Leslie Vigil

In-Studio Classes

 

In-Studio Classes

Now celebrating 2 years of business! Located in Montclair, California, this unique creative space offers a hands-on cake and cupcakes classes of all skill levels. Get inspired, learn a new skill or elevate your existing skills, and make beautiful (and edible!) art alongside other creatives.

All workshops and classes include all the tools and supplies needed to create your buttercream masterpieces, plus piping tips and gel colors to take home so you can recreate the lessons again and again in your own home or creative space!

To enroll in any of the classes listed below, please scroll to the bottom of the page to fill out an enrollment form. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you at the studio!

—Leslie Vigil, Artist + Educator

Spring Floral Basics

(Skill Level: Some experience recommended)

Class fee: $120

If you’ve previously taken Floral Basics or enjoy the pace of my Basics classes, this class is for you! Learn techniques for beautiful spring Daffodils, Daisies, Tulips, Sprouts and Greenery.

Experience of Floral Basics is suggested, but NOT required.

This class includes:

  • All tools and materials provided! PLUS, your very own curated kit complete with piping tips and gel colors to take home

  • In-person instruction and guidance for learning skilled floral designs such as Daffodils, Daisies, Tulips, Sprouts, and Greenery in various compositions.

  • Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!

  • My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy)

  • Recipe and method for creating edible sprouts and vines

  • Edible butterfly decorations

  • 6 Cupcakes artfully created by you to take home and enjoy

  • Class time: 3 hours

  • Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA

Scheduled dates for Spring Floral Basics:

  • Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 10am-1pm. Enrollment closed. Class full.

  • Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10am-1pm. Enrollment open! Seats are limited. Only 4 seats left!

Floral Basics

(Skill Level: Beginner. No experience required!)

Class fee: $110

Learn the necessary basics for buttercream flowers and more in this in-studio class: Floral Basics. No Experience needed! This class is designed for those with little to no experience in working with buttercream. All beginners welcome!

This class includes:

  • All tools and materials provided! PLUS, your very own curated kit complete with piping tips and gel colors to take home

  • In-person instruction and guidance for learning simple floral designs using basic movements with an emphasis on how to control your piping bag and apply pressure.

  • How to achieve a variety of simple floral designs to resemble hydrangea, rosettes, rose buds, camellia, garden roses and leaves.

  • Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!

  • My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy)

  • 6 Cupcakes artfully created by you to take home and enjoy

  • Class time: 2.5 hours

  • Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA

Scheduled dates for Floral Basics:

  • Saturday, April 29th 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. Enrollment is now open. Seats are limited.

Floral Bouquet I

(Skill Level: Beginner. No experience required!)

Class fee: $175

Discover the exciting trend of pull-away cupcake cakes! In this class, you will learn to create stunning floral cupcakes with beginner-friendly techniques and arrange them into a beautiful bouquet for any occasion. No Experience needed. This class is designed for those with little to no experience in working with buttercream. All beginners welcome!

This class includes:

  • All tools and materials provided! PLUS, your very own curated kit complete with piping tips and gel colors to take home

  • In-person instruction and guidance for learning skilled floral designs such as Rosettes, Hydrangea, Camellia, Garden Roses, Greenery and Filler. Plus, a hands-on lesson for pull-away cupcake cakes with added board decor.

  • Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!

  • My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy)

  • Recipe and method for creating edible sprouts and vines

  • Edible butterfly decorations

  • 7 Cupcakes artfully created by you to take home and enjoy

  • Class time: 3.5 hours

  • Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA

Scheduled dates for Floral Bouquet I:

  • Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 10am-1:30 pm. Enrollment is now open! Seats are limited.

Floral Bouquet II

(Skill Level: Some experience recommended)

Class fee: $225

*Returning Students receive a $20 discount. Use previous invoice # for discount!

Master the trend of beautiful pull-away cupcake cakes! In this class, you'll create realistic floral cupcakes and arrange them into a lovely bouquet for any occasion. Techniques for this floral bouquet class will include Peonies, Peony buds, Mums, Mum buds, Zinnias, Stock flowers, Vines, Greenery, and Fillers.

This class includes:

  • All tools and materials provided! PLUS, your very own curated kit complete with piping tips and gel colors to take home

  • In-person instruction and guidance for learning skilled floral designs such as Peonies, Mums, Zinnia, Stock flower, Vines, Greenery and Filler. Plus, a hands-on lesson for pull-away cupcake cakes with added board decor.

  • A lesson in color palettes. Learn how to develop a cohesive color palette and cleverly use color to enhance the beauty of your buttercream blooms.

  • Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!

  • My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy)

  • Recipe and method for creating edible sprouts and vines

  • Edible butterfly decorations

  • 7 Cupcakes artfully created by you to take home and enjoy

  • Class time: 4 hours

  • Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA

Scheduled dates for Floral Bouquet II:

  • Saturday, May 10th 2025 from 10am-2:30 pm. Enrollment is now open! Seats are limited.

To enroll in a class, please fill out the form below

  • You will receive an invoice for the class fee to be paid upon receipt. Please check your spam or promotion folders! If invoice has not been received within 4 hours, please email me.

  • Be sure to include your invoice number with your payment! Not including your invoice number with payment may cause a delay in processing. Please note, class seating is limited and invoices must be paid in full by date on invoice to secure enrollment. Payments can be made via Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Once paid, a payment receipt will be sent to confirm enrollment.

  • Class fees are non-refundable. In the case of illness or emergency, you may reschedule for future class date.