Dessert table design and decoration
A course by Maria AraujoFounder & Creative Director
A course by Maria Araujo, Founder & Creative Director
A step-by-step guide to transforming your dessert presentations with expert style, magnificent edible presentations, and delicious dessert recipes.
In this course, you'll learn how to create beautiful and memorable dessert tables for any celebration. I'll guide you through easy-to-present dessert recipes, along with expert tips on table setting, including how to arrange tablecloths and create a balanced table layout with varying heights. You'll also discover how to decorate with stunning fruit and flower arrangements to bring your dessert table to life. Whether you're hosting a special event or preparing for a photo shoot, you'll master the art of dessert table design from start to finish.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 15 downloads
An impressive table
1 minute, 51 seconds
The design
5 minutes, 48 seconds
Recipes for any occasion
1 minute, 54 seconds
How to choose different items depending on the season
2 minutes, 6 seconds
How to collaborate with florists and artisans
2 minutes, 45 seconds
Materials, ingredients, and tools
5 minutes, 33 seconds
What's included in this course?
Discover how to transform your ideas into unique art projects while developing your creative skills. You'll learn to explore different techniques and tools that will enhance your personal expression. From handling materials to understanding fundamental concepts, each lesson is designed to guide you in creating works that reflect your individual style. You'll also gain the confidence to experiment and make informed artistic decisions.
Throughout the course, you'll immerse yourself in the creative process, from the initial idea to its final execution. You'll learn methods for overcoming creative blocks and maintaining inspiration, allowing you to move forward with your projects smoothly. You'll become familiar with practical examples that illustrate how to apply what you've learned in real-world situations. By the end, you'll have a portfolio of work that showcases not only your progress but also your evolution as an artist.
What is this course's project?
Students will create an elegant and personalized dining table setting, learning decorating techniques, tableware selection, and the use of decorative elements. The goal is to achieve a unique presentation that reflects personal style and the skills acquired during the process.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for creatives, art enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore new techniques in a welcoming environment. It's ideal for those who want to enhance their personal style, discover innovative tools, and immerse themselves in an enriching and dynamic learning experience.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required. You will need a comfortable workspace, basic materials such as paper and pencils, and tools specific to the subject. An open mind to explore new techniques and develop creative skills is essential.
Reviews
- 24 days ago
Bueno, me gusto.
- fabianasouvenirsPLUS28 days ago
Buen curso,aprendes a decorar mesas bonitas y equilibradas para sorprender a los invitados. Las explicaciones son muy claras y fáciles de poner en práctica. Lo recomiendo al 100%.
- 2 months ago
A mi me encanta todo lo q ella crea y su gusto exquisito, este curso es muy valioso y trasmite belleza y herramientas invaluables para animarse a crear belleza . Gracias María siempre !
At her cake studio, cakes are more than just desserts—they are edible sculptures that capture the essence of life’s most meaningful events. From intimate dinners to grand weddings around the world, María’s creations are designed to be the centerpiece of unforgettable experiences. The studio offers a deeply personal approach, inviting clients to be part of the creative process while infusing each piece with intention, beauty, and joy. With this project, María continues to build a space where love, artistry, and celebration come together in the sweetest way possible.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
The basics of designing a dessert table
- An impressive table
- The design
- Recipes for any occasion
- U3
How to elevate a dessert table
- How to choose different items depending on the season
- How to collaborate with florists and artisans
- Materials, ingredients, and tools
- U4
The dessert table
- Desserts 1
- Desserts 2
- The desserts 3
- Flowers and fruits: how to use them 1
- Flowers and fruits: how to use them 2
- Setting the table
- Finishing touches
- FP
Final project
- The art of dessert tables: style, sweets and table decoration
What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to make brigadeiros and fruit-encased gelatins, whip cream, decorate desserts with fresh flowers and fruit, create unique floral arrangements, and design harmonious dessert tables for events.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect if you already have basic baking skills and want to refine your techniques while learning floral decoration applied to dessert tables.
You’ll need ingredients for brigadeiros and gelatins, silicone molds, a mixer, spatulas, plastic wrap, fresh fruit, cream, floral arrangement bases, chicken wire mesh, and basic floristry and baking tools.
You’ll learn how to hydrate and dissolve powdered gelatin, encapsulate fruit, whip cream, shape and coat brigadeiros, and decorate desserts using pearl dust and white chocolate.
You’ll be taught to cook the mixture at the right temperature, chill it in the fridge, and handle it with lightly greased hands so it doesn’t stick, resulting in firm, uniform balls.
Yes, you’ll learn how to use silicone molds, dip them in hot water, and easily unmold gelatins without damaging their shape or texture.
The course covers preservation methods: properly refrigerating desserts and keeping flowers fresh by trimming stems, removing unnecessary leaves, and using clean water and proper materials.