Discover the art of royal icing decorating with Oma Yaya. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this hands-on workshop transforms cookies into edible works of art. Read on to learn more about this sweet and creative experience!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness needed; just a steady hand and patience
Wildlife
History
This baking tradition has been passed down through generations, blending cultural heritage with artistry.
Conservation
All ingredients used are sourced from local farms, emphasizing sustainability and supporting regional agriculture.
Baking With Oma Yaya
Discover the art of royal icing decorating with Oma Yaya. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this hands-on workshop transforms cookies into edible works of art. Read on to learn more about this sweet and creative experience!
Baking With Oma Yaya is a baking school and workshop provider located in Dee Why, New South Wales. The business specialises in sugar cookie decorating, cupcake decorating and a range of hands-on and online classes that teach practical skills such as royal icing techniques, buttercream piping and flower piping. Classes include both in-person workshops (hosted from the Dee Why area) and structured online courses for students who prefer remote learning.
Baking With Oma Yaya offers a curriculum suitable for complete beginners through to advanced decorators. Entry-level workshops cover foundational skills like buttercream from scratch and basic piping, while intermediate and advanced online courses focus on multi-tone blending, intricate piping styles, sculpted decorations and competition-ready cupcake designs.
Students receive step-by-step instruction, recipes and practical tips designed to help them recreate classroom techniques at home. Popular experiences include sugar cookie classes that teach both royal icing and fondant techniques, hands-on cakesicle and cakepop workshops, and themed cupcake bouquet arranging sessions.
The business markets a clear class list, online course access and takeaway recipes so participants can practise after class. Baking With Oma Yaya is positioned as a skill-building resource for home bakers, hobbyists and decorators in New South Wales and online, emphasising practical technique, creative design and incremental learning.
Location
Dee Why, NSW
Local workshops based in Dee Why
Classes Offered
7 Experiences
Range from beginner to advanced
Delivery
Online & In-person
Flexible class formats available
Skills Taught
Piping & Icing
Royal icing, buttercream, flowers
Book a Sugar Cookie or Cupcake class in Dee Why or enrol in an online course today — improve piping, royal icing and decorating skills.
Use piping tips to create detailed designs
Employ varying piping tips for different textures and intricate details.
Keep icing at the right consistency
Ensure your royal icing is smooth and firm enough for piping without spreading.
Decorate in a dust-free environment
Avoid dust and drafts that can affect icing consistency and decoration.
Practice with leftover icing first
Test your designs on parchment before decorating cookies to perfect your technique.
piping bags
Reusable piping bags to precisely apply icing.
icing tips
Different sizes and shapes for detailed decorating.
aprons
Protect clothing while working with icing.
food coloring
Vivid colors to customize your designs.