The Art of Faux Fry-up — 2-Day Fake Food Sculpture Workshop

Description

Step into the historic artist town of Kirkcudbright and join us at the Fake Food Workshop — the UK’s only dedicated faux food store and creative studio — for a truly unique two-day experience. You’ll be taught by award-winning sculptor Kerry Samantha Boyes, whose work is in high demand worldwide. From supplying the film and television industry to building bespoke replica menus for historic houses and museums, Fake Food Workshop is renowned for its lifelike craftsmanship and attention to detail. Join us for a two-day creative workshop at the Fake Food Workshop in Kirkcudbright. You’ll learn a range of techniques behind casting, painting, and assembling your own selection of classic faux breakfast favourites. Working in a relaxed, small group setting with expert guidance every step of the way, you’ll model forms in clay, cast in Jesmonite, add fine details using wax, and bring each piece to life with realistic paint and final touches. Over the two days, you’ll create a selection of four breakfast ingredients from our menu, choosing from sausages, fried eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast, which you will fix to a plate — and your finished pieces carefully dried and posted to you after the workshop. No prior experience is needed — just creativity and a willingness to explore. Finished pieces are carefully dried and posted to you after the class. What you will learn: - Basics of food sculpture and form-making. - Jesmonite casting and wax detailing techniques. - Hand-painting and final touches for realism. - Composition and presentation of a classic breakfast plate.

What's included in the price?

- All materials and tools. - Use of aprons and gloves. - Expert tuition. - Drying and postal delivery of finished pieces (within the UK). - Refreshments (lunch not included — excellent local options nearby).

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Fake Food Workshop

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

Fake Food Workshop is a creative studio and store dedicated to the art of faux food. Based in the artist town of Kirkcudbright, we are the only store of our kind in the UK, showcasing sculpted food creations that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Founded by award-winning sculptor Kerry Samantha Boyes, our work is commissioned by museums, historic venues, and the film and television industry worldwide. Every piece is designed with precision and an eye for detail, echoing a deep respect for culinary and artistic heritage. Now, for the first time, we are opening our studio doors to offer workshops for adults, inviting students to learn the skills behind our lifelike, sculpted foods in an inspiring and welcoming environment.