Learn how to cover a cake with smooth fondant in this hands-on cake decorating workshop in Sydney. Discover the secrets behind working with rolled fondant and chocolate ganache, and gain the confidence to achieve a flawless, professional finish using affordable tools found in most home kitchens.
You will prepare and mask a chocolate mud cake with ganache, apply and polish rolled fondant, then get creative by sculpting simple flower and leaf decorations to complete your design. By the end of the class, you’ll take home your beautifully decorated cake in a presentation box.
All ingredients, "naked" cakes, tools and a take-home cake box are included in the course fee.
Please note: Substitute ingredients cannot be provided for people with allergies.
Course Content
- Introduction to rolled fondant and chocolate ganache
- Prepare and cover a 7-inch chocolate mud cake with ganache and fondant
- Create simple fondant flower and leaf decorations for presentation
Accessibility
- This class is held in an upstairs room accessed by approximately 20 steps.
- The lift is currently out of service.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Course fee: $299
Details
You will learn
- How to prepare and mask a cake with chocolate ganache
- Techniques for applying and smoothing rolled fondant
- Creating simple fondant flower and leaf decorations
You will get
- All ingredients and a 7-inch chocolate mud cake
- Use of decorating tools and equipment
- Take-home cake box with your finished cake
Appropriate for
Beginners who want to learn basic cake decorating skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- An apron
- Closed-in shoes
- Packed lunch, snacks and water
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required; wear comfortable clothing and an apron.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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