Penningtons School of Cake Artistry

Penningtons School of Cake Artistry distinguishes itself as a comprehensive cake decorating institution in Bournemouth, specialising in traditional British sugarcraft techniques whilst embracing modern decorating methods across all skill levels. The school offers an extensive programme spanning seven key areas: Buttercream, Cake Baking, Cake Decorating, Chocolate Making, Cupcakes, Fondant & Sugarcraft, and Wedding Cakes. Classes accommodate diverse learning preferences through flexible formats including intensive one-day workshops, multi-day courses, and personalised one-to-one tuition. The curriculum serves everyone from complete novices seeking an enjoyable hobby to professional pastry chefs refining their piping techniques and aspiring cake business owners. Royal Icing courses form a cornerstone of the curriculum, teaching basic piping skills before progressing to advanced techniques like extension work and intricate lace piping. Students work on their own fruit cakes or purchase dummy cakes from the school. The innovative Wired Sugar Flower courses allow students to choose their preferred flowers or follow set projects, covering fundamental floral sugarcraft skills and equipment usage, with beginners mastering simple flowers and foliage whilst advanced students create professional sprays and arrangements. Sugar paste and modelling classes guide students through covering cakes for flawless finishes and creating character models and delicate decorations. Wedding cake courses teach essential skills including sugar paste covering methods, stacking, dowelling, and wired sugar flower sprays. Speciality workshops include buttercream basket weave techniques with piped tulips and floral cupcake decoration classes. The school maintains small group sizes and provides all necessary equipment, creating a patient, welcoming environment that suits hobbyists, family members crafting personal celebration cakes, and professionals expanding their portfolios.

Reviews

Location

42 Anchor Rd, Bournemouth BH11 9HS, Dorset

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

Wenburg Cake Decorating Kit

Turntable, spatula, and piping tips - everything for your first decorated cake.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Cake Decorating Bible - Juliet Sear

Step-by-step techniques for frosting, fondant, and tiered cakes. The go-to guide after your first decorating class.

~£20View on Amazon

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