Helen Dissell & Gill Pope ~ from Australia to South Africa
We offer expert Sugar Art tuition, workshops and private lessons throughout Australia.
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Sugar Floral Art for Cake Decorating - Intermediate


Here are just some of the positive comments we've received so far...
Dear Gill, just a short note to let you know that I watched your demo (with Noel) at Bryanston Country Club. I also bought your book AND must tell you that I was blown away by the quality of your cakes in the book. The photography is outstanding. The length to which you both go in describing exactly what is required and how you accomplish each finished exhibit is truly brilliant. A great pat on the back to both you and Helen and I really must say it is one of the most complete and professional books I have seen in a very long time! Congratulations. You deserve a lot of praise and I really hope you get it. Regards, Gail du Plooy, Vice Chairlady, West Rand Golden Clouds, SACDG - 26. August 2010
"Congrats Helen on a wonderful book... It is a well needed SA decorating book and so loved by all. I have had such wonderful feedback. Start working on the next one..." Belinda Kretzmann
Hello Helen, how are you? Just want to congratulate you on an amazing book, it is absolutely breathtaking. Love Kelly ~ 24. August 2010
Hullo Gill WOW! the courier just delivered the book! Karen and I tore open the packaging and are thrilled to see it! well done it is super.... what a huge body of work! I cannot believe that the exquisite flowers and everything is made of sugar! Pictures and cakes recipes and all are gorgeous.... You can be very pleased with your achievement. I am proud of you! WELL DONE! Good job bokkie! love Jen, Jenny Hermans Cape Town South Africa ~ August 2010
Hi Helen, many thanks for the book. It is absolutely spectacular. I am so proud of you. I am punting it to all our friends and the patients. I still remember all the hard work and the exams you did while you were working with me in the practice. With your talent, it sure has paid off. Many thanks for including me in the acknowledgments. I really appreciate it. Wish you great success and look forward to the follow up. Mervyn ~ August 2010
Hi Helen, just wanted to say thank you for the book. I've only flicked through it briefly (so far!) but loved it. My goodness you're clever gals! It really is beautifully put together and a joy to look at. Thank you too for the message in the front, just perfect. Take care, Jo ~ 23. August 2010
Hi Gill, WOW your book is SUPER. I knew it would be good, but you guys have really out done yourselves. You can hold you heads up high among those international authors, not only is it of great quality, one of the best I've seen (and I know I have over 150 cake decorating books), but it's definitely the best in workmanship and layout, it's great that the templates of the flowers are with the flowers and not at the back of the book where you have to page back and forth to see if it the right templates. A hearty congratulations to you both, I'm very proud of you. Regards Joyce ~ 10. August 2010
Hi Gill, just a short email to say congrats on the book - it is stunning. A remarkable achievement and worth a place on every serious cake decorators book shelf. Love, Fiona ~ 10. August 2010
Hi Gill, what a lovely book! Really, again HUGH CONGRATULATIONS!! What's nice about it also are the tips and recipes etc. at the end. GREAT! WELL DONE!! Kindest Regards, Ivy ~ 06 August 2010
Hi Helen, CONGRATS on the book it is just beautiful and
breathtaking. No doubt we will be ordering a lot more very soon. Cheers
Helen Hockings ~ Cake Bitz, Southport
Hi Helen,
I got your new book today. CONGRATULATIONS to you and Gill. Your book
is amazing. One of the best I have ever seen. Can't wait to get my
own copy in September. I think you will sell heaps. I certainly will be talking
it up. Well done to you and Gill.
Love ~ Bette-Anne
Hi Helen, Started reading your book and finally turned
the light out at 1.30 this morning!!. Its all that and more, contemporary,
modern, a touch of the old, informative ,easy to read and follow instructions,
wonderful assortment of flowers and the royal icing looks so easy to do. Love
how the cutters are on the same page as the design so easy to look up instead of
flipping to the back and trying to work out what cutter is what, love love the
colour range.
A nice weight in your hand and an all round lovely book that I am more than
proud and happy to add to my library. Congratulations ~ Bev.
The book is fantastic. You should be very proud. Currently taking pride of place on my coffee table where it is very accessible. It is far too nice to put away with my collection. Joan
Hello Helen, I am really proud with your achievement...you come out with a new book for Australia after many years waiting new book in Australian cake decorating arena..... Shahril