Buttercream Piping Skills
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$189.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)
Ready to take your buttercream piping skills to the next level? Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or an experienced baker wanting to refine your technique, this hands-on class will help you become more comfortable and precise with a piping bag.
We'll start with the fundamentals—learning how to properly hold, position, and control a piping bag—before progressing to tracing patterns and designs on parchment. You'll practice pressure control, consistency, and hand movement as you build the skills needed to create clean, professional-looking decorations.
You’ll Learn:
Fine-line piping and detail work
Shell borders and reverse shells
Rosettes and swirls
Leaves and foliage
Buttercream roses
Buttercream flowers
Ribbons and bows
Piping and writing
Tracing patterns and designs
Piping bag control and pressure
Tips for creating clean, consistent decorations
By the end of the class, you'll have practiced a variety of essential buttercream techniques and gained the confidence to use them on your next cake, cupcake project, or customer order.
Come ready to pipe, practice, and have some fun with buttercream!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (as these are full day classes, they are suitable for older children 12+ or younger children with a keen interest in decorating)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a singlebatch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.