Rustic Roses

Baking and cake decorating have always been a passion for Sonam Arora, but it wasn't until her children grew up and started building their own careers that she found the time to turn her love of baking into her own business, Rustic Roses. Her vision? To create a welcoming space where everyone can learn the art of cake decorating and make something they are proud of. 

Today, Sonam offers a variety of cake decorating classes in her private home studio in Berwick, Melbourne. While buttercream florals are a particular favourite, Sonam loves exploring all kinds of cake decorating techniques with her students. Through her classes, she hopes to share her passion for baking, help students explore their creativity and learn new skills they can take home with them. 

Whether you're new to cake decorating or keen to try a different creative hobby, stop by Sonam’s studio and create cupcakes that are almost too pretty to eat!

My goal is to…

“Make every student feel comfortable, supported and confident from the very beginning. I break everything down into simple, easy-to-follow steps and guide them through each technique, so they can see that cake decorating is something anyone can learn with the right guidance and practice.” 

The most rewarding part is… 

“Seeing the transformation throughout the class—watching students go from ‘I don’t think I can do this' to proudly holding a cake they created themselves. It’s a wonderful feeling to help people discover a new passion and realise their own creativity.”

The best thing about cake decorating is… 

“Each student brings their own personality and ideas, which makes every class unique and meaningful.” 

Cake decorating can help you…

“Slow down, have conversations, share ideas and enjoy the process together. Unlike many activities where the focus is simply on the final result, cake decorating allows people to connect through the journey—learning new skills, helping each other, laughing at little mistakes and celebrating their achievements.” 

You’ll leave the class with… 

“Confidence and the belief that you are capable of creating something beautiful with your own hands. Cake decorating is not just about making a perfect cake; it’s about enjoying the creative process and having the courage to try something new.”