Cake decorating classes and parties for everyone
Kids cupcake parties
Looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate a birthday for your kids? Our classes start at $40 each*, with four cupcakes per guest and a platter of party food to share. We can host from 6-12 guests at our Petone shop. You can also add a birthday cake from our online store. We can tailor your party to suit your theme, we've made rainbows, unicorns, mermaids, flower, harry potter and kittens. Or go for our most popular party 4 piping techniques and edible slime! Available for ages 6 and up, just fill in our contact form and let us know when you'd like to book. Most parties are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. Best of all, we clean up the mess!
Group classes
Book into one of the classes below or get a group of friends together and choose your own date and theme, we can come to you or host at our shop. Great for birthdays, team building, hen's parties and more. Just choose which option you'd like, fill in our contact form and let us know when you'd like to book.
- "One cake three ways" demonstration - choose from weddings, kids parties or on-trend celebrations, We'll show you how to make three cakes from one, that you can easily replicate at home. Class includes a drink and a slice of cake.
$50* per person (1.5 hours, 6-12 people, ages 12 and up). - Cupcake classes - learn the latest techniques for decorating pretty cupcakes, you'll get to take home a box of 4 beautiful cupcakes
$40* per person (1.5-2 hours, 8-12 people). - Full cake decorating class – learn our techniques, tips and tricks for creating beautiful cakes, everything is provided and you get to take home a beautifully decorated cake. We'll work with you to design a cake that suits your group's skill level and interests.
From $130* each, price may vary depending on design (2.5 hours, 4-8 people, ages 12 and up). We can host these as Nailed It theme classes too, and you can work two people to a cake (we just need a minimum of four cakes).
Keen to learn but don't have a group to go with? Join our Cake School Facebook page and find a group of new friends to go with.
At our classes and parties you will be asked to opt out of photographs if you do not wish your image to be used in our marketing and promotional material. By agreeing to be in our photographs (or not opting out) you consent to allow us to use your images.
NOTE: WE ARE HOLDING SMALLER, SOCIALLY DISTANCED CLASSES IN LEVEL 2. YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR A MASK AND FOLLOW OUR SAFETY RULES THROUGHOUT THE CLASS.
Sweet deer cake class
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Sunday 17 October 10am-12pm
Come and learn to make this beautiful deer cake. We do the baking beforehand and provide everything you need to decorate your own 6 inch cake in a fun and supportive environment. You’ll learn to fill, stack, crumb coat, get a smooth finish and finish with fondant accents and flowers. Places are limited and sell out fast. Suitable for ages 13+
Triple wrapped cake class
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Sunday 24 October, 10am-12pm
Try out the latest cake design in our fun cake class. Learn to ice, create the triple layer effect and make a marble chocolate sail. Everything is provided, turn up and have fun.
Princess crown cake class
Only a few left!
Sunday 7 November, 9am-11am
We’ll show you how to make a beautiful princess crown cake - perfect for birthdays and baby showers.
You’ll get to take home a fully decorated 6 inch cake. Everything is provided, just sign up, turn up and have fun!
Limited to just 6 places so book now to secure your spot.
Spotty dog cake class
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Sunday 14 November 10am-12pm
We’ll show you how to make a beautiful spotty cake with sleepy dog topper - perfect for birthdays and baby showers.
You’ll get to take home a fully decorated 6 inch cake. Everything is provided, just sign up, turn up and have fun!
Limited to just 6 places so book now to secure your spot.
Beautiful watercolour cake class
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Sunday 21 November, 10am-12pm
We’ll show you how to make a beautiful watercolour cake, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and special events.
You’ll get to take home a fully decorated 6 inch cake. Everything is provided, just sign up, turn up and have fun!
Limited to just 6 places - get in quick to book your spot
School holiday cake and cupcake course
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Join us in the October school holidays for 3 fun days of cake and cupcake making.
Day one - themed cupcakes
Day two - fun cake topper
Day three - decorate your cake and position your cake topper
For ages 6-14, limited to 8 places. Classes run from 10.30-12.30, Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th October,
You'll take home 4 cupcakes on the first day and the decorated cake with cake topper on the last day. Receive a certificate and our special sprinkles at the end.
We do all the baking beforehand, but please bring an apron in case it gets messy!
Cake class voucher
The perfect gift for any cake lover. Learn to create professional looking cakes in a fun, relaxed environment. Vouchers can be used towards our monthly classes or use them towards a private class (see our classes and parties page for more).
Once you've ordered we'll email you a gift voucher to be used within 6 months.
Voucher terms
- This voucher is valid until Six months from the date of issuance, and can be redeemed for a cake class at www.cakeitforward.co.nz/cake-school
- This voucher is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash in part or full and is valid for a single transaction only
- This voucher is not valid during sale or in conjunction with any special promotion
- Strictly no extension of the expiry date from the date of issue will be allowed
- The management retains the right to reject any voucher that has been tampered with or found in any way unacceptable
