Cake Decorating Fondant & Sugarcraft Buttercream Cupcakes Cake Baking

Sweet Art School

5.0(2)·From £65.00 - £150.00·3h

From buttercream piping and cupcake design to comprehensive sugar paste techniques, Sweet Art School in Rugby, Warwickshire, offers hands-on cake decorating classes that build practical skills across multiple disciplines. The school covers the core techniques that home bakers need to create professional-looking results. Sessions range from focused three-hour cupcake classes to full-day intensive courses, accommodating both complete beginners and those looking to extend existing skills. The curriculum spans Buttercream work, Cake Decorating, Cupcakes, and Fondant & Sugarcraft, with classes designed for adult learners. The Cupcakes Flower Bouquet class teaches students to prepare and colour buttercream for piping, master various piping tips for different flower designs, and achieve professional finishes on their edible bouquets. For those wanting comprehensive cake skills, the full-day Cake Decorating Piping Class covers Swiss meringue buttercream preparation, vanilla sponge baking, and the complete process of stacking, filling, crumb coating and frosting a six-inch round cake to achieve smooth finishes. Students learn piping techniques and professional finishing touches that transform home bakes. The Introduction To Sugar Paste Cake Decorating extends into fondant work, teaching students to cover cakes in sugar paste with smooth finishes, fix common mistakes, and complete professional details like board covering and ribbon placement. All classes include materials, with sponge cakes and fillings provided ready to use, plus refreshments throughout. Students take home their finished creations along with recipes and ongoing support for recreating techniques at home. Classes run from £65, with private hire available for groups and celebrations. The school suits dedicated home bakers ready to master the technical skills behind professional-standard cake decoration.

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