Buttercream & Botanicals: The Victorian Language of Flowers with Shawna Horgan
$75.00
Date: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 15+
Join us this spring in the Curiosa Common Room, where flowers speak in secret - and every petal carries a message waiting to be understood.
Guided by the talented Shawna Horgan, in this hands-on workshop you’ll be introduced to the art of Floriography - the Victorian language of flowers - while learning to pipe hauntingly beautiful buttercream blooms onto cupcakes of your own.
Taking inspiration from our Enchanted Forest window, you’ll explore both technique and meaning, uncovering the stories behind three seasonal flowers and the sentiments they’ve carried through time
No experience is needed, only a steady hand, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to lose yourself in the details.
All tools, materials, and ingredients will be provided. You’ll leave with a boxed set of six decorated cupcakes and a new understanding of how even the smallest blooms can speak volumes.
Please note: These cupcakes are not made in a nut free or an allergen free kitchen. Cupcakes will be vanilla. Buttercream icing and decorations may include cocoa, lemon, and mint.
Recommended for ages 15 and up due to the level of detail involved in the piping techniques.
Host:
Shawna Horgan is a self taught cake artist and the founder of Bosshog Baking Co. With over 25 years of cake decorating experience, she designs intimate, beautifully curated cupcake decorating gatherings that focus on connection, creativity, and celebration.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
If your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at (647) 341-0394 or send an email to oracle@curiosasociety.com with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Please Note
To ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.
Our event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.
For a full list of our workshop and event policies please visit our F.A.Q. page.
