Master Cocoa Butter Painting
TEACHER: TRACEY van LENT
The Cake Craftery, New Zealand
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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 Day: Friday 11th April Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm Note: Note: Class finish times are approximate. |
Experience Level: Beginner and above
This workshop is being taught step by step, it's suitable for everyone including beginners. No artistic ability is required.
Cost:
ACADA Members - $350
General Public - $395
*Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75
Workshop Description:
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint like an artist on cakes and cookies? Or being able to paint personalised images? In this workshop New Zealand Artist and ACADA member Tracey van Lent will be teaching you all about the art of painting with cocoa butter. It's a fabulous technique that's rapidly becoming the preferred paint medium of cake and cookie artists worldwide. It's incredibly versitile and can be applied to cookies, royal icing, ganache and even buttercream. With the basic know how's under your belt, the great news is a little cocoa butter goes a long way, making it reasonably economical, however the best news is that it's quicker and easier to use.
Perfecting the art of painting with cocoa butter will elevate your decorating to the next level. At the end of this workshop you will have gained the skills to transfer any design onto your work and paint it like a seasoned professional.... even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.
Your Project:
This is a step by step project. To ensure maximum learning experience in this workshop you will be painting Tracey's design pictured above. You'll master how to paint a cute little girl with a flower crown and sweet red robin
Benefits of Learning How to Paint with Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter painting offers so many benefits compared to traditional edible paints. It's not adversely affected by moisture. So if you live in a high humidity climate it's easy to work with, whereas water-based painted cakes can at times be a real issue. Another beauty about painting with cocoa butter is that it can easily be layered. One layer can e applied on top of another to build up texture and depth
Painting light colours over dark is almost impossible with water-based edible paints. However, it's a breeze when you paint with cocoa butter.
Techniques and Skills You Will Learn:
Prerequisite: This workshop is suitable for everyone, even those who have never picked up a paintbrush.
What you Will Take Home: At the end of your workshop you'll take your beautifully painted little girl home in a box to impress your family and friends. More importantly you'll leave with the skills that will enable you to paint personalised or beautiful projects of the design of your choice.
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint like an artist on cakes and cookies? Or being able to paint personalised images? In this workshop New Zealand Artist and ACADA member Tracey van Lent will be teaching you all about the art of painting with cocoa butter. It's a fabulous technique that's rapidly becoming the preferred paint medium of cake and cookie artists worldwide. It's incredibly versitile and can be applied to cookies, royal icing, ganache and even buttercream. With the basic know how's under your belt, the great news is a little cocoa butter goes a long way, making it reasonably economical, however the best news is that it's quicker and easier to use.
Perfecting the art of painting with cocoa butter will elevate your decorating to the next level. At the end of this workshop you will have gained the skills to transfer any design onto your work and paint it like a seasoned professional.... even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.
Your Project:
This is a step by step project. To ensure maximum learning experience in this workshop you will be painting Tracey's design pictured above. You'll master how to paint a cute little girl with a flower crown and sweet red robin
Benefits of Learning How to Paint with Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter painting offers so many benefits compared to traditional edible paints. It's not adversely affected by moisture. So if you live in a high humidity climate it's easy to work with, whereas water-based painted cakes can at times be a real issue. Another beauty about painting with cocoa butter is that it can easily be layered. One layer can e applied on top of another to build up texture and depth
Painting light colours over dark is almost impossible with water-based edible paints. However, it's a breeze when you paint with cocoa butter.
Techniques and Skills You Will Learn:
- The materials you will need (you'll be surprised how few)
- Where to search for, and choose the perfect design
- How to sketch out your design
- What cake decorating medium to use as your canvas
- How to transfer your design to your project
- How to prepare your solid cocoa butter to transform it into the perfect painting medium
- How to mix cocoa butter with dust colours
- How to paint and layer cocoa butter
- How to add shaddowing and depth
- Tracey will share lots of little tips and tricks artists use.
Prerequisite: This workshop is suitable for everyone, even those who have never picked up a paintbrush.
What you Will Take Home: At the end of your workshop you'll take your beautifully painted little girl home in a box to impress your family and friends. More importantly you'll leave with the skills that will enable you to paint personalised or beautiful projects of the design of your choice.
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About Your Teacher:
Tracey is a multi-award winning cake artist, she's also a teacher and an artist. She owns The Cake Craftery in Riverhead, Auckland. Tracey’s background is in art and design. She's also a New Zealand Bakels Pettinice and ACADA Ambassador. She first came to ACADA's attention after entering and winning awards in the Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competition at the show many years ago.
She has won several awards in New Zealand and Australia and enjoys the challenge of competing as it motivates her to push beyond her boundaries, as well as keeping up with the latest trends and techniques. What she loves to do most is to develop her own new techniques, to share her skills and experience with others and to help them grow.
Tracey is a multi-award winning cake artist, she's also a teacher and an artist. She owns The Cake Craftery in Riverhead, Auckland. Tracey’s background is in art and design. She's also a New Zealand Bakels Pettinice and ACADA Ambassador. She first came to ACADA's attention after entering and winning awards in the Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competition at the show many years ago.
She has won several awards in New Zealand and Australia and enjoys the challenge of competing as it motivates her to push beyond her boundaries, as well as keeping up with the latest trends and techniques. What she loves to do most is to develop her own new techniques, to share her skills and experience with others and to help them grow.
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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