Sugar Craft Daffodils - Mansfield Woodhouse Library - Adult Learning

During the course we will be focusing on using a range of techniques and skills including how to create the centre trumpet of the daffodil. You will follow demonstrations by the tutor for each element of the daffodil, how to cut, wire, vein, and colour the petals. You will then select some of these techniques to develop your own skills and knowledge. No previous experience will be required. You will learn about how you can use these techniques creatively, by looking at and discussing various books and websites who influences and motivates.

By the end of the course everyone will have explored and gained confidence in a range of creative techniques, you will produce a beautiful daffodil flower to top any special occasion or celebration cake, including to celebrate a spring or Easter celebration cake. You will gain skills and knowledge to progress on further learning through progression courses or consider career opportunities.

What you will need to bring to the course:

Non-stick board

Yellow stamens

Non-stick rolling pin

Dusting powders, White, Foliage green,

Nutkin brown

Petal Pad Paste colour- Foliage green extra, Egg yellow, Chestnut

Dog bone tool

Dusting brushes & paint brushes

Dresden tool

Florist tape Moss green

White fat (e.g. White Flora)

Confectioners glaze, brush and cleaner

Edible glue and brush

Culprit Daffodil cutter set with veiner

Scissors

Violet leaf veiner

Wire cutting scissors

Jem short friller tool (no. 15) or similar pointed throat tool.

Small fine palette knife

26# green florist wires

Sugar florist paste colours of choice: examples: yellow, green brown, orange.

Note pad and pen