David Cakes 1-to-1 Online

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Get ready to learn live with David!

Introducing a brand new live-streaming
1-to-1 online free-hand cake decorating
learning and life-skill training experience

Learn via 4 different
HD camera view points

Whether you wish to participate or simply sit back and watch David create for your personal pleasure – David Cakes will take you on an unique and inspirational free-hand cake decorating journey by giving you complete control of selecting your desired camera view points via 4 different HD camera view points.

Interact, chat and create with David, joined by his assistant Ed, as you enjoy your international 1-to-1 online training experience live-streaming in high-definition direct from David Cakes studio in Liverpool England.

Learn via 4 different
HD camera view points

Get ready for a brand new
1-to-1 online experience

Now you can decide exactly what you want to learn on a day and at a time to suit in your international time-zone.

Master the art of centuries old free-hand cake decorating techniques as you learn new creative life-skills with David while designing, cake decorating and interacting together 1-to-1 live online. Personalised to your specific training requirements, David’s online tuition is ideal for first-time decorators, beginners, hobbyists and professionals alike.

To start creating you will only need a few basic essentials: Your preferred creative medium (Royal icing, buttercream, etc), a few piping tips, piping bags, palette knife, paintbrush and a practice mat or flat surface. You may decide you want to decorate a dummy cake or a real cake during class – it’s up to you!

As David specialises in teaching free-hand there’s no need for any moulds, cutters, modelling tools, stencils or templates.

David Cakes 1-to-1 online training benefits include:

Learn with David live in high-definition
Attend for as many hours as you choose
Develop new free-hand life-skills
Create step by step at a pace to suit you
Receive David's support, care & guidance
Uncover bakery industry trade secrets
Address technical issues head on
Optimise performance to achieve more
Create rather than compete for success

David Cakes most popular
1-to-1 online classes

Some students just want to embrace the basics, while others want to level-up for their next big creative challenge.

Beginners piping, cake painting, string work, letter piping and hand-made flowers are some of the most popular 1-to-1 online free-hand cake decorating classes, followed by more specialist subjects such as English over-piping, run-out work and airbrushing.

With over 40 years of retail business experience, David shares his knowledge with 100% support and creative guidance during your 1-to-1 online training experience.

Beginners piping

Designed to nurture personal development of free-hand piping, increasing self-confidence and creativity...

Colour shading

Bring your creativity to life with depth and perspective applying airbrushing and powder colour dusting techniques...

Over-piping

Take free-hand piping to the next level, pushing artistic boundaries, evolving life-skills with new challenges...

Letter piping

Learn how to pipe and embellish letters and names free-hand, directly and spontaneously onto cakes...

Cake painting

With icing, a palette knife and a paintbrush in hand simply 'let yourself go' as you release your inner artist!...

Run-out effects

Using Royal icing or chocolate, learn how to create quick, easy run-out patterns and collar effects free-hand...

String work

Challenge your free-hand creativity and defy gravity as you enjoy piping suspended Royal icing string work...

Free-hand flowers

Learn how to design, create, arrange a selection free-hand piped flowers and free-hand fondant flowers...

David Cakes 1-to-1 online
hourly tuition fees

Hourly fee £60 / per hour

Special introductory offer

£49.99 / per hour

You save £10.01

Book for a single hour, a few hours or a full day of 1-to-1 online learning personalised to your specific requirements.

Special discounted deals are available for 1-to-1 online tuition booked for multiple hours, days and weekly sessions.

1-to-1 online classes can be also be booked as a surprise gift for a loved one, a family member or friend.

You can secure your place with a credit card payment made through ‘Stripe’ fully secure international online booking system.

David Cakes 1-to-1 online
masterclass courses

David also offers an exciting free-hand cake decorating selection of specialist live-streaming 1-to-1 online masterclass courses for you to join on a day and time to suit your diary.

With a duration of 6 to 12 hours, each training programme is packed with challenging creative content, while addressing scientific and technical understanding of edible mediums being used. David focuses on time management skills, optimising personal performance and dealing with potential issues: such as decorating cakes in extremes of climate temperature and humidity.

As with all his 1-to-1 online training programs, David encourages you to cake decorate using your preferred medium when creatively possible be it Royal icing, buttercream, fresh cream, chocolate spread, etc and also savoury mediums such as peanut butter, cream cheese and even mashed potato – it’s up to you!

Royal Icing Inspiration

Taught in over 12 countries around the world, David Cakes 'Royal icing inspiration' is an ideal free-hand piping starter course for beginners...

Royal Icing Experience

Level up your free-hand life-skills and enjoy an intensive advanced Royal icing multi-tiered wedding cake piping challenge...

Cake Painting Expressions

Discover the joy of cake painting free-hand as you design and create edible art while expressing your own unique signature style!...

Letter Piping Essentials

Learn how to decorate cakes with names and greetings, using calligraphy, script, 3D and embossed free-hand piping techniques...

Create online with
David MacCarfrae
British Royal Cake Maker

David MacCarfrae is a Royal Cake Maker of two Royal Weddings for the British Royal Family, a television judge on International reality TV series ‘CAKE WALK’ and a world renowned cake decorating teacher of free-hand piping.

Winner of the prestigious UK National Training Award, David has also been presented with many UK television business awards for his retail cake shop designs, product development, business marketing and commercial business growth.

During his career, David from Liverpool England has attended many prestigious international VIP corporate sponsored events taking place around the world, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Royal Diamond Jubilee Tea Party in Hong Kong where, as international guest of honour…

FAQ

General information

Our help and advice section answers the most frequently asked questions.

How do I book a 1-to-1 online class with David?

First of all click on the ‘Register your interest’ button and fill in the contact form, including a message that you would like to book 1-to-1 online training with David, stating an ideal date and time.

We will then contact you to arrange a scheduled live chat with David to discuss your training requirements. This is a free service.

Once an 1-to 1 online class date/start time/hours of training required is confirmed, secure your place with a credit payment made through ‘Stripe’ fully secure online booking system. Once payment is received you will be notified by email.

What happens after booking?

Once a booking is confirmed, you will then will be invited to attend a FREE live-streaming online video consultation to meet David personally and discuss your bespoke training programme schedule before attending your online class.

What time will a class start?

David is available to teach a 1-to-1 online class at a time to suit you in your international time-zone. So if you can only attend a class before or after work, and you are for example: 12 hours ahead of UK time, David will accommodate you.

What will I need to bring?

Once you have booked your 1-to-1 online class and attended the FREE live-streaming online video consultation with David, you will be sent a check list confirming all the equipment and materials you will require to have ready to begin learning.

Can anyone attend a class?

1-to-1 online classes are available to students 18 years of age and over. You are welcome to attend alone or book an extra place for a friend or family member and have fun learning together with David in the comfort of your own home.

Is a 1-to-1 class only in English?

David only speaks English, so you are welcome to attend a 1-to-1 online class with a translator present. Maybe a friend or family member can help you with translation? David will speak clearly, talking slowly as he teaches via translation.

How long does a class last?

1-to-1 online classes run for a minimum of 1 hour up to 6 hours in one day with an hourly 10 minute break. Rest time between intensive creativity is important for well-being, as well as taking time to get prepared for the next creative challenge.

Can I choose what I use?

Yes of course! – Buttercream, Royal icing, chocolate spread, peanut butter, fresh cream, cream cheese, even mashed potatoes! – Whatever your favourite, you can enjoy creating with it during your 1-to-1 online class with David.

Can I attend to simply watch?

Many students express a desire to simply watch David as he creates. In this case David will design you an exciting visual creative therapy programme that is both stimulating and informative, while being entertaining at the same time.

Can I decorate my cake order?

If you have a cake on order to design and /or decorate for family member, friend or a client and would like David to help you, he is more than happy to give his creative and technical support during the step-by-step cake decorating process.

Can I decide what to learn?

Yes of course! – You decide what you would like learn and discuss more details with David during the FREE online live-streaming consultation. He will then design a cake decorating programme designed to your specific training requirements.

Will I receive a Certificate?

Once you have attended a 1-to-1 online class, you will receive an official ‘David Cakes Certificate of Achievement’ personally signed by David. It can be posted onto your social media for all to see as you celebrate your creative achievements!

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes of course! – A selection of gift vouchers are available for purchase that can be presented to a friend or loved one who is celebrating a birthday, as well as seasonal festivities and cultural celebrations. David Cakes gift vouchers valid for 12 months.

David Cakes live-streaming interactive group events

During the last 12 years, David has shared his knowledge of cake decorating to students all over world at seminars, cake shows, bakery expos and VIP corporate sponsored events. Logistics and marketing of events were organised by David Cakes working with event planners and promoters.

If you are an event organiser / promoter / cake decorating group member / manufacturer of cake decorating / bakery products and would like David to present a live-streaming online free-hand cake decorating group training / creative lifestyle experience at your UK or international academy / school or corporate entertainment / product promotional event – please feel free to contact David Cakes today.

Want to see more?

Visit David Cakes World of Cake Decorating and take a creative adventure to see what can be achieved, not just David, but by students from all over the world who have attended David Cakes classes to learn the art of free-hand cake decorating, embracing centuries old free-hand techniques, many for the very first time.

And there’s so much more to enjoy:

Over 1000 FREE cake decorating design and ideas
FREE Tips and technical advice from David
Read FREE online book 'The Cake Shop' by David Cakes
Royal Wedding Cakes and tales from the Palace
VIP Corporate events that took David to the global stage
David starring as a judge on reality TV series CAKE WALK

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