HUGO - SUGAR FIGURINE
Master Sugar Modelling with Carlos
HUGO - SUGAR FIGURINE
TEACHER: CARLOS LISCHETTI
CARLOS LISCHETTI SUGAR ART (SPAIN)
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Private Workshop Area International Cake Show Australia Exhibition Hall 2, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Merivale Street South Brisbane (Southbank) Qld 4101 Workshop Duration: 1 DAY Class Date: Friday 31st July, 2026 Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm Note: Class finish times are approximate. Experience Level: Suitable for all experience levels, including beginners. |
Experience Level:
This workshop is suitable for all expereince levels. It's suitable for beginners wanting to start their sugarcraft journey, and also for experienced decorators wanting to refine their skills and learn from a world-master. Making standing figurines can be challenging, the skills Carlos will teach you in this masterclass are invaluable.
Cost:
ACADA Members - $450
General Public - $465
*Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75
Workshop Overview:
Bring your sugarcraft to life with the master of animation! Join the world-renowned sugar artist Carlos Lischetti for an intensive, 1-day hands-on workshop where you'll create his beloved character figurine, "Hugo."
Why Take This Workshop?
What You Will Learn
Limited seats available! Book your place now, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to train with a world-master. Spots will book out.
Prerequisite:
This workshop is suitable for all experience levels. No prior experience is necessary
This workshop is suitable for all expereince levels. It's suitable for beginners wanting to start their sugarcraft journey, and also for experienced decorators wanting to refine their skills and learn from a world-master. Making standing figurines can be challenging, the skills Carlos will teach you in this masterclass are invaluable.
Cost:
ACADA Members - $450
General Public - $465
*Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75
Workshop Overview:
Bring your sugarcraft to life with the master of animation! Join the world-renowned sugar artist Carlos Lischetti for an intensive, 1-day hands-on workshop where you'll create his beloved character figurine, "Hugo."
Why Take This Workshop?
- Learn from a Master: Carlos Lischetti is a globally celebrated artist and author of the "Animation in Sugar" series, his known for his unmistakable style that blends classical animation with edible art.
- Immediate Results: This fast-paced, 8am - 4pm masterclass is designed to take you from a blank board to a completed, professional-grade figurine in a single day.
- Flawless Finish: Carlos' teaching style is professional yet fun and accessible, focusing on "clean lines" and perfection that makes his work look like 3D movie chargacters
What You Will Learn
- Learn how to master different mediums: In this hands-on session, you will learn to master both modeling paste and pastillage. For this cheeky character you are going to use pastillage as the main body structure. Pastillage is a game-changer and an essential medium every sugarartist should learn to master.
- Anatomical Construction: Step-by-step modeling of legs, torso and neck to ensure a struturally sound figure. You will learn Carlos' signature technique for inserting internal wire supports in arms and hands to create the illusion of movement.
- Expressive Detailing: Techniques for facial expressions - learn how a few small movements can give your character a soul.
- Vertical Assembly: Master the art of securing a figurine in a vertical position, without it collapsing, even if you are travelling long distances.
- Medium Mastery: Tips on handling specialised modeling pastes, or adapting your own, for high-precision sculpting.
- Boost Your Confidence: Walk away with a completed masterpiece, proving you can handle even intricate animation-style figures
- Refine Your Style: Gain the skills to create characters that appear alive with movement. The skills you will learn are transferable. You will be able to use them in future to create your own figures for your own cake projects
- Professional Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of completion, signed by Carlos himself.
- Hands-on Guidance: Receive direct, step-by-step instruction from Carlos Lischetti himself.
- All Materials Provided: All tools, equipment and ingredients needed for your workshop are provided for you to use on the day.
- Inspiration: Spending a whole day with Carlos, learning from his experience, tips and techniques will provide you with a lifetime of inspiration. It's an opportunity that shouldn't be missed.
Limited seats available! Book your place now, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to train with a world-master. Spots will book out.
Prerequisite:
This workshop is suitable for all experience levels. No prior experience is necessary
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About Your Teacher:
Carlos Lischetti is a world-renown sugar artist known for his "animation in sugar" style, which bridges the gap between traditional sugarcraft and modern character design. His sugar modeling and wafer paper designs are instantly recognisable for their technical precision and unique style.
Early Roots: Carlos was born in Argentina, however currently lives in Spain. He commenced his career as a pastry chef, where he worked in world-acclaimed bakeries. He began his sugarcraft career more than 20 years ago.
The Lischetti Style: His signature aesthetic is a collaboration with his twin brother, Elio Lischetti, an animator and illustrator. Elio creates the sketches and Carlos "animates" them in sugar, resulting in figures with extraordinary movement, clean lines and expressive facial features.
Global Authority: He is the author of the best-selling books "Animation of Sugar" and "Animation of Sugar Take 2". He travels the world teaching at elite culinary schools and major international cake shows such as International Cake Show Australia, Squires Kitchen and Cake International.
Technical Expertise: While famous for figures, his work is rooted in mastering "botanical realism" and "Structure flow" - skills that translate perfectly to the delicate, translucent medium of wafer paper.
Carlos Lischetti is a world-renown sugar artist known for his "animation in sugar" style, which bridges the gap between traditional sugarcraft and modern character design. His sugar modeling and wafer paper designs are instantly recognisable for their technical precision and unique style.
Early Roots: Carlos was born in Argentina, however currently lives in Spain. He commenced his career as a pastry chef, where he worked in world-acclaimed bakeries. He began his sugarcraft career more than 20 years ago.
The Lischetti Style: His signature aesthetic is a collaboration with his twin brother, Elio Lischetti, an animator and illustrator. Elio creates the sketches and Carlos "animates" them in sugar, resulting in figures with extraordinary movement, clean lines and expressive facial features.
Global Authority: He is the author of the best-selling books "Animation of Sugar" and "Animation of Sugar Take 2". He travels the world teaching at elite culinary schools and major international cake shows such as International Cake Show Australia, Squires Kitchen and Cake International.
Technical Expertise: While famous for figures, his work is rooted in mastering "botanical realism" and "Structure flow" - skills that translate perfectly to the delicate, translucent medium of wafer paper.
WORKSHOP FAQ
Limited Student Numbers & Class Timing:
This workshop has limited student numbers to ensure the very best tuition possible. The times given are guidelines. We understand all students work at different speeds, however in a workshop situation it's important you try to keep up. If you do, you'll go home with a finished project. If not, you will have learned the required skills and have some homework to complete. As with all workshops class times are approximate. We cannot guarantee all classes will finish on time.
What You'll Take Home:
At the end of your workshop we'll provide you with a box to safely transport your project home. Be super proud, we'd love to be there to see the expression on your friends' and family's faces. What you'll be making in this workshop is guaranteed to "WOW"!
Workshop Ticket Inclusions:
Your workshop ticket includes a 3 day International Cake Show Australia pass valued at $75.
You DO NOT need to buy a separate show entry ticket. Your workshop ticket gives you access to all areas of the show other than the paid areas such as workshops, mini classes, paid business training sessions and the Thursday night Sugar Artists, Sponsors & Vendors Cocktail Party. These are separate ticketed events.
Your workshop ticket includes express show entry, access to all stages, more than 100 free demonstrations, all the huge sugar features including the new walk 6m x 6m "Le Fete Fantastique" and "Florals & Fairies" global sugar artists features, the Battle of the Sugar Giants zone, the competition display, Wedding Cake Wars, the Superstar Stage and most importantly to the Shopping Zone.
Everything you need to complete your class is provided. All tools and equipment provided are for use during your workshop only. These can't be taken home. They need to be left at the end of your workshop, as they are needed for the following classes. If you wish to purchase any of the tools or equipment used, they will be available at various vendor stands at the show. Many of the vendors will be selling at highly discounted prices, so you'll be able to pick up lots of bargains. Your teacher will explain what you need and how you can improvise where possible, however they'll also tell you the best places to source any items you may need to purchase, if you want to recreate your project again at home.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. If you need to pick up a light lunch, tea or coffee, the cafe and coffee stand within the show will be open. Please note the venue have introduced new rules. Due to their food safety requirements we are unable to provide complimentary tea and coffee throughout the show.
Every workshop is packed full of invaluable skills, techniques and tips you'll use for many years to come, they're also lots of fun. Why not consider inviting your bestie to come share in your funfilled learning experience.
What if I book a class then see something else I prefer, can I transfer?
Yes of course you can, providing there are places available and your new class is of a similar value. If not you'll need to pay the difference. You are able to swap classes up until 14 days prior to the show.
What if I can't make it, or the class is cancelled, will I get a refund?
In the event there aren't sufficient student numbers to make the class economically viable, or the teacher is unable to make it due to being unwell we will provide you with as much notice as possible and provide you with the choice of an immediate 100% refund or option to transfer into another workshop, the choice is yours! In the event you aren't able to make it you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. We begin preparations for the workshops months before the show, therefore refunds unfortuantely aren't available. If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, please ensure you contact us to let us know, so we can welcome them.
This workshop has limited student numbers to ensure the very best tuition possible. The times given are guidelines. We understand all students work at different speeds, however in a workshop situation it's important you try to keep up. If you do, you'll go home with a finished project. If not, you will have learned the required skills and have some homework to complete. As with all workshops class times are approximate. We cannot guarantee all classes will finish on time.
What You'll Take Home:
At the end of your workshop we'll provide you with a box to safely transport your project home. Be super proud, we'd love to be there to see the expression on your friends' and family's faces. What you'll be making in this workshop is guaranteed to "WOW"!
Workshop Ticket Inclusions:
Your workshop ticket includes a 3 day International Cake Show Australia pass valued at $75.
You DO NOT need to buy a separate show entry ticket. Your workshop ticket gives you access to all areas of the show other than the paid areas such as workshops, mini classes, paid business training sessions and the Thursday night Sugar Artists, Sponsors & Vendors Cocktail Party. These are separate ticketed events.
Your workshop ticket includes express show entry, access to all stages, more than 100 free demonstrations, all the huge sugar features including the new walk 6m x 6m "Le Fete Fantastique" and "Florals & Fairies" global sugar artists features, the Battle of the Sugar Giants zone, the competition display, Wedding Cake Wars, the Superstar Stage and most importantly to the Shopping Zone.
Everything you need to complete your class is provided. All tools and equipment provided are for use during your workshop only. These can't be taken home. They need to be left at the end of your workshop, as they are needed for the following classes. If you wish to purchase any of the tools or equipment used, they will be available at various vendor stands at the show. Many of the vendors will be selling at highly discounted prices, so you'll be able to pick up lots of bargains. Your teacher will explain what you need and how you can improvise where possible, however they'll also tell you the best places to source any items you may need to purchase, if you want to recreate your project again at home.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. If you need to pick up a light lunch, tea or coffee, the cafe and coffee stand within the show will be open. Please note the venue have introduced new rules. Due to their food safety requirements we are unable to provide complimentary tea and coffee throughout the show.
Every workshop is packed full of invaluable skills, techniques and tips you'll use for many years to come, they're also lots of fun. Why not consider inviting your bestie to come share in your funfilled learning experience.
What if I book a class then see something else I prefer, can I transfer?
Yes of course you can, providing there are places available and your new class is of a similar value. If not you'll need to pay the difference. You are able to swap classes up until 14 days prior to the show.
What if I can't make it, or the class is cancelled, will I get a refund?
In the event there aren't sufficient student numbers to make the class economically viable, or the teacher is unable to make it due to being unwell we will provide you with as much notice as possible and provide you with the choice of an immediate 100% refund or option to transfer into another workshop, the choice is yours! In the event you aren't able to make it you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. We begin preparations for the workshops months before the show, therefore refunds unfortuantely aren't available. If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, please ensure you contact us to let us know, so we can welcome them.
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