Have you ever wondered how cake artistes make those breath-taking realistic designer bags, shoes, and make-up? Good to look at and delicious to eat as well? Well, we can show you how! This course is aimed at beginners or improvers who wish to learn how to make novelty cakes that will keep your friends and family guessing whether the items are real or not. You will: learn how to bake the perfect Madeira/Pound cake. acquire the knowledge of how to carve and shape cakes. understand the art and importance of crumb-coating and decorating cakes. work with sugarpaste (fondant), and flower/modelling paste. understand the principles of colour and texture to achieve that professional finish. develop and apply our own creative skills and concepts. work with templates, cutters, and craft tools create leather/fabric effects, straps, handles/buckles etc. And so much more The aim of this course is to build your confidence, increase decorative skills, learn new and tried and trusted techniques, and of course have fun!