Want to get your hands onto isomalt decorations but not sure where to start?
Then this course is just the thing you need. Isomalt can be tricky when it comes to storage but it is a lot of fun. It's not as scary as you think either. This course isn't so much about technique as it is about showcasing the versatility of isomalt and the many ways you can have fun with it!
In this online course you will learn how to prepare and work with isomalt to achieve various shapes including:
1. Pulled Isomalt
Elegant isomalt pieces that are stunning on their own or magical when paired with chocolate sails. Make them clear or opaque, the choice is yours.
2. DTC Isomalt Bowl Sails
The DTC Bowl Sail is quite iconic, and when it's made with isomalt it is a bold statement! You will be shown how to make the bowl sail in block colours as well as multi-colours.
3. Isomalt shards
An easy way to use up left over isomalt for a fun, textured finish.
4. *Bonus Module* Isomalt Shapes Pictorial
This is a bonus module, just because there is simply never enough ways to have fun with isomalt!
Our Approach to Teaching
We take efficiency VERY seriously, so you won't find any fluff here. This course is designed to save you valuable time which is why you won't have to sit through hours and hours of boring videos.
The course curriculum includes detailed written materials and videos for each module. The written materials contain step by step instructions, explanations, useful charts & illustrations and lots of valuable tips. The videos act as complimentary materials to further illustrate our process. Think of it as a very detailed text book with explainer videos.
In the videos, Thao does not speak to the camera. There are no jargons, no awkward chats or unnecessary time wasters - just straight to the point and visually stunning instructions. This makes referring back to the videos extremely easy as you won't have to scrub through hours of video to find what you're looking for.
Unparalleled Support
A detailed FAQ will help guide you through any troubleshooting issues. Furthermore, each module contains a comment section where you can interact with the instructor and ask as many questions as you'd like. You'll be supported all the way through your journey with this course. We got ya!
After enrolment, don't forget to join our exclusive Don't Tell Charles Student Facebook Group! This group consists of DTC students from all over the world who are actively connecting & inspiring everyday. We're also available via email and our social channels so you are guaranteed to reach a real human no matter what your method of communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrolment
How does the enrolment process work?
Our DTC Online School is hosted on a platform called Teachable. Once you've completed a course purchase on our website, you will be automatically enrolled on Teachable using the information provided at checkout.
If you are an existing online DTC student and have a Teachable account:
- Please ensure that you use the email address attached to that account at checkout. If you use a different email address, a new account will be created. Once this occurs, we cannot merge your accounts together.
- A confirmation email with a link to 'Access Course' will be sent to you once the enrolment has taken place.
- Please allow up to 15 minutes for this email to come through.
If you are not an existing online DTC student and don't have a Teachable account:
- A new Teachable account will be automatically created for you using the email address you provide at checkout.
- You will receive two emails - one to confirm your email for the new account and set a password; another with a link to 'Access Course'.
- You will not be able to access your course until you have confirmed your email for the new account.
- Please allow up to 15 minutes for both emails to come through.
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About Our Online Courses
Are the prices listed in AUD?
Yes.
When do online courses start and finish?
Our online courses start now and never end! They are all completely self-paced courses - you decide when you start and when you finish. Work at your own pace and in your own time.
How long do I have access to an online course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Are the recipes in grams, cups or ounces?
The recipes list ingredients both in grams and ounces.
In the course videos, does the instructor speak to the camera?
No. The videos are very detailed with accompanying onscreen texts. Use them combined with the written materials and you will have all you need. We find that this is the most effective way of conveying our techniques.
I am a complete beginner, can I take a DTC online course?
Yes, absolutely! All our courses are designed to suit complete beginners as well as seasoned bakers and cake decorators.
I have a few more questions regarding the courses, where can I direct them?
Please send your questions to classes@donttellcharles.com.au
Community
How do I access the DTC Student Group on Facebook?
If you are an existing DTC student, send us a membership request here.
Thao Armstrong is the founder of Don’t Tell Charles, creator of the original Concrete Cake and a leader in the contemporary buttercream cake movement in Australia and across the world.
A self-taught cake designer with a background in Landscape Architecture, Thao opened Don’t Tell Charles in 2013 as a small specialty coffee & dessert shop in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. Fast forward to today and the cafe is now a modern designer cake studio and workshop.
With over 7 years experience in the cake industry, Thao has taught over a hundred physical workshops in multiple locations around the work including Melbourne, Sydney, London, Auckland, Singapore & Medan. She also founded the DTC Online School which currently enrolls over 6000 students globally.
Architecture has always been a great source of inspiration for Thao. Clean lines and sharp edges are synonymous with Thao. Her goal is to push the boundary between where one design field ends and another begins; to inspire and empower people to explore and embrace their own unique artistic voice and to appreciate that there is no right or wrong when it comes to art.
Read more about Thao Armstrong's journey here.
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