Cupcake Toppers - Flowers - Mansfield Central Library - Adult Learning

During the course we will be focusing on using a range of techniques and skills including how to use modelling paste to create a rose, hydrangea, fondant flower and flower using a rose leaf cutter to enhance a cupcake. You will follow demonstrations by the tutor for each design, and then select some of these techniques to develop your own skills and knowledge.

No previous experience is required, as this is a beginner’s course. You will learn about how you can use these techniques creatively, by looking at and discussing various books and websites who influences and motivates your creativity. By the end of the course everyone will have explored and gained confidence in a range of creative techniques, you will produce a selection of cupcake flower toppers to your own specification, that can be used to decorate and enhance any special occasion or celebration cupcakes. You will gain skills and knowledge to progress onto further learning through progression courses or consider career opportunities.

Please bring to the course with you:-

• Cupcakes, buttercream, piping nozzle of choice and piping bag (Optional)

• Circle cutter to cover a cupcake.

• Ready to roll icing and sugar florist paste or modelling paste.

• Board

• Rolling Pin

• Corn flour for dusting

• Edible glue

• Paintbrushes for glue and dusting

• PME Foam cell pad

• Modelling tools: dresden tool, ball tool.

• 5 leaves rose cutter in 3 sizes small, medium and large.

• Rose leaf cutter

• Single rose cutter

• Hydrangea cutter

• Gel colours and petal dusting powders of personal choice, examples: Pink, blue, green, red, yellow, peach, orange.

• Cocktail sticks.

• Scissors

• Note pad and pen and a drink

• Apron and suitable container to take your cupcakes home in.