Description

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?

Master the timeless elegance of Lambeth style cake decorating in this hands-on short course. Learn the techniques behind the ornate buttercream designs currently trending across the cake decorating industry and social media.

Throughout the day, you'll explore traditional and contemporary Lambeth decorating methods, including intricate piping, decorative layering, and vintage inspired cake finishes. Designed to fill a gap in current training opportunities, this course provides practical, industry relevant skills that can be applied to professional cake production or personal creative projects.

Whether you're looking to refine your professional decorating techniques or elevate your hobby baking skills, this course will give you the confidence to create stunning statement cakes.

WHO'S IT FOR?

This course is suitable for:
• Intermediate to advanced cake decorators
• Pastry and bakery students
• Hospitality professionals
• Cake business owners and operators
• Dedicated home bakers
• Anyone looking to expand their decorative cake design skills

This course is designed for both industry professionals and community interest participants.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Duration: 1 day (6 hours)
• This is a practical, hands-on course with a strong focus on developing decorating skills.
• Participants will work with buttercream and a range of professional piping equipment and nozzles.
• Basic cake decorating experience is recommended.
• All equipment and materials will be provided unless otherwise advised.
• Participants will create and decorate their own Lambeth-style cake design during the course.

TOPICS COVERED

• Introduction to Lambeth cake decorating techniques
• Buttercream preparation and consistency control
• Piping equipment, nozzles and handling techniques
• Over-piping methods and decorative layering
• Shells, scrolls, swags, drop strings and ruffles
• Creating vintage and contemporary Lambeth designs
• Colour selection and design planning
• Finishing and presentation techniques