If you’re looking for cake decorating courses in Kent with a creative twist, Bluebell Kitchen’s macaron classes are the perfect place to start. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced baker ready to take your skills further, we offer fun, hands-on classes that focus on making (and decorating!) the delicate French patisserie that’s become our signature — the macaron.
Our home-based studio in Maidstone is where the magic happens, offering small group and one-to-one courses designed to boost your baking confidence, refine your techniques, and give you a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Why Choose Our Macarons Making Class?
We’ve become known for our macarons — they’re a favourite at weddings, parties, and events — and now we’re sharing everything we know in our macarons making classes. All of our courses are taught using the Italian method (ideal for consistent results), and you’ll be involved at every step, from mixing and piping to baking, filling and decorating.
Explore Our Current Cake Decorating Courses
Introduction to Macarons
Ideal for beginners, this course teaches the fundamentals of macaron making:
- Learn the Italian method of making meringue
- Make, pipe and bake macaron shells
- Mix your own buttercream and ganache fillings
- Try out simple decorations
- Leave with your own batch of beautiful macarons, full recipes, and a baker’s troubleshooting guide
Advanced Macarons
A great follow-on or standalone class for confident bakers:
- Create giant, gourmet macarons and mini macalongs
- Develop bold flavour combinations and designs
- Finish with fresh fruit, edible decoration, and advanced ganache techniques
Hand Painted Macarons
A design-focused cake decorating course (without baking):
- Work with pre-baked shells to paint unique designs
- Learn how to make edible paint and use metallics, gradients, and florals
- Finish with buttercream fillings and take home edible works of art
Private 1:1 Classes
Looking for something bespoke? Our one-to-one sessions are entirely tailored to you. You might want help stacking and icing a tiered cake, creating handmade sugar flowers, or designing your own macaron wedding favours or tower. Prices start from £250 for a half-day session and go up to £400 for a full day. Each 1:1 is unique — just let us know what you want to learn!
“My daughter and I recently had the delightful experience of attending a macaron 1:1 class at Bluebell Kitchen in Maidstone, Kent, on March 1st, 2025. Bluebell Kitchen, run by the mother-daughter team of Erica and Charlie, is renowned for their beautiful wedding cakes and macarons, and we were both thrilled to learn from fellow mother-daughter bakers.
The class was held in a charming and welcoming space, creating a truly comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. Erica and Charlie’s passion for baking was evident from the start, and their enthusiasm was contagious. They were incredibly patient and encouraging, which made the learning process fun and stress-free.” Danica
What Makes Our Cake Classes Different?
- Small, intimate groups – Max. 4 students for maximum support
- Hands-on learning – No demos, you do it all yourself!
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere – A family-run studio with a personal touch
- Easy to reach – Our Maidstone studio has free parking
- Follow-up perks – Students get a £10 discount off their next class and we now offer gift vouchers
Upcoming Class Dates & Booking
Macaron classes run year-round (yes, even during wedding season!) and upcoming dates are listed on our website each month. For 1:1 bookings, email us to arrange a personalised session.
Ready to Try a Macarons Making Class?
Whether you’re treating yourself, gifting a class to a loved one, or planning your own baking adventure, our classes offer something a little bit special. From classic skills to edible artistry, we’d love to welcome you into our studio soon. Contact us here.
Photos: Rebecca Douglas Photography, Bluebell Kitchen
