Christmas Baking and Decorating for Beginners (Leisure Course)

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

Course Area:

Hospitality & Catering

Course Duration:

4 Weeks

Available at:

Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

The Course in Detail

This introductory festive course will teach learners how to make and decorate a range of items ready for the festive season.  We will aim to cover the following:

Week 1 – Christmas Pudding Cookies decorated with white chocolate and sprinkles
Week 2 – Festive Yule Log decorated with fondant holly leaves and berries
Week 3 – Christmas Cake Decorations made from fondant
Week 4 – Christmas Cupcakes decorated with buttercream or fondant toppers

Food hygiene, health and safety will also be taught.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

There are no formal entry requirements in respect of this course. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

This Could Lead to

Have you always liked the idea of creating your own delicious festive treats (rather than burning a hole in your pocket buying beautiful but pricey celebration treats)?  Our Christmas Baking and Decorating for Beginners course could be the answer!

Whilst this course does not have a formal qualification at the end, it is a fantastic way to bring a personal touch to your festive celebrations this year and widen your skills with hands-on learning material among a group of like-minded baking enthusiasts.  The programme will also give you the opportunity to dip your toes in to this potential new career avenue before taking the full dive. 

Learners love the Christmas Baking and Decorating for Beginners course as it is in-depth enough to leave you with a genuine new skill which can enhance your own Christmas celebrations while being a fun and stimulating way to pick up a fresh hobby.  

We offer a number of other cake decorating and baking courses such as:-

Novelty Celebration Cakes
Baking for Beginners
Baking and Decorating Cupcakes
Cake Artistry Intermediate to Advanced
Chocolate Gifts for Christmas

Availability & Enrolment

College Life & Student Support Services

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Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.

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