Romantic Garden Roses
Nicholas Lodge
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- In-depth Instruction; over 213 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
The Classic Garden Rose (Harison's Yellow Rose)
43:40
Meet master decorator Nicholas Lodge, and start making your first flower -- a beautiful classic garden rose. Nicholas guides you through the process of making intricate, pollen-dusted stamens from thread. You'll also learn how to craft delicately-veined petals and a realistic calyx using gum paste.
Wild Roses
22:33
Build on the skills you've learned by making rustic wild roses. Nicholas shares his technique for constructing lifelike buds and stamens. Practice shaping the petals and attaching the calyx. Then, see how to finish the design with a dusting of color.
English Roses
36:08
Expand your repertoire with the lovely English rose -- perfect for garden weddings! You'll discover an alternative method of building stamens using corn silk. In addition, Nicholas breaks down the process of crafting intricate four-petal and five-petal centers into easy-to-manage steps.
Hybrid Tea Roses
39:13
Take your skill set to the next level as you work on an elegant hybrid tea rose. With Nicholas's guidance, gain confidence making roses the traditional way. Create a cone-shaped center, then discover how to shape, attach and arrange each dainty overlapping petal. You'll be amazed by the results!
Buds & Leaves
32:29
Master the art of making rose buds and leaves. Nicholas demonstrates how to create a variety of realistic-looking buds and leaves for each type of rose you've created. In the process, you'll learn invaluable tips and tricks for assembling, coloring and glazing your work.
Special Effects
21:54
Enhance the realism of your designs with natural-looking embellishments. Practice adding water droplets, bug bites and subtle imperfections to your leaves. In addition, Nicholas shares several simple ways to create lifelike thorns and stems.
Arranging & Pricing
16:39
Get inspired by the gorgeous arrangements you can create with your flower designs! See how to assemble some simple, eye-pleasing sprays. Then learn how to add roses to a cake. Plus, Nicholas offers expert advice on pricing your work.
Description
Learn to build blooms and bouquets partygoers won’t believe with lessons from sugar artist Nicholas Lodge. During class, you’ll create four gorgeous flowers: a classic garden rose, a captivating wild rose, an English rose and a hybrid tea rose. Along the way, breathe life into sugar buds and leaves for each type of rose you’ve created. Add to the realism of your work with thorns, stems and water droplets that won’t roll off your foliage. Then, Nicholas will help you make your cakes bloom with simply stunning sprays. Plus, get valuable advice for pricing your work with confidence. Spice up your sugar flower skills! Learn how to make romantic sugar roses and unforgettable arrangements.
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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