T-Cakesaurus – Innovative Fondant Techniques Masterclass
1 Day Master Class
T-Cakesaurus – Innovative Fondant Techniques Masterclass
TEACHER: CAMILO MURCIA
By.Aletoso Luxury Cakes - Brisbane
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Workshop Duration: 8 hours
Class Date: Friday 31st July, 2026 Time: 8am - 4pm Level: Suitable for all experience levels Location: Private Workshop Area Internaitonal Cake Show Australia Exhibition Hall 2, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Merivale Street South Brisbane (Southbank) Qld 4101 Cost: ACADA Members - $450 General Public - $465 |
Workshop Description:
If you've ever looked at an extraordinary cake and wondered, "How did they do that?", this is the workshop for you.
Join internationally renowned cake artist Camilo Murcia from By.Aletoso Luxury Cakes for an unforgettable hands-on masterclass where creativity meets technical excellence.
Camilo has earned a worldwide reputation for his breathtaking buttercream creations, but what many people don't realise is that his talent extends far beyond buttercream. He thrives on challenging conventional cake decorating, constantly exploring new materials, new techniques and new ways of creating cakes that surprise, inspire and completely redefine what's possible.
His philosophy is simple...The medium should never limit the imagination.
Whether he's working with buttercream, fondant, ganache, wafer paper or edible art, Camilo pushes every material beyond what most decorators believe is possible.
That's exactly what makes the T-Cakesaurus Fondant Techniques Masterclass such a special learning opportunity. This isn't simply about covering a cake in fondant. It's about learning the professional techniques that transform an ordinary cake into an extraordinary showpiece.
Throughout this fun, hands-on workshop, Camilo shares the same methods and innovative techniques he uses to create his internationally acclaimed cakes, giving you practical skills that can be applied to countless future projects.
During this hands-on workshop you'll learn how to:
- Create the perfect ganache for covering cakes with fondant.
- Correctly stack and prepare a round cake using a professional pre-crumb coat.
- Cover cakes flawlessly with ganache.
- Achieve beautifully sharp, clean edges every time.
- Create incredibly realistic dinosaur skin textures in fondant.
- Professionally wrap sugar paste (fondant) over cakes.
- Colour fondant to achieve realistic, multi-tonal effects.
- Create beautiful three-dimensional flowers using palette knives.
- Design realistic foliage using wafer paper.
- Create edible fondant figures using pre-made chocolate elements.
- Discover countless professional tips that will instantly improve your cake decorating.
- Learn how Camilo designs and creates his own laser-cut stencils, toppers and decorative elements to expand your creative possibilities. He's going to teach you how he does this!
Why you'll love this workshop
This class is about far more than creating one spectacular dinosaur cake.
It's about learning the professional finishing techniques that separate good cakes from exceptional ones.
You'll leave with a deeper understanding of cake construction, sharper finishing skills, greater confidence working with fondant, and a toolkit of innovative techniques that can be adapted to birthday cakes, wedding cakes, celebration cakes and competition pieces alike.
Whether you create cakes as a hobby, own a cake business, or simply love learning from the world's best, you'll walk away inspired to push your own creativity further than ever before.
Suitable for all skill levels
You don't need to be an advanced cake decorator to enjoy this class.
Camilo is a passionate and engaging teacher who breaks each technique into easy-to-follow steps, making the workshop suitable for decorators wanting to build strong foundations as well as experienced artists looking to refine and expand their skills.
Every student receives plenty of personal guidance throughout the workshop, ensuring everyone leaves with new knowledge, new confidence and a spectacular finished project.
Your Workshop Includes
- A fully hands-on workshop with Camilo Murcia.
- All tools, equipment and materials provided.
- Your completed T-Cakesaurus project to take home.
- Personal tuition from one of the world's most innovative cake artists.
- Professional techniques that can be applied across countless future cake designs.
Why train with Camilo?
Opportunities to learn from internationally recognised artists like Camilo are rare.
His workshops are renowned for being inspiring, innovative and packed with practical techniques that students can immediately apply to their own cake decorating.
If you're looking for a class that will challenge your creativity, improve your technical skills and completely change the way you think about cake design, this is one workshop you won't want to miss.
Seats are strictly limitedTo ensure every student receives personalised instruction, places are strictly limited.
Camilo's workshops attract decorators from across Australia and around the world, and with International Cake Show Australia now only weeks away, this masterclass is expected to be one of the most sought-after workshops at the show.
Book early and experience firsthand why Camilo Murcia is regarded as one of the world's most innovative cake artists.
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About Your Teacher:
"Camilo Murcia doesn't follow trends—he creates them."
There is a very good reason why students travel across the globe to train with him.
Camilo's career as an industrial designer and qualified chef has enabled him to create amazing architecturally inspired designs, making the most from shapes, textures and explosions of colour.
As a world renowned contemporary buttercream, fondant and edible paper artist, Camilo's hands on classes are in demand all over the world. Each of his many classes offers different learning outcomes. His classes are taught step by step so are suitable for most skill levels.
"Camilo Murcia doesn't follow trends—he creates them."
There is a very good reason why students travel across the globe to train with him.
Camilo's career as an industrial designer and qualified chef has enabled him to create amazing architecturally inspired designs, making the most from shapes, textures and explosions of colour.
As a world renowned contemporary buttercream, fondant and edible paper artist, Camilo's hands on classes are in demand all over the world. Each of his many classes offers different learning outcomes. His classes are taught step by step so are suitable for most skill levels.
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WORKSHOP FAQ
Limited Student Numbers & Class Timing:
Every workshop has limited 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. 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 demonstration area and VIP lounge. These are separate ticketed items.
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 through House of Horror, competition display, cookie zone, bridal zone, sweet street, to all the shops and lots more. It gives you show access for all three days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).
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.
Tea, coffee and cake (of course) is provided.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. 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.
Is there a payment plan available?
Yes. You have the choice of paying in full at the time of your booking, or alternately we can organise an interest free payment plan for you. We understand many of our students want to book multiple classes and it can be expensive to pay for them all at once. If you wish to pay via a payment plan, when checking out please select the "Invoice" option. We will then contact you to discuss suitable payment instalments, then invoice you. A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking. The remainder you can pay in monthly instalments. Please note full payment must be paid no later than one month before your first workshop.
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, am I able to 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.
Every workshop has limited 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. 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 demonstration area and VIP lounge. These are separate ticketed items.
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 through House of Horror, competition display, cookie zone, bridal zone, sweet street, to all the shops and lots more. It gives you show access for all three days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).
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.
Tea, coffee and cake (of course) is provided.
What You Need to Bring:
You need to bring an apron, a bottle of water if needed, a light lunch and a smile. 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.
Is there a payment plan available?
Yes. You have the choice of paying in full at the time of your booking, or alternately we can organise an interest free payment plan for you. We understand many of our students want to book multiple classes and it can be expensive to pay for them all at once. If you wish to pay via a payment plan, when checking out please select the "Invoice" option. We will then contact you to discuss suitable payment instalments, then invoice you. A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking. The remainder you can pay in monthly instalments. Please note full payment must be paid no later than one month before your first workshop.
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, am I able to 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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