Have you spent your life tackling shyness? According to the BBC’s television programme ‘Stand up to Shyness‘ aired a few days ago, nearly half the population in the UK have some manifestation of shyness. Experts even suggest that everyone has a degree of shyness and that this is a good thing. For some, their shyness […]
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International tutor Lindy Smith teaches sugarcraft and cake decorating around the globe
Waiting in Airports is always a necessity when, as an international tutor, I teach classes outside the UK. Right now, I am in the departure lounge at Birmingham International Airport, on my way to the ‘CakeLove’ and Christmas show in Bremen Germany. As always, I’m thrilled to be invited and looking forward to inspiring, sharing […]
Cake Decorating Hen Parties – what fun!
I love teaching at cake decorating hen parties and always feel very privileged to be part of such a happy and joyful get-together. Amusingly, when I mention this to my friends and family they look at me strangely. I guess hen parties sometimes get a bad press. However, a cake decorating hen party is, by […]
Coffee, Cake and moments of happiness….experiences of filming a cake decorating class in Denver for Craftsy
The other day I was sitting in a wonderful little coffee shop slowly sipping a sublimely smooth cappuccino when I noticed a quote on the wall which, as a cake designer and sugar artist, really appealed to me. The quote said: “We seek goodness and beauty in everything we do to inspire moments of happiness….” […]
Are you ready to improve your cake decorating skills?
When you spend quite a lot of time teaching, as I do, it’s a real treat to be a student occasionally. Yesterday I went on a fascinating painting course, I thoroughly enjoyed the class and the teacher was very knowledgeable. However, sometimes during the day, I did get the feeling as if I was back […]
From complete novice to competent cake decorator in just six amazing hours
Yes it possible, as an absolute beginner, to become a competent cake decorator in a short amount of time. Just one class to be exact! Below is an account from guest blogger and cake decorating novice Donna Ashcroft. Becoming a Competent cake decorator “Before going to Lindy’s Introduction to Celebration Cakes Workshop I bought my […]