Hi there, I'm
Catherine
I’m a self-taught baker, cake decorator, and teacher — and someone who started exactly where you are.
The beginning...
I didn’t grow up dreaming of cake decorating. I didn’t train at culinary school or work in a professional kitchen.
What I did do was make my own wedding cake — mostly because I couldn’t justify the price of a custom one — and somewhere in the middle of that process, something unexpected happened. I fell completely in love with it.
Not just the baking. The decorating part. The part that most people find the most intimidating.
From that moment on, I started teaching myself everything I could. YouTube tutorials late at night. Cake decorating books stacking up on the shelves. A lot of failed attempts. A lot of small wins. And slowly, real progress.
The realisation...
The more I practised, the more I noticed something.
Beautiful cake decorating isn’t reserved for professionals. It’s not about natural talent or fancy equipment. It’s about understanding a few key techniques — and having someone show you why each step matters, not just what to do.
I’d learned through trial and error over the years. But with the right guidance and a bit of patience, I kept thinking: a beginner could learn this in a few hours.
That thought is what eventually became A Caking Hand.
I offer beginner-friendly cake decorating classes in Melbourne for people who want to learn simple techniques and create beautiful cakes with confidence.
Why I teach...
I created A Caking Hand because I wanted to be the teacher I wished I’d had when I was starting out.
Not a polished studio with perfect lighting and intimidating results. A real, relaxed space where beginners feel supported, ask questions freely, and actually leave with something they’re proud of.
Baking has always been how I show love — to my family, to friends, to anyone who gets to eat the cake. Teaching is an extension of that. When a student walks out carrying their own decorated cake, knowing they made it themselves — that feeling never gets old.
A bit more about me...
Outside of cake, I love everything D.I.Y and crafting — from crocheting, knitting, painting, origami, card making, and calligraphy, just to name a few.
I’m also a big believer that the best things in life are made with your hands and given to people you love.
If that sounds like your kind of place, I’d love to see you in class.
What Can You Expect from a Class
Every class at A Caking Hand is kept small — no more than 6 students — so you get real, one-on-one guidance throughout.
I teach practical techniques designed for home kitchens, not professional studios. The kind of things that actually make a difference when you’re recreating something at home without a full set of equipment.
And because I’ve been a beginner myself, I know exactly where things go wrong — and how to help you before they do.
No experience needed. No judgment. Just cake.
Beginner-friendly techniques that actually work
Real-life baking, not perfect studio conditions
Clear, step-by-step guidance without overwhelm
Teaching you why things work - not just how
Ready to start your cake decorating journey?
Come along to a beginner class in Ringwood North and leave with a beautiful cake you decorated yourself.
