ENGLISH OVER-PIPED BORDERS
MASTERCLASS
A Skill Every Decorator Should Learn to Master
ENGLISH OVER-PIPED BORDERS
Teacher:
PRACHI DHABAL DEB
Cake Decor India
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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 DAY Class Date: Saturday 1st August, 2026 Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm Note: Class finish times are approximate. |
Experience Level: Suitable for all experience levels, including beginners
Join us for an exclusive, hands-on masterclass led by the "Queen of Royal Icing," Prachi Dhabal Deb. This workshop is a rare opportunity to learn the elegant art of English Over-Piping, a technique renowned for its elegance, depth, and architectural precision. Under the guidance of a three-time world record holder, you will transform simple icing into the majestic, over-piped borders that define luxury cake artistry.
Cost:
ACADA Members - $450
General Public - $465
*Includes a complimentary 3 day ticket to International Cake Show Australia valued at $75
Workshop Overview
This intensive session focuses on the traditional English style of "over-piping," where multiple layers of royal icing are built upon one another to create a dramatic, three-dimensional effect. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an experienced decorator aiming to refine your finesse, this class offers the opportunity to learn a timeless skill, that's trending across the world again, a skill every decorator should learn to master.
In this Hands-on class, you will learn:
- Signature Techniques: Pachi will teach you the foundations of perfect royal icing. Your class includes Prachi's signature royal icing recipe, preparation, storage and humidity control.
- Consistency Mastery: Work with different consistencies and understand why they are needed for various applications, including structural stability.
- Piping Bag Preparation: How to prepare and stabalise piping bags
- Fine Detail: Master Prachi’s methods for creating fine detail and beautifully layered English over-piped borders.
- Piping Tip Mastery: How to use a wide variety of piping tips
- Precision Piping: Learn to maintain consistent pressure and angle to achieve clean, uniform lines
- Classical Border Styles: This class is comprehensive, you will learn how to master a wide variety of classical English over-piped border styles
- Layering & Stacking Techniques: To create scrolls, shells, drapes, swags and drop lines.
- Symmetry: Achieve symmetry, rhythm and flow in your designs
- Clean Finishes: Prachi will teach you the secret to achieving perfection and clean finishes. The skills you will learn in this class are invaluable. Prachi will ill share her experience and tips for success with you.
- Multiple ornate border styles
- Layering, stringwork and scroll teachniques
Benefits of Attending:
- Expert Mentorship: Receive direct feedback and professional tips from a Global Culinary Mentor and international award winner.
- Skill Elevation: This class lays a strong foundation for decorators aspiring to elevate their craftsmanship and enter the world of high-art royal icing work.
- Inspiration, Mindset & Discipline: Learn the focus and patience required to create world-record-breaking structures. If you are looking for an inspiring workshop, this one is it. Prachi has taken on incredible challenges. She has piped a 100kg edible Milan Cathedral and a 200kg Indian Palace from vegan royal icing, and captured the attention of media across the globe.
- Sustainable Art: Gain insights into using Vegan Royal Icing, a medium Prachi pioneered to make this traditional art accessible to all.
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About Your Teacher:
Prachi Dhabal Deb is a multi award-winning internationally acclaimed cake artist based in Pune, India. "Queen of Royal Icing". She is globally famous for transforming the fragile, historic British craft of royal icing into a groundbreaking medium for massive architectural replicas and intricate cultural storytelling.
Background and Career
What She Is Famous For
Prachi Dhabal Deb is a multi award-winning internationally acclaimed cake artist based in Pune, India. "Queen of Royal Icing". She is globally famous for transforming the fragile, historic British craft of royal icing into a groundbreaking medium for massive architectural replicas and intricate cultural storytelling.
Background and Career
- Prachi graduated with an honors degree in accounts and finance. She initially worked as a corporate financial analyst. She began baking commercially around 2012. Today her mentorship and classes are in high demand worldwide.
- Royal Mentorship: In 2015, her career reached a major turning point when she traveled to London to train under Sir Eddie Spence MBE, a legendary confectionery master who created cakes for the British Royal Family. Under his guidance, she mastered the painstakingly difficult art of hand-piped royal icing.
What She Is Famous For
- Vegan Royal Icing Innovation: Traditional royal icing relies heavily on egg whites. Recognizing the large vegetarian population in India, Prachi spent over a year experimenting until she successfully formulated a 100% vegan, egg-free royal icing which has been commercialised globally in collaboration with the brand Sugarin.
- Monumental World Records: She is a multiple-time World Book of Records (London) holder. Her most stunning records include crafting a massive 100-kg edible replica of the Milan Cathedral (measuring over 6 feet long) and subsequently shattering her own record with a towering 200-kg Indian-inspired palace structure.
- Cultural Storytelling: Her signature style involves using European piping techniques to replicate traditional Indian aesthetics. She intricately pipes designs inspired by Banarasi brocades, Gujarati Patola textiles, Mughal Jali architecture, and temple motifs onto edible surfaces.
- Academic and Global Firsts: In a historic milestone for culinary arts, she was appointed as an Associate Artist at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Sudies (OCHS), University of Oxford, validating edible art within academic research. Additionally, she became the first Indian named as an Ambassador and Senior Judge at the International Cake Show Australia.
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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