Level 2 Floral Design Course in Upminster

Cost£350.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Floral Design Course in Upminster. Classes run at Upminster Library on Monday evenings, starting at 18:30. The course runs over 35 weeks, making it easy to fit around work or other commitments.

You'll develop sugarcraft techniques to create detailed, decorative cake designs. Topics include using specialist tools and materials, exploring decorative styles for celebration cakes, and planning and presenting finished work to a professional standard. These floral design classes build both creative and practical skills.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Creative Craft.

Who this course is for

"Perfect for learners who want to build on existing cake decorating skills, this course will help you develop the techniques, creativity and confidence needed to produce more refined and professional sugarcraft designs. Whether you would like to develop your skills for personal interest or move towards more advanced cake decoration work, this course provides an excellent next step.

Throughout this course, you will:

  • Develop a wider range of sugarcraft techniques to create more detailed and decorative cake designs
  • Build confidence in using specialist tools, materials and equipment safely and effectively
  • Explore different decorative styles and approaches for a range of celebration and occasion cakes
  • Improve your ability to plan, produce and present finished sugarcraft work to a higher standard
  • Strengthen your creative and practical skills through the production of more polished and professional outcomes

Please note: The qualification you will earn by undertaking this programme of learning is a Level 2 Award in Creative Craft (Cake Decorating) qualification."

What you will learn

  • You'll develop a range of sugarcraft techniques for detailed cake decoration.
  • You'll use specialist tools, materials, and equipment safely and effectively.
  • You'll explore different decorative styles for celebration and occasion cakes.
  • You'll plan, produce, and present finished sugarcraft work to a high standard.
  • You'll strengthen your creative skills through hands-on practical projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Each session runs for two and a half hours. You'll produce decorative work throughout the course, building your skills progressively. Assessment is based on the creative and practical work you produce.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Upminster Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cake decorator, creates bespoke celebration cakes for clients.
  • Sugarcraft artist, specialises in decorative sugar flowers and figures.
  • Bakery assistant, supports production in a professional bakery setting.
  • Market stall seller, sells handmade cakes and confectionery at local markets.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Creative Craft, a step up for those wanting to develop more advanced decorating skills.
  • City and Guilds Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery, for those interested in professional baking and cake design.
  • A business start-up course, useful if you want to turn your skills into a small enterprise.