Beginners Cupcake Decorating Class
Cupcake Decorating for Beginners
Want to learn how to decorate cupcakes, but not sure where to start? This class is for you.
Join Becky in our Lower Hutt studio for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll decorate 6 cupcakes using buttercream, fondant, colour, texture and themed decorations.
You’ll learn the basics step by step, with plenty of help along the way. No experience needed — just come ready to have a go and get creative.
✨ In this class, you’ll learn
• How to prepare and colour buttercream
• How to fill and use piping bags
• Beginner-friendly piping techniques
• How to create smooth buttercream finishes
• How to use fondant toppers and decorations
• Simple tips to make your cupcakes look neat and polished
🧁 What’s included
• Decorate and take home 6 cupcakes
• All tools, ingredients and decorations provided
• Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed setting
• Small class size with plenty of support
💛 Perfect for
• Complete beginners
• A fun outing with friends or family
• Anyone wanting to try cupcake decorating
• Tweens and teens who love baking and creating
Age guidelines:
Age 12+ with a paying adult
Age 14+ may attend on their own
Class Notes
Location: Cupcake Sweeties, 13 Trafalgar Square, Waterloo, Lower Hutt
Duration: Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes
Minimum of 5 for class to proceed, and maximum of 10 in a class
Classes are standing, with limited seating available on request.
You might like to bring an apron and water bottle.
You’re welcome to shop after class with a special in-store discount.
Images shown are examples of cupcakes we may decorate.
Please see T&Cs for booking and cancellation details.
Pickup & Delivery
• Pickup from our Waterloo, Lower Hutt store – free
• Nationwide delivery – $9
• Free nationwide delivery on cake decorating supplies orders over $120 — enter code FD at checkout
• Same-day Wellington delivery – select the same-day courier option at checkout
Orders placed Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day. Courier collection is at 3 pm, so orders received after this time may be sent the next business day.
Pickup orders are normally ready the same day. You will receive a notification when your order is ready to collect.
Nationwide delivery usually takes 1–2 working days for non-rural addresses. Tracking details are sent once your order has been dispatched.
Large or bulky orders may incur an additional delivery charge. We will contact you before dispatch if this applies.