Professional Courses

Professional Courses

FULL TIME CLASSES
Please register at least 30 days prior to the starting date to ensure sufficient enrolment.

In all McCall's professional courses, the student will be shown practical and speedy techniques needed to meet the demands of a small restaurant, resort, caterer, bakery, chocolate or cake shop. Our classes are designed to benefit the beginner as well as the professional.

GUM PASTE (3 DAYS) with Kay Wong $325.00

For those from out of town, we have combined our Gum Paste I, II and III part time classes all into one. From introductory level to advanced level, many beautiful flowers will be made. Students receive a certificate of participation on completion.

2003	Mon.	Sept.	22	-	Sept.	24	9:00	-	4:00
2004	Mon.	May	3	-	May	5	9:00	-	4:00
	Mon.	Sept.	27	-	Sept.	29	9:00	-	4:00

Tools Required:An equipment list will be mailed upon registration. All items may be purchased at our retail store.

SWISS CHOCOLATE TECHNIQUES (5 DAYS) with Nick McCall $525.00

Learn tempering of pure chocolate, hand dipping, cooking fondant and starch moulding. Make delicious centres from nougats, nuts, marzipan and fondant. Liqueur chocolates, truffles and hollow moulding of small and large pieces are also taught. In the making of a cut-out chocolate box, you will use chocolate modelling paste to decorate. Be prepared to take home some delicious creations. All recipes and patterns will be provided.

2004	Mon.	Jan.	19	-	Jan.	23	9:00	-	4:00
	Mon.	Feb.	16	-	Feb.	20	9:00	-	4:00

PROFESSIONAL CAKE DECORATING (10 DAYS) with Kay Wong / Eva Lu $875.00

Students will learn the fundamentals of cake decorating and icings. This course covers piping skills, borders, sprays, writing, flowers, colour flow and covering cakes with rolled fondant and buttercream. Gum paste flowers will include; rose, calla lily, daisy, orchids and filler flowers. Students will make arrangements with ribbons, bows and ruffles. Complete your own 3 tier wedding cake, an 8" Australian cake, a special techniques cake and a 10" special occasion cake with buttercream. Students receive an intermediate certificate on completion.

2003	Mon.	Sept.	8	-	Sept.	19	9:00	-	4:00
2004	Mon.	Apr.	19	-	Apr.	30	9:00	-	4:00
	Mon.	Sept.	13	-	Sept.	24	9:00	-	4:00

Tools Required: An equipment list will be mailed upon registration. All items may be purchased at our retail store.

GUM PASTE (3 DAYS) with Kay Wong	$325.00
For those from out of town, we have combined our Gum Paste I, II and III part time classes all into one. From introductory level to advanced level, many beautiful flowers will be made. Students receive a certificate of participation on completion.