Cupcake piping workshop
Upcoming Start Dates
This course was designed in response to all your requests for help with basic piping and has now turned into one of our most popular courses of all time!. The workshop will begin with a demonstration of how to make the perfect pure white vanilla frosting. Moving on, you will learn how to fill a piping bag (without making a mess!) and a range of piping styles including a Mr Whippy swirl, a French swirl, rose swirls in different styles, a butterfly bun, piped bulbs, surprise inside and more.
Exceptionally good value - Take home a box of 12 delicious cupcakes along with your new skills.
- Demonstration - how to make pure white vanilla frosting.
- Tutorial - the difference between frosting/ buttercream, keeping times, storage
- How to fill a piping bag (without getting in a mess!)
- How to refill a piping bag
- How to use an adapter/ coupler
- How to pipe a surprise inside
- How to make a butterfly jam (with a surprise filling)
- How to pipe a Mr Whippy swirl
- How to pipe a French swirl
- How to pipe a ruffled swirl
- How to pipe a rose swirl (in a range of styles)
- How to pipe bulbs
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 - the cupcakes, icings and use of equipment. A box is provided for you to transport your cupcakes home. Students receive a set of course notes.
We provide tea/ coffee/ drinking water and cake.
You may like to bring an apron
Free parking
Well worth the money, highly recommended. Good content, well taught. Fabulous tutor. Annabelle was amazing - friendly, very informative.
— Claire, 10th February 2026
Everything we asked for and more, will be coming back for more. Had a lovely evening, wonderful learning experience. Outstanding tutor - Annabelle was so friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, offered extra tips, great advice. I loved some of the memorable 'technical terms' and felt comfortable to learn and make mistakes. Delicious cake too. It was fab, thank you so much.
— Grace, 10th February 2026
This was to refresh my skills after taking a cake baking/ decorating break. This was the perfect way to get back into it. Such a great way to spend a morning. Annabelle is brilliant and so much fun.
— Rachel, 12th September 2025
Excellent! All questions answered. Pleased I came today, would recommend and I will be coming back.
— Liz, 12th September 2025
Fun. Excellent tuition - everything clearly explained and demonstrated. Course content exactly what we expected. Hugely enjoyable.
— Susan, 12th September 2025
Annabelle is SO knowledgeable, patient and supportive. Demonstrated multiple times and helped if there was a problem. Course content much more detailed than expected. It has been a great experience, I am more confident piping & look forward to making lots of cupcakes. Annabelle is very welcoming & informative. The cakes were delicious!
— Alex, 10th June 2025
I was very happy with the course. Learnt a lot more than expected. Annabelle was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly, very helpful. Excellent advice and tips. Answered all questions and explained all techniques.
— Terrie, 10th June 2025
Superb tutoring from Annabelle. She is so knowledgeable about all things cake. A first class experience with friendly, knowledgeable instruction. Very pleased i came today.
— Helen B, 25th April 2025
The course was really in depth, Annabelle gave extra tips and tricks. Annabelle was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient - it was perfect.
— Himani, 25th April 2025
100% coming back - so pleased I came today. Good, clear teaching and plenty of practical practice.
— Julie, 25th April 2025
Amazing!
— Helen H, 25th April 2025
Excellent, so informative, fun & relaxing. Excellent tutor - so knowledgeable, patient & fun. Absolutely amazing!
— Sarah, 25th April 2025
Lovely, straightforward course for learning piping skills. Lovely tutor.
— Nikki, 25th April 2025
Pleased I came today. Knowledgeable tutor.
— Alice, 25th April 2025
Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. ~Excellent, informative tutor. Fantastic morning - I would come again.
— Alice, 25th April 2025
Very enjoyable course. Answered many questions about different types of icings as well as good demonstrations. Excellent, patient & encouraging tutor - very happy, contagious enthusiasm. Would definitely recommend - Annabelle makes it enjoyable and is sooo enthusiastic!
— Sheila, 25th April 2025
Fantastic tutor. I would definitely recommend - very glad I came and very likely I will come back!
— Christine, 14th March 2025
Another great course, so informative, lots of content. Annabelle is a great tutor - I always look forward to coming on courses. Course content what I expected and more.
— Janet, 14th March 2025
Very happy with the results. Perfect tutor (sweet). Very pleased I came today and I will definitely be back.
— Rhonda, 14th March 2025
Thank you - was nervous but put at ease quickly. So friendly and welcoming. Annabelle was fantastic - wonderful tips, friendly, knowledgeable, funny - allows you to ask as many questions as you like, really calm, doesn't rush and very humorous. It was perfect. Course content more than expected - used lots of different nozzles. I am most definitely coming back for more courses.
— Joanna, 14th March 2025
A very enjoyable course - relaxing but learnt so many tips and knowledge of why and when to use certain products. Very patient tutor. I would totally recommend, I have more courses booked and I am absolutely 100% pleased I came today.
— Karen, 14th March 2025
A very professional and caring group of experts - always on hand for help and guidance. Brilliant course, lots of fun. Brilliant tutor, very patient and informative - lots of extra tips and tricks - excellent.
— Chloe, 14th March 2025
Course exceeded my expectations. Very knowledgeable tutor, patient and quick to observe if anyone needed help. Would recommend - very informative, good learning, fun. Very pleased I came today.
— Terence, 14th March 2025
Very happy, I will definitely be back.
— p, 4th February 2025
Amazing course - learnt lots! Course content was what I expected and more. Suitable for everyone from beginners up. Very helpful tutor, tips are great - little things make all the difference. So happy I came today.
— Claire, 4th February 2025
100% definitely coming back to do more courses - excellent tutor. Great workshop using multiple nozzles, good to know how to do so many different designs. Course content everything I expected and more.
— Jane, 4th February 2025
Excellent tutor - each skill was patiently explained, not rushed. Very happy I came. These evening courses are the perfect way to step off the treadmill for a while, plus you get to take home cake!
— Diane, 4th February 2025
A great course for practising piping, lots of different designs + nozzles used. Annabelle explained + demonstrated each one. Annabelle gave plenty of time for us to pipe our cupcakes and was very helpful + friendly as she always is. Course content exactly as expected.
— Heather, 25th April 2024
Friendly atmosphere with everything explained in detail and practical demo. Excellent tutor. More than expected. Thank you.
— , 25th April 2024
Excellent tutor, very knowledgeable & lots of passion for baking. Great course, lots of good tips & tricks.
— Sue-Ann van Niekerk, 25th April 2024
An amazing experience, with so much helpful and useful information, I would highly recommend. Much better than expected. Tutor really welcoming, knowledgeable with extra tips and advice, explained things clearly - patient and so good. It was great. Thank you.
— , 25th April 2024
Definitely be back. Course so much more than what I expected. Absolutely amazing tutor. Very knowledgeable. So friendly and gives amazing tips on a range of baking queries that will make a big difference to my baking.
— Hannah Palmer, 19th January 2024
Lovely atmosphere and step by step help! Very clear and copious demonstrations to help. Tutor friendly, encouraging & patient.
— Nicola Woodger, 19th January 2024
Very friendly and helpful and a fun morning. Learnt a lot of new skills and useful tips.
— Anne Cheeseman, 19th January 2024
Learnt so many new skills. More than I expected. Tutor brilliant - as always. Thank you.
— Jane Hagger, 19th January 2024
I'd recommend without hesitation. Excellent tutor. Every course I have attended has been excellent. Thank you & see you again soon!
— Lesley, 19th January 2024
Really enjoyable morning looking a new skill. Excellent, helpful tutor. Going home to practice.
— Sue Honour, 19th January 2024
A wonderful evening, learning how to pipe beautiful cupcakes. The tutor was knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. Very encouraging, great explanations. I will definitely be back to learn more.
— Katie Gough, 16th January 2024
Very enjoyable fun evening! I'd recommend. Very good tutor.
— Vanessa, 16th January 2024
A really fun evening. Learnt so much even though I've been icing a few years. Fantastic tutor.
— Amanda, 16th January 2024
What I expected + more. 5 stars. Very friendly and helpful tutor.
— Amy Hilden, 16th January 2024
The course was better than I expected, I had a great time and would recommend to my friends. Annabelle was very good, friendly, fun and explained stuff clearly. My grandparents booked me this as a 12th birthday present and I loved it.
— , 28th September 2023
As my first course I was quite nervous. I have been put at ease from the moment I walked in. The course was very easy to follow and enjoyable. The course content was more than I expected. Annabelle was an extremely good tutor, friendly and explained everything step by step. I will definitely book more courses.
— Tina, 28th September 2023
This was a perfect, fun evening, spending time learning piping skills and decorating cupcakes - then yummy cakes to take home - woohoo! Annabelle was totally lovely and I had a super time. The course content was exactly what I expected. I love the 2D nozzle the best, I love those rose swirls.
— Annie, 28th September 2023
Friendly atmosphere. Course exactly as described. Amazing tutor. Very good at explaining to my Autistic daughter.
— Miss Eva (and Mum), 11th May 2023
Better than expected. Very informative. Excellent tutor. Looking forward to coming back.
— Diane Brown, 11th May 2023
One of the most enjoyable courses I've been on. The class was friendly and tutor was excellent - knowledgeable, helpful and gave lots of tips. Learnt lots. Very pleased.
— Emma Brown, 11th May 2023
What I expected. Tutor excellent. Very good at explaining everything.
— Bea Woolliams, 11th May 2023
Lovely course with lots of info. Tutor friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, answered questions, explained things clearly. Very likely to come back.
— Vicky, 11th May 2023
Very enjoyable course & lots of fun. Annabelle was very informative & she was very friendly too. Explanation of all nozzles really good. Course what I expected and more. Was a great evening!
— Trish Rabbitt, 11th May 2023
Loved it! Very enjoyable & go home with 12 cupcakes. Very good tutor. Very friendly. Very patient.
— Mel Barr, 11th May 2023
A really enjoyable course learning how to pipe cupcakes with a excellent tutor.
— Keith, 11th May 2023
Great tuition + really enjoyable. Really improved my confidence + skills. Lovely friendly atmosphere.
— Lynn Salter, 24th March 2023
A very enjoyable course. Excellent tutorial & not too many students in class. Tutor very knowledgeable. Looking forward to attending other courses.
— Susan Garner, 24th March 2023
So much fun. Excellent tutor. What I expected & more nozzles than I thought. Everything perfect - now need to practise.
— Thelma, 27th January 2023
Annabel very helpful, knowledgeable. Course what I expected & more. Advise about gluten free baking & lots to look in the shop, definatly would recommend and go again.
— Vicki, 27th January 2023
Really useful course - great fun & such an enthusiastic teacher. Thank you.
— Sarah Lintern, 27th January 2023
Had a lovey time, lots of different ways on how to learn. Good fun would recommend.
— Sinead Balchin, 24th January 2023
Fabulous, entertaining, friendly evening. Brilliant tutor, great tips. Enjoyable and interesting.
— Alyson Blackshaw, 24th January 2023
My first lesson & it was GREAT! Welcoming & friendly tutors - so patient & attentive! I enjoyed myself so much and learnt lots!!! Thank you!
— Amy Northage, 8th October 2022
It was better than I expected. So friendly, informative, fun and I achieved lovely cakes. Excellent tutor.
— Theresa Barham, 8th October 2022
Course what I expected and more, perfect. Great fun, even for beginners.
— Ella Low, 8th October 2022
Tutor vey knowledgeable, patient, lots of advice and explanations. Excellent course, so much learning.
— Wendy Woolcombe, 8th October 2022
Good course for any one looking to improve their piping skills or just as a refresher. Annabelle was knowledgeable, friendly and patient as always. Easy to follow, step by step tuition.
— Joanne Keating, 8th October 2022
I thought it was plain butter and icing sugar. I was so wrong. Fantastic tutor. I learnt a lot and course a lot more than I expected.
— Julie Cheah, 8th October 2022
Very helpful even on cupcake swirls I thought I knew how to do. Definitely recommend.
— Josie, 6th September 2022
Brand new course - a good explanation on how to use a variety of nozzles. Clear instructions and easy to follow. Tutor very patient and happy to answer any question. 5 star.
— Amy Jeffrey, 6th September 2022
Fantastic easy to follow course full of new tips & tricks to make beautiful cupcakes with lots of choices. Great to see different tips being used & what can be achieved. Better than expected, full of information, tips and advice, shared to allow lots of practice and a warm friendly atmosphere.
— Emma, 6th September 2022
A great course to ensure your cupcakes look professional & a thing of beauty. It was fun, informative & full of great hints & tips - its a much for the avid cupcake baker. Perfect.
— Jane Brender, 6th September 2022
This was totally brilliant. Before doing this, I was more of 'a blobber', now I feel capable. It was an evening of fun with friends but learning so much. So much information, I learnt way more than I expected & thoroughly enjoyed it.
— Belinda Hayes, 6th September 2022
More than expected. Fun, exciting course. Tutor so knowledgeable and explains everything as she goes along. I am now not scared of piping:)
— Julie Stoneman, 6th September 2022
Excellent course. I was amazed by the skill I have learnt, I've always been scared to try. Tutor excellent, very patient. A very good course.
— Jacqueline Allcock, 6th September 2022
