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Beginner Cake Decorating Classes | Private Parties

Class Name: Beginner Cake Decorating Classes

Booking Type: Private bookings for parties and groups

What the class teaches:

Students will learn beginner friendly cake decorating techniques, including how to properly frost a cake, use piping bags and decorating tips, create basic piping designs, and add decorative details to their cake.

Class Length: 3 hours

Maximum Students: 20

Minimum Students: 5

Age Requirement: 15+

Students under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Children Attending With an Adult: Yes

Children must be at least 7 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Cake to Take Home: Yes

Each student will decorate their own individual cake and take it home at the end of class.

Individual vs. Shared Project: Individual

• Each student will have their own cake to decorate and will complete their own project.

• Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot, with the remaining balance due one week prior to the class.

  • Cancellations made more than 14 days before the class are eligible for a full refund.

  • Cancellations made 7–14 days before the class are eligible for a 50% refund.

  • Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class are nonrefundable.

  • If you are unable to attend, your spot may be transferred to another person with advance notice.

  • If Butter Days needs to cancel a class, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your booking to another class.

  Pricing

  • Price per person: $70 + applicable sales tax

  • Includes:

    • Hands on cake decorating class

    • Step by step decorating instruction

    • All cake decorating supplies and materials

    • Pre baked cake to decorate

    • Buttercream and decorations

    • All tools needed during the class

    • Cake box and board

    • Finished cake to take home

  • 50% deposit due at booking

  • Remaining 50% due 7 days prior to class

  Rescheduling Policy

  • Students may request to reschedule up to 7 days before the class.

  • Rescheduling is subject to availability.

  • Within 7 days of the class, bookings are nonrefundable and nontransferable, unless you choose to make an exception.

  • If you need to reschedule a class, students can either transfer to the new date or receive a full refund.

  What’s Included

  Your $70 per person class fee includes everything you need to decorate your own cake from start to finish.

  * One 4” two layer cake per student

  * Choice of vanilla or chocolate cake

  * Vanilla buttercream prepared and ready to use

  * All necessary piping bags and piping tips

  * Cake turntable for decorating

  * Cake board for displaying and transporting your cake

  * Cake box to safely take your finished cake home

  * Spatulas and scrapers

  * A variety of basic cake decorating tools

  * Basic decorative elements, including sprinkles, food coloring, candy pearls, and other simple decorations

  * Apron to use during class, if provided

  * Hands on instruction and guidance throughout the 3 hour class

  * Printed decorating instructions and/or recipe

  * Digital tutorial and/or recipe provided after class

  * Your finished decorated cake to take home

Optional Custom Decorations

Want your cake to coordinate with your party theme or have a more personalized look? Additional decorations are available for an added fee.

Optional custom decorations may include:

• Fresh or dried flowers

• Fresh fruit

• Candles

• Wafer butterflies

• Specialty sprinkles

• Custom colors

• Themed candies

• Other specialty cake decorations

Custom decoration pricing varies based on the type and quantity of decorations needed for the group. Custom decor can be discussed and quoted when booking your private class.

Cake Decorating Class Options

Each student will work on their own 4” two layer cake and learn the fundamentals of stacking, crumb coating, and applying a smooth base coat before moving on to decorating.

Option 1: Vintage Cake Decorating

Learn the basics of cake construction and decorating while creating a cohesive vintage style cake together.

During the class, we will:

• Learn how to stack, crumb coat, and base coat a cake

• Learn how to properly use piping bags and decorating tips

• Follow a specific vintage cake design together

• Use the same piping tips, buttercream colors, and basic decorations

• Have step by step guidance throughout the decorating process

• Leave with your own finished vintage style cake

This option is perfect for groups who want a guided, hands on experience where everyone creates a similar cake.

Option 2: Cake Decorating Competition

Learn the fundamentals, then let your creativity take over!

During the class, we will:

• Learn how to stack, crumb coat, and base coat a cake

• Learn the basics of working with piping bags and decorating tips

• Get a variety of basic decorating supplies to work with

• Create your own unique cake design

• Decorate your cake however you choose

Want to make it a little more competitive? We can turn the decorating portion into a friendly cake decorating competition! Once everyone has finished, the group will vote on their favorite cake and the winner will receive a free Butter Days sample box.