Coronavirus Update: December 2020
In these continuingly uncertain times, we would like to reassure all BSG members worldwide that The British Sugarcraft Guild continues into its 40th year, however, there are a few differences to our normal practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community of members.
• National Office staff are currently working from home as advised by the government and on reduced hours. You may still JOIN and RENEW your membership and sugarcraft insurance at your convenience in the BSG Online Store.
• Our office telephone line will remain closed during this time. For all enquiries, please email hello@bsguk.org and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
• All live in-person Branch Meetings, Events, and Committee Meetings remain suspended and may be replaced by Zoom demonstrations, meetings or other online activities. Please check our social media for updates…
• BSG members are encouraged to access The Sugarcraft Lounge, our members’ community Facebook group, to stay in contact with fellow members, share cake chat & photos, and where you can continue to enjoy our regular online sugarcraft demonstrations.
• The BSG Regions are hosting regular virtual demonstrations and workshops for members each month. Many local branches are also now holding online activities for their members. Check out the social media pages for further information.
• Sugarcraft News members’ magazine is publishing as normal. Members will continue to receive their copy through the post as usual. If you have an article of photos, please email: editor@bsguk.org
Most importantly, we hope everyone can stay safe and well. Thank you for your continued support, trust, and patience during this incredibly challenging time for us all.
The British Sugarcraft Guild
‘my craft is my art’
Established in 1981 by sugarcrafters for cake decorating enthusiasts everywhere…
- Promote and stimulate interest in sugarcraft
- Develop talent
- Share knowledge
- Improve standards
Visit your local BSG branch or Join Today! in our online store
The British Sugarcraft Guild
‘my craft is my art’
Established in 1981 by sugarcrafters for cake decorating enthusiasts everywhere.
The BSG is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of cake decorating and sugarcraft.
With the motto “my craft is my art”, the Guild’s aims are to:
- Promote and stimulate interest in sugarcraft
- Share knowledge
- Develop talent
- Improve standards
Members include hobby cake makers, home bakers, specialist retailers, manufacturers, and renowned sugarcraft professionals.
Visit your local BSG branch or Join Today! in our online store
BSG Region 1: Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Scotland & Northern Ireland are hosting another live virtual demonstration on Sunday with Arati Mirji, demonstrating Rangoon Creeper Flowers, using her #AQT technique to create the slender neck of the flowers, petals and buds.
It costs just £10 for a whole season ticket for you to watch Arati’s demonstration, as well as all the other demonstrations coming up on the programme until 7th June. PLUS, you can watch all of the previous demonstrations back as many times as you like in the dedicated Facebook group. For your £10 ticket, contact Fiona for payment information: fionamackie118@btinternet.com
We're feeling excited for more virtual sugarcraft demonstrations this week hosted by the BSG regions:
• Tuesday 23rd - 7.30pm: Leaves & Berries by Shelley Nichols - hosted by BSG Region 7
• Thursday 25th - 7.30pm: Modelled Horse by Rhianydd Webb - hosted by BSG Region 8
• Friday 26th - 7.30pm: Pressure Piping by Dereick Rushton - hosted by BSG Region 4
• Sunday 28th - 3pm: Rangoon Creeper Flowers by Arati Mirji - hosted by BSG Region 1
Check out the Regional FB pages for all the access details...
This Saturday over in Cygnets Live! our under 18's members will learn how to create this adorable Puppy, modelled around a chocolate Easter egg. The fun work-along session is free to take part for all The British Sugarcraft Guild's Cygnet members in our closed group and on Zoom 😃 Learn more about Cygnet membership for under 18's: bsguk.org/membership
Take a look at the new programme of meetings from Mid Hants British Sugarcraft Guild. Like the page to keep up with latest news and email: mh_bsg@btinternet.com to join/renew the branch 🙂
BSG Accredited Demonstrator, Zlatina Lewis | ZL Cake Boutique, showed members how to create these 'Marvellous Magnolia' sugar flowers using Saracino Bouquet flower paste, Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge last week.
The video tutorial is Free to View for all The British Sugarcraft Guild members and available to watch again 🤩 Don't miss it! You will learn lots of essential flower making tips 🏆 bsguk.org/membership
Morn, where could I find the video link for this demo please? Thank you
BSG Region 5: Wales & The West Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Club have another Zoom demonstration this Wednesday 17th February with Judy Banks who will be showing us a Royal Iced Box.
Tickets only £3.50: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/royal-iced-box-by-judy-banks-tickets-139190397225
A glimpse of what Justyna will be demonstrating on the BSG Region 1 Zoom meeting this evening for The British Sugarcraft Guild members in Scotland & N. Ireland 🤩
Welcome to The British Sugarcraft Guild's <3 Love Sugarcraft Weekend
Continuing our programme of demonstrations in The Sugarcraft Lounge:
• 12noon: Valentine's Unicorn by Julie Rogerson
• 1.30pm: Edible Succulents Tarrarium by Karen Bell
• 3.00pm: Cherry Blossom by Lou Wood
All Free to View for BSG members in The Sugarcraft Lounge
All the tutorials are available to watch back at anytime until 6th April <3
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Very cute, thank you for a lovely demonstration!
Welcome to The British Sugarcraft Guild's <3 Love Sugarcraft Weekend - celebrating 40 years of the BSG!
Next up on the programme is Judy Banks showing you how to make Love Heart boxes using Pastillage, decorated with royal icing Brush Embroidery - follow the easy steps to create these perfect Sweet Hearts <3
Our <3 Love Sugarcraft Weekend programme continues throughout the day over in The Sugarcraft Lounge:
<3 12noon: Valentine's Unicorn - modelling by Julie Rogerson
<3 1.30pm: Edible Succulents Terrarium by Karen Bell
<3 3.00pm: Cherry Blossom - sugar flowers by Lou Wood
All the video tutorials remain available for BSG members to watch again in The Sugarcraft Lounge until 6th April 😀
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Beautiful! Two fabulous demonstrations in one. Thank you so much 😍 Happy Valentine’s Day 💕
<3 Thanks for watching! Any questions, please post in comments below and we'll do our best to answer. Enjoy the demonstration and don't forget, the programme continues throughout the day over in The Sugarcraft Lounge. Enjoy! 😀
Thank you very much for the demonstration! Enjoyed it very much! Happy Valentine Xxx
Thank you so much for the fantastic demonstration and all the hints and tips. Really enjoyed.
Thank you Andrew and all you fabulous demonstrators 🥰🥰🥰
Great dem thank you Judy, it’s got me itching to do brush embroidery x
Thank for lovely demo. The box can be adapted for any occasion.
I don’t see why not Debbie. Something to try one day. I have done things with coloured white chocolate before just not brush embroidery. x
It was one of the best tips I’ve picked up. Thanks Mandy.
it is a great tip because my lettering is awful
brilliant lettering tip!
What a good idea to use the Lego 😋
can you do it on chocolate?
Hi Debbie x
I don't think my Granddaughter would be very pleased if I borrowed hers lol x
My grandchildren do notice sometimes Debbie x
Hi Margaret x
Bless you Annie. It is nice to do. x
Same to you Mandy. Thank you x
I bet x
Wonderful, thank you xx
so pretty
thank you x
Thank you
February's programme of Zoom demonstrations from the BSG continues apace this week...
• Monday: Justyna Watycha modelling a Bunny for Easter
• Tuesday morning: Join in the Dotty Duck Have-a-Go! session with Angela Hollands
• Tuesday evening: Jan Chandler will be demonstrating Isomalt
• Wednesday: Learn to make a decorated Royal Icing Box with Judy Banks
• Thursday: Debbie Cox - Side Designs for cakes
🤩 Learn and enjoy as we continue to share our ❤ of sugarcraft! bsguk.org/shop
Welcome to The British Sugarcraft Guild's <3 Love Sugarcraft Weekend
Continuing our programme of demonstrations in The Sugarcraft Lounge:
• 12noon: Anyone for Cheese? with Nicky Fuller
• 1.30pm: Iris sugar flowers with Lesley Dalton
• 3.00pm: Bella the Ballerina with Debbie Cox
All Free to View for BSG members in The Sugarcraft Lounge
Look out for more fantastic tutorials coming on Sunday <3
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Welcome to The British Sugarcraft Guild's <3 Love Sugarcraft Weekend - celebrating 40 years of the BSG
First up today is Judith Lynn showing you how to make an 'Easter Humpty Dumpty' modelled figure - follow the easy steps to create Humpty as a stand-alone figure - or you could use it as a cake topper to decorate your holiday cakes 😀
The Love Sugarcraft Weekend programme continues throughout the day over in The Sugarcraft Lounge:
• 12noon: Anyone for Cheese? - airbrushing tutorial by Nicky Fuller
• 1.30pm: Iris - sugar flowers by Lesley Dalton
• 3.00pm: Bella the Ballerina - figure modelling by Debbie Cox
Join us again on Sunday when the BSG's <3 Love Sugarcraft Weekend continues from 10.30am...
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<3 Good morning everyone! Any questions, just drop them in comments and Judith will do her best to answer 😀
Thanks to everyone for watching. Next dem up soon. J
Sorry joined late! What is the wall made of please? xx
Hi Judith hope you are well
Lovely easy to follow dem, Thank you.
Great demo. It's ages since I made models from cream eggs. Used to love teaching that class and also making them for the grandchildren.
Thank you xx
I struggle a bit with hands so this is really helpful, thank you.
Thank you very much for this opportunity to learn more of your skilful artists and happy 40th anniversary to our BSG and best wishes to everyone ❤ 💖 💕
Really enjoying this Judith thank you xx
Why have I never thought of using chocolate spread!! 😊
Great demo Judith. Apologies but I've got to pop out...
Hello my membership is pending for the “sugar lounge” I have paid my subscription just waiting approval so I can join in ! Many thanks if you could confirm my subscription soon!
thanks for a lovely dem. hes gorgeous, very colourful. 😍
thank you for a great dem, I really enjoyed it. Joy Rasbash, Romford Embroiderers
Brilliant tutorial thanks Judith
Thank you!
So true - I learn something from every demo I watch
Good morning.
Fabulous, thank you!
thank you
Sue Albins lovely demo something different for cream eggs
You guessed it 😂
Thank you for sharing.
I agree Mo. We never stop learning do we?
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Join The British Sugarcraft Guild Tunbridge Wells Branch on Monday for another virtual demonstration. Christina Georgiou from Tasteful Cakes will be creating a 'Winter Penguin Cake Topper' for your delight 🐧
This Thursday, Zlatina Lewis will be demonstrating how to make her beautiful Magnolia sugar flowers Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge 🤩
Free to view for all The British Sugarcraft Guild members in our community group. Learn more about BSG membership and join today! bsguk.org/membership
This Sunday over in Cygnets Live! Our under 18's members will learn to make these Busy Bees - perfect to brighten anyone's day as a gift for Valentines' or for Easter 🤩
All Cygnet members are welcome join in live on Zoom, and can watch the video tutorial back in our dedicated Facebook group.
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Look who's coming to British Sugarcraft Guild, Guildford & Woking Branch - Cake Decorating Club - virtually of course!
The one and only Chef Nicholas Lodge will be Zooming in direct from his home in Atlanta, USA, showing how to make Wisteria and Forsythia 💐 Wednesday 10th February, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets only £5 per person 😀
Get ready for February! Join in all of this amazing sugarcraft with our programme of virtual demonstrations happening throughout the month. "We can't meet in person, but sugarcraft continues..!"
Don't forget! Many of our local BSG branches are hosting their own virtual meetings too! Contact your branch secretary for details...
New membership year is now available. Join and Renew in the online store: www.bsguk.org/join
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New Membership Year. Now on Sale!
Join and Renew today with no price increase! Annual Membership and Sugarcraft Insurance prices are frozen for 2021/22 Low-price Sugarcraft Insurance from only £23.50 for a year's cover [button link="http://bsguk.org/shop/" type="big" color="teal"...
BSG Virtual Demonstrations
Take a look at our fantastic programme of virtual sugarcraft demonstrations and workshops coming up in February across the Regions of The British Sugarcraft Guild. Don't forget, many of our local branches are hosting their own virtual demonstrations...
Love Sugarcraft Weekend
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