The Cake & Bake Show 2013 - Manchester


Manchester Central

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New for 2013 - Join your favourite baking stars in our Competition Theatre

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The Sugarcraft Academy, brought to you by Renshaw, offers a programme of demonstration sessions by leading cake decorating experts aimed at serious sugarcrafters. Each session is bookable online prior to the event and will take place in a purpose built, enclosed demonstration area with ticket holders only permitted entrance. The 30 minute expert demonstrations offer you the chance to learn direct from the professionals.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TICKET PAGE TO PURCHASE YOUR SUGARCRAFT ACADEMY TICKETS TODAY! (Listed as ‘SUGARCRAFT’ under ‘Classes’)

* Please note all speakers, times and content are subject to change, and while The Cake & Bake Show will endeavour to ensure any alterations offer similar content, we will be unable to refund tickets.

*A Sugarcraft Academy ticket will not provide entry into the show, a valid show entry ticket will need to be purchased separately.

Images above are taken from previous Cake & Bake Shows and shown for example only.

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FRIDAY 5th APRIL

Juliet Sear

How to make delicate mother of pearl buttons and pearls, and learn how to paste, glaze and stitch on to the cake with icing.

Frances McNaughton

Renowned sugarcrafter Frances will show you how to create tiny leopard skin heels and handbag

Ceri Griffiths

Royal icing expert Ceri will demonstrate techniques for flowers and their uses

Elizabeth Solaru

Award winning cake artist Elizabeth will present this session on 'bling' and Wedding Cupcakes

Claire Bailey

Renshaw expert Claire will demonstrate a modelled baby figure made from sugarpaste, as well as decorative buttons

Paul Bradford

Don't miss this chance to learn how to create one of Paul's fantastic 'designer' handbag cakes

SATURDAY 6th APRIL

Frances McNaughton

Renowned sugarcrafter Frances will show you how to create tiny leopard skin heels and handbag

Claire Bailey

Renshaw expert Claire will demonstrate a modelled baby figure made from sugarpaste, as well as decorative buttons

Ceri Griffiths

Royal icing expert Ceri will demonstrate techniques for butterflies

Juliet Sear

How to make delicate mother of pearl buttons and pearls, and learn how to paste, glaze and stitch on to the cake with icing

Paul Bradford

Don't miss this chance to learn how to create one of Paul's fantastic 'designer' handbag cakes

Mich Turner

Session details announced shortly

Ceri Griffiths

Royal icing expert Ceri will demonstrate techniques for flowers and their uses

Dominic Palazzolo

Join our special international guest for this unmissable session

Elizabeth Solaru

Award winning cake artist Elizabeth will demonstrate how to create a beautiful sugar peony with filler flowers

SUNDAY 7th APRIL

Claire Bailey

Renshaw expert Claire will demonstrate a modelled baby figure made from sugarpaste, as well as decorative buttons

Ceri Griffiths

Royal icing expert Ceri will demonstrate techniques for butterflies

Elizabeth Solaru

Award winning cake artist Elizabeth will demonstrate how to create a beautiful sugar peony with filler flowers

Frances McNaughton

Renowned sugarcrafter Frances will show you how to create tiny leopard skin heels and handbag

Juliet Sear

How to make delicate mother of pearl buttons and pearls, and learn how to paste, glaze and stitch on to the cake with icing

Paul Bradford

Don't miss this chance to learn how to create one of Paul's fantastic 'designer' handbag cakes

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