Cookshop Classes Are Back

With Blossom Bakes

We are delighted to announce the next strand of classes with Janette Kelly from Blossom Bakes. We have put together a jam-packed schedule to cater for all bakers and sugarcrafters. There is a full day “Straight Edges” Class on March 31st and a “Kids Easter Cupcake” class on March 27th (€30). In addition we are running 6 morning classes from 10am-12pm which will cover a wide variety of techniques as set out below. The set of 6 classes is €100 or you can attend individual classes for €20 each.

The "Straight Edges" class is €120. Everything for this class will be provided including the cake, ganache etc. so you will go home with your finished cake too . In this class we will be concentrating on how to perfect straight edges. You will learn how to make ganache and how to use it to help achieve a sharp finish on your cakes . You will also be shown how to properly torte and fill a sponge. By the end of the day you will know how to do both and perfect a smooth level finish with straight edges.

Week 1 (March 5th)

Board effects, denim wooden and quilting: Learn how to create the perfect backdrop for your cake .Add texture and colour with lots of different effects for all different types of cake and get a demo on using an airbrush too .

Week 2 (March 12th)

Easter Bunny Topper: Create a cute bunny perfect for adorning your cake for Easter but also learn how to adopt to suit a birthday cake or for a cute christening cake too .

Week 3 (April 9th)

Decorating Cookies: Learn how to decorate cookies with some edible painting for any occasion.

Week 4 (April 23rd) 

Making a Rose: Learn how to create a beautiful rose, from learning how to colour the correct icing to adding the correct number of petals to create a beautiful Bloom.

Week 5 (May 14th)

Introduction to Royal Icing a beginners guide to Royal icing: Mastering the perfect consistency for each application and how to use to embellish your cakes .

Week 6 (May 21st) 

How to make a drip cake: Learn how to create the very current drip cake.  Add/change colour on icing with a water-colour effect. 

If you are interested in booking your place for these set of classes, you can do so by dropping in store to to the cookshop. Similarly, you can contact us on 053 92 33323 or email janette@blossombakes.ie