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Master 3D Geometric Cakes
​Includes Terrazo Tile Technique

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TEACHER: TERRESIA WELCH 
LYON'S DEN CAKES (Adelaide SA)

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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


Saturday 12th April 

Time:                 
8.00am - 4.00pm 

Note: Note: Class finish times are approximate.

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​Experience Level:  Intermediate & Above
           
This workshop is being taught step by step, however it's not designed for decorators with no experience. To get the best from this class you should have already mastered covering cakes with fondant. 

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Cost:                 
ACADA Members - $420
General Public    -  $450
*Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75​​
Workshop Description:
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This is a rare opportunity to train with one of Austrlaia's most successful wedding cake designers.  Terresia Welch from Lyons Den Cakes will be teaching you the trending techniques required for 3D geometric or origami cake designs. This is a techniques class. In order to cover the wide range of techniques planned, you will be working on a 3 tiered dummy cake.   Terresia will be teaching you the innovative skills and techniques she has developed throughout her career and uses in his own cake salon every day. Terresia is a multi award winning cake artist, who understands the need to develop unique skills that will give you a competitive advantage. She will be sharing many of these skills with you during your workshop. 

You will be creating a stunning 3 tier design similar to Terresia's stunning cake above. 


Techniques and Skills You Will Learn: 

  • How to create a stunning 3 tier show stopping wedding cake that's unique
  • Covering with fondant
  • How to stack three 6" high tiers
  • How to use pastillage to add strength and support to elements of your design
  • Terrazo tile technique
  • How to make rose batons and place them on your design to create visual impact
  • How to master a realistic terrazo stone effect.  
  • How to master the in demand 3D geometric panel technique - the geometric shape and style may differ on the day
  • Flower placement and food safe insertion of flowers into cake
  • Tips and the tricks that will help to elevate your wedding cakes (and business) to the next level. 

​Prerequisite:  This workshop is suitable for those who have mastered the basics. This workshop is suitable for those with intermediate level skills and above. 
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About Your Teacher:

Award winning cake designer Terresia Welch's obsession for food started at a young age, inspired by a family whose love of food, creativity and imagination seemed to go hand in hand at many large joyous gatherings. This inevitably found her in Adelaide's food preccinct cooking up many desserts in an iconic cafe for years. These memories fueled a drive and inspiration for her to share with others and to help to create some amazing cakes

Over the course of Terresia's working life she accumulated many skills and been a "jack of all trades". This along with her culinary passion, art background and a curiosity in the sciences of food, has culminated into being able to design and create some stunning edible art which has in numerous awards, including ACADA's Australasian Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designer of the Year Award. 

Her well established business, Lyons Den Cakes, operates out of a newly constructed salon, showroom and kitchen in Adelaide.  

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. ​                           

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