CAKE GYPSY PROFESSIONAL CAKE DECORATING CLASSES

Cake Gypsy is Farmington Valley's premier source for cake decorating classes for children, teens and adults. All classes are held in our state of the art bakery using all the latest cake decorating tools and supplies. After a brief demonstration, you will create your own delicious masterpiece that you will bring home to share with your family and friends. All supplies are included. We also offer private cake decorating classes for individuals and groups. We hope you will join us!

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Please read below for dates, times and themes for each class.

Welcome to the fun and exciting world of cake decorating! Learn how easy and rewarding it is to decorate beautiful cakes that will delight your family and friends. Our hands-on classes teach you decorating techniques used by the professionals you see on television. Learn their secrets and the tricks of the trade. From the basic fundamentals to advanced fondant techniques, we offer classes for all skill levels for adults, teens and children. Our class schedule appears below. We hope you will join us! Please scroll down for a listing of all of our fun and exciting classes.  

CAKES FOR KIDS - FROSTING, FRIENDS & FUN! 

A fun and delicious way for children to experience the wonderful world of cake decorating! In these classes, they will learn to create cakes like the professionals they see on television. Taught by a professional and certified cake decorator and instructor, children will learn the proper techniques and industry secrets to create professional looking cakes. After each class, they will  bring home their delicious creations to share with their family and friends. All supplies including disposable aprons, refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. If signing up with a group of friends, please register early so we can accommodate everyone. Please note: We also conduct private group classes with a minimum amount of students. We hope your child will join us! The classes below are designed for children 8 years old and up.

Cakes for Kids 101 (Buttercream):  This hands-on, introductory class teaches children how to properly fill, frost and decorate a cake from start to finish using butter cream frosting. In this one session, 2 hour class, they will also learn how to create borders, flowers, leaves and write on a cake. Each child will bring home a 6" beautifully decorated cake. Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. The all inclusive price is $37.50 per child. Class will be held on Monday, February 20th from 10 am - 12 noon. (President's Day, schools are closed).

Angry Birds Cupcakes: Children will decorate 9 cupcakes to resemble Angry Birds from the latest, popular video game. We will be using butter cream, fondant and various cake decorating tools. They will bring their cupcakes home to share with their family and friends. Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. The all inclusive price is $37.50 per child. Class will be held on Monday, February 6th from 4-6 PM.

 Fondant Fun:  Children will learn how simple it is to create elegant cakes with fondant. In this one session class, students will enjoy learning how to cover a cake in fondant, use quilters, trimmers, impression mats and rollers. They will also learn how to color and marble fondant, how to make fondant roses, borders, streamers and bows. Each child will bring home their 6" decorated fondant cake. All supplies are included. The all inclusive price is $39.50 per child. Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. Class will be held on Monday, February 20th from 2-4 pm. (president's Day, schools are closed).

Mom, Me & Buttercream: This fun, hands-on class is designed for a parent and child to learn the basics of cake decorating. Together you will work on a Valentine's themed cake and learn how to properly fill, frost and decorate with buttercream. You will also learn how to create butter cream borders, flowers and how to write on a cake. We will also teach you how to decorate with fondant. You will bring home your completed cake to share with the rest of your family for them to enjoy it also. The total cost for parent/child is $45. Class will be held on Monday, February 13th from 4-6 pm. Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included.

Sweet Hearts Cake Decorating Class: Join us on Valentine's Day, February 14th from 6-8 pm as you learn how to create a beautiful Valentine's Day cake with butter cream and fondant. Added bonus: You will also make a small box of cake truffles to bring home along with your cake! Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. Cost is $40 per child.

If you are interested in registering for a class, please call us at 860-335-0510 or email at cakegypsy@yahoo.com to check availability and we will send you a registration form.

TEEN NIGHT- Bring your BFF "Best Frosting Friend!"

Valentine's Cake: Join us for pizza, refreshments and treats as you learn to create a Valentine's Day themed cake. In this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of cake decorating with butter cream and fondant. Cost is $40 per teen. Friday, February 10th 6:30-9 PM.

St.Patrick's Day Cake: Learn to create a beautiful St. Patrick's Day themed cake to bring home to share with your family and friends. We will be using butter cream and fondant.  Pizza, refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. $40 per teen. Friday, March 16th 6:30-9 PM.

ADULT SUGAR ART CLASSES

Join us and learn to decorate like the professionals! Discover your inner sugar artist by learning how simple it is to professionally decorate cakes using buttercream, royal icing, fondant and gum paste. In addition, we are offering many project classes utilizing the latest techniques in the industry. All classes are hands-on and all supplies and disposable aprons are included.  The skills learned in class can also be applied to decorating other various foods.  Refreshments will be served. Bring a friend!

If you are interested in registering for a class, call us at 860-335-0510 or email us at cakegypsy@yahoo.com to make sure there is availability and we will send you a registration form. We hope you can join us!

Mom, Me & Buttercream: This parent/child class is designed to teach Mom and her son or daughter (only 1 child per mom) the basics of cake decorating. You will work on a Valentine's Day themed cake together and learn how to properly fill, frost and decorate with butter cream. You will also learn how to create beautiful looking butter cream borders, flowers and how to write on a cake. We will also teach you how to decorate with fondant. You will bring the cake home to share with the rest of your family or friends so they can enjoy it also. Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar is included! Price is $45 total for a mom and child. Monday, February 13 4-6 PM.

Cakes 101 (Buttercream): In one evening, learn to decorate like a pro! In this 2 hour, fun-filled class students will learn the professional way to create and decorate a beautiful cake. Learn to torte, fill, crumb coat, frost and decorate a 6" cake using buttercream frosting. Create borders, flowers, leaves, and learn how to use decorating bags and tips. All supplies (including cakes) are included and students go home with their cake. No previous cake decorating experience required. Refreshments and cupcake bar are included. All inclusive price is $45 per person. Tuesday, February 28th 6:30-8:30 PM

Cakes 102 (Royal Icing): Expand your skills in this one evening, 2 hour class and create even more sophisticated cakes using royal icing. Learn to create apple blossoms, violets, roses, daisies, pansies, leaves and more! You will also learn how to color royal icing and use flower formers and templates. In this 2 hour class, you will bring home the flowers you make to use to decorate your cakes at home. Due to time restrictions, we will not be decorating cakes in this class. We will only be making royal icing flowers. No previous cake decorating experience required.   Please note this class is currently available on an individual,  private class basis. Please contact us for further details.

Cakes 103 (Fondant): Enhance the beauty of your cakes by learning how simple it is to decorate with fondant. Fondant gives your cake a distinct and elegant look. In this one evening, 2 hour class students will cover a 6" cake in fondant, learn proper trimming techniques, and use quilters and impression mats. Students will be tinting and marbleizing fondant, creating fondant roses, streamers, bows, borders and more! No previous cake decorating experience required. Refreshments and cupcake bar are included. All inclusive price is $49.50 per student. Monday, March 12th  6:30-8:30 PM

Cakes 106 (Basketweave):  Learn to decorate cakes with the intricate basketweave pattern. This skill can be used to decorate Easter or spring basket cakes for the holidays and will impress your family and friends.  You will also learn how to properly fill and frost a cake, in addition to learning borders and flowers. All supplies are included. You will be bringing home your completed cake to share with your family and friends. Refreshments and a trip to the cupcake bar are included. No previous decorating experience is required.  Cost $45 per student. Thursday, April 5th 6:30-8:30 PM

"Ladies Night Out" Pocketbook Cakes:  Learn to sculpt and decorate a a small designer pocketbook cake. Also learn industry secrets and the techniques to create a professional looking cake. Buttercream and fondant will be used along with quilters, impression mats, and imprint rollers. At the end of the class you will bring your beautiful creation home to share with your family and friends.Refreshments and dessert will be served.  Cost $50 per student. Thursday, March 8th 7-9 PM

If you are interested in registering for any of the above classes, please call us at 860-335-0510 or email at cakegypsy@yahoo.com to secure a spot in the class. Pre-registration is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis and class sizes are limited. Please make your selections carefully as we cannot give refunds once you are committed to a class. A minimum amount of students is required to hold a class. Refunds will be given in the event a class is cancelled.

Private, individualized instruction is also available. Group classes are available for friends, clubs and organizations. For your enjoyment, all classes include complimentary refreshments. Disposable aprons are also provided.

Cake decorating classes make great gifts too! Our "Gift of Class" gift certificates are beautifully packaged and available in any denomination.

For more information about our classes or to be put on our mailing list, call us at 860-335-0510 or email us at cakegypsy@yahoo.com