Duston Village Bakery

From novelty cake decorating to intricate sugar flower crafting, Duston Village Bakery in Northampton offers specialised classes that focus on the artistry of cake decoration. This working bakery provides a practical learning environment where students can develop their sugarcraft skills alongside the daily operations of bread and pastry production.

The school runs two distinct programmes on a rolling schedule, making it easy for new students to join throughout the year. Leanne's Novelty Cake Classes guide students through creative cake design and decoration techniques over six weekly sessions, with each two-hour class building skills in themed and decorative cake creation. The course structure allows participants to develop confidence progressively, working through different decorative approaches and design challenges.

Bill's Sugar Flower Classes concentrate on the delicate art of creating sugar flowers and decorative elements. These two-hour sessions teach the precise techniques needed to craft realistic floral decorations, from basic petals to complex arrangements. The classes operate on the same rolling programme format, giving students flexibility in when they begin their sugarcraft journey.

Both programmes benefit from the authentic bakery setting, where students can observe professional techniques in action while learning their own skills. The daytime and evening sessions accommodate different schedules, with the six-week novelty cake course priced at £55.50. The school suits those looking to develop specific decorative skills in a genuine working bakery environment, particularly students interested in themed celebration cakes or elegant sugar flower work.

Reviews

Location

St Lukes Medical Centre, Timken Way S, Northampton NN5 6FR, Northamptonshire

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Ateco Turntable

Solid stainless steel turntable. The foundation of cake decorating.

~£40View on Amazon

Equipment

PME Sugarcraft Modelling Tools

14-piece specialist tool set for fondant and sugarcraft work.

~£20View on Amazon

Book

Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible - Lindy Smith

From royal icing to sugar flowers - Lindy Smith's comprehensive guide to professional sugarcraft and wedding cake finishing.

~£22View on Amazon

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