INTERNATIONAL SUGAR FLOWER ARTIST ROBERT HAYNES WILL BE TEACHING A 3-DAY MASTER CLASS

THE FLOWER SUBJECTS ARE:

The WHOLE plant/branch of the Northern Magnolia & closed buds, Black Diamond Darwin tulip.

lunch and light refreshments will be included each day. Sugar Flower Studio & Simply Nature Botanically correct silicone veiners & cutters will be available for purchase prior to class. To reserve your place and for more detailed info please contact [email protected]

On this sugar flower class, you will learn how to advance your knowledge and experience to the next level of learning under Roberts tailored tuition. With Robert’s sugar flower experience, knowledge base and attention to detail, you’ll be amazed at how much he has to share. His passion for sugar crafting is so infectious; Robert will teach you how to cut freehand petals and foliage to give that botanically correct finished result. (transferable skills for any sugar flower or foliage).

Another skill to be covered in class will be how to apply edible colours to the very delicately individually veined sugar petals, leaves and closed buds.

Light coloured garments are advisable in class to minimalize lint tarnishing the paste. Please remove jewelry prior to class.

How to colour Flower paste

How to achieve perfectly, thin petals & leaves

Correct use of veiners, perfect central vein always… and more…

How to make a wired calyx

How to make closed buds & fully blended sugar covered wired stems

How to create the center for the Magnolia

How to apply micro hairs to the outer Magnolia husk

How to create the Tulip pistil & stamens in sugar

How to thicken stems also numerous tips on polishing stems

How to colour, fade, add depth, over dust and paint detail (water colour)

All about glazing, steaming, using floral tape,

Adding depth and aging leaves

How to give movement to Foliage and petals

Different design of arrangements

Adding dew drops