About the Workshops
** NEW for 2026 **
Starting from August 2026 - New Workshops
There are some big changes to the Blooming Cakes Piping Workshops this year.
There are 2 workshop sessions now:
1) The Flower Cupcake Hour
2) The Art of Buttercream Flowers
Both workshops will be held at:
Willow Blossom Bubble Tea Shop,
39a St John’s Street,
Wirksworth
DE4 4DS
The Flower Cupcake Hour
Perfect for a fun group activity, a birthday party, a hen do, corporate team building,
family bonding, a baby shower, or a get-together with your local community group.
You choose the date, and we'll make it happen!
Instead of fixed calendar dates, let me know what works for you:
(subject to availability)
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Weekday Evenings: From 6:00 PM
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Saturday Evenings: From 6:00 PM
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Sundays: Anytime
You will learn how to pipe beautiful buttercream flowers onto four cupcakes.
Group Size: Maximum of 7 people - Minimum to run the workshop: 4 people.
Skill Level: Absolutely no experience needed—perfect for complete beginners
and children aged 7 and above.
What's Included: Everything is provided for the session (cupcakes, buttercream,
all tools, and equipment)
Also included: A free drink of your choice from our menu at Willow Blossom:
bubble tea, coffee, tea, milkshake, iced tea, iced coffee and many more...
Take-home kits containing all the equipment and tools used in the workshop will be
available to purchase, so you can practice at home.
Duration: Around 1 hour
Price: £42 per person
(Payment required upon booking)
Location: Willow Blossom Bubble Tea Shop,
39a St John’s Street,
Wirksworth
DE4 4DS
The "Art of Buttercream Flowers" Workshop
Learn a brand-new skill or start a wonderful new hobby?
(Trust me, buttercream piping can be quite addictive!)
The 'Art of Buttercream Flowers' is a much more involved, hands-on workshop designed
to take your piping skills further.
Absolutely no previous experience is necessary, as I will guide you every step of the way.
We will create a stunning range of flowers piped onto nine cupcakes—starting with easier designs and working up to a few more complex creations.
What's Included:
Everything is provided for the session (cakes, buttercream, and all
tools and equipment).
Also included: A free drink of your choice from our menu at Willow Blossom:
bubble tea, coffee, tea, milkshake, iced tea, iced coffee and many more...
An informative leaflet detailing how we made each flower, complete with tip numbers,
colour guides, and handy notes.
Take-home kits containing everything used in the workshop will be available to
purchase so you can practice at home.
Duration: Around 2.5/3 hours
Price: £80 per person
(Payment required upon booking)
Location: Willow Blossom Bubble Tea Shop,
39a St John’s Street,
Wirksworth
DE4 4DS
Upcoming Dates & Booking:
Terms & Conditions for the Workshops
Blooming Cakes Workshops – Terms & Conditions
Blooming Cakes reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.
Please note that you attend the workshops completely at your own risk and therefore not liable for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the workshop.
Q. Do I need to bring any equipment with me?
Just bring yourself! All equipment is provided, even a plastic apron! (You are also welcome to bring your own apron)
Q. Is there a minimum age to attend a workshop?
A. To attend a Blooming Cakes Workshop the minimum age limit is 7 years old. (Piping Parties are available for children 7 years and above, info on the website).
Q. When do I pay?
A. Payment is payable upon booking and secures your space on the Workshop. (Payment details given on booking)
Q. Once I have booked a workshop can I cancel it?
A. Cancellation of a Blooming Cakes Workshop with less than 1 weeks’ notice (for ANY reason including illness) means that you are not eligible for a transfer to another date OR a refund.
Q. Can I change the date of my workshop?
A. You can change the workshop date with at least 14 days’ notice and subject to availability on the new date.
Q. Can Blooming Cakes’ cancel a workshop?
A. It is highly unlikely that a workshop will be cancelled. If this should happen a refund will be offered or a workshop date transfer.
Q. Are photos taken during the Workshop?
A. Photographs are taken during the workshops, mainly for marketing and advertising but also because your work should be showcased!! Permission is always asked for before any photographs are taken. If you do not wish to be included in these photographs, please state this on arrival. Blooming Cakes’ reserves the right to use your work to advertise the workshops.
Q. Can I take photos of my cupcakes and of the workshop?
A. You are welcome to take photographs of your work during the workshop! Blooming Cakes would really appreciate if you then put the photographs on internet forums such as Facebook, Instagram etc, you credit said photographs with a tag or a mention of the Blooming Cakes website www.bloomingcakes.co.uk
Q. I have allergies, do you need to know about them?
A. Unfortunately Blooming Cakes does not cater for allergies. Cakes are NOT gluten or dairy free.
Q. I am a Vegetarian, are the courses suitable?
A. Yes, they are. (Cupcakes are made with eggs)
Q. Is alcohol used during any of the classes?
A. No alcohol is used in the cakes or decorating products.
If you'd like to book onto any of the workshops please email me here:
Taster Workshops
The Taster Sessions are for complete beginners who have no piping experience at all.
There will be a date booked in once per month but the Taster Sessions can also be booked on a date of your choosing (minimum 3 people/maximum of 6)
They are suitable for those wanting to take part in a different and fun, one-off activity.
They are perfect for an event such as a hen do, birthday party,
a Company work ‘do’ for team building etc.
Also suitable for children 8 years and above so would make a great ‘piping party!'
Taster Sessions are £40 pp
Duration: approx 1.5 hours
The New Workshop Schedule:
January will be for Taster sessions only.
February - Flowers for Love/Valentine's Day
March & April – Springtime
May and June – An English Garden
July and August – Summertime
September and October - Autumn time/Woodland
November (end of) and December - Winter time/Christmas
The Workshops are held in the Blooming Cakes Studio,
The Gatehouse, De Bradelei Mill, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1AR
Main Workshops are £69pp payable upon booking.
They last around 2/3 hours
There's a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 people attend
Workshops are catered for all levels
Approximately 2 to 3 workshops are held every month
Everything is provided including cakes, buttercream, tools, materials etc
....Gift Vouchers also available to purchase
I try to make the workshops fun and lighthearted, there's no pressure to make things perfect,
nothing in nature is perfect anyway.
It's all about having a go and learning some of the techniques along the way.
Many comment on how therapeutic it is.
Many say how good to come and do something unique and different
after working all week in a busy and stressful environment.
It's the perfect way to de-stress.!
Terms & Conditions for the Workshops
Blooming Cakes Workshops – Terms & Conditions
Blooming Cakes reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.
Please note that you attend the workshops completely at your own risk and therefore not liable for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the workshop.
Q. Do I need to bring any equipment with me?
Just bring yourself! All equipment is provided, even a plastic apron! (You are also welcome to bring your own apron)
Q. Is there a minimum age to attend a workshop?
A. To attend a Blooming Cakes Workshop the minimum age limit is 10 years old. (Piping Parties are available for children 8 years and above, info on the website).
Q. When do I pay?
A. Payment is payable upon booking and secures your space on the Workshop. (Payment details given on booking)
Q. Once I have booked a workshop can I cancel it?
A. Cancellation of a Blooming Cakes Workshop with less than 1 weeks’ notice (for ANY reason including illness) means that you are not eligible for a transfer to another date OR a refund.
Q. Can I change the date of my workshop?
A. You can change the workshop date with at least 14 days’ notice and subject to availability on the new date.
Q. Can Blooming Cakes’ cancel a workshop?
A. It is highly unlikely that a workshop will be cancelled. If this should happen a refund will be offered or a workshop date transfer.
Q. Are photos taken during the Workshop?
A. Photographs are taken during the workshops, mainly for marketing and advertising but also because your work should be showcased!! Permission is always asked for before any photographs are taken. If you do not wish to be included in these photographs, please state this on arrival. Blooming Cakes’ reserves the right to use your work to advertise the workshops.
Q. Can I take photos of my cupcakes and of the workshop?
A. You are welcome to take photographs of your work during the workshop! Blooming Cakes would really appreciate if you then put the photographs on internet forums such as Facebook, Instagram etc, you credit said photographs with a tag or a mention of the Blooming Cakes website www.bloomingcakes.co.uk
Q. I have allergies, do you need to know about them?
A. Yes please! When booking a workshop YOU MUST inform us of any dietary requirements and/or allergies you, or the participants attending have. This MUST be done at least 14 days prior to the class or event. (Gluten-free and Dairy-free are catered for at a Blooming Cakes Workshop)
Q. I am a Vegetarian, are the courses suitable?
A. Yes, they are. Please let us know 7 days prior to attending a workshop of your dietary requirements.
Q. Is alcohol used during any of the classes?
A. No alcohol is used in the cakes or decorating products.