Cake Decorating Classes In Boston

Class is in session! Upcoming cake classes:

We do plan on adding more classes again soon! Fingers crossed for August – September as we ramp back up.

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Give us a call at 617.299.1504 to reserve your spot in our upcoming classes!

Class Gift Certificates are available!

Free Oakleaf Cakes Apron & Certificate if you take 5 or more of our classes!

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Cancelation Policy:All class registrations are completely non-refundable. Any cancellations made within 7 days of your scheduled class may still be rescheduled, but will incur a $25 fee . Only one reschedule allowed per registration.

*We update our class offerings every month or so if you don't see a date/time that works for you just check back in another month or so or contact us regarding scheduling a group of friends to take a private class.

*Parkingis limited, so we recommend taking the T or taxi/rideshare. We are near the Symphony and Hynes Convention center stops on the Green Line, as well as the Massachusettes Ave stop on the Orange Line. If you are driving, there is (limited) street parking as well as a paid parking garage across the street.

Update as of March 17th:Given the crazy state of the world right now we will be revising the class schedules we have in place for March and April. We will be taking it week by week, as things seem to change every day. If you are already signed up for a class, we will contact you with further details. Thanks for your flexibility and understanding.

Cupcake Decorating

Upcoming Dates:Garden Cupcakes: TBD

Time: Sunday: 4pm – 6pm
Ages: 10+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $85
Buddy (2+) Price: $80

Description: Fun and relaxed class for kids and adults who want to decorate a custom batch of cupcakes you will positively swoon over. Each student will be taught the basics of making Italian Meringue Buttercream, piping swirls and decorating with both buttercream and fondant to create 6 unique designs. As with our other classes, all supplies will be provided. Class is 2 hrs long.

Buttercream Basics

Upcoming Dates: TBD

Time: Sunday: 4 – 7pm
Ages: 14+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description:This class is our most popular, and a great precursor for all of the other classes we offer. Among other things, you will learn how to: make our Italian Meringue Buttercream, level, fill, stack, crumb-coat, frost, and decorate a simple buttercream cake with buttercream decorations.

Class is approximately 3 hours long and includes all supplies needed to create a cake 5″ in diameter -which you can take home to display and devour after the class is over!

Buttercream Basics – Super Succulents!

Upcoming Dates: TBD

Time: Sunday: 4pm – 7pm
Ages: 14+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description:It's Buttercream Basics, with a twist! This is a beginner-level class where we'll show you how to make and use our Italian Meringue Buttercream. You will learn how to: level, fill, stack, crumb-coat, frost, and decorate a simple buttercream cake. Unique to this class, we will also show youhow to create buttercream succulents and cacti as well as explain when and how to use different frostings to achieve the best results. Class is approximately 3 hours long and includes all supplies needed to create a cake 5″ in diameter -which you can take home to show off to all your plant loving friends after the class is over!

Sugar Flowers!

Upcoming Dates: TBD

Time: Sunday: 4pm – 7pm
Ages:14+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description: A class where you will learn to make a lovely bouquet of 3D sugar flowers using fondant and gumpaste. We'll teach you how to make everything from simple punch-out flowers and traditional roses to ruffly fabric-inspired flowers. We'll even show you how to draw inspiration from the tools and cutters you may already own to create completely unique and modern flowers. The class will take an artistic approach to understanding the materials and techniques behind the art of sugar flower sculpture. Class is approximately 3 hours long and includes all supplies needed to create a beautiful sugar floral arrangement.

Fun with Fondant – Magical Unicorn

Upcoming Dates: TBD
Time: Sun: 4-7pm
Ages: 14+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description: It's Fun with Fondant, with a twist! This class is beginner-level where we'll show you how to make our homemade marshmallow fondant and then use it to create a magical unicorn pal. You will be given a pre-crumb-coated cake and shown how to fondant your cake. Unique to this class, you will also learn how to make the horn, ears and mane to finish your unicorn. Class is approximately 3 hours long and includes all supplies needed to create a rockin' cake you can then take home to show off to your friends.

Fun with Fondant – Winter Airbrushing

Upcoming Dates:TBD
Time: Sun: 4-7pm
Ages: 14+
Max Class Size: 8 people

Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description: It's Fun with Fondant, with a twist! This is a beginner-level class where we'll show you how to make our homemade marshmallow fondant and airbrush your own winter wonderland. You will be given a pre-crumb-coated cake and shown how to both fondant and decorate it by airbrushing your own winter scene, complete with snowflakes. Class is approximately 3 hours long and includes all supplies needed to create a cake perfect for the chilly weather, which you can then take home and share with your friends, (sharing optional)

Fun with Fondant

Upcoming Dates: TBD

Time: Sunday: 4pm – 7pm
Ages: 14+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description: This class is a beginner-level precursor to the more advanced Fondant Part 2 class. First we'll show you how to make our homemade marshmallow fondant. You will then be given a pre-crumb-coated cake and shown how to fondant and decorate it with decorations you will also make out of fondant.

Class is approximately 3 hours long and includes all supplies needed to create a fondant decorated cake 5″ round -which you can take home to proudly display and devour after the class is over!

Fondant Part 2 – Elegant Multi-tiered Cakes

Prerequisites: Fun with Fondant, or have some prior knowledge of/experience working with fondant

Upcoming Dates:TBD
Time: Sunday: 4pm – 7pm
Ages:14+
Max Class Size: 8 people
Individual Price: $100
Buddy (2+) Price: $95

Description: As a fun class for more advanced students, you will be creating a elegant, two-tiered, fondant covered cake that would be appropriate for a small wedding or birthday. Will discuss various fondant, gumpaste, and piping techniques as well as structural requirements for multi-tiered cakes.This class continues on with the skills and techniques acquired in our "Fun with Fondant" class, and thus has that class as a prerequisite. Also recommended that students taking this class have basic buttercream decorating ability. All supplies are included, and students will get to take home their multi-tiered cakes!

Sculpted 3D Hamburger Cake – Advanced

Prerequisites: Buttercream Basics, Fun with Fondant, or have some prior experience of stacking, crumbcoating and working with fondant

Upcoming Dates: TBD
Time: Sunday: 1pm – 6pm
Ages:14+
Max Class Size: 6 people
Individual Price: $200
Buddy (2+) Price: $190

Description: As a fun class for more advanced students, you will be stacking, carving, crumbcoating, fondanting and decorating a sculpted 3D hamburger made entirely out of cake and sugar. All students in the class will sculpt the same shape hamburger (with one patty) but will be free to decorate it with their own 'toppings'! We'll discuss various cake carving and inner structure techniques as well as the process of creating a 3D cake from a 2D image. We will also explore using different texture effects along with food color painting to create a more realistic looking burger. This class continues on with the skills and techniques acquired in our "Buttercream Basics" and "Fun with Fondant" classes, and thus has those classes as a prerequisite. All supplies are included, and students will get to take home their mouth-watering sculpted cakes (approx. 20 servings)!

* Can't make it to our shop in Boston to take this class or need to brush up on your sculpted cake skills after attending our class? No problem, check out our full-length tutorial on how to make a slightly larger version of our Sculpted Hamburger cake on CakeMade.com.

Sculpted 3D Gift Box – Advanced

Prerequisites:Buttercream Basics, Fun with Fondant, or have some prior experience of stacking, crumbcoating and working with fondant

Upcoming Dates: TBD
Ages:14+
Max Class Size: 6 people
Individual Price: $200
Buddy (2+) Price: $190

Description: As a fun class for more advanced students, you will be stacking, carving, crumbcoating, fondanting and decorating a sculpted 3D gift box cake, with a slightly open lid, made entirely out of cake and sugar. All students in the class will sculpt the same shape box but will be free to decorate it to match their individual style. Students are welcome to bring their own reference photos to work from. We'll discuss various cake carving and inner structure techniques as well as the process of creating a 3D cake from a 2D image. We will also explore using different texture effects along with food color painting to create a more realistic looking gift box. This class continues on with the skills and techniques acquired in our "Buttercream Basics and Fun with Fondant" classes, and thus has those classes as a prerequisite. All supplies are included, and students will get to take home their beautiful sculpted cakes (approx. 20 servings)!

Sculpted 3D Purse Cakes – Advanced

Prerequisites: Buttercream Basics, Fun with Fondant, or have some prior experience of stacking, crumbcoating and working with fondant

Upcoming Dates: TBD
Time: Sunday: 1pm – 6pm
Ages:14+
Max Class Size: 6 people
Individual Price: $200
Buddy (2+) Price: $190

Description: As a fun class for more advanced students, you will be stacking, carving, crumbcoating, fondanting and decorating a sculpted 3D purse made entirely out of cake and sugar. All students in the class will sculpt the same shape purse but will be free to decorate it to match their individual style. Students are welcome to bring their own reference photos to work from. We'll discuss various cake carving and inner structure techniques as well as the process of creating a 3D cake from a 2D image. We will also explore using different texture effects along with food color painting to create a more realistic looking purse. This class continues on with the skills and techniques acquired in our "Buttercream Basics and Fun with Fondant" classes, and thus has those classes as a prerequisite. All supplies are included, and students will get to take home their beautiful sculpted cakes (approx. 20 servings)!

Private Group Classes and Parties!

Just like our custom cakes, we can do custom classes for groups and parties! Just contact us to enquire about availability and pricing. Please note that private classes and parties are not available on our busiest days: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.