Introduction
 
Join Bee for a cosy & fun hands-on workshop, where you will learn to make stunning tropical flowers such as hibicus & bougainvilllea! Suitable for beginners, this class will introduce you to the fundamental skills to get you started on your sugar flower journey & inspire you for your upcoming projects!
 
During the class, Bee will share knowledge, tips & techniques to create realistic edible floral art. It is our hope that as you practice these techniques and gain more confidence, you will find your own voice & style.
 
Course Outline / What You Will Learn in This Half-Day Workshop 
 
1. A basic botanical understanding of the hibiscus & bougainvillea flowers.
 
2. The tools & materials needed to create the hibiscus & bougainvillea flowers.
 
3. The methods to create the hibiscus & bougainvillea flowers & achieve beautifully textured & realistic look to your petals & leaves.
 
4. Time-saving techniques & other more advanced techniques that you can apply to other flowers.
 
5. A demonstration of how to make easy flexible edible sugar flower paste that minimises breakage & lasts for a long time.
 
6. Learn how to maintain & restore your sugar flowers for years, as well as troubleshooting common problems that arise in humid environments like Singapore.
 
7. Effective colour dusting techniques that will allow you to achieve a realistic, alluring & graduated colour effect on your flowers. You will also learn how to steam & glazing techniques to enhance the colour of your flowers.
 
8. How to tape your sugar flowers into a floral stem & how to store edible floral art so that they can last forever.
 
All students will get to take home: 
1. A printout/electronic copy of the class materials, which includes the list of tools & materials and instructions;
2. A box to safely pack their completed handmade sugar flowers; and
3. (Optional) Sugar Flower Starter Set ($75 each) - Includes the tools needed to create the hibiscus & bougainvillea flowers from this workshop & a batch of sugar flower paste.
 
Workshop Details
 
Date:    Saturday 3 May 2025, 2pm - 5pm
Venue: Creativeworkz Studio, 435 Clementi Road, Level 3 Far East Flora Centre, Singapore 599873
 
All tools & materials used will be provided for use during the workshop only. The number of participants in the workshop will be limited so each student will receive personalised attention.