Cake Decorating Classes - Cake Forum

Nathan · 01-11-2010, 11:56 AM

Have you taken any cake decorating classes? My wife took one at Michaels and was thinking of taking another one at the local community college.

Have you learned via trial and error or by getting instruction?

__MichelleG__ · 08-10-2010, 02:27 PM

I haven't taken any right now, just been learning from work since I work in the bakery. I have heard the Micheals ones were good did she like them? I wanted to check the out once we moved.

ktarsha · 08-10-2010, 03:51 PM

I took the two courses at JoAnn (probably the same as they have at Michael's), and I really liked them. I learn that sort of thing best when I have someone who can show me and guide my hands if necessary. I think if I'd gone by trial and error, I'd have given up in frustration pretty quickly.

Stephie93 · 08-10-2010, 04:00 PM

I'm still relatively new, but I learned by trial and error. It's not that bad, but I would love to take some classes since I'm pretty bad at working with fondant. How much do they usually cost ay Michael's?

ladymeag · 08-12-2010, 07:06 PM

I took some Wilton classes ages ago. I should probably try it again now that I'm not 15 anymore. :giggle: Cake decorating is my serious weak spot!

Lee · 08-17-2010, 07:11 PM

What is the typical cost involved in these classes?

ktarsha · 08-18-2010, 08:08 AM

I'm not sure what the costs are for classes at independent shops, but for my Wilton classes at Joann, I paid around $40-$50, and I think Michael's and Hobby Lobby are comparable. They sometimes have coupons and "class fair" days where you can get a certain percent off the regular class price. Then each level has its own course kit, and usually the store gives you something like 20% off the regular price if you show you're enrolled in the class.

Lee · 08-18-2010, 08:54 AM

That's not to bad at all.

cgs189 · 08-20-2010, 09:04 AM

Ive not taken any classes. Ive learned alot just jumping in and by youtube and other tutorials online.

01-11-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
Nathan Administrator Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 14 My Photos	Cake Decorating Classes Have you taken any cake decorating classes? My wife took one at Michaels and was thinking of taking another one at the local community college. Have you learned via trial and error or by getting instruction?

08-12-2010, 07:06 PM	#5
ladymeag Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 27 My Photos	I took some Wilton classes ages ago. I should probably try it again now that I'm not 15 anymore. :giggle: Cake decorating is my serious weak spot! __________________ Meaghan

08-20-2010, 09:04 AM	#9
cgs189 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nc Posts: 17 My Photos	Ive not taken any classes. Ive learned alot just jumping in and by youtube and other tutorials online. __________________ Mom to Gavin, JJ, Cassidy, and Josie

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08-10-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
__MichelleG__ Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 16 My Photos	I haven't taken any right now, just been learning from work since I work in the bakery. I have heard the Micheals ones were good did she like them? I wanted to check the out once we moved.

08-10-2010, 03:51 PM	#3
ktarsha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 My Photos	I took the two courses at JoAnn (probably the same as they have at Michael's), and I really liked them. I learn that sort of thing best when I have someone who can show me and guide my hands if necessary. I think if I'd gone by trial and error, I'd have given up in frustration pretty quickly.

08-10-2010, 04:00 PM	#4
Stephie93 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2 My Photos	I'm still relatively new, but I learned by trial and error. It's not that bad, but I would love to take some classes since I'm pretty bad at working with fondant. How much do they usually cost ay Michael's?

08-17-2010, 07:11 PM	#6
Lee Administrator Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 42 My Photos	What is the typical cost involved in these classes?

08-18-2010, 08:08 AM	#7
ktarsha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 My Photos	I'm not sure what the costs are for classes at independent shops, but for my Wilton classes at Joann, I paid around $40-$50, and I think Michael's and Hobby Lobby are comparable. They sometimes have coupons and "class fair" days where you can get a certain percent off the regular class price. Then each level has its own course kit, and usually the store gives you something like 20% off the regular price if you show you're enrolled in the class.

08-18-2010, 08:54 AM	#8
Lee Administrator Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 42 My Photos	That's not to bad at all.