How to Find Cake Decorating Classes and Cake Decorating Schools

Find formal or informal cake decorating classes.

You can find classes and schools to teach you the art of cake decorating whether you want to enter the cake decorating field as a professional, or just make beautiful cakes for your friends and family. Traditional culinary and cake decorating schools can be pricey, but may lead to jobs in field. If you want to engage in less formal training you can find local, affordable cake decorating classes and cake decorating schools in your area. Tips and tutorials are also available online if you just want pointers to help you make beautiful cakes.

Instructions

1. Look for formal cake decorating schools in your area through the Education Portal. You can choose to pursue a technical certificate, which will take about a year to complete. These certificate programs are aimed at teaching you skills that can be applied in the workplace, so consider a certificate program if you're looking for a job as a cake decorator. If you are looking for a job in management in the culinary arts, you could choose to pursue an associate's degree. These programs are typically two years long, and teach you cake decorating skills as well as skills you will need for management positions. If you are thinking of opening your own business or working as a manager, consider an associate's degree. Tuition varies, but is comparable to tuition required to obtain a bachelor's degree.

2. Try local or online classes by searching the Local Cake Decorating Classes directory. If you are looking to improve your cake decorating skills but aren't aiming to become a professional, there are many online and local classes available. You can look for classes in your level, such as beginner or intermediate. You can also look for classes based on the technique or medium you are interested in working with, such as fondant or piping. Local, in-person classes are usually affordable and online classes are often free.

3. Give an online tutorial a try, if you are looking for tips and ideas. Cake Central provides tips and tutorials from professional cake decorators for use by non-professional cake decorators. Learn how to make roses, decorate a wedding cake or even make a candy bottle. These tips and tutorials are free.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are looking into pursuing a professional degree in the culinary arts, look for a small class size. Your professional career will rely on your experience and expertise, both of which will improve greatly if you are able to get regular, constructive feedback from your instructors.

References

• Education Portal: Cake Decorating Schools in the U.S.
• Cake Decorating Classes: Local Cake Decorating Classes
• Cake Central: Home