I was a bit unsure what to expect so I nervously made my way to the college (and getting caught in a massive rain storm on the way there didn't help matters either!) but once I got there everyone was lovely. There's ten of us in the class and the tutor is called Dan from Emily Jane Moore Cake Designers based in Preston. He was full of useful information and tips and very patient with us all!
At first he introduced us to the various types of paste available (I've discovered the wonder that is flower paste!) and the essential tools we needed which highlighted some massive gaps in my knowledge and explained why some of my previous creations hadn't worked. Then we moved onto our first task to create a teddy bear. I picked up loads of useful information about colouring paste, colour theory and modelling and after a couple of hours of tuition ended up with this little fella who I was very chuffed with!
Next week we're moving onto flowers and I've got a whole shopping list of exciting new kit I need to buy for the next session. My decorating toolkit is expanding! The college is closed next week for half term but I'm looking forward to the next session the week after and I'll keep you posted on the blog!
