Working with a piping bag can be can be a bit tricky if you are unfamiliar with it. With that in mind, this class was designed to introduce you to simple techniques for filling a bag as well as variegating colors inside the bag. Along with that is advice on pressure, speed and angles in which to pipe with. Other lessons include using a flower nail and/or parchment paper to move flat and dimensional flowers. This Intro to Piping class is important to familiarize yourself with in order to get comfortable with the art of piping flowers.

Course curriculum

In this course you will learn:

    1. Welcome!

    1. Intro to Piping

    2. Piping Bag Assembly

    3. Working with a Piping Bag

    4. Variegated Bag Assembly

    5. Pressure and Speed

    6. Tip Angles

    7. Flower Nail

    8. Parchment Paper

    9. Moving Flat Flowers

    10. Moving Dimensional Flowers

    1. Congrats! Additional Resources and Discount Codes

About this course

  • $32.00
  • 12 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    Anyone and everyone of all skill levels! If you are a beginner who has never picked up a piping bag, this course will guide you through all the fundamentals of properly handling and filling this tool so that it can help you pipe beautiful flowers. If you are already familiar with a piping bag but haven't been able to control the right speed, pressure or angle of piping, this class will help resolve those issues. There is literally something for everyone to learn!

  • I need more hands-on help. Are there in-person workshops?

    Yes! Cake decorating is a very hands-on skill so getting interactive instruction with personal attention is the most effective way to learn. Liz can host a private classes to accommodate your personal cake goals. Group classes are also held throughout the year in various cities. Check out the current list of in-person workshops available at www.eatcakebemerry.com/classes.

Added Bonuses

  • Discussions

    Every class has built-in discussion capabilities, making it easy to interact with the instructor and fellow students. Ask questions, share ideas and inspire one another as you take this course.

  • Self-paced Learning

    Everyone has different levels of experience and comfort when it comes to piping, so being able to absorb information at your own pace is important to learning well. Review tutorials and watch videos as many times as you want, at the speed you want, across all devices.

  • Supplemental Videos

    Piping is a visually dimensional skill that requires more than just written instructions and step-by-step photos. To enhance the learning experience, each flower is accompanied by a video to better communicate the angles, speed and pressure necessary to pipe. Each recipe has a supporting video as well.

  • Facebook Group Community

    Join like-minded cake decorators in our exclusive Facebook group. This is a place to build community, share your own tips and resources, post your cake pics and encourage one another on this buttercream journey.

  • Discount Code for SHOP

    Enroll in a class and receive a special discount code to use in the SHOP. Code can be used multiple times and applies to all tool kits, supplies and even in-person workshops.

  • LIVE In-Person Workshops

    Want more hands-on help and in-depth instruction? Schedule a private 1x1 class or register for a live group class to meet Liz and get her expert help in person. View upcoming classes in the SHOP.

Meet Your Instructor

Liz Shim of Eat Cake Be Merry

Liz Shim

Liz is a professionally trained pastry chef, cake designer, instructor and content creator. After a decade of creating custom cakes she now focuses on sharing design inspiration and cake instruction in a simple, modern and approachable style.

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Buttercream Flower
Starter Kit

The Buttercream Flower Starter Kit is the perfect assortment of tools to get you started. This set conveniently has every piping tip you need to create all 49 flowers & fillers demonstrated in the class. The tool kit includes: Flower nail (1), wooden nail block (1), piping tips (17), flower lifter scissors (1) and plastic couplers (2).
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Private and Group Classes

For more hands-on instruction, sign up for a live class with buttercream flower expert, Liz Shim. These classes provide more in-depth troubleshooting, hands-on correction and allow for plenty of practice to prefect your buttercream skills. Both private one-on-one classes and group classes are offered in various cities.
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