Torso Cake

Marina Machado
 Instructor
February 25-26
Duration 10:00am to 6:oopm
Tuition is $1800 CAD
Price includes the Torso Mold, students get to keep  
 
 

You will Learn

• How to approach an unusual cake structure.

• From concept to composition and execution - how to bring an idea to life and convey its message through its details.

• Theory on sculpting - making moulds and casting.

• How to work with chocolate and various ways to use this medium.

• How to stack/layer cake and filling, using my signature torso mould.

• How to make the torso.

• Various ways to design the torso and bring a different concept to it, using the same body.

• How to work with gum paste/fondant to bring the vine finish to life.

• Wafer paper: wafer paper theory and how to make wafer paper details to decorate the torso.

• Modelling chocolate: modelling chocolate theory and how to achieve details for the torso.

• Adding touches of etherealism to the design: lustre dusts, etc.

• Students are encouraged to bring their own torso concept to life - conceptualizing, planning, execution.

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*Demonstration and student’s execution with real cake.

**Students will be able to take Marina Machado's signature torso mould home with them.

*** During the masterclass, Marina will be demonstrating stacking with ganache and cake.

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All supplies and materials provided for in-class use. Lunch and beverages will be served