Under the Ocean Cake Decorating Course
Dive Into an Underwater World of Cake Decorating
Ready to take your cake decorating skills to the next level?
Join Sugarbear Cake Studio for an immersive three-day Under the Ocean Cake Decorating Course, where you’ll learn how to turn an ordinary cake into an extraordinary underwater creation.
Inspired by the beauty of the ocean, this course combines professional cake decorating techniques with creative design. You’ll work with beautiful ocean-inspired colours and decorations to create a cake featuring elements such as seaweed, coral, shells, starfish and other underwater details.
Build Your Cake
Your journey begins on Day 1 with the fundamentals of cake preparation. You’ll learn how to level, fill and stack your cake correctly, followed by crumb coating and achieving a smooth buttercream finish. You’ll also learn how to colour your buttercream and prepare the cake for its fondant covering.
Master Fondant & Structure
On Day 2, you’ll move into fondant and structural decorating techniques. You’ll learn how to achieve a smooth fondant finish with sharp top edges and explore basic modelling techniques.
You’ll then begin creating the themed decorations that will transform your cake into an underwater scene.
Bring Your Ocean Masterpiece to Life
Day 3 is dedicated to decoration and finishing. You’ll learn piping techniques and borders before creating buttercream seaweed and coral. Painting, dusting and lustre techniques will add depth and detail to your finished design.
You’ll then complete the final assembly and detailing before learning useful tips for photographing and transporting your finished cake.
For those interested in turning their baking skills into an income, the course also includes guidance on pricing cakes for selling.
At the end of the three mornings, you’ll take home your own stunning 6-inch ocean masterpiece, together with the skills, techniques and confidence to continue creating beautiful decorated cakes.
Create memories. Master skills. Learn. Create. Inspire.
Event Information
| Event Name | Under the Ocean Cake Decorating Course |
| Organiser | Sugarbear Cake Studio |
| Event Type | Cake Decorating Course / Hands-On Workshop |
| Dates | 14, 15 & 16 October |
| Time | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Duration | 3 mornings |
| Venue | Sugarbear Bakery |
| Address | 17 Chaucer Avenue, Senderwood Square, Bedfordview |
| Early Bird Price | R2,495 |
| Early Bird Deadline | 31 August 2025 |
| Standard Price | R2,795 |
| Standard Price From | 1 September 2025 |
| Take-Home Cake | 6-inch ocean-themed cake |
| Spaces | Limited |
What You Will Learn
Day 1 – Build & Prepare
The first day establishes the foundations of your cake.
Participants will learn:
- Cake baking demonstration and tips
- Levelling, filling and stacking
- Crumb coating
- Creating a smooth buttercream finish
- Colouring buttercream
- Preparing the cake for fondant
The focus is on creating a properly prepared and professionally finished cake foundation ready for the decorating stages.
Day 2 – Fondant & Structure
Day two introduces fondant and the structural elements required to create the underwater theme.
Participants will learn:
- Covering your cake in fondant
- Creating sharp top edges and a smooth finish
- Basic modelling techniques
- Creating themed decorations
- Attaching decorations securely
- Tips, tricks and common fixes
This stage transforms the prepared cake into the foundation for the ocean-themed masterpiece.
Day 3 – Decorate & Finish
The final day is where the underwater world comes to life.
Participants will learn:
- Piping techniques and borders
- Creating buttercream seaweed and coral
- Painting, dusting and lustre techniques
- Final cake assembly and detailing
- Cake photography tips
- How to transport your cake
- Pricing your cakes for selling
The final result is a beautifully decorated 6-inch Under the Ocean cake that participants can take home.
Everything Included
The course investment includes:
- 3 mornings of expert tuition
- All ingredients and materials
- Use of professional equipment
- 6-inch cake to take home
- Printed recipe and technique booklet
- Coffee, tea and light refreshments
- WhatsApp support group
- Certificate of completion
This means participants can focus on learning and creating without needing to purchase the ingredients and materials separately.
Who Is This Course For?
The course is suitable for:
- Beginner cake decorators
- Hobby bakers
- Home bakers
- Moms who enjoy baking and decorating
- Anyone wanting to develop professional cake decorating skills
- People interested in starting a cake business
- Existing cake makers looking to expand their decorating techniques
You don’t need to be an experienced cake decorator to enjoy the course. The programme is structured to take you through the process step by step.