Perfect Party Cakes
Zoë Clark
Class Preview
0:50
- In-depth Instruction; over 206 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction & Crewel Work Cake
37:31
Meet your instructor, cake designer Zoë Clark, as she previews the craft-inspired techniques you'll learn in this class. Then get started with a beautiful crewel work cake as Zoë walks you through how to transfer your floral pattern, then teaches you four versatile embroidery stitches.
Cross-Stitch
28:39
Discover multiple methods for re-creating cross-stitch on a cake! Zoë begins by embossing a grid texture, then piping intricate crossed threads into each space for a stunning overall effect. Then learn two alternative techniques: a simplified painted approach and a more intricate piped grid.
Patchwork Cake
29:10
Create an adorable patchwork cake with Zoë's quilting-inspired decorating techniques. Learn to use a template to speed up the cutting process. Emboss your fondant for fun fabric effects. Add realistic sewn details with a stitching wheel or piped threads. Then finish it off with a scalloped ribbon trim -- perfect for any occasion!
Printed Edible Icing Sheets
22:41
Add trendy techniques to your decorating toolkit as Zoë teaches you to work with edible icing sheets. Whether you're wrapping an entire tier, creating die-cut trim or forming adorable flowers, you'll come back to these versatile designs again and again.
Folding & Weaving
30:00
Continue your edible icing sheet education with a fun lesson on folding and weaving. Zoë will show you how to create an intricate basket weave effect that is perfect for mixing trendy prints. You'll also use craft scissors to add creative flair to the edges. Finally, make two playful pinwheels for the perfect topper to any cake.
Paper Flowers
35:20
Grow your garden of techniques even further with Zoë's beautiful paper flowers! Add rice paper to your repertoire as you create delicate roses and beautiful custom-painted blossoms for embellishments that will complement your designs for years to come.
Combining Paper Crafts
21:45
Complete your journey by combining the paper craft techniques you've learned into one colorful cake! Build a rice paper trellis that stands out from the sides for added dimension. Make quilled flowers, fringed grass and curlicue vines for a finished cake that couldn't be more fresh.
The beautiful world of crafts offers an endless source of decorating inspiration; unlock it with cake designer Zoë Clark. Mimic the look and feel of four different crewel work stitches as you create vibrant flowers. Achieve all the texture of cross-stitch on cake and cookie designs, even if they need to be finished fast! Bring the classic, comforting appeal of quilted patchwork to your cakes. Use edible icing sheets to create mixed-media flowers, pinwheels, basket weave cake wraps and more. Work with rice paper as you make blossoms with custom coloring, quilled roses, trellises and fringe grass. Tailor the colorways, themes and complexity of your designs for custom cakes that will be a handmade hit at any event.
Zoë Clark
Zoë Clark is a leading cake designer whose work regularly appears throughout the world in best-selling bridal and sugarcraft magazines. Her cake designs have been featured on television and in films, and she has produced seven cake decorating books showcasing her unique style. In 2017, Zoë sold her London cake business and returned to Brisbane, Australia, to start Zoë Clark Cakes, where she offers custom cake and confectionery design services for every occasion, as well as classes for aspiring cake decorators.
Bonus materials available after purchase