‘My craft is my art’
Established in 1981 by sugarcrafters for cake decorating enthusiasts everywhere…
The British Sugarcraft Guild is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of cake decorating and sugarcraft. Members include hobby cake makers, home bakers, specialist retailers, manufacturers, and renowned sugarcraft professionals.
With the motto “my craft is my art”, the Guild’s aims are to:
Promote and stimulate interest in sugarcraft
Develop talent
Share knowledge
Improve standards
🏫What did you learn this weekend? If you want to make your social life sweeter, come join us! ![]()
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We want to thank the ever-talented Alan Dunn for leading our BSG Spring Skills School 2026 this weekend. He’s a true master of the art of sugarcraft flowers and we know that all who attended will have walked away with the confidence to tackle more flowers in the future. We’re looking forward to seeing their finished pieces but for now here’s Alan’s stunning spray! ![]()
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Thank you to all involved in organising the weekend – our Chair Jan Thorpe, secretary Estelle Mann and Office Administrator Nicky Fuller – alongside Alan, you’ve embodied the Guild’s aims and it wouldn't have happened without you. ![]()
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We’re run by our members, for our members… so, how should our next Skills School shape up? If you've a tutor you’d like to learn from or a technique you’d like to tackle, let us know!![]()
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Ever thought about entering a cake competition but didn’t know where to start? This ⬇️ is your sign to go for it!![]()
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We’ve created a special First Timers class at the BSG South East Cake & Decorating Show specifically for those who have NEVER entered a competition before. No pressure, just plenty of support and a chance to show off what you can do.![]()
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🍂 The Challenge: 'Colours of Autumn'![]()
You don’t even need to bake a whole cake! Simply decorate a cake drum or board to look like a cake top using sugarpaste, chocolate, ganache, buttercream, or royal icing - just make sure all your decorations are edible.![]()
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Ready to make your competition debut? We can’t wait to see your autumnal masterpieces! 🧡![]()
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The Details:![]()
đź“… Show Date: 9th May 2026![]()
đź“Ť Location: South of England Showground, Ardingly, Sussex![]()
đź“ť Entry Deadline: 27th April 2026![]()
đź’·Cost: ÂŁ12 and includes show entry!![]()
👉 Find everything you need to enter right here: www.bsgsoutheast.org/cake-show-2026![]()
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đź‘ąđź‘ľThe original monster mash... đź‘ľđź‘ą![]()
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If you've never won a Gold at a British Sugarcraft Guild competition before, our Novice Division is the class for you. ![]()
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Unleash your eerie creativity for the BSG South East Cake & Decorating Show on 9th May 2026 at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex. This is your chance to shine in a supportive environment, whether you're a complete sugarcraft beginner or just new to the skill of modelling.![]()
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Novice Class Challenge![]()
đź“ťCreate a maximum of two distinct models in an edible medium.![]()
🧟The theme is Monsters! Think cute, scary, or anything in between.![]()
📏Your masterpiece needs to fit within a 10” (25cm) square. ![]()
đź“… Entry Deadline: 27th April 2026![]()
đź’° Cost: ÂŁ12 for adult members (includes show entry!), with a ÂŁ2 cash refund when you book your entry in at the show.![]()
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👉 Download your entry form and read the full schedule here: www.bsgsoutheast.org/cake-show-2026![]()
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🌸Our Spring Skills School is underway!🌸![]()
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Day one of the BSG Spring Skills School 2026 with world renowned tutor Alan Dunn is in full swing. With sugarcrafters of all abilities learning how to make an exquisite spray there’s lots of concentrating going on. ![]()
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Here’s a peek 👀 at progress so far. Happy learning all! ![]()
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#MyCraftIsMyArt #AlwaysLearning #SugarcraftSkills #CakeDecorating