Christmas Tangyuan Workshop: Sweet Dumpling Making

Learn how to make adorable tangyuan to celebrate the Christmas season!



3 hours Location Coopers Plains Class size 1 to 12 guests   $140 (Afterpay available)

To celebrate the Christmas season and winter solstice, Buns in Bun presents a special festive tangyuan workshop in Brisbane.
In this class, you will learn to make adorable, chewy tangyuan with melt-in-the-mouth fillings. These handmade tangyuan make a perfect addition to holiday gatherings or a thoughtful festive gift to share warmth and joy!
This class is also perfect for beginners so feel free to get creative and enjoy the workshop with us! Perfect for Christmas party ideas or fun things to do in Brisbane.

Upcoming dates for Christmas Tangyuan Workshop: Sweet Dumpling Making

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 12 Nov 2026, 11:17pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 21 Nov 2026 and 21 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 3pm-6pm
What you'll get
  • 10 pieces of filled tangyuan they make during the workshop
  • A lunch that includes gua bao and tangyuan
  • A well-edited recipe for easy recreations at home
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
An apron.
Suitable for

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

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

Location

Coopers Plains, QLD

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Recent reviews of Christmas Tangyuan Workshop: Sweet Dumpling Making

  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: This was my first time learning how to make Tangyuan with a Christmas theme! Esther guided us through every step, from preparing the fillings and dough to decorating and boiling them, using the samples she made as examples. Esther was amazing. She’s a kind, patient, and friendly teacher. Her class was well-structured and filled with fun. The Tangyuan turned out super cute and absolutely delicious!
Your teacher

Buns in Bun
Buns in Bun

5.0 (4)
female Women-owned

Esther Yip | Creative Founder of Q Bun Fun & Buns in Bun
Hong Kong–born · Brisbane–based
English · Cantonese · Mandarin
What I do
  • I design and handcraft playful character bao, from my signature koala to festive favourites, and share them through the Q Bun Fun food trailer.
  • I’m writing a character bao cookbook so home cooks can make their own creations, one little character at a time.
Why I love teaching
  • My favourite moment in class is hearing someone say, “I can’t believe I made that!” It’s especially fun when kids and parents show each other what they’ve made.
  • In my hands-on workshops, I teach children and adults how to shape dough, add facial expressions and turn simple ingredients into character bao, mantou and tangyuan.
  • I love seeing everyone put their own spin on the same design. Give a room full of people the same dough and you’ll get a room full of completely different faces!
My education and training
  • Bachelor of Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)
  • Master of Design, Griffith University (with Distinction)
  • Trained at Disciples Escoffier, with a background in French cuisine and molecular gastronomy.
  • Mentored by mantou master Wang Meiji in crafting intricate steamed buns and tangyuan.
What inspires me
  • I spent 13 years as a flight attendant. Travelling the world gave me a love of seeing how different cultures celebrate through food.
  • I bring those ideas back to the Hong Kong flavours and traditions I grew up with, adding a playful touch through colour, shape and character.
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