Does This Sound Like You?

- Your buttercream keeps splitting or feels impossible to fix.
- Your petals turn out thick or heavy, no matter what tip you use.
- Your colors always look muddy instead of the shades you wanted.
- You’re frustrated by YouTube tutorials that skip the real secrets.

Meet your instructor

Hi, I’m Joanna, a professional cake artist with 10+ years of experience in designing and decorating show-stopping cakes. I’ve helped hundreds of student unlock their creativity through buttercream flower piping, and I can’t wait to share these techniques with you!

Joanna Kwan

Hey flower lover — this course is made for:

  • The home baker who wants to impress friends and family with showstopping cakes

  • The dreamer who's ready to turn baking into a side hustle (finally!)

  • The pro who wants to charge more by offering truly standout floral designs

What Student's Say

Carmen Porras

5 star rating

“I have taken a few courses on buttercream flowers, but Back to Basics Buttercream Flowers completely blew me away. it is by far the best investment I have ever made. Joanna takes you step by step through every essential detail that transforms “ni...”

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“I have taken a few courses on buttercream flowers, but Back to Basics Buttercream Flowers completely blew me away. it is by far the best investment I have ever made. Joanna takes you step by step through every essential detail that transforms “nice” flowers into truly stunning, realistic ones. From the very first lesson, I felt like she was giving me all the missing pieces I had been searching for. Her buttercream recipe and tips instantly made sense, and for the first time I felt confident in my flowers. The section on colour theory was a revelation. It could easily be a full course on its own, yet she included it here and it completely opened my eyes to how much more natural and beautiful my flowers could be. And the way she explains each flower, step by step, is unlike anything I have seen before, so clear, so detailed, and so encouraging. What impressed me most was how she even shows you how to adjust the most commonly used piping tips so they work like the Asian piping tips. Since those are not easy for me to find locally, this was such a thoughtful and practical solution that made all the difference. This course is not just the best, it is inspiring. It gave me the knowledge, clarity, and confidence I had been missing, and I know it will do the same for anyone who takes it. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a professional looking to refine your skills, this course will elevate your work. ”

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“I had an online store but wanted to level up my cake designs. After Joanna’s course, my piping skills took off — I started creating elegant cakes that got noticed, gained confidence, and even began teaching others. It helped turn my passion into a real career.”

Karen C.

“Joanna was super attentive, and the class struck the perfect balance of fun and focused. We got hands-on with every step, and I came away with real, new skills. Highly recommend! 👍🏻”

Laity L.

“Joanna was super patient and talented — walked me through every step. My friends couldn’t believe how professional my flowers looked. Highly recommend!”

Sabrina L.

Here's What's In The Course

    1. Course Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Essential Tools and Materials

    3. Piping Tips For Our Projects

    1. Mastering Buttercream: Essential Techniques & Tips

    2. Step-by-Step: How To Make Italian Meringue Buttercream (Video Tutorial)

    3. Make Italian Meringue Buttercream (with Hand Mixer)

    4. Reconditioning Cold Buttercream

    5. Priming Buttercream White

      FREE PREVIEW

    6. Microwave Method to get saturated colors (Added 26th April 25)

    1. Understanding Color in Cake Decorating

    2. Color Theory - The Color Wheel

    3. Color Theory - Color Properties

    4. Color Theory - Color Schemes

    5. Hands On : Color Matching with Primary Colors

    6. Hands On: Color Matching with Store Bought Colors

    1. Introduction to Flower Piping

    2. Handing the Piping Bag

    3. Piping Tips

    4. 2-Dimensional Flower Angle & Direction

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. 3-Dimensional Flower Angle & Directions

    6. Positioning your Piping Tip

    7. Flower Nail

    8. Couplers

    9. Flower Nail Template

    10. Flower Piping Practice Guide

      FREE PREVIEW

    11. Flower Placement Concepts to Remember

    1. Adjusting Piping Tips - Tools You will need

    2. Adjusting Straight Tips - 104

    3. Adjusting Straight Tips - 124

    4. Adjusting Curved Tips - 59s

    5. Adjusting Curved Tips - 123

    1. Mini Rose

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Mini Hydrangea

    3. Cosmos

    4. Easy Ranunculus

    5. Preparing Flat Top Cupcakes

    6. Arranging Mini Roses to the Cupcake (Random Placements)

    7. Arranging Hydrangea to the Cupcake (Random Placements)

    8. Arranging Cosmos to the Cupcake (Random Placements)

    9. Arranging Ranunculus to the Cupcake (Symmetrical Arrangement)

About this course

  • 64 lessons
  • 6.5 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Is the course really worth the price?

    I totally get the hesitation — it can feel like a big step. But many students have told me that once they joined, they realized how much time, money, and stress they saved by having a clear path to follow. Plus, you’re not doing it alone. You get direct support from me in our community, with Q&A sessions and accountability to help you stay on track and actually finish what you start.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    Lifetime access! You can learn at your own pace.

  • What if I’m a complete beginner?

    Perfect! This course is designed to take you from beginner to confident flower piper.

  • What if I don’t have all the tools?

    I’ll guide you on must-haves and affordable alternatives to get started.

  • I really want to join, but the full payment is a bit much for me right now. Do you offer a payment plan?

    Absolutely! I totally understand how that feels, and that’s why I’m offering a flexible 6-month payment plan of just $99 per month. This way, you can start learning and creating beautiful buttercream flowers right away without the financial stress. I want to make this as accessible as possible for you! 😊

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