Classes - Crafty Cat - Mackay, QLD

A big thank you to Lucy and John for the kids cupcake class this morning. Your patience with the kids and your passion for all things crafty certainly shines through. The kids had a ball and we look forward to attending again next holidays. Donna

Kids loved this! Couldn't believe the 3 kids my sister and I booked in came home with 4 gorgeously decorated Easter cupcakes each....and us parents were free to go for a quick coffee while they were looked after so well. Cakes were gorgeous and tasty. Thankyou Cassandra

Just loved this class,it was awesome, thanks Lucy Rosie

Snuggle Bye Baby under a blanket workshop

We had sooo much fun Kerry

Thanks Lucy for today, I always have so much fun learning from you Lorene

Beginner's One Tier Cake Decorating Class

Thank you I really enjoyed this class. Kristy

Next year I am flying up to Mackay just to do this class. Gail

Thanks for the awesome cupcake decorating class on Sunday Lucy. I can't believe how much we learnt in such a short time. I highly recommend the class to anyone wanting to expand their cupcake repertoire Caroline

Had a great time doing the cupcakes. can't wait to make them at home for the family. thanks Lucy Kaylene

Thanks again Lucy, always fun and educational - great value for money Lorene

Cake Decorating Classes

There is no need to travel to the Big Cities to learn the art of cake decorating; we offer basic cake decorating classes right here in Mackay.

Most of our cake decorating classes are suitable for beginners and are held in a relaxed and friendly environment.

We hold classes regularly; please visit our Facebook page to find out the next class and date or contact us to register your interest for a specific class.

One Tier Cake Decorating Class

At this five hour class, learn the basic skills and foundations of cake decorating and sugar flower art and take home a fully decorated, formal one tier cake. Class sizes are kept small so you will receive the best support and attention.

You will learn how to:

prepare a cake
cover your cake with fondant
attach ribbon to your cake
colour fondant
make royal icing and pipe a shell border
create carnations and sugar flowers from modelling paste
frill
use moulds
attach fondant shapes to wire
apply colour and shimmer

Cost: $75, to be paid in full before the class – includes lunch and the use of colour and shimmer dusts, moulds and specialised tools.
What to Bring: We ask that you bring a cake (a heavier cake like fruit cake or mud cake is best) and basic materials, tools and equipment. The tools and equipment will form your cake decorating kit and allow you to continue cake decorating on your own at home.
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Cupcake Decorating Class

At this three hour class, learn all the basics of decorating cupcakes with buttercream and fondant. Take home six decorated cupcakes and the skills to impress your family and friends at your next celebration

You will learn how to:

prepare a cupcake
pipe buttercream
colour fondant and cover cupcakes
emboss fondant
use moulds
create decorations from modelling paste
apply colour and shimmer

Cost: $70, to be paid in full before the class – includes six cupcakes to decorate, buttercream, fondant, modelling paste, colour and shimmer dusts, and use of all tools and equipment required.
What to Bring: Just yourself

Themed Cupcake Decorating Class

At these limited edition classes, you will take home a number of fully decorated, themed cupcakes. You will learn step-by-step how to create decorate the cupcakes and also learn basics skills for decorating cupcakes with buttercream and fondant.

Some of our past themed classes include:

Fantasy (Unicorn)
Ballerina Tutu
Cupcake Bouquet
Piping Techniques
Christmas

Cost: Varies depending on class. Usually $55-$70, to be paid in full before the class – includes cupcakes to decorate, an instruction sheet, buttercream, fondant, modelling paste, colour and shimmer dusts, and use of all tools and equipment required.
What to Bring: Just yourself

Fantasy Unicorn Cupcakes completed at a themed class

Decorated Christmas Cupcakes completed at a themed class

Ballerina Tutu Cupcakes completed at a themed class

Advanced Classes

Take your decorating to the next level with our advanced cake decorating classes. Learn both traditional sugar flower work, piping and colouring as well as on-trend techniques from experienced, professional cake decorators.

Cost: Varies depending on class. To be paid in full before the class
What to Bring: A list of required tools will be provided for each class

Sugar flower Protea completed at a class

Sugar flower Christmas plaque completed at a class

Kids Cupcake Classes

We regularly hold children's classes during the school holidays. These book out quickly so please keep a close eye on our Facebook page for the next dates.

Great birthday party idea! Contact us for more information