange Gonk. It is an ideal gift for anyone and, through the expert guidance of your Tutor, is simple and easy to make.
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 roll a circle of sugarpaste to cover the chocolate orange
* Describe the technique used 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:-
- 1 x Terry’s Chocolate Orange
- 1kg pack White Ready to Roll Fondant Icing (this can be bought from a supermarket)
- A tube of Dr Oetker Liquid Glucose (this can be bought from a supermarket)
- A large gold wrapped coin (approx 9cm) – If supermarkets have them in stock for Christmas this can be used as a base
- A small rolling pin
- A palette knife
- A sharp knife
- A craft knife
- A paintbrush
- A small pot for water or ready made glue
- A box to take item home in
Please bring any cake decorating equipment you may have,
Equipment and ingredients can be bought from specialist cake decorating suppliers, Hobbycraft and all large supermarkets
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/147881/P/NC.
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