** NEW for 2025 **​
Starting from March 2025 - New Workshops​
There are some big changes to the Blooming Cakes Piping Workshops this year.
Workshops will now be themed according to the Seasons and time of year.
Each separate workshop will include easy designs as well as more intricate ones.
They will be suitable for all ability levels as the techniques for each flower will be demonstrated
throughout, with every step being taught.
As you will come to realise, it’s all about practise, so once the techniques are taught it's just
a case of perfecting those until piping each design becomes second nature.
These changes will mean a much larger range of flowers can be taught, all appropriate to the time of year.
Taster Workshops
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The Taster Sessions are for complete beginners who have no piping experience at all.
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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!'
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Taster Sessions are £40 pp
Duration: approx 1.5 hours
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The New Workshop Schedule:
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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
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The Workshops are held in the Blooming Cakes Studio,
The Gatehouse, De Bradelei Mill, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1AR
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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
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Approximately 2 to 3 workshops are held every month
Everything is provided including cakes, buttercream, tools, materials etc
....Gift Vouchers also available to purchase
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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.​​​!
February – Flowers of Love/Valentine's Day
This workshop will be Rose themed, large red Roses, Gypsophila and pink Peonies.
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March and April – Springtime
In this Spring flower themed workshop there will be Alliums, Daffodils, Primroses and Daisies.
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May and June – An English Garden
This workshop will include some of the flowers found in an English Garden such as Hydrangeas,
yellow petaled Roses, Scabiosa and Poppies.
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​July and August – Summertime
The Summer workshops will include Sunflowers, Gerberas, Marigolds and
Michaelmas Daisies, all bright and sunny colours.
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September and October - Autumn/Woodland
The autumn themed workshops will include Japanese Anemones, Chrysanthemums,
Pumpkins in grass, all in tones of burdundy, orange and greens.
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November (end of) and December - Winter time/Christmas
These workshops will have a Christmas theme with Santa's, Christmas trees, Wreaths,
Pine cones & berries and gold Roses.
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Terms & Conditions for the Workshops
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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.