Betty the Tattoo Girl
Cake Topper
"Learn how to Master the Art of Sugar Modeling"
Betty the Tattoo Girl
TEACHER: MARY PRESICCI
MARY PRESICCI SUGAR ART (ITALY)
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Location:
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 11th April 2025 Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm Note: Class finish times are approximate. Experience Level: Beginner and Above This workshop is suitable for all experience levels, including beginners. This class will be taught step by step. Cost: ACADA Members - $420 General Public - $450 *Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75 |
Luisa NodariLuisa's Sweet Creations (Brisbane)
In this super fun workshop you'll receive a sweet treat! Mary's last workshops at the show were so popular they were one of the first to sell out. If you are interested in this class please book early, as student numbers will be limited. To maximise your learning experience ACADA member and award-winning sugar artist, Luisa Nodari, will assist Mary
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Workshop Description:
This fun workshop is a rare opportunity to be taught by one of the world's leading sugar modeling artists. Mary will be teaching you step by step, how to create a virvacious and somewhat cheeky tattooed pin up girl cake topper without the use of moulds. You will learn to hand model a female torso, parts of the legs, arms, face and hair. Once you've learned the basics, you'll be encouraged to be creative to add the final details that will bring "Betty" to life.
Techniques and Skills You Will Learn:
Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites or prior experience necessary for this class. It's suitable for beginners and above.
This fun workshop is a rare opportunity to be taught by one of the world's leading sugar modeling artists. Mary will be teaching you step by step, how to create a virvacious and somewhat cheeky tattooed pin up girl cake topper without the use of moulds. You will learn to hand model a female torso, parts of the legs, arms, face and hair. Once you've learned the basics, you'll be encouraged to be creative to add the final details that will bring "Betty" to life.
Techniques and Skills You Will Learn:
- The foundation of sugar modeling, you'll learn how to perfectly model basic shapes
- How to manipulate and change shapes to form body parts
- About the importance of proportions
- How to model and add the fine details to a human-like face
- How to model lips, an open mouth with teeth
- How to mix and use colours, and apply dusts to add detail
- How to make make fondant clothes
- How to hand paint color to add details such as tattoos, eyebrows and eye lashes
- How to roll roses and add ay final details
Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites or prior experience necessary for this class. It's suitable for beginners and above.
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About Your Teacher:
Mary Presicci from Taranto in Italy, is world-famous for her ability to create sugar paste masterpieces using just her hands (without using moulds). When she first start to experiment with sugar modeling she never imagined it would result in her teaching up all over the world: the Netherlands, Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain followed by Australia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Hong Kong. Sugar paste is Mary's preferred ingredient to decorate cakes and model her characters. She uses it as a medium for sculpture. Prior to discovering cake decorating Mary studied fashion. However fashion wasn't her destiny, which isn't surprising. Sugar is in her genes... she comes from a family of confectioners
The great thing about sugar paste is that you can sculpt it into an infinite number of shapes. Online, she is known for her Facebook page “Mary Torte”. She took part in the social network challenge competition with her group “Officina del Modeling” at the third edition of Milan’s “Cake Design Italian Festival” – and came first
In 2013 she took part in Cake International in Birmingham, where she received a gold medal. In February 2014 she won a gold medal at the Italian Cake Design Championships. She then went on to win a gold medal at Cake International in Birmingham a further three times, in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Mary Presicci from Taranto in Italy, is world-famous for her ability to create sugar paste masterpieces using just her hands (without using moulds). When she first start to experiment with sugar modeling she never imagined it would result in her teaching up all over the world: the Netherlands, Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain followed by Australia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Hong Kong. Sugar paste is Mary's preferred ingredient to decorate cakes and model her characters. She uses it as a medium for sculpture. Prior to discovering cake decorating Mary studied fashion. However fashion wasn't her destiny, which isn't surprising. Sugar is in her genes... she comes from a family of confectioners
The great thing about sugar paste is that you can sculpt it into an infinite number of shapes. Online, she is known for her Facebook page “Mary Torte”. She took part in the social network challenge competition with her group “Officina del Modeling” at the third edition of Milan’s “Cake Design Italian Festival” – and came first
In 2013 she took part in Cake International in Birmingham, where she received a gold medal. In February 2014 she won a gold medal at the Italian Cake Design Championships. She then went on to win a gold medal at Cake International in Birmingham a further three times, in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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 demonstration area and VIP lounge. These are separate ticketed items.
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 through House of Horror, competition display, cookie zone, bridal zone, sweet street, to all the shops and lots more. It gives you show access for all three days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).
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.
Tea, coffee and cake (of course) is provided.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. 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 demonstration area and VIP lounge. These are separate ticketed items.
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 through House of Horror, competition display, cookie zone, bridal zone, sweet street, to all the shops and lots more. It gives you show access for all three days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).
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.
Tea, coffee and cake (of course) is provided.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. 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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