How to Choose a Cake Decorating School

You can learn everything from the basics to the complicated in the right cake decoration school.

Do you want to decorate cakes like a professional cake decorator? If so, the first step is choosing a cake decorating school. Not all cake decorating schools are the same. Cake decorating instructors have received different kinds of education and developed their own tricks of the trade, so all cake decorating schools will have a different style of teaching. But with some investigation, you'll be able to find one that best fits your needs.

Instructions

1. Analyze the cost. Some cake decorating schools can cost thousands of dollars. If you are prepared to pay a large amount of money for a cake decorating school because you are considering a career as a professional cake decorator, perhaps becoming a pastry chef may be for you. You can become a full blown pastry chef in as little as six months with specialty culinary schools such as the French Culinary Institute and the Institute of Culinary Education in New York.

2. Evaluate the Program. One of the most popular cake decorating schools is the Wilton cake decorating school which offers several different courses. The lengths can range from a three hour course to a 12 day master cake decorating course. The programs are targeted towards the mastery of cake decorating. A general rule for all cake decorating schools is "the longer the course, the better the education."

3. Does the schedule fit? As mentioned above cake decorating schools range in length. However, one of the main things to consider when choosing a cake decorating school is your schedule. Does the schedule of the cake decorating course comfortably fit into your life? Will you have to get out of work for several days just to make it to your cake decorating classes? Consider the schedule before deciding upon a cake decorating school.

4. What's the locality? Are any of the cake decorating schools that you are considering located close to your home? Factor in the transportation costs and time before deciding upon a cake decorating school. Will you be on the road for more than an hour just to reach your destination? If so, are you prepared to pay that extra money per week in gas?

5. Are you wanting a certificate or statement of course completion? Not all cake decorating schools offer certificates. If you are simply wanting to brush up on your skills for personal use, consider some online cake decorating schools. Often the costs for online cake decorating schools are less than $50 and you save money on tuition and travel costs. If choosing an online cake decorating school, look up reviews before enrolling.

Tips & Warnings

• If choosing an online cake decorating school, look up reviews before paying up.

References

• French Culinary Institute
• The Institute of Culinary Education
• Wilton Cake Decorating Classes