All classes begin at 7pm unless otherwise noted. Preregistration required either in the store or over the phone with credit card. Scroll down for class descriptions, prices and age requirements. Materials lists, handouts and recipes can be found by clicking on the buttons below descriptions. Three day cancellation required for refund.
Beginning Cake Decorating - $60/4 weeks - (Plus Materials) Ages 14+ Have you been watching those cake shows? Do you want to impress friends and family with an edible birthday surprise? In our 4 week Beginning Cake class, you will be instructed on how to bake a better cake plus how to level, fill and smoothly frost. You'll follow that up with a carved butterfly, succulent cactus with flowers and finish up with under the sea. All the basics that will lead you into the sweet life of cake decorating.
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Royal Icing Flowers - $30 - Decorating Experience Required !! This is an Intermediate Level Class (Royal Icing Provided, all other supplies must be brought by student) Ages 14+ In this class, we will be making a variety of royal icing flowers. Not only are these beautiful and inexpensive, but they also keep well for future projects. We will also discuss how these can be made and used in buttercream.
*This class is replacing the royal icing class that was formerly part of our Intermediate Level 2 Classes.
*This class is replacing the royal icing class that was formerly part of our Intermediate Level 2 Classes.
Victorian Buttercream Cake - $40- (Some material included) -Decorating Experience Required !! This is an Intermediate Level Class, Must have at least Beginning Cake Level experience - Age 14+
In this class, we will be expanding on piping techniques learned in Beginning Cake. These will include swirled and reverse swirled shells, ruffles, cornelli lace and more. Get ready as buttercream has a beautiful revival!
*This class is replacing the Bodice Cake class that was formerly part of our Intermediate Level 2 Classes.
In this class, we will be expanding on piping techniques learned in Beginning Cake. These will include swirled and reverse swirled shells, ruffles, cornelli lace and more. Get ready as buttercream has a beautiful revival!
*This class is replacing the Bodice Cake class that was formerly part of our Intermediate Level 2 Classes.
Cake Pops - $30 - (Materials included)- Ages 12+
Come learn all the secrets to making these fun little bites of cake goodness! Classes will often be themed toward upcoming holidays or events. Class covers recipes, shaping techniques,, dipping and more. This is a hands-on class so you will be taking home your treats.
Come learn all the secrets to making these fun little bites of cake goodness! Classes will often be themed toward upcoming holidays or events. Class covers recipes, shaping techniques,, dipping and more. This is a hands-on class so you will be taking home your treats.
Kids Cakery - $25 - (Materials Included) Ages 5-12 Raising the next generation of food artists! This class is designed for the younger set to learn about working with chocolate, coookies and cupcakes on a level that will make them proud of their work and excited to do more. With a different theme for each class, we let your child do something new each time they see us. We want to give children a great beginning experience without frustrating them with too much information or difficulty.
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Beginning Fondant - $30- (Plus Materials) Ages 14+ For that smooth finish with limitless possibilities, fondant is like sugar play-doh for the cake artist. In this class, you will learn to prepare and cover your cake with fondant, plus many other fun designs and borders Prerequisite: Beginning Cake Decorating.
Cupcake Fun - $30 - (Materials: 12 cupcakes - everything else will be provided) Ages 12+ Cupcakes have become a popular dessert for any celebration! This class starts you off with a basic large cupcake swirl; but don't be fooled into thinking that's all there is to cupcakery. You'll go home with any number of odd designs such as a plate of spaghetti and meat balls, a puppy dog, or even a fish bowl.
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Cookie Art- $35 - (Materials Included) Ages 14+ You need to take this class just to taste our amazing cookies and learn to make them yourself! Each month, we choose designs that will help you with ideas for the upcoming season or holiday. Using Royal icing, you will learn to flow, outline and find new ways to impress your friends!
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Advanced Candy Apple - $30 - (Materials included) Ages 10+ ***Must have taken Pila's Pantry Caramel Apple class previously*** For those who want to take their caramel apple making skills to the next level, this class will get you there! You will leave with 3 finished apples that will definitely up the "wow" factor .
Candy and Cake Pop Demonstrations - $5 - Ages 5+ At Pila's, we carry over 50 types of chocolate and we have over 1600 chocolate molds. So we want you to know how to use them! And then there are those little balls of cake and frosting dipped in chocolate. Who thought of this crazy idea? Come to this demo and see what kinds of designs you can Pop out. Make sure you're ready for a sugar rush since you'll get to sample all the treats. Kids are welcome as long as they can sit with you for the duration of the demonstration.
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Wedding/Tiered Cake Demonstration and Discussion - $10 - Ages 12+ This class was designed to answer all the questions we hear every day about baking, decorating and transporting wedding/tiered cakes. Part demonstration, part discussion, this informative class will calm your fears about multi-tiered cakes.
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Beginning Airbrush - $30 (FREE with the purchase of an airbrush from Pila's Pantry) - Ages 10+ Learn all the basics of caring for and cleaning an airbrush plus basic control and stenciling. Airbrushes are supplied but if you have your own, it would help you to learn with your own gun. The only materials we ask that you bring is a roll of paper towels.
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Gum Paste Flower Class - $50/2 night class - (Materials included) Ages 14+ Learn to make realistic gum paste flowers in this two night class. You will begin the first night by learning 3-4 simple flowers and finish the second night with 2 more advanced flowers. Though no materials are needed, we use the Wilton Gum Paste Flower Kit cutters and you are welcome to bring your own.
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Palette Knife Class - $30- Age 12+ (Must bring 8" round double layer cake iced white; all other supplies provided) Learn to incorporate the technique of making beautiful flowers o your cake using a combination of piping and a palette knife. This style brings to mind master painters and adds great texture to the look of your floral designs.
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