Introduction to cupcake decorating (beginners)
Description
Held in my home, this is a short (2.5 hrs) practical, but fun, session which is held in the afternoon. The class is aimed at beginners and those who have never worked with fondant and/or buttercream before but want to learn how to get creative with their cupcakes as well as learning basic skills which can be applied to larger cakes. Don’t worry if you’re not artistic as you’ll make your fondant decorations using moulds and plunge cutters before adding to your cupcakes or taking them home to keep for future projects. Using pre-made buttercream, which you can add colour to if you want, you’ll learn how to pipe the classic rose swirl on 6 pre-made vanilla cupcakes. Time permitting, you’ll have an opportunity to try out some other piping nozzles before you bring everything together to create your masterpieces. During this session you’ll learn; • How to colour and work with fondant; how it’s different from modelling/flower paste and how to store your decorations. • How to make basic fondant decorations using cutters and moulds which you can use on your cupcakes or keep for future projects. • How to make and colour buttercream. • How to pipe a classic rose swirl using buttercream, and, if there is time, have a go at using other nozzles. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 4, so there's plenty of personal attention. The dates shown for this class are for afternoon sessions of 2.5hrs in duration. If you can't see a date/time that suits you, please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button.
What's included in the price?
Your class price includes all materials, use of Avonside Cakery’s tools and equipment. Your 6 decorated cupcakes will be boxed up in a food safe cake box for you to take away at the end of the class. Light refreshments (tea/coffee/soft drinks and biscuits/cake) will be available, there’s on road parking and other than bringing an apron, everything you need will be provided - but if you need to wear glasses for close/detailed work, remember to bring them with you!
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I’m Helen, the owner of Avonside Cakery. As a mum of 3 now grown up daughters, I’ve been cooking and baking for years, and have run my own cake business since late 2016. The popularity of programmes such as GBBO and Extreme Bakers have reignited our love of baking but I frequently hear people saying they don't know where to start with the decoration - I'd like to help show that it's not complicated to achieve beautiful results - it just needs practice and patience.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Father's Day
- Mother's Day
- Christmas
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Easter
- Suitable for beginners
- Spooky
FAQs
Access - Please contact me before booking a place on this class if you have any mobility issues. Although this class is held on the ground floor of my home, access may not be suitable for all.
COVID information - My husband and I have been fully vaccinated. There will be hand sanitiser available and while not compulsory, if you wish to wear a mask throughout the class, please feel free to do so. I will ensure the space we are working in is well ventilated, so please bring a jumper or cardigan!
You’ll be decorating 6 vanilla cupcakes which will contain gluten, milk and eggs. If you require a gluten free alternative, provided I am given sufficient notice I can use a gluten free flour but as a home baker, baking in a kitchen where nuts and other allergens are present, I can’t guarantee my bakes to be allergen/gluten free.
The sugarpaste I use is allergen free:
✔ Gluten Free
✔ Nut Free
✔ Lactose Free
✔ Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans
✔ Contains No Palm Oil
Please note:
This class is held in my home and we have a pet dog – although he won’t be seen during the class (unless he needs to go out into the garden), he will be present in the house
Only yourself and an apron as everything you need will be provided – but if you need to wear glasses for close/detailed work, remember to bring them with you!
Your class price includes all materials, use of Avonside Cakery’s tools and equipment and we'll provide you with a food safe cake box so you can take your creations away at the end of the class.
Light refreshments (tea, coffee, squash and cake/biscuits) will be available, there’s on road parking & other than bringing an apron, everything you need will be provided.
