Darlington BSG started in 1981 to promote and stimulate interest in Sugarcraft as an art form. Our regional branch is just one of many in a large national group of 'The British Sugarcraft Guild'. As you can see by the logo 'my craft is my art'
We are a group of like-minded people with a passion for cake decorating. Such a lot can be gained from watching our demonstrations at our monthly meetings. The various techniques on a vast number of mediums from chocolate, marzipan, flower paste, royal and butter icing, patchwork to painting on plaques, covering cakes to boards. Why not come to one of our monthly meetings? The British Sugarcraft Guild is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of cake decorating and sugarcraft; run by a committee of volunteers elected from the membership, members include hobby cake makers, home bakers, specialist retailers, manufacturers, and renowned sugarcraft professionals. The Guild’s aims are to:
• Promote & Stimulate interest in sugarcraft
• Share Knowledge
• Develop Talent
• Improve Standards
• Annual Membership is open to everyone with an interest in sugarcraft and cake decorating - ranging from the complete novice through to professionals in their field; everyone can benefit from the sharing and learning experience that BSG membership can bring. Options include: Local Branch Member; UK Individual Member; International Member; and Cygnet Member - for under 18's.
• Sugarcraft News: Members receive the quarterly members’ magazine, and can access ‘The Sugarcraft Lounge’, our online community group for members, with monthly video tutorials and online resources.
• Sugarcraft Insurance: UK resident members who sell their cakes, bakes, and sugarcraft, are offered the opportunity to join our special low-cost insurance scheme for public & products liability cover. A selection of cover options is available.
• Local Branches: We arrange sugarcraft demonstrations, have-a-go sessions, and events each month at local branches around the UK. Local Branch meetings offer you the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people who are similarly passionate about cake decorating and sugarcraft. Share ideas and skills.
• Activities: The Guild hosts a monthly programme of virtual demonstrations around our Regions. We also organise demonstration days, workshops, residential skills schools, and our own exhibitions, as well as trips to other exhibitions and shows. You will find the BSG at many commercial cake shows where we provide demonstrations and hands-on workshops.
• Training: The Guild offers training schemes (developed over 40 years) and accreditation, to members wishing to specialise in sugarcraft demonstrating and judging. If Darlington branch in North East is not in your area, many different branches can be found within the UK. Visit the The British Sugarcraft Guild website for branch locations: http://bsguk.org/branchfinder/
