BUTTERCREAM FLORISTRY
"Learn to Master Piping Buttercream Flowers
& Assemble a Cupcake Bouquet "
BUTTERCREAM FLORISTRY
TEACHER: DOLLA FADEL
DOLCIEBOUQCAKES - MELBOURNE
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Location:
Private Workshop Area International Cake Show Australia Exhibition Hall 2, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Merivale Street South Brisbane (Southbank) Qld 4101 Workshop Duration: 1 FULL DAY Class Date: Thursday 30th July, 2026 or Sunday 2nd August, 2026 Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm Notes: Class finish times are approximate. |
Experience Level: Beginner & Above
No prior cake decorating or piping experience is required for this class. You will be taught all the basics and each stage will be taught step by step
Cost:
ACADA Members - $450
General Public - $465
*Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75
Workshop Description:
Ready to turn buttercream into a blooming floral masterpiece?
Cupcake bouquets are the latest rage. They're such a unique gift to give. Have you always wanted to learn how to pipe beautiful floral cupcakes AND create a bouquet structure from scratch? In this beautiful workshop designed especially for the show, Dolla combines both elements for the ultimate Cupcake Bouquet learning experience! Learn how to pipe a minimum of 12 beautiful floral cupcakes and construct a stunning bouquet arrangement. You'll be learning to replicate delicate realistic flowers using a wide variety of piping tips. In your workshop you'll be replicating one of Dolla's favourite, and most in demand creations.
The Skills You'll Learn:
The Benefits:
Prerequisite: This class is suitable for all experience levels, including beginners with no prior experience. There are no prerequisites for this class.
Ready to turn buttercream into a blooming floral masterpiece?
Cupcake bouquets are the latest rage. They're such a unique gift to give. Have you always wanted to learn how to pipe beautiful floral cupcakes AND create a bouquet structure from scratch? In this beautiful workshop designed especially for the show, Dolla combines both elements for the ultimate Cupcake Bouquet learning experience! Learn how to pipe a minimum of 12 beautiful floral cupcakes and construct a stunning bouquet arrangement. You'll be learning to replicate delicate realistic flowers using a wide variety of piping tips. In your workshop you'll be replicating one of Dolla's favourite, and most in demand creations.
The Skills You'll Learn:
- You'll learn to master the intricate art of buttercream piping
- Learn the tonal secrets used to achieve a signature "fresh-picked" look
- Learn how to load piping bags to achieve different tones and shaded flowers
- Loan how to master a wide variety of piping tips and techniques
- Learn how to pipe a variety of hyper-realistic buttercream flowers including:
- Dolla's signature Roses
- Delicate Scabiosa and Orlaya
- Elegant Grandiflora
- Fun Ping Pong Alliums
- Textured Veronicas - Learn how to assemble a stable internal structure using inexpensive products you'll find at home or that are easily accessible from the supermarket. No special internal supports or structures will be used. You will be making a gift-worthy cupcake bouquet from scratch!
- Elevate your presentation game by learning how to beautifully wrap a florist worthy cupcake bouquet using the same products and a gorgeous bow just like professional florists do!
- Learn lots of tips and tricks on how to carefully arrange delicate floral cupcakes into a bouquet without damaging the petals.
- How to safely transport cupcake bouquets
The Benefits:
- Master Professional Techniques: Learn Dolla's secret tips for achieving realistic petals and stable buttercream
- Boost Your Business: Perfect for bakers and professional (or hobby) decorators looking to add a "wow" factor to their portfolio or simply wanting to know how to make a stunning gift.
- Hands-on Guidance: Get real-time feedback from an award-winning floral cake artist. Dolla is one of Australia's finest.
- Take Home a Masterpiece: Walk away with your own edible bouquet and the confidence to recreate it at home.
- All Materials Provided: All tools, equipment and ingredients needed for your workshop are provided for you to use on the day
- Tax Deductible: If you have a business, your workshop is considered "training", therefore the fee is 100% tax deductible.
Prerequisite: This class is suitable for all experience levels, including beginners with no prior experience. There are no prerequisites for this class.
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About Your Teacher:
Dolla Fadel, from Melbourne, is the creator and business owner of Dolciebouqcakes. She specialises in buttercream cupcake bouquets. Her signature Cupcake Bouquets are ‘flowers you can eat’ created with perfect pastels and fun colours, detailed and true to life piped flower designs. Her stunning and unique edible bouquets have become a much sought after gift for someone special, or for that special occasion.
Dolla's pretty cupcake bouquets are so lifelike she's been nominated for and won various industry awards. These include winning the prestigious 2025 ACADA Australasian Cupcake Artist of the Year Award. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge, she loves to pass on to her students. She strongly believes buttercream floristry is a skill that anyone can learn if you learn the basics and are prepared to practice. She says it's a skill definitely worth having in your repoitoire, however it's important to remember to acheive perfection at anything, you need to practice. Rome wasn't built in a day.
From Beauty to Buttercream:
Dolla's creative journey didn't start with cupcakes. Before she ever picked up a piping bag, she worked as a beautician. Thats where she developed her eye for detail and deep love for aesthetics - skills that now shine through in every buttercream bloom she creates.
A Self Taught Artist with a Passion for Beauty:
Dolla has never had formal training in cake art. She has learned hrough trial, error and pure curiosity. Her first attempt at piping a rose was far from perfect - but instead of giving up she practiced again and again until her flowers looked like they had just been picked from a garden. That determination and passion turned what started as a hobby into an extraordinary art form that she now gets to share with the world.
Dolla Fadel, from Melbourne, is the creator and business owner of Dolciebouqcakes. She specialises in buttercream cupcake bouquets. Her signature Cupcake Bouquets are ‘flowers you can eat’ created with perfect pastels and fun colours, detailed and true to life piped flower designs. Her stunning and unique edible bouquets have become a much sought after gift for someone special, or for that special occasion.
Dolla's pretty cupcake bouquets are so lifelike she's been nominated for and won various industry awards. These include winning the prestigious 2025 ACADA Australasian Cupcake Artist of the Year Award. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge, she loves to pass on to her students. She strongly believes buttercream floristry is a skill that anyone can learn if you learn the basics and are prepared to practice. She says it's a skill definitely worth having in your repoitoire, however it's important to remember to acheive perfection at anything, you need to practice. Rome wasn't built in a day.
From Beauty to Buttercream:
Dolla's creative journey didn't start with cupcakes. Before she ever picked up a piping bag, she worked as a beautician. Thats where she developed her eye for detail and deep love for aesthetics - skills that now shine through in every buttercream bloom she creates.
A Self Taught Artist with a Passion for Beauty:
Dolla has never had formal training in cake art. She has learned hrough trial, error and pure curiosity. Her first attempt at piping a rose was far from perfect - but instead of giving up she practiced again and again until her flowers looked like they had just been picked from a garden. That determination and passion turned what started as a hobby into an extraordinary art form that she now gets to share with the world.
WORKSHOP FAQ
Limited Student Numbers & Class Timing:
This workshop has limited student numbers to ensure the very best tuition possible. The times given are guidelines. We understand all students work at different speeds, however in a workshop situation it's important you try to keep up. If you do, you'll go home with a finished project. If not, you will have learned the required skills and have some homework to complete. As with all workshops class times are approximate. We cannot guarantee all classes will finish on time.
What You'll Take Home:
At the end of your workshop we'll provide you with a box to safely transport your project home. Be super proud, we'd love to be there to see the expression on your friends' and family's faces. What you'll be making in this workshop is guaranteed to "WOW"!
Workshop Ticket Inclusions:
Your workshop ticket includes a 3 day International Cake Show Australia pass valued at $75.
You DO NOT need to buy a separate show entry ticket. Your workshop ticket gives you access to all areas of the show other than the paid areas such as workshops, mini classes, paid business training sessions and the Thursday night Sugar Artists, Sponsors & Vendors Cocktail Party. These are separate ticketed events.
Your workshop ticket includes express show entry, access to all stages, more than 100 free demonstrations, all the huge sugar features including the new walk 6m x 6m "Le Fete Fantastique" and "Florals & Fairies" global sugar artists features, the Battle of the Sugar Giants zone, the competition display, Wedding Cake Wars, the Superstar Stage and most importantly to the Shopping Zone.
Everything you need to complete your class is provided. All tools and equipment provided are for use during your workshop only. These can't be taken home. They need to be left at the end of your workshop, as they are needed for the following classes. If you wish to purchase any of the tools or equipment used, they will be available at various vendor stands at the show. Many of the vendors will be selling at highly discounted prices, so you'll be able to pick up lots of bargains. Your teacher will explain what you need and how you can improvise where possible, however they'll also tell you the best places to source any items you may need to purchase, if you want to recreate your project again at home.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. If you need to pick up a light lunch, tea or coffee, the cafe and coffee stand within the show will be open. Please note the venue have introduced new rules. Due to their food safety requirements we are unable to provide complimentary tea and coffee throughout the show.
Every workshop is packed full of invaluable skills, techniques and tips you'll use for many years to come, they're also lots of fun. Why not consider inviting your bestie to come share in your funfilled learning experience.
What if I book a class then see something else I prefer, can I transfer?
Yes of course you can, providing there are places available and your new class is of a similar value. If not you'll need to pay the difference. You are able to swap classes up until 14 days prior to the show.
What if I can't make it, or the class is cancelled, will I get a refund?
In the event there aren't sufficient student numbers to make the class economically viable, or the teacher is unable to make it due to being unwell we will provide you with as much notice as possible and provide you with the choice of an immediate 100% refund or option to transfer into another workshop, the choice is yours! In the event you aren't able to make it you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. We begin preparations for the workshops months before the show, therefore refunds unfortuantely aren't available. If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, please ensure you contact us to let us know, so we can welcome them.
This workshop has limited student numbers to ensure the very best tuition possible. The times given are guidelines. We understand all students work at different speeds, however in a workshop situation it's important you try to keep up. If you do, you'll go home with a finished project. If not, you will have learned the required skills and have some homework to complete. As with all workshops class times are approximate. We cannot guarantee all classes will finish on time.
What You'll Take Home:
At the end of your workshop we'll provide you with a box to safely transport your project home. Be super proud, we'd love to be there to see the expression on your friends' and family's faces. What you'll be making in this workshop is guaranteed to "WOW"!
Workshop Ticket Inclusions:
Your workshop ticket includes a 3 day International Cake Show Australia pass valued at $75.
You DO NOT need to buy a separate show entry ticket. Your workshop ticket gives you access to all areas of the show other than the paid areas such as workshops, mini classes, paid business training sessions and the Thursday night Sugar Artists, Sponsors & Vendors Cocktail Party. These are separate ticketed events.
Your workshop ticket includes express show entry, access to all stages, more than 100 free demonstrations, all the huge sugar features including the new walk 6m x 6m "Le Fete Fantastique" and "Florals & Fairies" global sugar artists features, the Battle of the Sugar Giants zone, the competition display, Wedding Cake Wars, the Superstar Stage and most importantly to the Shopping Zone.
Everything you need to complete your class is provided. All tools and equipment provided are for use during your workshop only. These can't be taken home. They need to be left at the end of your workshop, as they are needed for the following classes. If you wish to purchase any of the tools or equipment used, they will be available at various vendor stands at the show. Many of the vendors will be selling at highly discounted prices, so you'll be able to pick up lots of bargains. Your teacher will explain what you need and how you can improvise where possible, however they'll also tell you the best places to source any items you may need to purchase, if you want to recreate your project again at home.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. If you need to pick up a light lunch, tea or coffee, the cafe and coffee stand within the show will be open. Please note the venue have introduced new rules. Due to their food safety requirements we are unable to provide complimentary tea and coffee throughout the show.
Every workshop is packed full of invaluable skills, techniques and tips you'll use for many years to come, they're also lots of fun. Why not consider inviting your bestie to come share in your funfilled learning experience.
What if I book a class then see something else I prefer, can I transfer?
Yes of course you can, providing there are places available and your new class is of a similar value. If not you'll need to pay the difference. You are able to swap classes up until 14 days prior to the show.
What if I can't make it, or the class is cancelled, will I get a refund?
In the event there aren't sufficient student numbers to make the class economically viable, or the teacher is unable to make it due to being unwell we will provide you with as much notice as possible and provide you with the choice of an immediate 100% refund or option to transfer into another workshop, the choice is yours! In the event you aren't able to make it you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. We begin preparations for the workshops months before the show, therefore refunds unfortuantely aren't available. If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, please ensure you contact us to let us know, so we can welcome them.
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