*Workshops are postponed. 2021 dates coming soon.

About the workshop

Join Maggie at the Studio for a five-day comprehensive course that combines technical instruction with discussion and demonstration in a nurturing and empowering environment.

Create a faux tiered design that includes:

Gumpaste flowers: David Austin rose, classic rose, dahlia, hydrangea, leaves
Combined decorating techniques: frills, rosettes, bas relief molding, pearls, wafer paper appliqués

Learn from discussions of topics that include:

Working with color: identifying warm/cool/neutral, matching Pantones, creating a palette
Meeting with clients: discussing design, preparing for a tasting, structuring the pricing
Presenting the design: production flow, photography tips, delivering with a CakeSafe, displaying on a cakestand

*New Option

Private Portfolio Review

Add on a one-hour, individual portfolio/social media/website review with Maggie & Jess for constructive feedback and supportive guidance. The one-hour session is $200 and will be scheduled the day after the Wedding Intensive workshop finishes.

*this is student work

Tuition is $1600 for the five day Wedding Intensive workshop

10am to 4pm each day

All supplies and materials provided for in-class use. Lunch will be served.

Tuition is $200 for the Private Portfolio Review add-on

Scheduled one-hour session the day following the workshop.

Maggie Austin Studio is located at 1021 Queen Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Cancellation Policy:

While we are unable to issue refunds, we will do our best to place you in a future workshop if you need to cancel. Just give us a call or send an email to discuss.
We reserve the right to cancel the workshop at any time due to weather emergencies, illness, venue availability, or other circumstances beyond our control. If we cancel the workshop, we will issue you a full tuition refund.
We are following all local, state, and federal COVID-19 guidelines. Any workshop cancelled due to mandatory closure will be rescheduled.

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