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 FUN KITCHEN AID CAKE 
1 Day Workshop

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TEACHER: VERUSCA WALKER
Verusca Walker Cakes - Sydney

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​Workshop Duration: 8 hours
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Class Date:       
Thursday 11th April, 2024

Time:                 
8.00am - 4.00pm  


Level:               
​Beginner & Above 
(No prior experience necessary. You'll be taught step by step)
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Location:         
Private Workshop Area

Internaitonal Cake Show Australia
Exhibition Hall 2, 
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

Merivale Street
South Brisbane (Southbank) Qld 4101

Cost:                 
ACADA Members - $420
General Public    - $450
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Workshop Description:
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Who never dreamed of ownng a kitchen aid? This stunning look-alike 3D cake would make a wow factor at any celebration, or any baking lover's birthday party. It's perfect for mother's day or even for a bridal shower. Can you imaging the reaction when you deliver a cake like this! More importantly did you realise with absolutely no experience at all, you can learn to make a wow power Kitchen Aid cake in just one day! 

Verusca is a multi-award winning cake artist who travels the world teaching. She's known as the "queen of cake structures" and the "pocket rocket". Her workshops are a fantastic introduction for beginners or anyone who hasn't mastered gravity defying cakes or cake structures. ​

This workshop will teach you skills you won't learn in any other workshop. The techniques Verusca will teach you are unique. She has a unique way of simplifying and explaining things. You'll learn each stage step by step. 

In this workshop not only will you learn how to make a wow power Kitchen Aid cake, you'll learn how to transform the techniques used into a wide variety of other cake designs eg. a sewing machine! You'll be using signature internal structures and work with real cake. 


Techniques and Skills You Will Learn: 
  • About how to create a look-alike Kitchen Aid cake
  • How to use templates to achieve realistic proportions.
  • How to use internal structures to ensure your gravity defying cake remains stable
    and so it can be safely transported. 
  • How to use a wide variety of tools and equipment 
  • How to use polystyrene to create extra dimension
  • How to use Rice Krispy Treats to create edible shapes
  • How to sculpt chocolate mud cake
  • How to apply ganache to a sculpted cake
  • How to cover your cake with fondant
  • How to model different components using fondant and how to attach them to your cake
    using edible glue, fondant or toothpicks. 
  • How to pipe buttercream to create food effects
  • How to use edible paints to create details and metal effect

​Prerequisite:  There are no prerequisites or previous experience requirements for this class. It's suitable for all experience levels, including beginners. 
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About Your Teacher:

Verusca Walker is a Brazilian born artist who has been living in Australia since 1999. With a background in Fine Art and Bakery Studies, Verusca loves to mix mediums to create cakes that defy gravity. She is well known for her colorful and sparkly cakes and for 3D cakes that appear very
life-like. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines all over the world, radio,television, blogs and many online articles

With a ten year career and over 100,000 followers on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, Verusca Walker always makes sure to connect with her followers and help with tips, tricks and feedback.

Her passion for cake art and her fun personality makes her classes a must-have experience. Verusca Walker travels all over the world teaching the art of cake decorating in a very unique way.
She is the Satin Ice Artist of excellence and Magic Colours Champion. If you'd like to watch Verusca in action you'll be able to find her on the Superstar Stage at the show, competing in the International Cake Off Challenge on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday she'll also be demonstrating. 

These are just a few examples of Verusca's other work. She'll be doing a demonstration how to make "Barbie". Did you know Sunday at the show is "Barbie Day"! 

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WORKSHOP FAQ

Limited Student Numbers & Class Timing:

Every workshop has limited 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. 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. 

Is there a payment plan available? 

Yes. You have the choice of paying in full at the time of your booking, or alternately we can organise an interest free payment plan for you. We understand many of our students want to book multiple classes and it can be expensive to pay for them all at once. If you wish to pay via a payment plan, when checking out please select the "Invoice" option. We will then contact you to discuss suitable payment instalments, then invoice you. A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking. The remainder you can pay in monthly instalments. Please note full payment must be paid no later than one month before your first workshop. 

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, am I able to 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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