Do you want to take your cakes to the next level?
Master those techniques you need to do so!
cake school
Masterclass Level 2:
Techniques Masterclass
We have had amazing feedback from our first Cake! School Masterclass – Foundation Masterclass, with over 90 students completing the course and mastering their Ganache & Fondant skills on both round and square cakes! (If you’d like to participate in our next Foundation Masterclass, you can join the wait-list HERE)
Our Foundation Masterclass students loved the online learning format we created, and have been asking when the next course is coming… and here it is!
This course will help you to take your cake decorating skills to the next level, mastering techniques such as stencilling, gold leaf, stripes, painting on cakes and more!
"I've learnt so much!
Who is this course for?
Beginner – Intermediate Decorators
Those who have never tried the techniques shown, but want to learn how to use them to improve the overall look of their cakes. This course will teach you how to master each technique!
Intermediate – Advanced Decorators
Those who have tried the techniques before, but haven’t mastered them yet! This course will teach you how to master each technique with confidence and ease
"Cutting along the edges with a large blade is a pure joy
"OMG what a fantastic lesson!!!!
What will you learn?
Ganaching double barrel round cakes
Learn how to ganache extended height tiers and double barrel cakes
Internal supports
When & how to use internal supports in your tall cakes to ensure the cake is safely constructed and secured
Wrapping tall round cakes
Learn how wrap tall round cakes with fondant to achieve smooth results on even the tallest of cakes
Stacking multi-tiered cakes
How to securely stack multi-tiered and double barrel cakes, using a central dowel to ensure stability
Ganache a tall square cake
Learn how to ganache extended height square cakes while achieving perfectly square edges
Panel covering square cakes
Learn to panel cover square cakes with fondant and blend the seams to achieve sharp edges and smooth results
Gold painting & lustre
Learn how to create stunning metallic tiers on your double barrel cake using a variety of mediums including edible metallic paint & gold lustre
Painting lettering
Learn to hand paint initials on cakes using metallic edible paint. This technique is perfect for wedding and engagement cakes
Stencilling
Learn to stencil the easy way to get a great finish without the stencil moving or bleeding. You'll also learn to line up and continue a stencil pattern around the cake
Stripes
How to achieve perfectly even and straight horizontal and vertical stripes on your cakes, with no fuss or stress!
Fondant ruffles
Learn to use fondant in a variety of ways to achieve beautiful and interesting textures on your cakes
Transporting tall and tiered cakes
Learn how to transport tall and tiered cakes to ensure they arrive safely!
"I enjoyed that.
Course Delivery
- 6 week online course
- Weekly step-by-step videos to watch and complete
- Live weekly feedback session where students will receive personalised feedback & support
- Students complete the course together via the weekly videos and live feedback sessions, with support from our teachers
- Techniques: This course focuses on Intermediate techniques
- It is expected that students enrolling in this course will have some experience in ganaching a cake and covering a cake with fondant
- Access to our Student Facebook Group to share your progress, ask questions and gain support
- Feedback and support from decorators via our course Facebook group during the 6 week course
- 12 months access to the course videos so you can go back and re-watch any of the videos at any time
- Course completion certificate
- Learn from our decorators in the comfort of your own home
Bonus Content
- Mud cake recipes
- Ganache recipes (white and dark chocolate)
- Serving guide
- Downloadable tip sheet
"This week is another awesome learning experience
this course will help you to:
Master each step
We break down all of the steps taught into bite-size
and achievable steps
Avoid common mistakes
No more cake fails! We’ve made all of the common mistakes so you don’t have to!
Save time and avoid stress
Learn the techniques and troubleshoot any issues
Improve your skills
Master these techniques to take your decorating skills to the next level!
Learn from world-class decorators in the comfort of your own home
"Loving this course
Meet the teachers
Lena McKechnie
Lena McKechnie has been decorating since
her twin daughter’s 1st birthday, nearly 12 years ago.Â
Lena trained at a world
renowned Sydney based cake
decorating school before opening
 her own home-based cake studio,
Savvy Cakes Sydney
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Karen Stack
Karen Stack has been decorating since 2010 and was awarded Cake Decorator of the year
at the 2018 Cake Decorating & Baking Industry Awards. Karen has taught across Australia
and Internationally and is well known for her immaculately finished ganache & fondant cakes through her business, Lick The Bowl Cakes, Melbourne.
Liz Wright
Liz Wright is the Founder of the
Australian Cake Decorating Network. Liz started her cake decorating business in 2008
after growing up watching her mum bake and decorate wedding cakes for years. Liz is editor of Cake! Magazine and loves
to share the incredible talent of
cake decorators in Australia.
Karen Reeves
After being in the cake decorating industry for over 10 years, creating custom cakes and orders, Karen Reeves of Caking It Up now has a line of products including stencils and cake decorating tools.Â
She enjoys combining her passion for cakes and her background in teaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
how is the course delivered?
The 6 week Techniques Masterclass is delivered via our online learning platform. Students will set up a login when they purchase the course. A new lesson of the course will be released on Monday each week. Students will have time to complete that lesson before Thursday when we hold the live feedback and troubleshooting session. The feedback session is recorded so you can watch it on replay if you can’t attend live.
I have decorated some cakes before, is this course for me?
This course is designed for intermediate decorators who have basic skills in applying ganache and fondant. If you have experience in decorating cakes, but feel you need to learn next level techniques, or master these techniques so you can consistently get good results, then this is the perfect course for you.
how long do i have access for?
Students have 12 months access to the videos inside the Techniques Masterclass, so you can go back and re-watch each step for 12 months, to really help you solidify your newly learnt skills
i am a complete beginner, is this course for me?
No – This course assumes a basic knowledge of baking mud cakes and applying ganache and fondant. If you do not have basic skills in these areas you might find the Foundation Masterclass is a better course for you. You can see when the next enrollment for Foundation Masterclass is open at www.cakeschool.me
is the content available straight away?
Each week we will release the next class. This is to allow you to master each of the steps in progress and receive feedback from our teachers, before moving on to the next step.
i'm not located in australia, can i join the course?
Yes! This course is delivered 100% online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. We welcome international students – we’d love to teach you our techniques!
will there be certain materials or supplies required to complete this course?
Students will be required to have basic cake decorating tools and supplies, including: cake tins, ganache scrapers, palette knife, rolling pin and fondant smoothers. Tools required for this course will include: stencil, gel colours, edible art paint, lustre dusts etc. We will provide a full material list upon sign up, and a list of suggested suppliers for students worldwide where you can purchase any items you don’t have.
what if i don't like the course?
We are so confident that you will love our course, that we offer a 14 day money-back guarantee, (from the start date of the course) for students who have watched both of the week 1 and week 2 lessons and participated in both of the week 1 and week 2 live feedback sessions, and think the course is not for them.
WHAT IF I MISS A WEEK OR CAN'T DO THE COURSE STRAIGHT AWAY?​
Although we do recommend all students complete the course together (virtually), students will be able to access the course content will be available for 12 months from the start date of the course.
what currency is the course charged in?
All course fees are charged in Australian Dollars.
GST is included in the course price for Australian Residents
