Introduction to Easter Cake Decorating: Fondant Icing

This 5‑week adult course is designed for adults aged 19 and over who want to build confidence in cake decorating, even if they have no previous experience. As a beginner‑friendly course for adults, it offers a relaxed and supportive environment where you can learn new creative skills at your own pace.

Throughout this short adult course, you’ll be introduced to essential cake‑decorating foundations, working with fondant, experimenting with colour, and creating themed decorations. Each week builds your skills step by step, helping you move from simple techniques to creating a complete Easter‑themed cake by the end of the course.

This course will introduce you being able to make your own Easter themed cakes using fondant decorations that you make in class each week.

The February/March course is Easter themed.

You will start by making toppers and progress onto how to cover a cake and add your fondant decorations.

During this short adult course, you will:

• Learn how to cover a cake in fondant icing.
• Explore blending techniques using food colouring to colour the icing.
• Use cutters, moulds, and tools to create decorative designs.
• Learn skills and techniques to make a 3D Easter bunny.
• In the final week, attach all your creations to a homemade or shop‑bought cake.

You will be informally assessed by your tutor and self‑assess your weekly progress using an individual learning plan.

The college offers a range of seasonal themed courses throughout the year which you may also enjoy.

Click here to view all available adult courses: https://wvr.ac.uk/adults

At Warrington & Vale Royal College we have a team of dedicated, experienced staff who can share their extensive knowledge and skills with you. Learning in a friendly and inclusive environment, you will be fully supported to achieve your goals.

There are no formal entry requirements for this adult course. It is open to adults aged 19 and over, and both complete beginners and those with some previous experience are welcome to enrol. This course for adults is designed to help you learn new skills at a pace that suits you.

For information on funding contact Learner Services on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk

Basic materials will be provided by the college, including the tool kit, which you will be able to keep if you attend and complete the course. Icing and food colouring are also supplied.

However, you will need to bring your own apron, a container to take your items home each week, and cakes (either home‑baked or shop‑bought). Cakes are not required for the first week, and your tutor will advise you during the first class about what you need to bring for the remainder of the course.