Professionally cover & decorate a cake – 11th September 2026
£145.00
11th September 2026 – 9:30am – 1:30pm
From Homemade to professional: Cake covering masterclass
Turn your homemade cakes into professional looking creations
Do you love baking cakes but struggle to achieve that smooth, polished finish you see on professional designs?
If you have ever felt frustrated by cracked sugar paste, uneven sides, untidy cake boards, or decorations that don’t quite look as you had hoped, this class is for you.
Join me for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will learn the essential skills that will instantly elevate your cake decorating and give you the confidence to create beautiful celebration cakes at home.
During This Class You Will Learn How To:
✔ Cover a cake professionally using sugar paste
✔ Understand the different types of sugar paste and when to use them
✔ Achieve beautifully smooth sides and sharp, clean finishes
✔ Master several methods for covering cake boards professionally
✔ Apply ribbon neatly and create elegant ribbon decorations
✔ Create simple yet effective decorations to decorate your cakes
✔ Discover professional tips and techniques used by experienced cake designers
✔ Build confidence in your decorating skills so you can recreate these techniques at home
What You Will Achieve
Throughout the workshop, I’ll guide you step-by-step through each technique, sharing the tips, tricks, and methods I use in my own luxury cake business.
You’ll learn how to create a flawless finish using professional tools, understand which products work best, and gain the confidence to tackle future cake projects with ease.
By the end of the class, you’ll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and the knowledge to transform your cakes from homemade to beautifully professional.
4 in stock
From Homemade to professional: Cake covering masterclass
Turn your homemade cakes into professional looking creations
Do you love baking cakes but struggle to achieve that smooth, polished finish you see on professional designs?
If you have ever felt frustrated by cracked sugar paste, uneven sides, untidy cake boards, or decorations that don't quite look as you had hoped, this class is for you.
Join me for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will learn the essential skills that will instantly elevate your cake decorating and give you the confidence to create beautiful celebration cakes at home.
During This Class You Will Learn How To:
✔ Cover a cake professionally using sugar paste
✔ Understand the different types of sugar paste and when to use them
✔ Achieve beautifully smooth sides and sharp, clean finishes
✔ Master several methods for covering cake boards professionally
✔ Apply ribbon neatly and create elegant ribbon decorations
✔ Create simple yet effective decorations to decorate your cakes
✔ Discover professional tips and techniques used by experienced cake designers
✔ Build confidence in your decorating skills so you can recreate these techniques at home
What You Will Achieve
Throughout the workshop, I'll guide you step-by-step through each technique, sharing the tips, tricks, and methods I use in my own luxury cake business.
You'll learn how to create a flawless finish using professional tools, understand which products work best, and gain the confidence to tackle future cake projects with ease.
By the end of the class, you'll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and the knowledge to transform your cakes from homemade to beautifully professional
Small Class Sizes for Maximum Support
All workshops are taught in small groups with a maximum of just 4 students.
This allows plenty of individual attention, opportunities to ask questions, and personalised guidance throughout the day, ensuring you get the most from your learning experience.
What To Bring
Simply bring yourself, plenty of enthusiasm, and an apron.
If you would like to make notes, please bring a pen and notebook. All equipment and materials required for the class are provided, and advice will be available on tools and equipment should you wish to continue your cake decorating journey at home.
Tea, coffee, and refreshments are included. Please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
Ready to take your cake decorating skills to the next level?
Spaces are limited to just 4 students per class, so early booking is recommended.
These masterclasses are designed to give you real, transferable skills – not just inspiration. You will leave knowing exactly how to recreate what you have learned at home with confidence
By Road
For Sat Nav systems, our full address is Joanna Evans Cake Design, Unit 17 George Holmes Business Park, George Holmes Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DF. Mobile 07817 844738.
By Rail
Our nearest train station is Burton-Upon-Trent. From there it is a 15-minute drive via taxi.
By Air
Our nearest Airport is East Midlands Airport which is around a 25-minute drive via car. There are also several hotels around the Airport.
Cake Decorating Courses
 Attending a Class
To book a place at one of our classes, please check out our Courses page in the shop. In order to achieve all of the sections in our Courses, anyone arriving later than 1 hour will not be able to take part in the course. The minimum age for attending is 18 years old. If you would like to make a group booking, then please call 07817 844738. You attend our workshops completely at your own risk, we will not be liable for any injuries, illness, or accidents that occur during your workshop. Please make sure all of our Terms and Conditions are understood before booking.
 Payment
Payment is made through the Shop via our online system, Stripe. We cannot hold places in classes pending payment. Places are on a first-come, first paid basis. Gift Vouchers can also be purchased via our Shop for any of our classes. Please call us on 07817 844738 if you wish to use a Gift Voucher to purchase a class.
 Refund Policy
In the unlikely event that Joanna Evans Cake Design has to cancel a class, a full refund will be offered, limited to the maximum amount of the course you have paid for. If a Gift Voucher is used, then this will be honored until its expiry date. We are unable to offer any refunds should you decide to cancel or are unable to attend your class, although you may send someone else in your place. Please double check dates and travel arrangements before you make a booking. We cannot be held liable for any money spent, such as travel arrangements, hotel bookings, etc. In cases of extreme weather conditions or we feel it is unsafe for students to travel to a class, we reserve the right to cancel the session and reschedule; we will try to accommodate suitable alternative dates for students wherever possible.
Descriptions
Every care has been taken to ensure the descriptions and photographs on our website accurately represent the quality of our work, and what you can expect from each class. We reserve the right to amend any course content. Not everyone is at the same skill level and therefore the end products may not be identical to the advertised products.
 Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers can be purchased via our Shop. These are then posted out to you. Gift Vouchers are non-refundable, but we are happy for you to transfer them to another person if you contact us and arrange this at least 1 month in advance of any class you wish to attend. Purchasing a voucher doesn’t guarantee the recipient to a place in any of our classes. Please contact us first to confirm the availability of your chosen course. A Gift Voucher must be presented for the course. Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
 Photography & video
We may occasionally take photos during our courses for promotional material which would include the participants and the cakes produced. If you do not wish to have your photo taken or appear then please let us know.
 Copyright
Joanna Evans Cake Design creates specific training courses to encourage personal skill development. You are, therefore, strictly prohibited from using any of our plans, PDF’s or photographs or any other material from our courses in classes that you intend to host for teaching to other 3rd parties.