creativity should be fun and explorative, not something that incites fear
— Kirsten Jenkins

the motivation to write a course and set up the food.styling.academy came after years of people contacting me to ask where they could learn to style. I realised over time there was nowhere for me to send them. I myself had been fortunate enough to learn from a handful of very talented mentors who welcomed me along to real industry shoots. This experience provided me with the opportunity to observe them at work and to ask any questions in relation to their styling skills. Unfortunately by the time I became an experienced stylist, shoot schedules had became way more time precious and I had to knock back requests for people to come and learn from me on set. The only way I realised I could teach and interact with people who desired to learn the principles of food styling was to write a curriculum and set up an online platform for people to become a member and part of a creative community.

as part of the academy team you will gain an increased confidence, a greater belief in your creativity, the excitement to experiment, the ability to grow your skills, the support of a mentor and a creative community that will encourage you to push what you believe are your creative limits.

curriculum overview

As a member of the food styling academy you will follow a comprehensive online course, teaching you the principles of food styling and the tips and tricks to enhance your current skill level.

The course is made up of 12 modules covering the following:

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food.styling.academy courses

food.styling.academy courses

food.styling.academy deluxe styling course
$699.00
One time
$233.00
For 3 months

A comprehensive video based online food styling course covering my 5 principles of food styling, how to plan a food shoot, how to choose props, food styling tips & tricks and how to style a salad, a simple cake, a cheese board, pasta, stir-fry's, curry, burgers and soups. You'll learn directly from an industry professional with video tutorials and practice based activities at your pace.


✓ unlimited lifetime access to the 12 module video course
✓ lifetime access to the facebook community group
✓ certificate of completion
✓ learn to style drool worthy food and secure more clients
how to style a simple cake
$47.00
One time

A comprehensive 4 part video course on how to style a simple cake. In this video series we will focus our attention on the best practice for lining cake tins, how to master the trimming and halving of cakes, how to create icing art and the art of the drizzle. This course is the complete cake module from my food.styling.academy online food styling course.


✓ unlimited lifetime access
✓ lifetime access to the facebook community group
✓ learn to style drool worthy cakes
✓ a greater understanding of the principles of food styling
how to style a cheese board
$47.00
One time

A comprehensive video course on how to style the perfect cheese board. In this mini video course we will focus our attention on how to style and purchase cheese for a grazing board to entertain or take the perfect image. This course is the complete cheese board module from my food.styling.academy online food styling course.


✓ Unlimited lifetime access
✓ lifetime access to the facebook community group
✓ learn to style the perfect entertaining cheese board

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the Recipe Writing Academy Handbook. This PDF will guide you through the correct way to write a recipe, including the order and flow of ingredients, method and instructions and the right terminology when describing a technique or cooking process. There is also a bonus compendium of “weights & measures” listing over 150 common cooking ingredients, to constantly refer back to, in order to make sure your recipe contains all the information for a cook to feel proud of the outcome of their kitchen efforts.

This recipe writing workbook has really helped me understand how to write recipes. It’s well written and easy to understand - It’s just what I needed! So glad I came across this and I will continue to refer to it when I need.
— Rikki G

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FAQs

what is the food styling academy?

The food.styling.academy with Kirsten Jenkins is an online program that teaches all the fundamentals of food styling. I’ve put my 15 years of food publishing experience and styling know-how into an incredibly easy to follow online course.

who is food.styling.academy suitable for?

The food.styling.academy with Kirsten Jenkins is for food bloggers, small food business owners who want to skill up, people who aspire to become food stylists or anyone who absolutely loves food and wants to present it in its best possible way.

how long does the course go for, and can I do it at my own pace?

The course is made up of 12 Modules and YES you can go at your own pace. Everyone has different speeds of learning so you have unlimited lifetime access. No feeling like you’re running out of time.

are there other online food styling courses?

Yes there are, but I don’t believe there is another course as comprehensive as the food.styling.academy. This is an online food styling course like no other on the market – catering to everyone from experienced stylists through to anyone who loves to cook and entertain.

what is the food.styling.academy community?

It’s a private Facebook group for current students and graduates. Everyone helps each other with their individual styling projects. My belief is that creativity always flourishes when you have other like-minded people to bounce ideas off. This is a place to ask questions, advice and to post your food styling photos.

is there a payment plan?

Yes there is. You can select to pay over a 3-month period.

can I share my password details?

Please don’t share your login details with anyone. This course works because people are honest members of a community. We are also able to track multiple downloads within the same membership, so we will know if multiple people are working off the same membership.