Sugar Flowers: Out of the Box!
Nicholas Lodge
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- In-depth Instruction; over 190 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Pre-Made Sugar Flower Basics
31:03
Meet master sugar artist Nicholas Lodge, and gain confidence working with sugar flowers. Nicholas shares his expert advice on handling and disassembling pre-made flower sprays, which gives you the freedom to create new arrangements. Plus, learn how to embellish white petals with subtle base colors.
Enhancements & Embellishments
32:04
Enhance your flowers with Nicholas's tips and tricks! Create realistic effects with shading, dusting and food color pens. Then, learn to add a gum paste calyx and apply a glossy sheen to leaves and berries. Want to add a touch of fantasy? See how to create sparkling embellishments and striking ombré effects.
Ribbons & Jewels
31:34
Create stunning accents with ribbons and jewels. Get step-by-step instruction on making classic bows and loops from ribbon, as well as eye-catching wire accents for a contemporary look. You'll also learn innovative techniques for making jeweled flower centers from brooches, hat pins and gum paste.
Arranging Small Sprays
22:35
Practice assembling two small sprays: a lovely orchid corsage and a small rose bouquet. Follow along with Nicholas as he demonstrates traditional floristry techniques used for arranging blossoms, berries, leaves, ribbons and focal flowers. You'll be amazed by the gorgeous results!
Arranging Large Sprays
26:33
Build on the techniques you've learned to create two complex sprays: a freestyle posy and a large modern bouquet. Nicholas guides you through the process of positioning each flower to perfectly complement the overall design. In addition, you'll get expert tips on shaping different styles of bouquets.
Pressed Sugar Elements
31:14
Take your designs to the next level by working with pressed sugar. Nicholas shows how to make a pressed sugar mixture, shaping it with molds that are made from common objects. Discover how to transform the hardened sugar into an ornate vase, charming flower basket or useful cake separator.
Presentation & Pricing
14:40
Learn how to create elegant floral arrangements on contemporary and classic cakes. Nicholas demonstrates how to attach and arrange single flowers and larger sprays for maximum impact. You'll also get helpful advice on pricing your work.
Transform simple, ready-made sugar flowers into simply fabulous arrangements with sugar artist Nicholas Lodge as your guide. Start by learning how to disassemble pre-made flower sprays so you can personalize them. Next, bring your flowers to life as you create realistic effects with shading, dusting and food color pens. You’ll also learn to add more than a glimmer of glamour to create fantasy flowers with sparkling embellishments, ombré effects, bejeweled flower centers and more! Then, Nicholas will teach you to easily assemble everything from simply sophisticated sprays to over-the-top arrangements. Plus, get tips for attaching your arrangements, creating stylish accents with pressed sugar techniques and pricing your work.
Nicholas Lodge
Nicholas Lodge is one of the top instructors in the current generation of sugarcraft artists. The author of numerous books, Nicholas teaches and demonstrates his unique skills around the world. Over the years his teaching tours have taken him to 26 countries. He is internationally known not only for his unique skills in sugar art, but also for the quality of his demonstrations and classes, at which he inspires enthusiasm in everyone who attends. He is also a popular judge for sugar art events around the globe. A native Brit, Nicholas founded the International Sugar Art Collection school near Atlanta, Georgia, where he teaches his signature sugar flower classes. His product line, the International Sugar Art Collection, features more than 400 specialized tools and piece of equipment. ISAC boasts a sister school in Tokyo, Japan, where Nicholas spends 16 weeks of the year teaching. He also spends time in Chicago, where he is a regular instructor at the prestigious French Pastry School's L'Art de Gateau program.
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