Buttercream Skills Cupcake Decorating Class | Learn to Pipe Like a Pro
Buttercream Skills Cupcake Decorating Class
We’re so excited to be bringing decorating classes back — and this is the perfect one for buttercream lovers!
This hands-on class is run by the super talented Chelsea, our very own Buttercream Queen 👑. Chelsea decorates hundreds of cupcakes every week here at Cupcake Sweeties, so you'll be learning real bakery techniques from someone who truly knows her stuff.
✨ Bring a friend or come solo — our classes are relaxed, social and lots of fun.
✨ What you’ll learn
• Making smooth, pipe-ready buttercream
• Colouring buttercream for beautiful results
• Filling piping bags neatly and efficiently
• How to use a range of piping nozzles
• Creating fancy, professional-looking cupcakes
• Finishing touches to elevate your designs
✨ By the end of this class you will be able to
• Pipe beautiful bakery-style cupcake swirls
• Confidently fill and handle piping bags
• Create professional-looking cupcakes at home
🧁 What’s included
• 6 cupcakes to decorate during the class
• All buttercream, tools & equipment provided
• Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, fun setting
• Take home 6 beautifully decorated cupcakes
📅 Class details
Date: As listed below
Time: 6.00pm – approx. 7.45pm
Location: Cupcake Sweeties
Class size: Maximum of 10 people to keep the experience personal
💰 Price
$70
💡 For comparison — a 6-pack of our fancy cupcakes is $40…
In this class you’ll get expert tuition, hands-on decorating and 6 cupcakes to take home for just $70 🙌🧁
👩🍳 Who is this class for?
• Beginner to intermediate skill levels wanting to learn buttercream basics
• Home bakers looking to improve piping skills
• Anyone who loves cupcakes and wants to have fun
This is primarily a standing class, however seats are available if required.
No prior experience needed.
Images shown are examples of cupcakes we may decorate.
✨ Only 10 spaces available per class — book now to avoid missing out! ✨
❓ FAQs
Do I need to bring anything?
No — everything is provided. Just bring yourself and a love of buttercream!
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes! This class is designed to suit beginners through to those wanting to improve their decorating skills.
How old do I need to be to attend?
This class is suitable for ages 13+.
Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Will I really take cupcakes home?
Absolutely — you’ll take home 6 cupcakes you’ve decorated yourself.
What if I have allergies?
Please let us know in the notes at checkout. While we’ll do our best to accommodate, our kitchen does handle common allergens.
📌 Booking Terms & Conditions
• Full payment is required at the time of booking.
• Bookings are non-refundable.
• If you are unable to attend, your booking may be transferred to another person. Please notify us in advance so we can update the attendee list.
• Classes require a minimum of 5 participants to run. If this minimum is not reached, Cupcake Sweeties reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the class. Participants will be notified at least 72 hours prior to the class start time and offered the option to transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
• In the unlikely event that Cupcake Sweeties needs to cancel a class for any other reason, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another class.
Delivery
Decorating Supplies, Brownies & Cookies - Delivery is $9 for 1-3 day delivery nationwide, Mon-Fri. Free delivery for orders over $120. Enter code FD at checkout.
Cupcakes, Macarons, Cakes, Slices, & same day Wellington area delivery is $20; Rush delivery for Lower Hutt or Wellington CBD ONLY (before 11.30am) is $35. Please contact us if unsure. Kapiti or Rural Delivery is $45 (Mon-Fri only). Please specify if cupcakes are required by a particular time. Full T&C
