Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for a beginner or for those with some experience. It is an ideal first step and could lead to employment or be a great hobby for well-being.

What will I study?

You will learn how to create and decorate biscuits, petit four sweets and Cupcakes / mini cakes appropriate for a Christmas theme to a professional level.

Students will learn how to mix royal icing, buttercream, glazed icing, and how to work with the above ingredients as well as fondant, chocolate and marzipan.

Students will learn the intricacies of flood- out work, brush embroidery, stencilling, cake toppers and modelling with marzipan.

Students will also learn how to use various piping tubes, with royal icing, buttercream, and how to make various sizes of piping bags as well as purchasing them.

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?

Please contact us for more details on 0121 678 7000 - option 2 or e-mail Community@Solihull.ac.uk. alternatively click enrol now and complete the short form.

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 can I do after this course?

We offer a variety of cake decoratign courses suitable for beginners or those at an intermediate level.