The Art of Buttercream Palette Painting Workshop

Learn how to use palette painting and turn your buttercream cakes into pieces of art.


Academy Of Cake Decorating
Academy Of Cake Decorating
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3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £99 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Turn cake decorating into fine art. In this hands-on masterclass led by Chef Ribana, you will discover how to use artist palette knives to create modern, textured floral motifs and contemporary painterly designs in silky buttercream.
This class is perfect for complete beginners eager to learn a trending, artistic decorating method, as well as experienced bakers looking to expand their skills! Working directly on a freshly baked 6-inch vanilla cake, you will learn the exact consistencies, strokes, and colour techniques needed to transform plain buttercream into a tactile, edible canvas.
What you'll learn:
  • Master the ideal buttercream texture required for crisp knife strokes and structural petals.
  • Learn the secrets to achieving intense, rich shades without curdling or bitter aftertastes.
  • Understand the different shapes and flexibilities of artist palette knives and their specific uses in cake artistry.
  • Master wrist movement and pressure control to sculpt realistic 3D petals, leaves, textured backgrounds, and impressionist floral compositions.
  • Coat a fresh 6-inch vanilla sponge with your freshly prepared buttercream and apply your newly mastered painting techniques to create a finished showpiece.
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with your finished buttercream cake ready to be enjoyed -- plus new skills to keep experimenting with in the kitchen.
What you'll get
  • Freshly baked 6-inch vanilla cake ready for icing and decorating.
  • All professional buttercream ingredients, premium colour gels, and artist tools.
  • Hands-on, step-by-step coaching from Chef Ribana.
  • Sturdy luxury cake box and board to safely transport your masterpiece.
  • Downloadable recipe booklet and palette knife technique guide.
  • Your completed painted buttercream cake ready to display and enjoy!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Everything is provided -- just bring yourself!
Suitable for

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

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Location

2 Fiddlebridge Industrial Area, Hatfield AL10 0DE

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Academy Of Cake Decorating
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Unleash your cake-decorating creativity and discover a fulfilling new hobby! The Academy of Cake Decorating offers fun, hands-on courses designed to help you master delightful new skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to take your baking to the next level, our expert instructors, led by award-winning pastry chef Ribana Cristescu, will share their secrets and inspire you to create edible masterpieces.
Why Choose the Academy of Cake Decorating?
Expert guidance: Learn from Ribana and her team, combining a passion for teaching with a wealth of pastry and sugarcraft experience.
Inspiring Environment: Our welcoming, fully-equipped classrooms provide the perfect space for your creative journey.
Community of fellow bakers: Connect with other enthusiasts, sharing tips and celebrating your successes.
Transform your love of baking into something truly special. Browse our courses on ClassBento and embark on a sweet adventure today!

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