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The Magic of Cake Artistry
Certificate in Cake Artistry
We offer a fully immersive and fully inclusive Cake Artistry course. This course will run for a duration of 3 weeks. Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm and may require some at-home activity(homework). Upon completion, all successful participants will receive ACTD internationally accredited certification!
Cost $3500TT or Two payments of $1750 inclusive of all tools, recipes and ingredients (Terms and conditions apply)!
Kitchen Safety and Recipe Costing
This is a theory class that's perfect if you plan on monetizing your hobbies! You will learn an international standard for food preparation and sanitation as well as how to cost the recipes used in the course!
Cake Baking 101
Learn to make classic sponge cake, vanilla cake, chocolate, red velvet and marble cakes all from scratch! You will learn about different cake-mixing methods and how to identify different issues that can occur when baking cakes.
Buttercream and Piping Techniques
Learn the difference between types of buttercream and when is the best time to use them. You will also learn classic piping techniques such as; shell designs, rosettes, writing and more!
Cake Filling and Flavouring
Learn to layer and level cakes, prepare dessert fillings and efficiently maximize your ingredients to reduce wastage.
Fondant Artistry
Make fondant from scratch and practice covering cake dummies with fondant. Learn different decorating techniques that would provide a great foundation for cake decorating.
Final Assessment
Participants will be grouped and given a theme to create a three-tier cake presentation incorporating techniques that were learned in the course. The assessment will be carried out during a two-day period, with the final presentation happening on day two. All days of the course will be seen as a precursor to prepare you for your final assessment!
The Beginner Baker’s Crash Course
Breads & Pastries - MODULES COMING SOON
This is an intensive course that will run for a duration of 2 weeks (5 modules). Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm (5 days total) and will require some at-home activity. Upon completion, all participants must complete a mandatory evaluation. Once successful, you will receive ACTD internationally accredited certification!
Cost $3800 or two payments of $1900(Terms and Conditions Apply) , inclusive of all tools, recipes and ingredients!
Recipe Costing
In this session, you will learn a proven method for costing your recipes, from raw materials to the final product. Get ready to enhance your skills with confidence!
Quick Breads
We'll be preparing a selection of banana bread, orange loaves, and scones by following standard recipes meticulously. We'll discover what to watch for in over-mixed quick breads and how to achieve perfect results every time!
Laminated dough and Pastry Filling
This is your Introduction to laminated dough and choux pastry (Pâte à Choux). We will be making classic Danish dough, short-crust pastry dough and classic pastry dough from scratch, incorporating all the rolling and folding techniques. In addition, we will make different pastry fillings from scratch including fruit compotes and Crème Pâtissière
Artisanal Pastries
Learn to make traditional tarts and pies, as well as artisan-style pastries and danishes. We will prepare treats such as croissants, galettes and more!
Artisanal Breads
You will learn how to make specialty artisan breads such as brioche, artisan bread and focaccia! Learning to enhance your bread shaping techniques creating more intricate designs and patterns.
A Journey Through Layers of CreativityAdvanced Cakes & Confectioneries - MODULES COMING SOON
Take your cake artistry to the next level with our Certificate in Cakes & Confectioneries Course, designed for passionate bakers and decorators looking to refine their skills and master professional techniques. In four to six weeks, you’ll become acquainted with advanced cake decorating, buttercream art, sugar artistry, and the business essentials needed to elevate your craft.
This is an intensive course that will run for a duration of 4-6 weeks (8 modules). Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays (9 days total) and will require some at-home activity. Upon completion, all participants must complete a mandatory evaluation, once successful you will receive ACTD internationally accredited certification!
Cost $7950 (payment plan options are available, terms and conditions apply) inclusive of all tools, recipes and ingredients! A minimum downpayment of $2650 is required to confirm your spot. The second payment will be due on the first day of class and the course must be paid in full by or before module 4.
Business Essentials and Recipe Costing
Learn how to accurately price your cakes by calculating ingredient costs, factoring in overhead, and setting profitable margins. This module also covers branding, client management, and strategies for building a sustainable cake business.
Gumpaste Flowers
Master the art of crafting life-like sugar flowers, including roses, hydrangeas, calla lilies and filler flowers. These delicate decorations will enhance fondant cakes and elevate your cake artistry skills.
Modern Fondant Artistry
Perfect your fondant skills with sculpting, intricate textures, and seamless finishes. This module aligns with the Gumpaste Flowers class, allowing students to integrate sugar flowers with fondant techniques like ruffling and texturing.
Cupcake Artistry
Learn to bake and decorate cupcakes with advanced buttercream techniques, elaborate piping, and intricate decorative elements. This module includes fillings, layering, and creative designs that go beyond traditional cupcakes.
Modern Cake Decorating
Focus on structured designs, elegant embellishments, and modern cake trends. Cakes for this module will be baked during the Cupcake Artistry class, allowing students to explore elaborate drip cakes and tall cake designs. We will also explore different types of buttercreams and how they work best for cake decorating.
Artisanal Dessert Table Basics
Chocolate Art
Create a stunning dessert table featuring a selection of macarons, eggless cheesecakes, and other classic confections. Learn how to design, balance flavours, and present a cohesive dessert display.
This module includes a field trip to San Salvador Cocoa Estate in Gran Couva, providing hands-on experience with chocolate production and artisanal techniques.
The Grand Cake & Party Display
For the final assessment, students will work in teams to create a fully themed cake and dessert display that brings together everything they’ve learned throughout the course. This will go beyond just a single cake; it will be a grand showcase of an entire dessert buffet setup, including coordinated desserts, table styling, and artistic presentation.