Zoë Clark

Charming Party Cakes

Zoë Clark
  • In-depth Instruction; over 219 mins
  • On-demand video access anytime
  • Bonus downloadable PDF resources
  • Access to class Q&A
Meet your instructor, renowned cake decorator Zoë Clark, and gain a sneak peak of the charming and rustic techniques you'll learn over the course of this class.
Explore methods for creating a variety of wood textures that almost look too real to believe! Zoë demonstrates ways to emboss realistic details in fondant before painting panels with a paintbrush or airbrush. Complete the look with a hand-molded, heart-shaped twig topper.
Discover a wide variety of antique finishes, including classic aesthetics like whitewash, distressed metallic finishes and more. You'll perfect a range of chic details that are guaranteed to dazzle guests at any event.
Learn how to create teardrops, scrolls and sculpted borders that resemble designs found in antique furniture and various styles of architecture. Make hand-rolled molded elements for a gorgeous chandelier cake, and experiment with gold rococo-style details that you can use for cupcakes or cake toppers.
Capture the multicolored floral look of chintz fabric in edible paint using methods that are easier than you'd guess. Zoë demonstrates ways to create roses using an angled brush, and then shares an alternative technique that incorporates a round brush.
Lace and burlap are two wildly different fabrics that create a lovely harmony when paired together. Zoë shows you how to work with gorgeous lace details and ruffle embellishments, and make burlap pieces that can be wrapped around cake bases and vintage-looking layered rosettes.
Discover new techniques that will wow clients who want sophisticated details. Zoë shares her secrets to create elegant strands of pearls, buttons and jewels that look real enough to wear home. She also shows you how to create lovely thumb roses that will add a special touch to your cakes.
Wrap up the class by learning how to create two vintage-inspired gum paste flowers: a multi-layered rose and a delicate, dimensional peony. Zoë shares how to break down these intimidating-looking details into fun steps, from creating your first petals to dusting powder on the finished blooms.
 
 
8 Lessons
3  hrs 39  mins

Description

Join award-winning decorator Zoë Clark, and capture classic charm in timeless rustic cakes. Find out how to easily enhance the elegance of your designs with everything from enchanting wood textures and exquisite antique detailing to distressed metallic effects, elegant molded embellishments and painted chintz flowers. Zoë will also show you how to bring dramatic contrast and dimension to your work by pairing eye-catching lace and burlap textures. Plus, get step-by-step instruction for finishing designs with unforgettable accents: heart-shaped twig toppers for rustic cakes, dramatic sugar flowers for alluring designs and much more!

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.

Zoë Clark

Bonus materials available after purchase