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Learn to bake and decorate delicious cupcakes in our fun and relaxed baking class. Session teaching time is 2 hours and we allow an extra half hour for interaction for participants. This workshop is perfect for individuals, couples, families and teams interested in making, baking and decorating cupcakes.
You will first learn how to bake the cake itself. Whilst they cool down, our chef will teach you how to prepare tasty buttercream icing in a variety of flavours and colours. We will then teach you how to decorate your bakes!! You will learn to make your own piping bag or use ours to get different effects. Let your imagination work for you and enjoy creating your own signature cupcakes.
At the end of the class you will go home with a box full of your goodies to show off to (and perhaps share with…) family and friends. After you have attended this class you may never consider purchasing shop bought cupcakes again!

Class snapshot - here’s what to expect in your class:
A complimentary glass of wine
Soft drinks throughout to keep you going
Approachable and welcoming host team
Easy to understand demonstration
A true understanding of baking & decorating techniques
Plenty of cupcakes to take home
Hands-on class with great tips, shortcuts and group discussions
Recipes handed out in class and emailed to your inbox
All facilities, equipment and ingredients are included

Skills acquired:
Confidence baking & decorating cupcakes on your own
Ability to improve your own recipes and be creative
Ability to prepare cake mix with good quality, easily accessible ingredients
Making buttercream
Learn piping techniques and decorate cupcakes

Our classes typically include baking a selection of cupcakes from this list:
Red velvet, Chocolate and salted caramel, Almond and lemon polenta, Lemon and poppy seeds cupcakes etc.

Venue address: Food Tech Room, Prendergast Vale College, Elmira Street, London SE13 7BN

This class is also available for private group booking. Contact hello@obby.co.uk for more information.

Cupcake Baking & Decorating

This workshop will take you on a journey through the origins of Marbling.  From the beautiful abstract Japanese technique of Suminagashi to the intentional Turkish technique of Ebru.

You will learn how to mix your own marbling inks, paint on water and create alluring patterns to customise your own stationery and ceramic homeware pieces.

Don’t worry if you’ve never tried marbling before this workshop is suitable for beginners.  Over the course of a relaxing morning, you will build up your marbling skills by making paper swatches and art prints before you then create a collection of gorgeous ceramic home decor ranging from coaster to vases.

All your pieces will be available for you to take home after the class to wow your friends and family.


Introduction to Marbling Ceramics 

Come and join our kids Fun Cupcake Decorating Class. This class will teach them fun and exciting ideas of how to decorate the humble cupcake.

The session will start with short demonstration by our very own Nikola, our cupcake decorating genius! It's then over to the kids to put their newly acquired skills into action and see how good they really are at decorating.

They will team up with others in this interactive class and help each other through this creative adventure. And never fear, Nikola will always be on-hand with useful tips to help your children through the session. Arrive with free hands as there will be a lot of sweet treats to carry home!

Each of our cupcake classes have different themes. Please see below if any of them tickle your fancy!

What We Offer

Fun and upbeat classes
Recipe booklet to take home
Everything provided including

Skills Acquired

Cupcake Decorating skills

Fun Cupcake Decorating Classes

During this bite-sized (90 minutes) workshop you will gain hands on experience in covering an 8" cake (and cake board) in fondant in various ways.   Learning different techniques to cover a cake in fondant, means you can select the right method for right cake and the right look!

You will learn tips and tricks to make sure you have a smooth, clean, even finish leaving you with a great base to add further decorations to your cake.

There are many tips to cake decorating and many of these will be shared with you during the workshop just to give you that little extra know-how.

The workshop is fun and informal and you can share your knowledge with others in the class and learn from them also.

Covering a Cake in Fondant

Struggle to get the right consistency to add a drip effect to your cake?

Learn how to put on a great drip effect on your buttercream cake.  We'll also show you how to make the ice-cream cone on top using the cake pop technique and as three is the magic number, we'll also add some fondant work to show you  how to create the cute eyes, mouth and button nose.

All you will need to bring with you is a crumb coated 8" round victoria sponge and we will provide everything else.

The workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours and the cost is just £40.

Ice-Cream Cone Drip Cake Workshop

Try your hand at the classic swirl, rose swirl, two tier and iced gem decorating techniques.

No previous cupcaking/decorating/piping skills are needed. Just turn up and enjoy...and you get to take away 8 of your beautiful creations to show off at home at the end.

You spend no time faffing about with cake mixture or oven timings as Xanthe has prepared this all earlier in the day and you can let your artistic flare run wild. All it takes to become a pro is:

filling a piping bag properly (yeah, there is a wrong way to do it)
perfecting the icing recipe
the classic swirl, the rose swirl, the two tier and the iced gem techniques
sprinkles and decorations are all fun and games, but sometimes less is more!

Everything is provided by the Cookie Girl including aprons, tea, coffee, cupcakes and so all you need to bring is yourself and some cupcake enthusiasm.

Cupcakes aside, you're guaranteed to have a ball - bring those cake-loving friends of yours or meet fellow cupcake enthusiasts. Even bring a date, for one of the best ways to break the ice(ing).. (sorry).


Beginner Cupcake Decorating Class

Workshop structure:

Theoretical element (20 minutes):

Explanation of the various techniques used to decorate masks. A brief description of the use of masks in Venice with an explanation of the most significant model, the “Volto”, also called “Bautta”

(The mask is ready-made by the tutor. You can make your own mask from scratch in our mask making workshop: see more on our profile).. Discounts offered when purchasing both: mask making and mask decorating workshops).

There are 7 different techniques available. The tutor will provide images with examples showing the end result of each technique. Nevertheless, this is the creative part of the workshop; therefore, each participant has total freedom of expression in this process.

If the participant picks one of the presented techniques, the tutor will demonstrate step by step how to recreate it. Even if the person is not a confident decorator, he/she will be able to end up with a creative piece.

Practical element (1.30 minutes):

Once each individual has decided how to decorate his/her own mask, the decoration phase can start.
Acrylic tempera paints are used, metallic colours such as gold, silver and copper can be added for a bit of sparkle. Various types of wax can also be used to create a finishing touch.
Finally, the participant can choose from a number of different coloured ribbons to match their mask.
At the end of the workshop, each participant will take home his/her decorated mask.

Venetian Mask Decorating Workshop

A long-held tradition in our house, decorating gingerbread houses is one of my favourite activities at this time of year, but only too often it gets hijacked by the kids! Come and join me for an evening of candy canes and powdered sugar, peppermints and glitter, and decorate your very own, fully pre-built house.  All decorations and candy will be provided, as well as some seasonally inspired canapés and a glass of hot spiced cider or Gluwein to keep you going!  Each guest will take home their very own house and an evening of memories full of Christmas Cheer, sparkles and cinnamon ... and quite possibly a candy cane or two!  Bring some friends or make some on night!

Beer, wine or soft drinks will also be available to purchase on the night.

Note 1: This workshop is taking place at the communal tables at the Rise & Vine wine store in Kensal Rise, 30 Station Terrace, NW10 5RP.  It is within walking distance of multiple public transport options (see instructions section).

Note 2: Heirlooms & Wooden Spoons events are always great opportunities to switch off and get immersed. Feel free to turn off your phone, and escape the world for a couple of hours! You do not need to bring anything with you, other than perhaps a sense of humour and the willingness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in!

Note 3: Still and Sparkling water will be available throughout the class, but you will be able to purchase fantastic beer and wine from the wine shop, where the knowledgeable owners Guy and Shaun will be able to guide you.

Note 4: By purchasing this class you are confirming that you understand that you will be working with potentially dangerous kitchen equipment and that you waive any and all rights to make claims for any injury or accident sustained.

Note 5: Please ensure you arrive on time (but not early as we will be setting up)! I can highly recommend grabbing a coffee at one of our lovely nearby cafés , such as L’Angolo, Urban Soul, Cable Co. or Messapica if you arrive early!

Note 6: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns or process refunds at this time. If you are unable to make your class please feel free to give your slot to a friend ;)


Gingerbread House decorating Workshop for Grown Ups!

During this realtime online class you will find out how to create a realistic wafer paper peony,rose,parrot tulip,lisianthus and three different type leaves.

We run online classes one to one or maximum with 6 people at the same time .
In the class you’ll learn all about wafer paper and how you can incorporate it ınto your cake decorating.
See how versatile it can be when used in a variety of ways
Class  takes 2 days 8 hours between 11 am and 4 pm uk timeline.
You will be able to ask questions and receive guidance from me during the class and later .


Wafer Paper Flower Bouquet Class

This unique and popular cake decorating class is especially put together for you both. Here at BOP we understand the importance of quality time and so we have especially created that time for you to enjoy.

In this 1 day class both of you will have the opportunity to explore your decorating skills and learn some new ones,
you will learn how to professionally cover a 2 tier cake using fondant whilst achieving industry sharp edges using smoothers. Working with various nozzles we will teach you piping techniques you can use on your final cake design as well as make your very own decorative sugar flower step by step.

Lastly as well as being able to enjoy the day with your loved one, at the end of your class you can both admire your creations and decide who won the show stopper challenge.

The Ultamate Couples Cake Decorating Workshop

Join Serena, founder of Pearl & Groove for an evening of cake decorating, creativity, learning and fun. Learn how to pipe onto a  cake, practice some cool techniques and take home some golden tips on how to jazz up a homemade pudding or cake.

This class is for anyone and everyone. It's time to let your hair down, get a bit messy, get in touch with your emotions and using this experience as art as therapy. You'll feel relaxed, accomplished and proud of yourself...what a great way to spend an evening!

Pearl & Groove cakes have a unique style to them. They are modern, natural, cool and indulgent. Each cake they produce is different and that's down to the baker and the decorators mood. The kitchen is filled with good vibes, great music and happiness.
Pearl & Groove welcome you in to play cake!


Creative Cake Decorating Workshop 

We can provide a suitable venue or bring this workshop to you. All we need you to provide is chairs and a table. We will provide everything else.

During this class you will learn:
The RiGHT way to fill a piping bag
How to use the piping bag correctly
The perfect icing recipe
Piping a classic swirl
Piping a two tier swirl
Piping an iced gem effect
Piping a rose swirl
Huge selection of sprinkles & decorations
You will leave the class with 8 cupcakes you have created yourself

Our expert host will guide you through the process from the most effective way to fill the piping bag to a number of different cupcake decorating styles. You will learn the four most useful basic icing techniques; ‘classic swirl,’ ‘rose swirl’, ‘iced gem’ and ‘two tier’.

We provide a variety of different coloured icings for you to experiment with and a vast array of sprinkles, glitter and other fabulous decorations to transform your cupcake creations as if by magic.

You will be amazed by your new found skills that you will be able to use time and time again.

Group Cake Decorating Class

This is the perfect class for you if you’re interested in mastering your cupcakes from scratch. At the end of the class you will take home a dozen beautiful cupcake creations. You will learn everything you need to know to ensure perfectly baked cupcakes time and time again.

Xanthe will share all her knowledge gleaned from years of baking and teaching. In this class you will learn to bake either a classic English (vanilla) or American (Red Velvet) cupcake. Xanthe will then demonstrate how to make a delicious cream cheese frosting to top your cakes

During this class we will cover step-by-step techniques, which will be fully explained so that you never again need to worry about anything from the mixture curdling oto how to ensure that your cupcakes are equal in size.

You will learn when it is necessary to sift, what kind of sugar you should use and how to adapt the recipe to create countless variations. She will even advise you on how to control the shape of your cupcake depending on whether you want a ‘peak’ or a ‘flat’ top.

You will learn the following;

Fail safe recipe
Correct weighing and measuring
How to adapt the recipe for a variety of flavours
What to do if your mixture curdles
How to ensure cupcakes are equal size
The perfect technique for light, fluffy icing
How to check the cakes are perfectly baked
The perfect icing recipe
The RiGHT way to fill a piping bag
How to pipe a variety of swirls
Using sprinkles to accentuate your piping
You will leave the class with a box of 12 cupcakes

Spend the day with Cookie Girl in her North London kitchen where you will try your hand at a variety of icing techniques from sugar paste roses to fondant domes and you get to take your beautiful creations away with you at the end.

In this class

No previous cupcaking/decorating/piping skills are needed.just turn up and enjoy!

You won't spend your time faffing about with cake mixture or oven timings - no no that's not why you are here. Cookie Girl (also known as Xanthe) will have prepared the cupcakes earlier in the day so you can focus on what you came here to do - getting creative. All it takes to become a pro is:

learn the right way to fill a piping bag (yes, there is a wrong way to do it)
make a sugar paste
use cutters to make flowers, leaves and lattice effects
the classic swirl, the rose swirl, the two tier and the iced gem techniques
sprinkles and decorations are all fun and games, but sometimes less is more!

Everything is provided by the Cookie Girl; including aprons, tea, coffee and cupcakes, so all you need to do is bring yourself and buckets of enthusiasm.

Cupcakes aside, you're guaranteed to have a ball - bring those cake-loving friends of yours or meet some fellow baking enthusiasts. You can even bring a date - what a great way to break the ice(ing).. (sorry).

Cupcake Decorating - 1 on 1 private class

The experience has been studied with the aim of involving people as much as we can in the Gelato Making Process. This is a proper experience rather than just a tasting or a cooking class.

After an introduction about the schools background and few secrets about their recipes, they will provide you aprons, gloves and recipes book.

You will learn everything about the original ‘gelato bolognese’.

The gelato experience is available for all ages you just need to be a gelato lover.

The experience includes 3 stages:

Blends preparation: you'll taste their signature gelato flavours then you'll choose which ones you'd like to produce. Your techer will follow you in the process, explaining how to balance different ingredients, but you'll have the gelato Recipe Book and will be blending yourself​.

Gelato "Mantecazione": you'll assist on the Gelato making process and your teacher will teach you how to understand when the Gelato is ready to be extracted from the machine, then you'll extract it yourself! All the guests will taste the Gelato flavour just produced.

Gelato cake preparation and decoration: Gelato degustation for the guests to choose 2 flavours - the Chefs will teach you how to produce a Gelato cake and you'll produce your own one! After the cake production, toppings and tools will be provided to decorate the cake your way. The cake will be a gift for you to take home.

Gelato Making Experience

Come along and have some fun with your fellow classmates learning how to decorate some deliciously yummy cupcakes.

During this class, you will watch a demonstration from your teacher on how to make buttercream and learn how to handle and colour it along with filling piping bags and fitting the piping nozzle, all without making a huge sticky mess!

When this has been mastered the class will progress on to learning how to pipe the buttercream successfully. You will then decorate 6 vanilla cupcakes with these new found skills. You will learn 6 different piping techniques during the class so you can let your creative juices flow by decorating each cupcake with a bespoke design! There are no rules, it's about having fun  so you can either make all the cupcakes look identical for a coherent finish, or you can have a different design on each cake!

You will also make some easy beginner sugarpaste flowers and leaf toppers to add finesse to your cupcake creations.

When the class is finished you will take all of your cupcakes safely home in a special cupcake box to enjoy with your friends and family.

Beginners Cupcake Decorating Techniques

We are going to work step-by-step, shaping the body, the head, the wings and tail. Then I will show you how to add texture and colour and of course his fury looking eyes!

The workshop will include the following:
How to work confidently with sugar paste
How to shape and assemble the dragon
How to add colour with edible dusts and paints

This is an ideal course for beginners who would like to learn the amazingly creative world of sugar modelling.

The cake studio is equipped with all the tools you will need during the workshop. You will leave with an dragon figurine, boxed to take home safely! Please note, the image above is for illustration purposes only. You will learn how to create something similar to the figurine in the picture, but the main goal is that you have a wonderful experience, and walk away with amazing new skills. Classes are kept small and personal!

Cake Decorating: Scary Looking Dragon

During this class, you will make some really cute Circus Animals.

We will make 3 animals commonly found in and around the circus so you can set a cute cake scene like the main gallery cake images.
Class Animals will include;
a seal,
a Monkey and
a lion.

Taking every step together you will make your animals by hand using minimal tools so you will be able to go home and make more for your own cakes straight away.

This is an excellent class to learn how to take the first steps into freehand sugar modelling.

Circus Animal Modelling

During this class you will learn to make some really cute Jungle Animals.

We will make 3 animals commonly found in and around a jungle so you can set a cute cake scene like the cake in the image.

Class 2 Animals will include
One Panda
One Tiger and
One Elephant

You will be guided step by step through the process. I will make each animal with you using minimal tools so you will be able to go home and make more for your cakes using the techniques you have learned in class.

This is a fabulous class to learn how to master the fundamentals of sugarpaste freehand modelling.

Jungle Animal Modelling Class 2

During this class, you will make some really cute Jungle Animals.

We will make 3 animals commonly found in and around a jungle so you can set a cute cake scene like the main cake image.
Class 1 Animals will include;
a Lion,
a Monkey and
a Giraffe.

Taking every step together you will make your animals by hand using minimal tools so you will be able to go home and make more for your own cakes straight away.

This is an excellent class to learn how to take the first steps into freehand sugar modelling.

Jungle Animal Modelling class 1

This is a 3 hour artisan cupcake decorating class where you will learn piping and decorating techniques. Tania has years of baking experience as well as being qualified from Le Cordon Bleu London where she studied pastry and decoration there.

You will be provided with 12 cupcakes in which you will learn how to pipe swirls and rosettes on them and then decorate with chocolates shards and decorations. You will also learn how to use and apply metallic edible gold paint as well as 100% edible gold leaf to your creations. All the materials will be provided.

You will then be given a box to take your confections home.

After decorating your amazing cupcakes, you'll then be served a 3 course meal with shared starter platters, your own main and dessert with wine where you can get to know your other foodies and unwind after a day of work.

We also offer exclusive bookings for Hen parties and corporate events.

Artisan Cupcakes - Piping & Gold Leaf Application with 3 Course Dinner

We are going to work step-by-step, using a mould to create a realistic looking face. Because of this, you won't need any facial modelling skills. I’ll show you how to prepare the mould and sugar paste for a flawless finish and then have some fun dressing her, add her hair and maybe even a crown!

The workshop will include the following:
How to work confidently with sugar paste and moulds
How to assemble the body
How to add clothing and hair
How to add colour with edible dusts and paints

This is an ideal course for beginners who would like to learn the amazingly creative world of sugar modelling.

The cake studio is equipped with all the tools you will need during the workshop. You will leave with an amazing princess figurine, boxed to take home safely! Please note, the image above is for illustration purposes only. You will learn how to create something similar to the figurine in the picture, but the main goal is that you have a wonderful experience, and walk away with amazing new skills. Classes are kept small and personal!

Check out my YouTube Video

Cake Decorating: Little Princess Sugar Modelling

Decorating courses are a good way of developing both your DIY skills and to mix socially with similarly interested and like-minded people. You will make friends, learn together and have fun whilst accomplishing your decorating goals.

Decorating classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Cupcake Baking & Decorating

Introduction to Marbling Ceramics

Fun Cupcake Decorating Classes

Covering a Cake in Fondant

Ice-Cream Cone Drip Cake Workshop

Beginner Cupcake Decorating Class

Venetian Mask Decorating Workshop

Gingerbread House decorating Workshop for Grown Ups!

Wafer Paper Flower Bouquet Class

The Ultamate Couples Cake Decorating Workshop

Creative Cake Decorating Workshop

Group Cake Decorating Class

Cupcake Baking & Decorating

Cupcake Decorating - 1 on 1 private class

Gelato Making Experience

Beginners Cupcake Decorating Techniques

Cake Decorating: Scary Looking Dragon

Circus Animal Modelling

Jungle Animal Modelling Class 2

Jungle Animal Modelling class 1

Artisan Cupcakes - Piping & Gold Leaf Application with 3 Course Dinner

Cake Decorating: Little Princess Sugar Modelling

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Decorating classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Cupcake Baking & Decorating

Introduction to Marbling Ceramics

Fun Cupcake Decorating Classes

Covering a Cake in Fondant

Ice-Cream Cone Drip Cake Workshop

Beginner Cupcake Decorating Class

Venetian Mask Decorating Workshop

Gingerbread House decorating Workshop for Grown Ups!

Wafer Paper Flower Bouquet Class

The Ultamate Couples Cake Decorating Workshop

Creative Cake Decorating Workshop

Group Cake Decorating Class

Cupcake Baking & Decorating

Cupcake Decorating - 1 on 1 private class

Gelato Making Experience

Beginners Cupcake Decorating Techniques

Cake Decorating: Scary Looking Dragon

Circus Animal Modelling

Jungle Animal Modelling Class 2

Jungle Animal Modelling class 1

Artisan Cupcakes - Piping & Gold Leaf Application with 3 Course Dinner

Cake Decorating: Little Princess Sugar Modelling

Use obby giftcardson any learning kit

Use obby giftcards
on any learning kit