Modeling Courses
At Sugar Bear Studio, we specialize in crafting bespoke sugar cake toppers that add a personal touch to your celebrations. Each cake topper is handmade with love and attention to detail, ensuring a unique finish for every occasion.
Additionally, we offer fun and engaging cake topper modeling courses/workshops in Uster, where you can unleash your creativity and learn the art of cake decoration. Join us to bring your sweet visions to life!
Beginner Cake Topper Modeling Course
CHF 140 / 3-3.5 hours (incl. coffee break)
Join our beginner's course in figure modeling with fondant and sugar paste at Sugar Bear Studio and unlock your creative potential! This hands-on workshop is designed for those who are eager to learn the art of cake toppers, regardless of prior experience.
Throughout the course, you'll explore the essential techniques of fondant and sugar paste modeling, mastering the tools and tips that will help bring your cake designs to life. Alex, the instructor, will guide you step-by-step, from basic shapes to more intricate figures, ensuring a supportive and friendly learning environment.
You will also get to experiment with a curated selection of colors and finishes, letting your imagination run wild as you create unique toppers for birthdays, christenings, baby showers, or weddings. By the end of the course, not only will you have crafted beautiful edible masterpieces, but you'll also leave with newfound skills and confidence to take on future cake decorating projects.
Advanced Cake Topper Modeling Course
CHF 160 / 4 hours (incl. coffee break)
The advanced cake topper modeling course at Sugar Bear Studio is designed for those who are ready to elevate their skills and delve into the intricate world of complex figure creation. Over the duration of this hands-on program, students will learn advanced techniques that allow them to craft detailed characters, including beloved cartoon figures and realistic human likenesses.
Throughout the course, participants will explore various sculpting methods, focusing on the anatomy of figures to ensure proportions and postures are accurate. They will gain expertise in working with fondant and modeling paste, mastering the subtleties of texture, expression, and movement to bring their creations to life.
The curriculum includes lessons on armature building for added stability, painting techniques for realistic detailing, and advanced facial features to capture personality and emotion. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to experiment with various tools and materials, learning how to use them effectively to enhance their artistic vision.
Individual Cake Topper Modeling Course
Price on request
In this hands-on course, you will delve into the art of cake topper modeling with personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. Possible topics:
Fondant Basics: Learn about different types of fondant, how to knead, roll, and color it effectively to achieve the perfect texture for your cake toppers.
Character Creation: Gain insights into sculpting charming characters for various occasions. We’ll cover proportions, facial features, and creating realistic details that will make your toppers stand out.
Flower Techniques: Discover how to create elegant fondant flowers that can complement your cake designs. You’ll practice techniques for petals, leaves, and assembling them into beautiful arrangements.
Support Structures: Understand the importance of using support systems for larger cake toppers. Learn to construct stable bases and learn which tools are best suited for your projects.
Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice, receive tips, and ask questions to refine your skills. By the end, you will leave with your very own handcrafted cake toppers and the knowledge to create many more in the future.
Teddy Bear Cake Topper Modeling Course
CHF 120 / 3 hours (incl. coffee break)
Join the exciting teddy bear modeling course, where you will learn modeling 2 different types of teddy bears:
A cute sitting or standing teddy bear with “stiches”, a more simple cake topper design
A more advanced teddy bear with the fur / textured surface (as shown in the photo above)
Throughout the course, you'll explore the essential techniques of fondant and sugar paste modeling, learn about the best materials, mastering the tools and tips that will help bring your cake designs to life. Alex, the instructor, will guide you step-by-step, from basic shapes to more intricate teddy bear figures.
Unicorn & Rainbow Cake Topper Modeling Course
CHF 120 / 3 hours (incl. coffee break)
In this exciting course you will learn how to model the cute unicorn, the rainbow in pastel colours and learn the basics of the fondant cake topper modeling techniques. In this course we will cover the following:
Mixing the colours and tips about the best sugar paste / modeling paste for the cake toppers
Modeling the unicorn with curly hair and tail, adding gold touches
Modeling the rainbow in pastel colours
During this course you will also learn tips and tricks about cake topper modeling, the necessary tools and materials. Your instructor Alex will answer your questions and give advice on how to improve your modeling skills.
Dino Cake Topper Modeling Course
CHF 120 / 3 hours (incl. coffee break)
In this fun cake topper modeling course you will learn modeling 2 or 3 different sugar dinosaur cake toppers of your choice:
Learning about the materials and mixing colours
Modeling a more simple dinosaur
Modeling a more advanced dinosaur with smaller elements and more details
Creating additional sugar decorations like leaves or other greenery
Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice, receive tips, and ask questions to refine your skills.
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