Cupcake Decorating: Beginner Workshop

What you'll learn

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

Transform simple cupcakes into beautiful edible creations in this fun, hands-on decorating workshop. Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll learn practical techniques using fondant and buttercream to create eye-catching cupcakes that are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, gifts, and special occasions.

Working step by step, you'll discover how to shape decorative fondant elements, pipe classic buttercream finishes, and combine colours, textures, and creative details to bring your designs to life. Along the way, you'll pick up practical tips and finishing techniques used by professional cake decorators—all using affordable tools and techniques you can easily recreate at home.

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

Please note: We are unable to provide substitute ingredients for participants with food allergies.

Learning outcomes

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

• Working confidently with rolled fondant
• Creating simple fondant flowers, foliage, and decorative elements
• Making a classic fondant rose
• Piping smooth buttercream swirls
• Finishing cupcakes using a range of decorative techniques
• Combining colours and textures to create attractive cupcake designs

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
• Colouring, handling, and shaping fondant
• Creating sculpted fondant flowers, leaves, and decorative cake toppers
• Making a classic fondant rose
• Basic buttercream piping techniques
• Creating 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 instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Cupcake Decorating Workshop for?

This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, home bakers, and anyone who enjoys getting creative in the kitchen.

Whether you'd like to decorate cupcakes for birthdays, celebrations, gifts, children's parties, or simply for the enjoyment of baking, you'll leave with practical skills that are easy to recreate at home.

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

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

What to bring to class

• An apron
• Closed-in shoes
• Long hair should be tied 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.