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Why choose Cupid's Delight for your cake decorating courses?Cupid's Delight has evolved to be a market leader in the creation of beautifully hand crafted wedding and specialty cakes, making some of the most exquisite creations for major corporate companies, rich and famous, and for many bride and grooms around Western Australia as well as interstate. Winning numerous awards for exceptional customer service, beautifully designed wedding cakes and being featured on Channel 9's "Wedding Belles" program and in magazines like Cosmo Bride, Perth Bride, Your Brides Guide, True Bride and Perth Woman Magazine, you will be taught by our professional cake decorators. They can help to inspire and create some of the most intricate and detailed works of art out of cake and sugar! Studying with Cupid's Delight will benefit the students as it is a real professional and commercial cake decorating environment where students will receive hands on experience in a commercial environment. Our classes have been designed to teach some of the more modern techniques in cake decorating which is a fundamental as more students are asking for this. Our classes are structured to combine old and new to give you the student the very best of cake decorating. Back to TopWhat is included in the cost of the course?In the cost of the course, the amount includes an enrolment fee, cost of all materials which are fully supplied. The cost of our classes is very reasonable compared to other cake decorating schools in WA. We differ because we have included all materials, supplies, recipes and tutoring in the classes. You will be taught in a fully live commercial environment. Our classes also vary because we loan you some of the tools, therefore cutting the cost for the student. Cake decorating is not a cheap craft to enter into. The supplies are very expensive, therefore, we try and help you as much as possible with loaning tools and equipment. Back to TopWhere are the classes held?The classes are held at our fully functional commercial premises, Unit 1, 153 Rockingham Road, Hamilton Hill. It is a great way to learn as you can see our work in a live cake decorating kitchen as well as all of our beautiful cake creations to help inspire you in this beautiful art. We also have a dedicated classroom for our students and of course all the comforts required like air conditioning! Back to TopWill I receive a certificate of completion?Yes, unlike most other cake decorating schools you will receive a certificate from Cupid's Delight. Level 1 students also receive a certificate for completing the "FOODSAFE" program at our premises. Back to TopDo I need to take any of my own tools and equipment?Everything you require is provided in our classes unless stated otherwise, however, if you feel that upon commencement some of your own tools may help your finished products then by all means you can use them. There are some materials you may need to bring from home which are basic fundamentals that you will have around your kitchen like bowls, spoons, chux, sift, cornflour, scissors, pen etc. Don't worry if you don't have some of the items required as we normally hold stocks of these to help you. Back to TopCan I receive a refund for tools and equipment I already have and not purchase these as part of the course?No this is not possible as we would like our students have the same products that the lecturer is using so that when we are referring to the equipment or tools everybody understands which product it is. We also have preference to very specific products than others so we try and work with these to give students a much better working knowledge. Back to TopIf I don't attend the whole course can I receive a refund?No, a refund is only provided in these circumstances: A course is cancelled or re-scheduled to a time or location unsuitable to the student. A student is not given a place due to the class being full. A student withdraws prior to course commencement due to a serious illness, injury or disability that prevents the student from attending the course (Medical certificate is required). After the start of classes a pro-rata refund of the tuition fee may be considered for serious medical reasons ONLY (Medical certificate is required) There are NO other grounds for refunds. Applications for withdrawal from a course must be made in writing to The Manager, Cupid's Delight, Unit 1, 153 Rockingham Road, Hamilton Hill WA 6163. Back to TopWhat classes should I start with?It is best to begin at Level 1 as this is a very good refresher if you already are a cake decorator and if you are just starting cake decorating is great as we begin with the basics. If you feel you are more advanced and should be in a different level it will be left up to the discussed with the student and the lecturer to ascertain which is the right entry point. Back to TopWhat should I wear?It is very important that the right clothing be worn for cake decorating as the icing used attracts all material fibres. We ask that the clothes you wear are light coloured cotton clothes and also comfortable for you. An apron is also necessary. As we are in a commercial environment we also request that all long hair is tied back. Closed shoes are a necessity in a commercial kitchen as precaution in case a bucket or heavy equipment fall onto your feet. Cupid's Delight is part of the "Foodsafe" program and we are very pro-active in ensuring our premises is as clean and safe as possible for our customers, students and staff. Back to TopHow many people attend in the classes?We have a maximum of 10 students per class. This is to ensure that you receive the best level of teaching possible. We also have along with the lecturer an assistant so that we can provide one on one to all of our students. Back to TopWhat happens if I miss a class?If a class is missed you will need to either contact the lecturer or a fellow student and try and catch up for the following day on what was missed. We can provide a one on one session for a nominal fee. The cost is $80 per hour. If it can be avoided try not to miss a class as it does impact on your project, as each task has a follow on. Back to TopDo you provide help after classes?We have set up an online forum for students to be able to access to our cake artists and lecturers 7 days a week. You can either send a message on the forum, call us on (08) 9494 1794 or email lecturer@cupidsdelight.com.au Back to TopAre private lessons available?Yes private lessons are available. Please call us on (08) 9494 1794 for detailed fee structure pricing. Back to TopIs there homework?Level 1 does sometimes have homework as we are restricted to the amount of time in class, although the extra hours spent at home are definitely worth the finished product - most of the previous students would agree with this! From Level 2 to 5, there isn't a great deal of homework other than yourselves wanting to perfect the art of cake decorating! Back to TopIs there parking available?Yes, there is ample parking at the rear of our building. Back to TopWho teaches the classes?All of our team assist with the classes, however we have 3 main lecturers. All of our team are very experienced and the 3 main lecturers have no less that 10 years cake decorating experience behind them. We also are professionals at cake decorating and are continuously perfecting the art and keeping up with the latest trends. Back to TopWhat happens if there aren't enough students to fill the class?There is a minimum requirement of 5 students per class in order to run a class, unfortunately there may be times where they will cancel a class, but always try and fit the students into either another class. If this cannot be done, a full refund will be offered. If you would still like to take part in classes please call Julia on 9494 1794 for a list of available dates in due course. Back to TopWhat happens if too many students enrol in one class or there aren't enough classes available?We will try and accommodate by opening up another class. Back to TopAre gift vouchers available?Yes, most definitely, if you would like to give someone a gift voucher for their classes this is possible. Please contact Julia for further information. Back to TopCupid's Delight
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