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Cake Decorating Classes

Frost offers 3 different cake decorating classes: Adult Frosting Basics, Adult Fondant, and Kids Frosting Basics. Adult & Kid Frosting classes are $75 + tax, and Adult Fondant is $100 + tax. All classes are taught at Frost's bakery production facility in Bartlett, Tennessee. This is a real, operational bakery and is the nicest facility of its kind in the Mid-south. A tour of this facility is part of each class.

Frost classes are taught using Frost techniques by Frost cake decorators. Because they decorate cakes for Frost customers every day, they are up-to-date on the latest cake decorating ideas, tools and techniques.

All of the necessary tools and equipment for each class are supplied by Frost for student use during the class. Cake layers or crumb-coated cakesare also included, eliminating the need for students to bring their own cake. At the end of the class each student takes home their finished Frost 8" cake, a $35 value in our retail stores.

Cake Decorating Class Schedule & Information

Class Title: Adult Frosting Basics

$75 + tax

identify equipment needed to decorate cakes using frosting
learn how to prepare a cake for frosting
learn how to color-dye frosting
learn how to fill and properly hold and use a piping bag
learn various border and piping techniques
learn various top decorations such as flowers and writing

This course is an introduction to the basic art of frosting and decorating a cake. Topics include familiarization with cake decorating tools, bags, tips and an exploration into different styles of cakes. We will demonstrate how to properly torte, fill, and frost a cake. Students will practice basic border techniques and decorative piping. The techniques learned will be used to finish a 8" layer cake that each student takes home.

The class will also include a tour of our 7,800 square foot production facility in Bartlett, where the class takes place. This will give students a peek at our state of the art bakery equipment and how a real bakery operates.

2022 Adult Frosting Basics Dates & Themes

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 2p Winter/Basics

Thursday, March 10th, 2022 6p Spring/Basics

Thursday, April 14th, 2022 6p Easter/Basics

Saturday, June 4th, 2022 2p Frosting Drips

Thursday, June 30th, 2022 6p 4th of July/Basics

Thursday, August 11th, 2022 6p Frosting Drips

Thursday, October 20th, 2022 6p Halloween/Basics

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 2p Holidays/Christmas

Class Title: Kids Frosting Basics

$75 + tax

Same class as Frosting Basics except geared to a slower pace for kids. The cake they work on is already frosted.

Ages 8 to 14
2-hour class, 6 pm to 8 pm
one adult is welcome to stay and watch or assist free of charge
identify equipment needed to decorate cakes using frosting
learn how to fill and properly hold and use a piping bag
learn various border and piping techniques
learn various top decorations such as flowers and writing

This course is an introduction to the basic art of frosting and decorating a cake. Topics include familiarization with cake decorating tools, bags, tips and an exploration into different styles of cakes. Students will practice basic border techniques and decorative piping. The techniques learned will be used to finish an 8" layer cake that each student takes home.

2022 Kids Frosting Basics Dates & Themes

Thursday, Feb 17th, 2022 6p Winter

Saturday, April 30th, 2022 2p Candy Decorating

Thursday, November 10th, 2022 6p Fall/Thanksgiving

Class Title: Adult Fondant

$100 + tax

identify equipment needed to decorate cakes using fondant
discuss brands and types of fondant available
learn how to color fondant
learn how to roll out fondant using a rolling pin
learn how to cover a cake in fondant and smooth it
learn about various techniques and tools that are useful when working with fondant

This course is an introduction to the basic art of covering a cake in fondant and using fondant to create decorative elements on a cake. We will demonstrate how to knead, color, roll out and cover a cake using a rolling pin. Students will learn basic fondant techniques and what tools to use to create the perfect design. The techniques learned will be used to finish an 8" layer cake that each student takes home.

2022 Fondant Dates & Themes

Thursday, February 24th, 2022 6p

Thursday, May 12th, 2022 6p

Saturday, August 20th, 2022 2p

Class Rules and Clarifications

Register in store (at either the East Memphis or Collierville location) or call 901-682-4545 to register by phone. Adult Frosting Basics Class $75 + tax, Kids Decorating Class $75 + tax, Adult Fondant Class $100 + tax.
Each paid spot is for 1 person to decorate 1 cake. For the adult classes, if you would like to share a spot for 2 people to decorate 1 cake, there will be an additional $25 for registration. Kids classes are not allowed to share a spot, but one adult is welcome to stay and watch or assist free of charge.
All classes are held at Frost's Bartlett facility at 7876 Stage Hills Blvd, Suite 106 (behind St. Francis BARTLETT Hospital)
Registration is not complete until the class is paid in full.
Registration fees are not refundable, but can be transferred to another spot with 72 hour notice.
All classes have a 4 person minimum. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Frost reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes if minimum class size is not met. Classes with less than 4 registrations will be moved to another date; 72 hour notice will be given when a class date is moved.
All students in the Adult Frosting Basics and Adult Fondant classes must be at least 15 years old; the Kids Decorating class is for 8 to 14 year olds; younger children are not allowed in the bakery facility.
Frost will supply cakes and all other necessary materials; therefore, you need only bring your enthusiasm to learn.
Classes willl begin promptly at their start time. Please plan on showing up 5 minutes early to insure you receive the full benefit of each course. Frosting Basics and Fondant Classes are 2 hours with a built-in in 3rd hour for those who need more time to finish their cake. The Kids Decorating class is 1 hour, plus a second hour to finish.
Please dress comfortably for the class. You must wear closed toe shoes (eg: tennis shoes or clogs); no sandals or flip-flops are permitted. If desired, you may bring an apron to protect your clothing.
To register, ask for additional information or change your class date, please call 901-682-4545.