Cupcake Bouquet & Piping Day
Upcoming Start Dates
This course is packed full of techniques and ideas to produce a wide range of finishes for your cupcakes. The focus of this course is entirely on decoration - we will bake you a batch of delicious cupcakes ready for you to decorate, you will use several different nozzles to pipe buttercream and frosting to create 13 floral designs. You will learn different colouring techniques and you will have the opportunity to colour your frosting/ buttercream to suit your desired colour scheme.
We will show you how to create a cupcake bouquet using a selection of the designs you have created. Your remaining cupcakes you will take home in a box.
- Tutorial - different piping mediums, their pros & cons & best applications - what to use when to best effect and taste including frosting, buttercream, whipped ganache, cream cheese topping, cream, Swiss meringue buttercream, Italian meringue buttercream, chocolate fudge topping, chocolate buttercream
- How to fill a piping bag
- How to use an adapter
- How to colour buttercream/ frosting including marbled and striped effects
- How to create a rose swirl
- How to pipe hydrangeas
- How to create flowers with individually piped petals
- How to pipe a small rose
- How to pipe a large open rose
- How to pipe an old english rose
- how to pipe a multi blossom flower
- how to pipe a ribbon rose
- How to pipe a chrysanthemum
- How to pipe a ranunculus
- How to pipe mini rosette swirls
- How to pipe a sunflower
- How to pipe leaves
- How to pipe a peony
- How to create a cupcake bouquet (with lots of Annabelle top tips/ insider secrets)
Annabelle
Annabelle
Director
Annabelle established Confection Perfection (now re-branded as Annabelle Jane Cake School) in 1996 from her kitchen table; bought her first retail premises in 2000 and is now settled in a delightful setting in Bearsted, just outside Maidstone. Annabelle has extensive cake decorating experience and is highly creative and artistic. Annabelle is an accredited tutor for the PME Diplomas in Sugar craft and also designs and delivers a wide range of other highly successful cake baking and decorating classes. Annabelle has a huge vision for our Cake School and ensures that the strong reputation we have earned continues to grow lead by her consistently high standards.
Everything is included including cupcakes, buttercream, frosting, use of equipment. A cupcake box and materials for the cupcake bouquet are also provided. Students recieve a set of notes and also a 10% discount in the shop (on items used on the course).
You may like to bring an apron and a packed lunch (or there is a local deli a short walk away)
We provide tea, coffee, drinking water and cake.
A fantastic course to try lots of different nozzles, piping techniques & filling piping bags with different colours in different ways. Can use these skills for so many different things at home & make stunning cupcakes. Amazing.
— Emma Jellicoe, 6th April 2024
What a delightful course today was. Lovely Linda and Annabelle always great and helpful. All informative and course notes too. LOVED IT!
— Roni, 6th April 2024
More than expected. Lots of extra tips. Excellent tutor, friendly, puts you at ease. Great day out and super cakes to take home.
— Sonia Dover, 6th April 2024
Fabulous course with so much content & tricks. Fun & informative. Loved it so much & everything comes out looking so professional. 5 star of courses.
— Jane Brender, 6th April 2024
Learnt lots. Helpful tips & tricks. Just need to practice now!
— , 6th April 2024
A lot better than expected - was really good. Linda was clear when explaining everything and very helpful on hand to help. All the extra tips and answers questions.. didn't go too fast + let us take our time. Linda was really good in helping to improve my technique on piping the cupcake. I really enjoyed piping the different flowers. Thank you.
— Heather, 6th April 2024
Brilliant tutor. 5-star course.
— Beverley Taylor, 6th April 2024
Learnt multiple piping techniques within a single day to create a beautiful bouquet. Great combination of demo and practical. Tutor brilliant a always. Friendly, patient, helpful. Thank you.
— Joanne Northage, 3rd September 2022
A great day lots of fun. Tutor very good very patient took time with everyone. Will be back again.
— Janet Chuter, 3rd September 2022
Course what I expected. 5 stars. Linda is awesome.
— Dawn Allchin, 3rd September 2022
Tutor sooo patient, informative, helpful. Course what I expected and more. So rewarding and so much to learn. From become an absolute novice to a 100% professional.
— Karen Airey, 3rd September 2022
This has been a fabulous day! I feel like I have learned so much & achieved a beautiful end product. Awesome tutor. A great experience. Thank you!
— Jo Stephenson, 3rd September 2022
The tutor goes above and beyond to ensure that all her students understand every bit of the course. Linda is very knowledgeable friendly and helpful.
— , 3rd September 2022
I have completed a number of courses now and always leave feeling happy and accomplished, not to mention delicious cake to take away and share. The tutors are so friendly, patient and knowledgeable. 100% recommend. Friendly, variety of challenge and accessible for variety of levels.
— Seri Hodges, 3rd September 2022
Amazing different piping skills + tips taught -> fantastic results. Tutor had amazing patience & knowledge, friendly & approachable.
— , 3rd September 2022
An amazing day packed full of new skills. Linda & Annabelle are so patient, kind & attentive. Explained really clearly. I love it here!
— Laura, 14th May 2022
Really enjoyable! Had a wonderful time and learned so much! Excellent tutor. I will be back!
— Frauke Parrish, 14th May 2022
What I expected and more. Linda was brilliant very knowledgeable lots of tips. Definatly recommend.
— Wendy Woolcombe, 14th May 2022
Excellent course with very knowledgeable tutor, explained everything in details & was very patient & helpful. Going home with a beautiful bouquet. Lots of new skills learnt & very friendly atmosphere.
— Lynne, 14th May 2022
Good training. Very good tutor.
— T Hannocks, 14th May 2022
Interesting & informative. Excellent tutor
— J Porter, 14th May 2022
Very satisfying and fulfilling. Very rewarding to achieve such high standards. Absolutely brilliant tutor, very patient and clear in instructions and demonstrating. Felt very proud to achieve this course.
— Karen Airey, 26th February 2022
More than I expected, far more flower options. Annabelle and Linda are both so fantastic and brilliant at explaining things. Very good.
— Kristy, 26th February 2022
Brilliant tutor - Lyn was so helpful and help do it everything at my pace which was brilliant. Course better than I expected. Also Lyn encouraged me alot. Rewarding in the end. 5 stars.
— Julie Pape, 26th February 2022
Excellent tutor - cannot praise her enough - knows her stuff:) So friendly yet professional. Course what I expected and more - really learn.
— Pauline Forder, 4th September 2021
Really informative + super friendly. Tutor patient + kind. The day flew by and we covered a lot of content. Really great course.
— Hannah Merricks, 4th September 2021
Fabulous course, so many different piping techniques - such a fun day!
— Judith Jones, 4th September 2021
Fun enjoyable day - fantastic course. Tutor excellent as always, very knowledgeable & patient.
— Julie Stoneman, 4th September 2021
At Cake School, I'm in my happy place! Courses excellent, well planned, informative + suitable for all levels. Tutors are so good and everyone friendly. Safety well thought out & safer here than anywhere! This course was what I expected and more. It was perfect.
— Sharon Rochester, 4th September 2021
I have really enjoyed it very much. Linda was patient and very calming. She done at a speed that was easy to follow and made it very easy to do! The course was worth every penny as everything was included and tea and coffee & cake supplied (Bonus)! Super!!
— Margaret Shanny, 4th September 2021
The most amazing day, I have learnt and achieved so much. It's all thanks to amazing tutoring! Awesome, fantastic enthusiasm, very clear and easy to follow instructions. Excellent health and safety, very well organised. Fantastic.
— Jackie Frost, 26th June 2021
Very good + patient tutor. Also very easy to understand & loads of information.
— Jane Hextall, 26th June 2021
Friendly, good paced class. Excellent tutor, very patient. Very clear easy to follow instructions. Another fab course!
— Karen Hannah, 26th June 2021
Excellent day, really enjoyed myself. Lovely, well taught, relaxed atmosphere.
— Lee Bruin, 26th June 2021
Brilliant course. Excellent tutor.
— Adina Ciuche, 24th October 2020
An excellent course to learn some effective techniques. More than expected!! Fun + well taught in a friendly + relaxed environment. Just created something so lovely.
— Sandra Doughty, 24th October 2020
Absolutely fantastic day. Really enjoyed the course, relaxed atmosphere and friendly tutor with amazing tips and tutorials. Have learnt so much to take home and practise. Thank you. I definitely plan to return.
— Caroline, 24th October 2020
A lovely day. This course was amazing. I learnt so much about piping and I got to take home a wonderful bouquet. Linda was great, so helpful and patient, always available to give extra advice if needed. What I expected and lots more. Great company, tutor and skills learnt.
— Diane B,., 24th October 2020
Just amazing. 1000% coming back.
— Debbie Gregory, 24th October 2020
Course very informative & fun. Excellent tutor. Very patient & friendly. Explained things well & didn't mind showing me a second time when needed. Learned numerous piping skills. Great to have printed handouts to take home. Whole day was enjoyable.
— Barbara Stead., 3rd October 2020
What a fantastic course with a beautiful end result. Thank you. Very Covid conscious.
— Chris Vaughan, 3rd October 2020
Highly recommend the course, so many piping skills learnt along with presentation tips and explained so well. Very well organised with everything you need. Lovely day, fun & relaxing. Excellent tutor, very knowledgeable + very patient! Extra tips too! Safety successful.
— Lisa, 3rd October 2020
Brilliant day. More than I expected. Brilliant tutor. Health & safety very good. Very safe.
— Isobel, 3rd October 2020
This was such a fun day. I always come away enthused to try something new. Excellent tutor. Very friendly and patient. The course exceeded my expectations. Perfect!
— Theresa Staunton, 3rd October 2020
Excellent course. Highly recommended. Learnt so much.
— Clare Hazelwood, 1st March 2020
Amazing course and so much fun. Linda is a fab teacher, always so helpful and very professional.
— Nicola Hooper, 1st March 2020
Great fun, steady pace but achieved a great deal. Relevant to all skill levels. Couldn't believe results at end.
— D. Linkins, 1st March 2020
Annabelle Janes Cake School is an enjoyable time spent with lovely tutors and wonderful students. You come away with beautiful cakes and a smile on your face. Linda was excellent and patient & helped me with the fact I was piping left handed. Already have several more courses booked.
— Carol, 1st March 2020
Fun and enjoyable. Very comprehensive but broken down to beginner level. Amazing tutor. Thank you!
— Zoe Baker, 1st March 2020
My favourite course to date! So many skills learnt and the end result is simply amazing. Blown away by the result.
— Becky Nicholson, 1st March 2020
Excellent course., Friendly fun time. Very knowledgeable tutor & answers all questions.
— Su Lowe, 1st March 2020
More cakes/piping skills than I thought - so many new skills learnt. Excellent tutor! Friendly, approachable & so knowledgeable. I love being able to ask questions on other cake skills throughout the course. An excellent day,
— Marie, 22nd September 2019
Great experience. Relaxed, friendly. Tutor excellent, so patient with repetative questions from us, hands on help, good fun.
— Molly Payton, 22nd September 2019
Everything about today was wonderful, including Linda. Wonderful, friendly lady, very informative. Today was one of the best. Enjoyed every moment.
— Anita Ayling, 4th August 2018
Amazing day and amazing course. Learnt loads and Linda was really helpful & patient. So looking forward to go home and practise, it also surprising that one nozzle does so many flower.. learnt 13 different designs was perfect, though learning all the amazing flower we run out time.
— Sarah Land, 4th August 2018
Very informative & creative. Excellent, very patient tutor. Longer day would be good.
— Sarah Putney, 4th August 2018
Brilliant, friendly tutor. The course what I expected and more.
— Tracey Mahaffey, 4th August 2018
Excellent course, one that everyone should try. Fun + learn so much.
— Natasha Turnbull, 4th August 2018
I was scared of using buttercream to decorate flowers, but was surprised at how simple it was. Just need to practice now. Longer time for the course would be good, and doing a simpler flower before daisy to practice technique. Tutor super trouper fantastic.
— Nicki Smith, 4th August 2018
It was interesting, fun & well structured. Linda was extremely nice, helpful & friendly.
— Anar, 4th August 2018
Fun day, very full. Been to two classes and I'll be back for more.
— Samantha Mathews, 4th August 2018
Can't believe I made those cupcakes - so amazed! Much better than I expected; absolutely amazing - patient and understanding tutor... a wonderful day.
— Gill Newton, 26th May 2018
More than I expected. Excellent tutor - explained each step.
— , 26th May 2018
Excellent, fun course, learnt so much in one day!
— Erika Broad, 26th May 2018
Friendly, fun & very informative. Absolutely brilliant, super helpful tutor & enough time for everyone.
— Laura Morford, 26th May 2018
Great course - great day. Learnt a lot. Highly recommended.
— Debbie, 3rd February 2018
Never had a bad course and this one was another winner. You learn so much in a fun and friendly environment. You go away feeling inspired and wanting to do more. No matter your ability the course is aimed at everyone.
— Dan Boulton, 2nd February 2018
A day well spent and a strong sense of achievement felt. Lovely surroundings and friendly atmosphere. Very patient tutor, excellent tips and encouragement. Excellent cake too!
— Rachel Rose, 2nd February 2018
Great day of learning, practise and guidance. Given me a love of something new! Lovely tutor, great atmosphere and just all round wonderful experience. Heartily recommend!
— Tracey Hanks, 2nd February 2018
What a great experience - I would never have believed I could do this before today. Excellent tuition and course content. Thanks!
— Julie Dod, 2nd February 2018
Great tuition with a friendly atmosphere.
— Suzanne Folkard, 2nd February 2018
Linda was very knowledgeable with helpful hints + tips throughout the day. She was patient + ensured that we all knew what to do before moving on to the next part. Clear instructions, helpful & friendly.
— Pauline Scaysbrook, 27th October 2017
Amazing course - I absolutely loved it! So effective and gorgeous! Lovely tutor, knowledgeable, very friendly, extremely helpful. Experience was amazing once again. Loved it!!
— Chloe Willson, 27th October 2017
Really good course. I did not believe I would end up with a bouquet similar to the picture on the website, but the end result was amazing. So happy with it. Linda was happy to re-explain and came round to individuals struggling with any technique. Really good course, good pace and friendly.
— Claire Kind, 27th October 2017
Very enjoyable & informative course, Good fun & would recommend. Very pleased that I achieved a bouquet as promised.
— Fiona Nutburn, 27th October 2017
Linda was excellent. So informative and patient. Very clearly explained and shown.
— Halina Potts, 27th October 2017
Good fun & informative. Excellent tutor. Excellent bunch of ladies. Lots of tips, hints & useful shortcuts / advice.
— Michele Neep, 27th October 2017
Enjoyed the day very much. Knowledgeable, friendly tutor & good at explaining. Great to improve skills.
— Hilary, 27th October 2017
Great day. Wonderful tutor. This is the 2nd time I've done the course - and would still like to do it again!
— Gill Newton, 27th October 2017
Very relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Excellent tutor. Pictures on the course notes would be helpful, to help remember which flower was which. Fantastic day - thanks so much!
— Laura Varney, 27th October 2017
Excellent teaching. Brilliant tutor.
— Hollie Eastman, 27th October 2017
Fab tutor. Course more than I expected. Thank you.
— Leigh Eastman, 27th October 2017
Well organised & interesting. Excellent tutor. Very clear instructions.
— Alison Wheeler, 27th October 2017
Very thorough. Enjoyable.
— , 7th January 2017
5+ stars! Awesome. Expectations met & more. Very informative. Nothing I would add or remove; perfect.
— Karen, 7th January 2017
Really detailed information provided. Found online - and coming on my own, it was nice to feel welcome straight away. Excellent tutor, very patient when showing how to create the cupcakes. I hope to attend other courses. Fabulous!
— Emily, 7th January 2017
100% likely to come back. Fantastic.
— Heather, 7th January 2017
Amazing. And thank you for adapting the ingredients to be gluten free.
— , 7th January 2017
Good for beginners & advanced. Clear, patient, friendly teaching. More varied that I expected. Enlightening!
— , 7th January 2017
5+ star. It's fun and learn more than expecting. Magical.
— , 7th January 2017
Good pace of teaching, friendly & funny and patient. Excellent.
— Beverley, 7th January 2017
Fun, friendly & great tutor, very helpful. Great experience.
— Sarah, 7th January 2017
A wonderful course with a wonderful tutor. I learnt more than expected, a fantastic day - brilliant, fun and helpful.
— Carley Bright, 27th February 2016
Enjoyable course. What I expected, and very good.
— Julie, 7th January 2016
Friendly greeting. Excellent tutor. Inspiring day!
— Sallyann Clinton, 12th June 2015
Very good tutor explained things well. Really informative day.
— Hayley Caiels, 12th June 2015
A lovely day, with like minded ladies. Fantastic, great teacher. Lots of tips and tricks to pass on. The course contained more than I thought. Will be back for more.
— Chris Harris, 12th May 2015
A wonderful day to relax & learn a new technique or two! Clear, concise instructions, not rushed. Such a lovely present to be given to anyone.
— Liz Charter, 12th May 2015
Friendly, helpful, great tutor happy to answer all questions. Course even better than I expected.
— Andrea Winter, 12th May 2015
Fun, friendly and fabulous. What a brilliant day. I've learned so much and get to take home what I've done to reflect with another cup of tea! Brilliant tutor.
— Fiona Dalzell, 12th May 2015