Cupcake Decorating: Beginner Workshop

Learn how to create edible mini works of art with our cake baking & decorating courses in Sydney!

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple cake decorating techniques to transform plain cupcakes into eye-catching edible creations.

Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll explore the basics of working with fondant and buttercream, learning how to shape decorative elements and pipe classic cupcake finishes. The workshop focuses on practical techniques that are easy to recreate at home using affordable tools and everyday kitchen equipment.

As you work step-by-step through the decorating process, you’ll create a selection of beautifully decorated cupcakes while learning tips and tricks used by professional cake decorators.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home four decorated cupcakes — along with the skills and confidence to keep experimenting with cupcake decorating in your own kitchen.

Please note: We are not able to provide substitute ingredients for people with allergies. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Cupcake Decorating Workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Cutting and sculpting simple fondant flowers and foliage
• Creating a fondant rose decoration
• Piping a classic buttercream swirl
• Finishing a smooth fondant cupcake top
• Creating decorative edible elements such as fondant grass and chocolate “soil”

Course content

What will be covered in this Cupcake Decorating Workshop?

During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• Introduction to rolled fondant and buttercream frosting
• Creating sculpted fondant flowers, leaves, and simple cake toppers
• Basic piping techniques for cupcake decoration
• Designing character-themed and traditional cupcake decorations
• Finishing and presenting four decorated cupcakes to take home

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and the tutor’s approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Cupcake Decorating Workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as home bakers who would like to learn decorative cake techniques.

If you enjoy baking and want to learn creative ways to decorate cupcakes for celebrations, gifts, or special occasions, this class is a great place to start.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Accessibility: This class is held in an upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Course materials

What we provide

• Ingredients
• Plain cupcakes ready for decorating
• Decorating tools and equipment
• A take-home cake box for your cupcakes

What to bring to class

• An apron
• Closed-in shoes to wear
• If you have long hair, tie it back

Additional information

Please note the following:

Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approx. 20 steps.