Cupcake Decorating Class - Beginner

Learn the art of cupcake decorating at this fun class in Birmingham!



3 hours 15 mins Class size 1 to 6 guests       £70

Looking for unique and creative things to do in Birmingham? Why not try your hand at decorating cakes with sugar and icing at this cupcake course?
During this fun and delicious cake decorating class, you will develop new skills and easy-to-do techniques to decorate six individual cupcakes to take away.
Your friendly teacher will be there to guide you each step of the way – so don't worry if you're new to cake decorating or you lack steady hands! Stop your search for "cupcake decorating classes near me" because this Birmingham workshop will give you everything you need. Fun, learning and tasty treats.
Enjoy the creative expression that cupcake decorating provides as you ice your cake creations to perfection.
At the end of this fun and unique cake decorating class, you'll walk away with the skills to make any cupcake look stunning and of course, six deliciously decorated cupcakes to take home and eat!
The March course will feature cupcake decorations for Mothers Day.
Suitable for adults and over16s.
Please note, the cakes are not suitable for people with food allergies. Whilst every care is taken during preparation and cooking, they are made in a kitchen that handles all allergens. We, therefore, offer no assurance that the cakes will be free from traces.

Upcoming dates for Cupcake Decorating Class - Beginner

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 4 Oct 2026, 8:25am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 16 Jan 2027 and 2 May 2027.

  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 9:30am-12:45pm
  • Sat 20 Feb 2027, 9:30am-12:45pm
  • Sat 6 Mar 2027, 9:30am-12:45pm
  • Sun 2 May 2027, 9:30am-12:45pm
What you'll get
  • All materials, ingredients, equipment and a course booklet will be provided.
  • Tara House Bakery will provide six cupcakes per person for decoration. Boxes will be provided to transport the finished cupcakes.
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided throughout the morning.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
Location

Tara House Bakery, Portway, Birmingham, Worcestershire, B48 7HU

This venue is about 4000 metres from Junction 3 of the M42, just off the A435 towards Redditch. A slip road off the A435 is signposted to Portway.

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  • 5/5 from Kay Peacock, attended Jul 2026: What a lovely morning. Jane is a great teacher, I never thought I could make cupcakes look this good! Excellent instructions, I bought this as a present for my 21 year old daughter who loved it.
  • 5/5 from Dionne Valle, attended Jun 2026: Absolutely wonderful experience! Worth every penny! The hosts were fantastic. Book!! Book!! Book everyone!
  • 5/5 from Sharon Bennett, attended Jun 2026: What a lovely experience for me and my daughter , fantastic from start to finish , would definitely recommend , very well looked after by the host and her husband and the tea and scones were a bonus ! came away with lots of skills and confidence , thank you so much will definitely be coming again x
  • 5/5 from Katie Turner, attended Apr 2026: Jane is lovely! Very knowledgeable, patient and helps every person individually to ensure they are doing things correctly. Her instructions are precise and easy to follow. Will definitely be returning!
  • 5/5 from Sofia Ali, attended Apr 2026: I was both thrilled and excited, looking forward to the ‘Beginner’s Cupcake Decorating Course’, and the experience was so positive that it exceeded all my expectations. Jane, our tutor, made everyone feel relaxed, and her easy-going and pleasant demeanour helped everyone relax and focus more on the activity at hand. Her expertise and knowledge were clearly evident, and she passed on so many useful tips and recommendations during the course of the day. I was accompanied by my sister, who is a proficient cake maker, but who, by her own admission, is a novice when it comes to producing cupcakes. This added sibling rivalry made me more determined and incentivised to produce the best cakes I possibly could. Jane’s husband Paul, was on hand to help out and politely prepared teas and coffees for the participants at regular intervals, while providing encouragement throughout. Although it was a fun event, it was hard work, and we all applied ourselves meticulously to the task at hand. I was very proud of my final creation, and this was vindicated by my husband and children, who loved the presentation of the cakes, and more importantly, the taste. They thought they were delicious and have now tasked me with making some cakes imminently. I will have no choice but to willingly oblige, and this time I will enlist the help of my daughter, so that I can pass on Jane’s knowledge to my daughter (who is keen to get started). This was a brilliant course, which I wholeheartedly endorse. If you are committed to learning, you’ll gain so much knowledge and motivation from Jane to become a more accomplished cake maker.
  • 5/5 from Laura Keeley, attended Mar 2026: Great class. Jane was really knowledgeable and helpful. I couldn’t believe how good the cakes looked when we’d finished - I’d never have believed I’d be able to achieve that! The class was very well organised and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Dawn Martin, attended Oct 2025: Great patient instructor. Thoughly enjoyable course. Lots of useful tips
  • 5/5 from Alistair Bush, attended Oct 2025: Very friendly and adapted to individuals pace of learning
  • 5/5 from Karen Davy, attended Oct 2025: Brilliant as always professional and organised I would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Hema Gowda, attended Sep 2025: Completed my beginner cupcake decorating class with Jane today and I'm so impressed. Jane was amazing - super welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable. She broke down the techniques in a way that was easy to follow, and her guidance was spot on. I loved the hands-on practice and the valuable tips she shared. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to get started with cupcake decorating.
  • 5/5 from Megan Ridgard, attended Sep 2025: A throughly enjoyable morning. Jane and Paul are very welcoming and friendly. Very well organised, lovely clear instructions and guidance. Easy to book. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Louise Prosser, attended Aug 2025: Really great beginners cup cake decorating class. Lovely teacher, very patient and knowledgeable, learnt lots of skills and tips. Delicious refreshments. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Helen Broughton, attended Jul 2025: Had a great time this morning at the beginners cupcake decorating class. It was a well taught, clear to follow class. Jane was very patient and reassuring at each step of creating the decorations for each cake. I enjoyed making the roses for the top of two of the cupcakes. I was worried mine would turn out rubbish but it wasn't the case thanks to the great instruction and quality materials. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
  • 5/5 from Fahmida Begum, attended Apr 2025: Jane is so lovely, as is her class. We had a very warm welcome, and then into the class. She took the time to explain and demonstrate everything step-by-step, without us feeling rushed. Having a small class of 5 is helpful as we get 1:1 time if struggling. She's very reassuring throughout and I felt very welcomed. Her partner was also there for a helping hand, and together they hosted a great class.
  • 5/5 from Maxine Warren, attended Apr 2025: Really enjoyed the Beginner's Cupcake Decorating course. Small group, met some lovely ladies and Jane put you at ease and was very helpful and informative. Definitely will book another course and look forward to going. 100% recommend :))
  • 5/5 from Bonnie Mitchell, attended Mar 2025: Enjoyed the course, very much learnt a lot of knowledge.
  • 5/5 from Sally Smith, attended Mar 2025: Jane was both helpful and informative. We learnt a range of techniques and Jane gave us useful tips and ideas to use with fondant icing.
  • 5/5 from Catherine Fayard, attended Mar 2025: Jane is very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. I've learned loads and can't wait to try again on my own. The result looks very professional. Shame it take 4h to make and 4s to devour.
  • 5/5 from Evelyn Shore, attended Feb 2025: I absolutely loved this class. The teacher was brilliant and because it was a small group you were able to get individual attention. We all could not believe how great our cakes looked. If you book this class you will not be disappointed, just great.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Follows, attended Oct 2024: This was an excellent cupcake class for beginners.The instructions were easy to follow and the finished results looked lovely and professional. All materials weren’t provided so there were no extra hidden costs. Our teacher was very patient and gave each of the course members individual attention. Would definitely attend another class
  • 5/5 from Marie Clare, attended Aug 2024: Excellent fun, a great teacher, relaxed and enjoyable session, lovely venue. I learnt loads and look forward to using my new skills. May well be back for the Christmas session.
  • 5/5 from Carissa Willetts, attended Jul 2024: Amazing day at Tara’s House Bakery! Can’t wait to book on to another class
  • 5/5 from Aimee, attended Jul 2024: I've always been someone who said "I can't work with fondant!" So when Jane welcomed me to the class and guaranteed I would walk out with beautifully fondant decorated cupcakes, I was confident I would prove her wrong! Then what do you know... she was absolutely right! The atmosphere in the class was relaxed, welcoming and Jane was so patient and explained everything perfectly which was the perfect recipe for a class! I recommend 100%! I have already booked another!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jul 2024: great! lovely teacher and taught us really well and was super nice and hospitable! Left with 6 cakes that looked professionally decorated and a folder filled with tips, recipes and suppliers which was really handy. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Corriena Macdonald, attended Jul 2024: Beautiful venue and Jane was welcoming and friendly. The class was relaxed and Jane explained/ demonstrated everything very clearly. We were amazed to come away with something that looked professionally decorated what a confidence boost. We’re certainly hooked and looking to book our next course.
  • 5/5 from Duane Blake, attended Jun 2024: The experience was amazing. Tara was so welcoming and knowledgeable and patience. I would really recommend booking.
  • 5/5 from Chloe, attended Apr 2024: Absolutely fab experience! Bought this for my mums birthday and we had loads of fun. Jane was a great host along with her partner, tea and amazing cupcakes were available for snaking on. The explanation on the skills we were learning were well paced out with lots of encouragement. Our cakes along with others looked exactly as described. Will definitely be doing more courses in the future! The cupcakes provided for decorating were so yummy, filled with caramel and had a gorgeous buttercream on top.
  • 5/5 from Abeer Al Maamari, attended Feb 2024: It was amazing class. The instructor is so lovely and kind and her explanation was amazing. I really recommend the course. I really like that the instructor gives you the time to practice and even if you did the mistake you repeat it. I wish she can do another class on buttercream piping techniques. If she did definitely I will attend.
  • 5/5 from Donna Mace, attended Nov 2023: The venue was beautiful. Jane and Paul were very welcoming and provided a lovely calm atmosphere to work in, Paul makes excellent coffee too. All equipment and materials were provided and all excellent quality and condition. I learnt lots of tips about products and equipment to use to help with my cake decorating. Jane’s teaching was pitched perfect for me, she was very patient and gave clear instructions and was more than happy to take extra time to give you more help and advice if needed.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Morgan, attended Nov 2023: Expert, friendly tution. Really pretty surroundings. Lots of practical tips and notes to take home. Extraordinary results! Definitely recommended.
  • 5/5 from Julie Kane, attended Oct 2023: Excellent Course Jane was amazing learnt so much during lesson everything provided and set in lovely surroundings would highly recommend this course had a lovely morning.
  • 5/5 from Ali Plumridge, attended Oct 2023: The course was amazing! We were given such a warm welcome and Jane was such a great teacher. I learnt loads and have ordered all the cutters etc to make more cakes. I have booked another course and can't wait to learn even more techniques.
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Timmins, attended Oct 2023: Absolutely loved the course, amazing tuition, guidance and helpful hints and tips! Will definitely be back for another course
  • 5/5 from Margaret Thorne, attended Oct 2023: Thoroughly enjoyed this with my mom and sistersGreat morning. Everything included no need to bring anything but yourself. Jane was very patient, informative and had great tips. Relaxing & so enjoyable and surprised we produced lovely cup cakes and got them to take homelocation was beautifulwill book again.
  • 5/5 from Joy Shields, attended Oct 2023: The venue was lovely. this was a small family group class. The experience was very enjoyable, the teacher provided us with all the information in a brochure to take away. The teacher made it fun to learn and gave handy tips about the best ingredients and equipment to use. The teacher gave instructions in a way that was easy to follow and understand. I was able to pick things up quickly. It was a great day and we all managed to make some really wonderful cakes that looked and tasted good too. Other people were very impressed and said they were professional.
  • 5/5 from Anne Clany, attended Oct 2023: Fantastic course, teacher very professional, gave me the confidents to try more cup cake baking & decorating in the future, I'm not good normally at baking or decorating cup cakes but under the brilliant guidance of the teacher I was amazed that I decorated the cup cakes and they looked fantastic, if anyone is like me, I recommend this course it's brilliant enjoyed every minute
  • 5/5 from Claire Morton, attended Sep 2023: Excellent teacher, patient but encouraging and attentive. Very nice class will be booking in again.
  • 5/5 from Karen Davyy, attended Apr 2023: Wonderful day. Beautiful location highly recommend. An enjoyable day with like minded people, came away with lots of tips and tricks cakes looked and tasted delicious. Looked to pretty to eat And very good value for money.
  • 5/5 from Diana Aguirre, attended Apr 2023: Fantastic class! It was incredibly well organised in a beautiful setting with a very professional teacher. So many techniques taught within the class with amazing results and a delicious and beautiful box of cakes to take away! Thank you so much.
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Kimberley, attended Feb 2023: Lovely morning learning how to decorate the cakes on a wonderful setting. The venue was just off the motorway and easy to find. The host was friendly, informative and helpful. I enjoyed learning new skills. All the equipment and materials were provided and were easy to use. Even came back with 6 beautifully decorated cupcakes
Your teacher

Tara House Bakery
Tara House Bakery

5.0 (79)
female Women-owned

Jane Bridgewater is a highly qualified chef and has been teaching and training chefs in further education colleges for 20 years. She was a BBC MasterChef Finalist in the 1990s and she started Tara House Bakery some ten years ago. She is now a successful baker and cake designer and wants to pass on her skills, knowledge and expertise to future cake makers. A range of cake decorating courses during the year will include vintage, wedding and Christmas cupcake decorating.

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