FALL FLASH SALE!
Save now on select Fall classes. See listings below for special pricing on Studio Classes and Online Classes.
Sale ends Friday, October 18th at 11:59pm PST
To enroll, scroll down to the bottom of this webpage to submit an enrollment form.
STUDIO CLASSES ON SALE:
Dia de los muertos cake + cupcakes
(Skill Level: Some experience recommended)
SALE: $150
Join me for this special event where we create a festive cake and cupcake set for Dia de Los Muertos! In this seasonal class, you will learn how to create decorative Calaveras, lush Marigolds, plus simple stitching patterns and designs for an array of decor in honor of Dia de los Muertos.
Class also includes:
All tools and materials provided! PLUS, your very own curated kit complete with piping tips, gel colors, and Calaveras ready for decor.
Snacks and light lunch provided
In-person instruction and guidance for creating a decorative calavera design adorned with marigolds.
Tips and techniques for additional Calavera decor and cake patterns
Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!
My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy) PLUS, my secret for achieving the richest black buttercream with minimal staining.
4“ Cake + Cupcakes to decorate, then take home to enjoy!
Class time: 4.75 hours
Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA
Scheduled dates for Dia de los Muertos Cake:
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. From 10am-2:45pm.
3 seats left!
Fall floral ii
(Skill Level: Beginner to Some experience)
SALE: $100
If you’ve previously taken Floral Basics or Floral Basics II, this seasonal class is for you! Learn techniques and various compositions for beautiful Chrysanthemums, Pinecones, Roses, Stock flowers, Zinnias and Greenery in this in-studio class, Fall Floral II.
Experience of Floral Basics or Floral Basics II or Fall Floral is suggested, but NOT required.
Class also 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 fall floral designs such as Chrysanthemums, Roses, Zinnia, Stock flowers, Pinecones and Greenery in various compositions.
Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!
A lesson in color palettes: How to achieve a cohesive and balanced color palette for the season, plus how to naturally color buttercream with coca powder.
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: 2.5-2.75 hours
Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA
Scheduled dates for Fall Floral II:
Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 10am-12:45pm. Enrollment now open!
1 Seat left.
Peony Embroidery Cake Workshop
(Level: Some Experience to Advanced)
SALE: $320
In this in-studio class, Peony Embroidery, you will learn the art of buttercream embroidery. This unique design features Some experience is recommended, but beginners are welcome!
Class also includes:
All tools and materials provided! PLUS, your very own curated kit complete with piping tips, Peony + Leaf template and gel colors to take home
Beverages, snacks and lunch provided
In-person instruction and guidance for creating a buttercream embroidery cake with a detailed peony appliqué pattern and piped peonies
Answers to all your cake and buttercream questions!
A lesson in color palettes: How to create a gradient color palette and how to apply colors to enhance depth and dimension
My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy)
Peony applique template
6“ Cake to decorate, then take home to enjoy!
Class time: 5.5 hours
Location: The Buttercream Studio in Montclair, CA
Scheduled dates for Peony Embroidery Cake Workshop:
Saturday, November 16th, 2024. From 10am-3:30pm
2 seats left!
ONLINE CLASSES ON SALE:
CREEPY FLORAL 10/2/21
*RECORDING OF LIVE-STREAMING CLASS from Saturday October 2nd, 2021 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
In this recording of a former live-streamed class, learn how to create a hauntingly creepy arrangement of CREEPeonies, RanunculEYES, Victorian Roses, ‘Dried’ Tea Roses and Deadly Nightshade. Prerequisite of any Buttercream Botanicals recommended, but not required! This recorded class via Facebook Private Group includes:
How to pipe my spooky renditions of Peonies, Ranunculus, Two varieties of Roses and Foliage.
Tips and tricks for creating buttercream botanicals with dimension and realistic touches.
How to style this arrangement of buttercream botanicals with a haunted flair.
My color guide complete with formulas and amounts for achieving this palette of buttercream colors.
Color guide also includes my method for achieving rich, black buttercream without heavy staining of the mouth and teeth.
How to create your own custom cake boards
My signature buttercream recipe and method. Pre-Recorded process video included. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Complete supply list and suggested resources.
Permanent access to the recording. Rewind, pause or fast forward as you please! Learn on your own timeline or pace.
Permanent access to all class content via Facebook private group
*This was formerly a live-streamed class via Facebook private group on 10/02/21. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guid, and recording is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
Dia De Los Muertos Cupcakes 10/23/21
*RECORDING OF LIVE STREAM from Saturday October 23rd, 2021 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
In this recording of a former live class, I show you how to create a series of cupcakes inspired by Dia De Los Muertos. Learn how to create these beautiful cupcake arrangements of colorful botanicals adorned with decorated white chocolate Calaveras (skulls). This recorded class via Facebook Private Group includes:
How to create a series of buttercream botanicals including: Marigolds (Cempasuchil), Cacti, Pom Pom Dahlia, and Asters
How to make decorated white chocolate skulls (Calaveras) with various designs
How to create a buttercream botanical arrangement on cupcakes
My color guide complete with formulas and amounts for achieving this palette of buttercream colors.
My signature buttercream recipe and method. Pre-Recorded process video included. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Complete supply list and suggested resources.
Permanent access to the recording, proceeding the live-stream. Rewind, pause or fast forward as you please! Learn on your own timeline or pace.
Permanent access to all class content via Facebook private group
*This was formerly a live-streamed class via Facebook private group on 10/23/21. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guid, and recording is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
Floral Calavera 10/29/22
*RECORDING OF LIVE STREAM from Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
In this recording of a former live class, ‘Floral Calavera’, you will learn how to create a sculpted sugar skull cake for Dia De Los Muertos adorned with buttercream flowers and piped detail. This is a great introductory class for cake sculpting! Some previous cake decorating experience is recommended. This class via Facebook Private Group includes:
How to sculpt a Sugar Skull/Calavera cake with minimal cake waste.
How to create piped detail such as scrolls and beading, with ideas for other designs to customize your own Calavera
My techniques for Marigolds (Cempasuchil) and Large Dahlia (Acocoxochitl), plus simple leaf fillers
Color Palette Guide for achieving this color palette
How to arrange and secure buttercream botanicals onto a cake.
My signature buttercream recipe and method. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
TWO recipes for Cake: Chocolate and Vanilla
Complete supply list and suggested online resources. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Permanent access to the recording. Rewind, pause or fast forward as you please! Learn on your own timeline or pace.
Permanent access to all class content via Facebook private group. Once enrolled, your access does not expire and private group will never be deleted.
Bonus videos and items include: How to Set Up Your Cake Short Video, How to Make Custom Cake Boards Video, and BONUS FLOWER TECHNIQUE to be revealed during live class.
*This was formerly a live-streaming class via Facebook private group scheduled for 10/29/22. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guide, and all class content is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Upon completion of enrollment, access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
Buttercream Embroidery: Sunflowers 8/27/22
RECORDING OF LIVE STREAM from Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
In this recording of a former live class, Buttercream Embroidery: Sunflowers, you will learn how to create a beautiful floral embroidery pattern featuring sunflowers in two ways. Learn the techniques for buttercream embroidery (templates provided!) plus, how to both create and arrange these buttercream botanicals on your cake for a Sunflower-themed design with texture and dimension. Prerequisite of Buttercream Embroidery Level 1 or 2 recommended, but NOT required! This class via Facebook Private Group includes:
Sunflower and Leaf Templates in multiple sizes for class AND future use. PDF format for easy printing.
My tips and techniques for creating buttercream embroidery, including how to utilize templates and how to map out your design.
Color Palette Guide complete with formulas and instructions for achieving this color palette for Sunflowers and Sunflower embroidery.
Tips and tricks for creating buttercream botanicals with dimension and realistic touches, such as gradient or duo-tone petals.
My secret for creating buttercream Sunflowers with dimension.
How to arrange and secure buttercream botanicals onto a cake.
My signature buttercream recipe and method. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Complete supply list and recommended online resources. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Permanent access to the recording. Rewind, pause or fast forward as you please! Learn on your own timeline or pace.
Permanent access to all class content via Facebook private group. Once enrolled, your access does not expire and private group will never be deleted.
Bonus videos include: How to Set Up Your Cake, How to Make Custom Cake Boards, How to Make Parchment Cones
*This was formerly a live-streaming class via Facebook private group scheduled on 08/27/22. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guide, and all class content is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Upon completion of enrollment, access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
Fall Floral Wreath 9/24/22
*RECORDING OF LIVE STREAM from Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
In this recording of a former live class, Fall Floral Wreath, you will learn how to create a buttercream grapevine wreath featuring ‘Strawberry Blonde’ Sunflowers, Antiqued English Roses, Pink Waxflowers, Amaranth, and Frilled Leaves. Learn the techniques for all these buttercream botanicals plus, how to arrange these buttercream botanicals on your cake for a beautiful Autumn-themed design. Prerequisite of Buttercream Botanicals 1 or 2 recommended, but NOT required! This class via Facebook Private Group includes:
My techniques for a buttercream grapevine wreath, Sunflowers, English Roses, Waxflower, Amaranth, and Frilled Leaves PLUS an additional surprise Floral technique to be revealed during class.
How to custom color nonpareils for additional decor and texture.
Color Palette Guide complete with formulas and instructions for achieving this dynamic autumn color palette
Tips and tricks for creating buttercream botanicals with dimension and realistic touches, such as gradient or duo-tone petals.
My secret for creating buttercream Sunflowers with dimension.
How to arrange and secure buttercream botanicals onto a cake.
My signature buttercream recipe and method. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Complete supply list and recommended online resources. Available for immediate viewing in Private group upon enrollment completion.
Permanent access to the recording. Rewind, pause or fast forward as you please! Learn on your own timeline or pace.
Permanent access to all class content via Facebook private group. Once enrolled, your access does not expire and private group will never be deleted.
Bonus videos and items include: How to Set Up Your Cake Short Video, How to Make Custom Cake Boards Video, and BONUS FLOWER TECHNIQUE to be revealed during live class.
*This was formerly a live-streaming class via Facebook private group scheduled for 09/24/22. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guide, and all class content is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Upon completion of enrollment, access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
Decorative Pumpkin Cake 10/22/23
RECORDING OF LIVE STREAM from Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
Learn how to make a realistic sculpted pumpkin cake using my simple method! I’ll also show you how to adorn your pumpkin with a piped marigold motif for an extra autumnal element, plus alternate ways to add decor to your pumpkin cake for the season.
Class includes:
Live-streaming lesson via Facebook on Sunday, October 22nd with permanent access to the recording. Recording is posted shortly after live stream has ended. Watch, rewind or fast forward as needed. Learn on your own timeline or pace! Once enrolled, your access to the class recording and content does not expire and the private group will never be deleted.
Complete lesson on how to sculpt a pumpkin cake using tools you likely have in your cake tool kit already. Alternative items are also mentioned in the supply list.
Supply List and some helpful online resources
My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for icing cakes, piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy).
Color Palette Guide with swatches, quantities and formulations to help you achieve customized autumnal colors like “Pumpkin Spice” and “Rust”.
A lesson in piping a Marigold motif using a simple, freehand technique. No template required! BONUS: Alternate ways to color and add decor to your pumpkin cake for the seasons!
*This was formerly a live-streaming class via Facebook private group scheduled for 10/22/23. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guide, and all class content is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Upon completion of enrollment, access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
Fall Floral Bouquet 11/04/23
RECORDING OF LIVE STREAM from Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 10AM PST via Facebook Private Group.
SALE: $30
This online class features lessons in detailed florals such as Sunflowers, Garden roses, classic roses, dahlias and fall foliage. Learn how to compose these florals in a beautiful bouquet along with cascading foliage using a simple palette knife technique.
Class includes:
Live-streaming lesson via Facebook from Saturday November 2nd with permanent access to the recording. Recording is posted shortly after live stream has ended. Watch, rewind or fast forward as needed. Learn on your own timeline or pace! Once enrolled, your access to the class recording and content does not expire and the private group will never be deleted.
Techniques for fall florals such as Sunflowers, Garden Roses, Roses, Dahlias and multi-colored Fall foliage.
A lesson in bouquet composition and putting your buttercream flowers together to create a balanced arrangement.
My signature buttercream recipe, perfect for icing cakes, piping buttercream botanicals and more. (*Contains egg and dairy).
Color Palette Guide with swatches, quantities and formulations to help you achieve customized autumnal colors like “Rose Tan”, “Sunflower Yellow” and “Burnt Orange”.
A brief lesson in palette knife “painting” to create cascading foliage.
Helpful tips for assembling a sturdy cake with filling layers.
*This was formerly a live-streaming class via Facebook private group scheduled for 11/2/23. Supply list, buttercream recipe, complete color guide, and all class content is available for viewing on the private Facebook page. Upon completion of enrollment, access to recording and class content is permanent and does not expire. Must have access to a Facebook account to view class.
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Online classes are Final sale and non-refundable.