Cupcake Decorating Workshop for Kids: A Deliciously Fun Morning!

Looking for a creative, hands-on activity your young Masterchef will love? This is the workshop parents have been waiting for! Join talented baker Tania Penny from Penny Lane Bakery for a delightful cupcake decorating session tailored just for kids.

In this fun and interactive class, children will discover the joy of decorating cupcakes using buttercream and fondant. They will learn to pipe like a pro and design charming fondant toppers to bring their sweet creations to life—all of which they will take home to enjoy (or share, if they can resist!).

What’s Provided:

• All decorating tools and materials—bring a pen if you are a note taker.
• Box to take home their finished cupcakes

Skills they will Gain:

• How to apply buttercream to cupcakes
• Fondant shaping and decorating tips
• Piping techniques made easy for beginners
• Combining colours and textures for eye-catching designs

This beginner-friendly course is perfect for primary-aged kids. Parents are welcome to relax in the cafe during the class, but to let creativity flourish, the workshop space is for children only.
Spaces are limited, so book your little decorator in today!

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, children will have fun decorating cupcakes using basic buttercream piping and basic fondant modelling techniques, demonstrating creativity, fine motor skills, and an understanding of basic design principles in edible art.

What to bring:

Just you and a pen if you are a note taker.

About the Tutor:

Tania Penny is the creative force behind Penny Lane Bakery, a local business in the Shire known for its stunning cakes, cookies, and sweet treats. Her baking journey began in her teenage years, experimenting with chocolate tempering and crafting Easter eggs. Over the decades, she has refined her skills, evolving into a skilled artisan who blends visual artistry with delicious flavour.

Tania’s philosophy is “practice, practice, practice”, which reflects her belief in persistence and joy in the kitchen. When challenges arise, she embraces them with a deep breath, a little dance, and unwavering determination.

Beyond baking, Tania shares her expertise through hands-on classes, where she teaches cake and cupcake decorating workshops. Her engaging approach and emphasis on creativity make her classes popular with both beginners and enthusiasts. Whether crafting a whimsical birthday cake or teaching piping techniques, Tania brings warmth, skill, and a touch of sparkle to everything she does.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.