Wilton Cake Decorating Classes at Milly's 

The Wilton Cake Decorating Method is an internationally renowned way of learning the art of cake decorating.  Our instructors at Milly's have been trained internationally to teach the specific Wilton methods. Each course consists of four, hands-on two hour classes held in the demonstration kitchen at the Milly's Parnell store. They are practical and fun courses where each student can be proud of their own beautiful final creation.

Std Course Cost - $80 for the 4 two hour classes including the Wilton Course 1 Booklet

Weekend Course - 10 hours over one weekend. Course cost $140. Icing materials are prepared and provided for the student. Student needs to provide their own cake and tools. Course 1 Toolkit available for $46.50.

In Course 1 students learn the fundamentals of the Wilton cake decorating method which include using decorating tools, icing preparation, borders, basic flowers, picture transfers, figure piping and completing a cake. Uses buttercream icing. As this is a hands-on cake decorating course students will need their own tools and supplies and some home practice and preparation is necessary between classes.


Materials required - Basic cake decorating tools and supplies are required. The Wilton Course  1 Student Kit is available for $46.50 which includes the tools needed. The instructor will cover on the first night what materials are required such as icing, colours, and a cake to decorate.

 *Note; Students, however experienced in cake decorating, should complete Course 1 first as it covers the fundamentals of the Wilton method techniques which can be different from other cake decorating methods.

Course Cost - $80 for the 4 two hour classes including the Wilton Course 2 Booklet

Build on the skills you learned in Course 1. Develop your flower making skills. New flowers taught include pansies, daisies, violets, daffodils and more. Introduces working with Royal Icing. Master new specialty techniques including new borders, basketweave and colour flow work.

Materials required - Wiltons Course 2 Student Kit is available with the tools required  -$59.95 Cake and icing materials for decorating are additional.

*Note, students having completed Course 1, can choose to do Course 2 or 3 or 4 in any order.

Course Cost - $80 for the 4 two hour classes including the Wilton Course 3 Instruction Book

Decorating techniques for wedding and other special occasion cakes.
Introducing working with rolled fondant and the fondant rose. Learn tiered and stacked cake construction. Create new sophisticated flowers - lilies, poinsettias, petunias and more. Add new intricate borders, lace and brush embroidery, garlands and stringwork to your repertoire.

Materials required - Wilton Course 3 Student Kit is available with the tools required  - $59.95
Cake and icing materials for decorating are additional.

*Note, students having completed Course 1, can choose to do Course 2 or 3 or 4  in any order.

Course Cost - $80 for the 4 two hour classes including the Wilton Course 4 Instruction Book.

Milly's Specialty Classes and Courses  

There has been a real resurgence in cupcakes at all manner of party.  Master the basics of decorating these individual morsels and wow your family & friends. Standalone sessions of 1.5 hours.  These classes are designed to demonstrate the tips and techniques to successfully decorate cupcakes.  We provide lots of ideas and give you the know-how to decorate with confidence in your own home.  School Holiday cupcake classes available also for 10years and over.
 
Hands-on Cupcake cost: $60pp.
Tea For Two School Holiday programme: $60pp or $100per pair.

Hands-on cupcakes is a 2-hour hands-on session. Cupcakes, icing and use of tools provided in class.

Brownies are classic cafe fare.  They appear on many dessert menus and hold a special place in most of our hearts.  In this class, learn how to make your brownies stand out and turn them into beautiful creations to give away as gifts to lucky family and friends. 

This 2 hour hands-on class introduces basics of icing, use of cutters and presentation ideas to make the most of your brownies, because we know they taste great, so why not make them look fantastic too!

Course cost: $60 per person.  (includes brownies, icing and use of tools to decorate). Take home your creations. Class numbers limited.

We dunk them, gift them, serve them at afternoon teas....cookies are rarely far from reach! 

A fabulous stand-alone class offering hands-on instruction to icing and decorating cookies.  A variety of shapes are discussed, and different styles of icing and techniques are covered.  Students are then offered practical time to ice and decorate their own under supervision of the class instructor.

Course cost: $60 per person (includes cookies, icing and use of tools to decorate). Take home your creations. Class numbers limited.

Four 2hr sessions (over 4 weeks) outlining the baking basics and essentials that every home cook should master.  A demonstration course that will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to successfully bake a variety of items at home.

Course covers cakes big and small, biscuits and slices, breads and doughs and pastry.  Students are offered ample time to sample the goodies baked during each session.

Course cost: $120 per person. Maximum of 15 per class.