‘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
#ThrowbackThursday Have you heard of kanzashi? Japanese hair ornaments made from layers of folded cloth used to form flowers. Kanzashi were first used in Japan during the Jōmon period c. 14,000 and 300 BC! We’re not going back that far though - just a mere six years to when the Milton Keynes branch were taught kanzashi in sugar by Margaret Baldry.
It’s got us thinking about what other crafting skills have been adapted to work #mycraftismyartC#sugarcraft #sugarc#cake#Sugar #Cake
The excitement is building for all those booked in for a weekend of learning with cocoa painting queen Emily Hankins. We're looking forward to seeing what everyone creates on the course.
If you find yourself at a loose end this weekend and want to add to your skills set, meet with likeminded people and learn from a pro, book in quick! Bookings close at 12 noon on Wednesday 25th... tomorrow!
For info and to book, head to www.bsguk.org/skills-school-2#mycraftismyartM#sugarcraftc#sugarS#cake#Cake
I wish I could, fantastic class.
We've hundreds of members across GB&I and overseas - some make a living from their sugarcraft skills, others work in the industry but many are "just hobby cakers" (we think there's no, "just" about it, it's the best hobby ever!)
We're run by our members, for our members with lots of brilliant people donating a little (or a lot!) of their time.
This #MembershipMonday we thought it would be good to show the faces that make a difference and what better place to start than with our Honorary President, Cecilia Young - a member of our Edinburgh branch she's also our Caledonia Area Coordinator and is a fantastic advocate for the guild. Her two year term as President will come to an end at our AMM in a few weeks. Thank you for all you do Cecilia! 🥰
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Awww you are just the best Cely. I love your infectious smile and your warmth. You do such a fabulous job.
Lovely picture of our lovely lady President! You have been a great asset X
You do so much for the Sugarcraft Guild. Cely, Hope you know how much we all appreciate you xx
All these great comments are well deserved Cely - you do so much and are a lovely lady.
A truly lovely lady!
nice to meet you x
Gorgeous photograph Cely
Stunning
Thank uou Ceciliaxxxx
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Thank you for sharing x
#ThrowbackThursday and some habits never change! Six years ago our newsletter for our Cygnet members (those aged under 18 years old) was winging its way to email inboxes and ta da… this year’s latest edition is on its way!
It might have had a makeover but it’s still the same - great makes and ideas for our sugarcraft star#mycraftismyart!#alwayslearningA#sugarw#cakea#joinusSugar #Cake #JoinUs
📸Here’s a little snap shot of what’s been happening across the guild this week…📸
Greater Manchester had a Rice Krispie treat demo making the cutest bulldog. Crawley concentrated on royal icing brush embroidery and Mid Hants#WowWednesdayn#alwayslearningd#mycraftismyarti#sugarcraftI#sugar #cakercraft #Sugar #Cake
I’ve recently moved to Worcester and previously saw a BSG group in Droitwich. Now I can’t find it. Is there a group near Worcester?
Mondays! They come around far too fast for our liking and we’re in need of some motivation. Sat here with a cuppa staring at the offcuts of the weekend’s cakes, wondering what work task to do next, when ta, da… it&#mondaymotivationt#mycraftismyarto#sugarcrafty#sugars#cake #Sugarcraft #Sugar #Cake
Our December Sugarcraft News magazine copy deadline is a month away on 15th October. If you want to see your cake in print, get in touch with our editor, Debbie via editor@bsguk.org
Not a member but love a good cake read? Sugarcraft News is full of ‘Skills Files’, short tutorials and plenty of inspiration from like minded cakers! You can purchase our latest edition or back issues here www.bsguk#shopsunday
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📢Last call for our Autumn Skills School📢
Join us for a weekend of learning with the wonderful Emily Hankins (@emilyhankinscakes). You’ll be a cocoa painting pro once she’s taught you how to paint a range of Autumn flowers and foliage.
There are a handful of places left - tickets £180 for members /£210 for non-members. For more info and to book, head to www.bsguk.org/skills-school-2024
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I would love to participate, like i have done the basic course in the uk, im now located in the caribbean, unless if i come over to do it.
Keep me posted please, im interested.