Cookery, Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft

Course overviews

Cake Baking or Cookery - Beginners 

These courses are aimed at beginners with little or no experience with baking and cooking.

The courses will introduce you to basic cooking and baking techniques and develop your skills. You will explore different methods and techniques that will help to build your confidence. By the end of the course, you will have made several foods applying the techniques you have learnt.

To find out what materials are needed for first lesson please email the tutor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sugarcraft / Cake Decorating - Beginners

This course is aimed to give beginners a choice of a few designs that can be used to decorate either cupcakes or a larger celebration cake.

You will be able to try different techniques and be encouraged to proceed on to more complex designs as you gain confidence by completing this small course. You are required to provide your own flower/gum paste which can be bought online or from DIY Icing around the corner from Erdington Adult Education Centre.

Materials needed for first lesson: flower paste

Cookies, Muffins and Puddings - Beginners

This short course covers a variety of puddings finished in different frostings and decorations, ranging from an egg free one to a chocolate chilli.

It will widen your skill range and encourage you to try different flavours fillings and finishing techniques. You will be required to bring a container to take home your cupcakes on the first week and on-going, you will be given a list of ingredients to bring each week.

To find out what materials are needed for first lesson please email the tutor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cooking Classic Dishes / Cooking for the Festive Season

This course will give you an opportunity to learn to cook classic dishes and to plan and prepare for the festive season. This recreational course offers a hands-on experience in preparing a variety of traditional and contemporary recipes. You will discover tips and techniques for cooking, planning and organising a successful dishes, including menu selection, time management, and presentation.

Each week you will be given a list of ingredients to bring to the class the following week.

To find out what materials are needed for first lesson please email the tutor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Baking for Beginners

This short course will introduce you to the basics of baking.

Cookery is an art, BUT Baking is a science where chemical reactions take place to produce beautiful creations. At the end of this course, you will have an underpinning knowledge of how baking ingredients work and how to use the different methods for basic cakes.

To find out what materials are needed for first lesson please email the tutor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please also bring a container to carry home your products, cake size.

General Information

Why study with BAES Arts?

Whether you are looking to try something new, return after a break to a former hobby or interest our baking and cooking courses are a great place to start.

On our baking and cooking courses you will have the opportunity to develop practical baking and cooking skills, experiment with a variety of methods, techniques and creative processes. Our courses might even be the kick-start to an exciting new career in the food industry!

As you progress through our courses you will explore techniques and methods and build a wider knowledge of baking and cooking. These short courses will introduce key baking and cooking foundation skills and help to build your confidence, so you are able to progress onto more in-depth courses.

Entry requirements

Interest in the cooking and baking and a willingness to experiment and try new techniques. There are no formal entry requirements.

Career pathways

If you are looking to start a career in baking and cookery the work created during these courses can be a start to accessing Further Education courses in the food industry. Our tutors can help provide information and guidance about this pathway.

Initial course resources / additional cost

Some tools and equipment are available for your use at the centre. However, you may need to purchase some extra tools and materials for your particular art projects, this will be discussed with your tutor if required.

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