Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class

Learn how to decorate cupcakes in this fun two-hour class!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 5 to 40
  $119 (Afterpay available)

Want to learn how to make those beautifully decorated cupcakes you see on Instagram? Lesley of For Heaven's Cake will guide you through the process, from demonstrating how to make meringue buttercream to covering and decorating your cupcakes.
Don't worry if you're a beginner, this class is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all skill levels. Lesley will provide step-by-step instructions and tips to help you feel confident and comfortable throughout the process.
During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials, including meringue buttercream, piping bags and different piping tips. Lesley will demonstrate the proper techniques for filling piping bags and using the piping tips to achieve different design effects. You'll also learn how to colour your buttercream with precision, allowing you to create vibrant and eye-catching cupcakes.
At the end of the class, you'll be able to take home all the recipes and step by step notes with photos to continue cake decorating at home. You'll also have a box of six beautifully decorated cupcakes to take home and impress your friends and family.
Please note: With notice, we can cater to gluten-free dietary requirements.
Children aged 10 or over are welcome to attend. If a parent would like to accompany their child, a separate class place must be purchased.

Upcoming dates for Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 11 Oct 2026, 1:52pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 5 Dec 2026 and 5 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
  • All materials and ingredients provided.
  • Six beautifully decorated cupcakes to take home.
  • All the recipes and step-by-step notes with photos.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
No need to bring anything! We do recommend that students wear closed-toed shoes, tie long hair back and avoid wearing dangling jewellery.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Downer Community Hall, Frencham Place, Downer ACT

Your teacher can also travel within 25 kms of Downer, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Calum Moir-Mattox, attended Sep 2026: Good pace lesson and practice. Fun activity for beginner
  • 5/5 from Libby Smith, attended Sep 2026: Loved it! The class was very well organised and I learned a lot of valuable tips and tricks that will certainly be useful.
  • 5/5 from Dot Le, attended Mar 2026: We had a wonderful time
  • 5/5 from Rachel Hopwood, attended Feb 2026: Knowledgeable teacher and fun filled experience in a small group!
  • 5/5 from Michelle van Blommestein, attended Feb 2026: This was so amazing and fun. I will be looking at another class
  • 5/5 from Maggie Almond, attended Jan 2026: Really fun to do, and rewarding as well. We all left very happy with our cupcakes!
  • 5/5 from Meg Fraser, attended Nov 2025: I gave my son a present and this was the result, it was very fun and would definitely recommend it for others!
  • 5/5 from Chloe O, attended Nov 2025: Leslie was an absolute delight and guided us through the different techniques of cake decorating easily. We all had a lovely time.
  • 5/5 from Thinnapat Thanaveeradechakorn, attended Nov 2025: I am very impressed of everything's, teacher, she so professional and huge knowledge, Class Provide us full teaching equipment's with well prepare. and at the end we got 6 beautiful cupcakes to take home in the nice box. this class is so worth. you got print note of how to make cupcake and buttercream / method/ decorations in different style. looking forward to learn new class with the same teacher.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Anyanga, attended Sep 2025: The teacher was great and very informative and learnt alot. Will definitely take my cake decoration to the next level with a little bit of practice. Can't wait for the next class!
  • 5/5 from Kerry Trabinger, attended Sep 2025: Excellent class. Loved it.
  • 5/5 from Anthoniette Asumadu, attended Jul 2025: Lesley was great at guiding us through the lesson.
  • 5/5 from Sylvie Pringle, attended Jul 2025: Teacher was lovely! We decorated 6 cupcakes each (4 with specific designs and 2 freestyle). All materials were provided and they even gave us a booklet to keep with all the icing styles we did and the materials we used so we can recreate at home.
  • 5/5 from Brunella Molinaro, attended Jul 2025: The teacher in the Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class was wonderful because she was knowledgeable, helpful and created a positive learning environment. She explained techniques, answered questions patiently, and made the class environment a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Best things I ever did.
  • 5/5 from Sam Chrzczonowicz, attended Jul 2025: Absolutely fabulous class with plenty of time to learn technique and try your own ideas.
  • 5/5 from Velissa Aplin, attended Mar 2025: Excellent class! Leslie is lovely & great at explaining things, the class is well paced. She is funny too. We learnt a lot of different techniques & Leslie helped us when we needed it. Thoroughly enjoyed this class & highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Emma Compton, attended Mar 2025: Great class. Very hands on!!
  • 5/5 from Grace Lee, attended Feb 2025: Lesley is amazing! We had so much fun with her teaching us. Even though i've piped cupcakes before, still picked up new things. Great team activity ️
  • 5/5 from Rekha Krishnamurthy, attended Dec 2024: Teacher was amazing. Had a wonderful time during the class. Recommend class for someone who like decorating cakes.
  • 5/5 from Kirsten David, attended Dec 2024: Enjoyed every second of it ️️️
  • 5/5 from Michelle Graham, attended Dec 2024: Lovely class and our teacher was great. Easy to understand and follow. Unfortunately it was a very hot day and no air conditioning which is not good for cake decorating. So i would rate the facilities as quite poor.
  • 3/5 from Karin Curry, attended Dec 2024: Not prepared to start on time, extremely basic tutorial. I expected a professional tutorial for specially cake decorating techniques. It was not this at all. Holding a butter cream tutorial in a tin she with no air conditioning and 2x medium pedistal fans and small fridge for 8x 6 boxed cakes was not appropriate either. Thank you I was disappointed
  • 5/5 from Ngaire Harvey, attended Sep 2024: No improvement suggested. It was a brilliant course. The instructor was patient and generous with her time.
  • 5/5 from Debra Hughes, attended Sep 2024: This class was awesome. Lesley was so friendly and made you feel like you could achieve anything. I was so happy with them and the fam bam polished off the cupcakes quickly.
  • 5/5 from Susan Bruce, attended Sep 2024: The teacher was very friendly and helpful. The class did not feel rushed and there was time for practice. There was plenty of materials and tips given, including great instructions to take home.
  • 5/5 from Amelia Moore, attended Jul 2024: Had a private class with Lesley for a couple friends with bdays. Could not be happier, was fun and learnt a lot of techniques. This is the second class we've done with For Heavens cakes and would go again for another! Thanks Lesley!
  • 5/5 from Heidi Akister, attended May 2024: I had a great time attending the class. It was fun and I learned so much. Thank you Heidi
  • 5/5 from Terri Oleary, attended May 2024: As a complete novice to icing of any type of chalked… this course was fabulous. Lindsay was great and gave clear and helpful directions with individual instruction if needed. Totally recommend the course ️
  • 4/5 from Taylor Russell, attended Feb 2024: The class was good in terms of the teaching and the information provided. My teacher was really nice and helpful whenever someone needed help. The venue was nice because it was isolated from the rest of Canberra and it was a nice quiet area to do the class. My teacher provided all the materials needed for the entirety of the class. I learnt different ways to create cupcake designs which inspired me to make more at home later.
Your teacher

For Heaven's Cake
For Heaven's Cake

10 years experience in baking and cake decorating

4.9 (181)
female Women-owned

Lesley is the owner and operator of For Heaven's Cake, based in Coogee. Although working in finance for much of her professional life, Lesley had always had a passion for baking. Fifteen years ago she decided to take the plunge and change careers, training in Baking and Pastry at Sydney TAFE. Whilst attending this course, Lesley discovered a love of cake decorating, which led to her starting her own business producing celebration cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Lesley is happy to share her passion with students and looks forward to welcoming you all to class!

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