Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for beginners or for those with some experience; it also makes an excellent refresher.

It is an ideal first step and can lead to employment as a cake decorator or become self-employed offering cakes for special occasions.

What will I study?

Autumn Term - Students will learn how to create a quick buttercream piped sponge cake, as well as learning how to model with other materials such as marzipan, fondant icing, and chocolate. They will also learn how to make their own inexpensive modelling paste.

The autumn term will also include making a novelty Halloween and a couple of Christmas cakes.

Winter Term /Spring Term -- You will increase your skills in cutting and shaping novelty cakes ideal for Valentine and Easter/Spring cakes as well as increasing your skills working with piped buttercream and Russian tube tips.

Summer Term - You will learn more skills which can be used for wedding cakes working with fondant icing and buttercream icing. This will include working with stencils, moulds and cutters. You will explore working with advance techniques in piping onto mini cake as well as creating the odd novelty cake.

This course is currently available at Saxon Court or Blossomfield Campus 

How will this course be delivered?

Practical class-based work lead by tutor demonstration; Preparation such as cooking small cakes and biscuits will be done at home. However biscuits and cakes can be purchased from various retailers.

What qualifications will I get?

This is a personal enrichment programme. 

How will I be assessed?

This course is for personal development and is informally assessed by the tutor with self-assessment and evaluation by the student.

How do I get a place on the course?

Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact us for more details on 0121 678 7000 - option 2 or e-mail Community@Solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

Students must be aged 19+.
If you have learning difficulty or disability please let us know when you apply.

What else do I need to know?

The tutor will inform you on the first session of any tools and equipment that are required. She will also have a list of suppliers where these will be available. You can use ready-made cakes or dummies to decorate.

Please note: Materials are not supplied for Cakes, Flowers/Floristry, Textiles, Soft Furnishings, Homemade Crafts, Calligraphy, Art, Cookery, Tiling, Painting & Decorating, Sewing or Dressmaking.

Students are responsible for providing their own ingredients and some equipment. 

This course will run subject to a minimum class size.

What can I do after this course?

We also offer a range of craft courses for adults, as well as Wider Family Learning courses designed for adults and children to learn together.