Why is buttercream so dreamy? Maybe because it brings back fond childhood memories? Or because we associate it with magical get-togethers over a cup of tea? It doesn’t actually matter why we love it, the point is that most people I know is rather besotted with buttercream.
And that is exactly why I am so delighted to tell you that on 6, 7 & 8 September the ladies from LionHeart Patisserie Studio, Karmen & Nikki, will be doing their amazing Buttercream workshops in Joburg again. Hooray!
When they had their previous Joburg workshops in May, I was super keen to go but by the time I wanted to book, the tickets were sold out!
Painted Buttercream Workshop, ‘Thursday, 6 September 2018, 3:30pm – 9:30pm (You should ideally have basic cake decorating knowledge for this one)
Textured Buttercream Workshop, Friday, 7 September 2018, 10am – 5pm (Beginner-intermediate level)
Textured Buttercream Workshop, Saturday, 8 September 2018, 10am – 5pm (Beginner-intermediate level)
What is included?
- 6 – 7 hours of You Time
- The opportunity to frost your own cake & take it home to impress friends & family
- You’ll learn tips & tricks from Karmen & Nikki – the very best in the business
The workshop will cover the following:
You will learn:
- The basics about buttercream
- Cake decorating equipment & tools
- Cake design & time planning
- Transporting tips
- How to achieve a textured buttercream cake
- How to make a chocolate sail
Getting down to (buttercream) business:
- Swiss Meringue Buttercream (SMBC) demonstration (we will show you how to make your own at home but will supply frosting to use on the day)
- Colouring buttercream with gel colours
- Stack & fill a cake with sponges & frosting provided
- Frost your cake with SMBC
- Applying frosting to achieve a textured buttercream look
- Achieving sharp edges on your cake
- Making and applying a chocolate sail
What is provided?
- Cake decorating equipment & tools, cake sponges, frosting, cake decorations (chocolate for your sail) & an apron (these are yours to use for the day but please leave it behind at the end of the class)
- Snacks & refreshments
Have I mentioned that you get to take a booklet with theory, recipes & list of resources, PLUS your beautifully frosted and decorated cake home?
Are you sweet at heart? Then join me. Book your place over here. Remember that tickets sales close on 27 August 2018.
Yolandi ♥