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At Three Sweeties we teach cake decorating because we love sharing the joy, creativity and sense of achievement we get from the work we do.
Special – Classes with Sharon Wee in March 
We are pleased to announce all inclusive classes with Sharon Wee from Sharon Wee Creations (Sydney) in March. Students take home class notes, their finished cakes and a Three Sweeties apron (lunch is also included)!
Class numbers are strictly limited, so book in now:
Round Beach Themed Cake – Saturday 17 March
Realistic Cheeseburger – Sunday 18 March
Workshop schedule/calendar (links take you to another page): March April May June
Our courses are all inclusive. That is, the price indicated includes:
GST
all the tools and equipment (no additional kit charges)
all the ingredients or pre-baked goods required to complete your projects
for all our multi-week courses, your Three Sweeties apron (RRP $40)
a set of course notes with recipes, hints, photos (where appropriate) and a list of stockists we trust
edible materials to take home if appropriate to the course (for example, fondant or buttercream for practising)
boxes and/or styrofoam blocks for taking home your creations
small groups (no more than 8 per class) and plenty of personal attention
a fabulous time learning new skills and making new friends
Class description and cost
Cupcake Decorating
Cupcake Pops
Birthday Cake Essentials
Birthday Cake Essentials (Level 2) new!
Introduction to Fondant
Fondant (Level 2) new!
Introduction to Butter Cream
Modelling with Fondant and Gum Paste new!
Introduction to Sugar Flowers – Level 1 (All About Roses)
Introduction to Sugar Flowers – Level 2 (Frangipanis, Lillies and Blossoms)
Introduction to Sugar Flowers – Level 3 (Orchids)
High Tea Cupcakes new!
Beginners Piping new!
Round Beach Themed Cake new!
Realistic Cheeseburger new!
Course with Rick Reichart
Suggest a workshop
Schedule a private class
Registration/enrolment and payment options
Refund and cancellation policy
Overview
All classes are held at our cake studio – 1219 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly VIC (view location on Google Maps).
Each class is taught to small groups of no more than 8 students, in an intimate setting by an industry professional at our brand-new, purpose-built kitchen.
Our courses are all-inclusive. We provide ingredients, tools and equipment, undecorated cakes and cupcakes, and boxes – everything you need to learn the craft of baking and decorating.
Students are expected to adhere to all food health and safety laws when in our kitchen.
If you have any special dietary needs (for example, gluten or egg free products), please let us know at the time of enrolment and we will do our best to ensure you are working with products appropriate to your needs.
Cupcake Decorating – It's everyone's favourite little sweet treat... learn how to make yours spectacular!
3 x 2-hour lessons (1 per week)
Topics covered include:
baking and preparing cupcakes for icing
storage of cupcakes
covering cupcakes in fondant – making faces, bows, animals and texturing
buttercream piping techniques including mutlicolour (as in the picture)
colouring of icing and fondant
icing – how to prepare, store and use
fondant – how to prepare, store and use
hand painting fondant
Students complete 12 cupcakes per week – that's 3 dozen cupcakes all up!
Cost: $300 (all-inclusive)
Dates (3 sessions):
March group – Monday 5 to 26 March 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm (no class on 12 March – public holiday)
April group – Monday 16 to 30 April 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm
May group – Monday 14 to 28 May 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm
May/June group – Saturday 19 May to 2 June 2012, 1pm to 3.30pm
June group – Monday 4 to 25 June 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm (no class on 11 June – public holiday)
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Cupcake Pops 
Invented by food blogger Bakerella, cupcake pops are the latest innovation in small, bite sized desserts!
A cake pop is a truffle made with cake and icing, coated with chocolate, decorated and served either as a bite-sized dessert or on a stick.
The design options with cupcake pops are endless and they are an alternative to traditional cupcakes, especially for kids!
Join us in this hands-on class as we learn to make cake pops and decorate them in a number of different styles. We'll demonstrate a few different options, then let you have freedom to create your own designs.
Cost: $145 (all-inclusive)
Dates (1 session):
May group – Tuesday 22 May 2012, 6pm to 9pm
June group – Saturday 23 June 2012, 9am to 12 noon
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Birthday Cake Essentials
This class suits decorators with some familiarity with cake techniques. Students must have completed Introduction to Fondant with us or another training school in order to do this course
Suitable for those who are interested in making cakes for family and/or friends for special occasions
This cake intensive course will have students finishing 3 cakes, over 4 weeks, 3 hours per session (please note the fondant session runs a bit longer as it is a far more intensive cake to complete)
Students complete a chocolate panel cake, a 2-tier fondant covered cake and a piped buttercream cake in a design of their choice (photos on the right)
At the end of the course students should be able to apply their new skills to different cake styles
Cost: $450 (all-inclusive)
Dates (4 sessions):
April/May group – Tuesday 17 April to 8 May 2012, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
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Birthday Cake Essentials (Level 2)
The next step for those wanting to learn more decorating techniques – the pre-requisite is Birthday Cake Essentials.
We will be doing the following:
Double Barrel cake covered in fondant, the tall cylinder shape
Dolly Varden cakes, using buttercream to make a boy or girl version of this classic shape but with a modern twist
wrapping a cake in modelling chocolate, a tasty new way to use your fondant skills!
Cost: $450 (all-inclusive)
Date (3 sessions):
March group – Saturday 10 to 24 March 2012, 9am to 12 noon
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Introduction to Fondant – This will get you started with the roll out icing that is most popular for wedding and multi-tier cakes
A class for beginners
3 x 2.5-hour lessons (1 per week)
Topics covered include:
prepare cakes for fondant covering
rolling out
colouring
storing
preparing
fondant techniques other than cake covering
(including an introduction to modelling and wiring)
Students complete and take home 2 finished cakes (1 round and 1 square; photos)
Cost: $350 (all-inclusive)
Dates (3 sessions):
March group – Tuesday 6 to 20 March 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm
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Fondant (Level 2)
Expand your fondant skills to make new designs. Now that you can do circles and squares, we're going to push your skills onto shaped cakes and more detailed fondant work:
handbag cake in a classic design, great for stacking and shaping cakes
stencilling royal icing on cakes, set up, cover and stencil a cake using modern designs
Topsy Turvey cake – 1-tier Topsy Turvey with a cute twist, learn the technique of this tricky cake!
Cost: $450 (all-inclusive)
Date (3 sessions):
April/May group – Saturday 21 April to 5 May 2012, 9am to 12 noon
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Introduction to Butter Cream
A class for beginners
3 x 2.5-hour lessons (1 per week)
Topics covered include:
recipes for icing
piping techniques including letters and borders
covering of cakes in buttercream, square and round
piping tips and their different purposes
correct preparation and storage of buttercream
colouring of icing
trasferring images onto buttercream
different applications buttercream can be used for
Students complete a cake with buttercream roses (photo) and a cake in the colour and design of their choice
Cost: $350 (all-inclusive)
Dates (3 sessions):
June group – 5 to 19 June 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm
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Modelling with Fondant and Gum Paste
Learn to make fantastic figurines, a great starting point to modelling and use of gum paste and fondant to create your edible characters:
bride and groom
cute teddy bears
wild animals!
Cost: $400 (all-inclusive)
Dates (3 sessions):
March group – Saturday 3 to 17 March 2012, 1pm to 4pm
April/May group – Wednesday 18 April to 9 May 2012, 6.30pm to 9.30pm (no class on 25 April – Anzac Day)
June group – Wednesday 13 to 27 June 2012, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Register now
Introduction to Sugar Flowers – Level 1 (All About Roses) 
Create flower paste roses that can be used on cakes, cupcakes and as display pieces
Learn how to make, store and colour flower paste
Make different sized roses, including rose hips, buds and some complete open flowers
Make ribbon loops
Wire and complete a full rose spray
This course includes a rose making kit that each student will keep: 1 set of silicone veiners, 1 x 8-piece set of fondant modelling tools, 1 set of calyx cutters, 1 set of rose cutters, 250g flower paste, 1 glue bottle with brush (RRP $70)
3 x 2-hour lessons (1 per week)
Cost: $450 (all-inclusive)
Dates (3 sessions):
March group – Wednesday 7 to 21 March 2012, 6.30pm to 9pm
May/June group – Saturday 19 May to 2 June 2012, 9am to 12 noon
Register now
Introduction to Sugar Flowers – Level 2 (Frangipanis, Lillies and Blossoms) 
Learn how to create stunning flower paste frangipanis, lillies and blossoms that can be used on cakes, cupcakes and as display pieces
Learn how to make, store and colour flower paste
This course includes a flower making kit with cutters and veiners that each student will keep (RRP $80)
3 x 2-hour lessons (1 per week)
Cost: $475 (all-inclusive)
Date (3 sessions):
April/May group – Saturday 21 April to 5 May 2012, 1pm to 4pm
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Introduction to Sugar Flowers – Level 3 (Orchids)
Continuing from the skills learned in Sugar Flowers 1 and 2, this class concentrates on recreating the beauty of the exotic orchid. Students will learn some different orchid styles as well as how to colour them realistically.
This course includes a flower making kit with cutters and veiners that each student will keep (RRP $80)
3 x 2-hour lessons (1 per week)
Cost: $475 (all-inclusive)
Date (3 sessions):
May group – Wednesday 16 to 30 May, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
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High Tea Cupcakes
Learn to make our high tea themed cupcakes by modelling fondant into tea cups, tea pots, cups and saucers and tiny cupcakes. This theme can be used for baby showers, Mothers' Day and other events. A great intro to cupcakes and modelling.
Cost: $250 (all-inclusive)
Date (1 session):
Saturday 16 June 2012, 10am to 3pm
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Beginners Piping
The most essential cake decorating skill is piping. While there is no substitute for practice, knowing handy hints and tips is a great way to start. This class will teach the basics to the art of piping, including bag control, how to make a paper bag, using tips and couplers, getting straight lines and writing. An essential class with skills you will use for a lifetime.
Cost: $145 (all-inclusive)
Date (1 session):
Saturday 23 June 2012, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
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Round Beach Themed Cake 
How to get crisp edges and thin fondant covering – the most popular finish for fondant cakes.
Learning outcomes:
understand the basics of preparing, setting up and covering a round cake with ganache
learn about basic cake decorating tools and techniques
colour icing and make a 3D sail boat, crab and flying seagull
attach fondant to wires securely
roll fondant evenly, covering a cake and getting clean, sharp edges
Tutor: Sharon Wee, from Sharon Wee Creations (Sydney)
Cost: $350 (all-inclusive)
Date (1 session): Saturday 17 March 2012, 10am to 4pm
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Realistic Cheeseburger
Create a cake that does not look like cake; suitable for students with some fondant experience.
Learning outcomes:
carve, ganache and cover an odd shape
paint on fondant
airbrush fondant to achieve a realistic look
create a realistic cake with consideration to proportion
Tutor: Sharon Wee, from Sharon Wee Creations (Sydney)
Cost: $350 (all-inclusive)
Date (1 session): Sunday 18 March 2012, 10am to 4pm
Register now
Course with Rick Reichart 
Rick Reichart will teach his Discover Your Inner Artist course from
23 to 25 November 2012 (fully booked)
28 to 30 November 2012 (fully booked)
5 to 7 December 2012 (fully booked)
Please note: Now taking names for a waiting list
Students will complete his signature bamboo and hibiscus cake and the sculpted clown fish coral scene cake.
The course will cover unique decorating styles and techniques not before seen in Australia.
Students will cover topics such as airbrushing, painting, sculpting and freehand decorating.
View all the details of the course with Rick Reichart
Suggest a workshop – Have a specific idea of what you want to learn? Contact us!
Private class – Want to book a session for you and some friends? Maybe a hen's night activity, a birthday night out or just know people who love sweet treats? We're happy to organise private group lessons for up to 8 people. Tell us your preferred days and topics and we'll get your group organised for a night of fun (and champagne of course!)
Workshop schedule/calendar (links take you to another page): March April May June
Class size – Each course has a maximum class size of 8 students to ensure individual attention.
Location/venue – 1219 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly VIC (view location on Google Maps)
Train - Glen Huntly station (Frankston line)
Tram - Route 67 (Melbourne University–Carnegie) – stop 62
Materials/requirements
All students must wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear (preferably with grip soles).
Long hair must be tied back.
We highly recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as cake decorating can be messy.
Our courses are all-inclusive. We provide ingredients, tools and equipment, undecorated cakes and cupcakes, and boxes – everything you need to learn the craft of baking and decorating.
A student tool kit will be available for purchase if you would like to improve your new skills at home.
Registration/enrolment and payment options
Online – Fill the online form and pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
By telephone – Call Three Sweeties (1300 36 01 02) and pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
Note: Your participation in the course(s) can only be confirmed after the full payment is received (read disclaimer below).
Refund and cancellation policy
No refunds are issued if participants change their minds, but they may nominate a person to attend in their place.
Full payment is required in order to be enrolled. Payment on the day is not accepted, sorry!
Refunds may be given at our discretion, but no refunds apply 21 days prior to the course commencement.
Students who are unable to attend a course or part thereof, due to illness, personal or professional commitments, are not entitled to refunds or transfers, except at the discretion of Three Sweeties.
Disclaimer
All classes have a minimum number of enrolments in order to run.
If the minimum is not reached, participants may choose another class or request a refund.
In the event of a class not running, we will contact you as soon as possible to organise an alternative arrangement.
In the case of overbookings, we will maintain a list of interested students and call you if there is a cancellation.
Privacy policy – We adhere to our privacy policy when dealing with any detail provided by you.
Enquiries – Any questions? Please contact Three Sweeties.
