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.
School holiday cake and cupcake course
Sold out
Join us in the December school holidays for 3 fun days of cake and cupcake making with a Christmas theme.
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 21st to Thursday 23rd December.
You'll take home 4 cupcakes on the first day and the decorated cake with cake topper on the last day.
We do all the baking beforehand, but please bring an apron in case it gets messy!Â
Morning tea provided.
Feb 27 cake class - black boho
Sold out
Sunday 27 Februay, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this beautiful boho style cake with fresh flowers, gold leaf and black ganache. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast.
March 27 cake class - Easter bunny
Sold out
Sunday 27 March, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this super cute bunny cake with fresh flowers. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
April 24 cake class - chocolate drip
Sold out
Sunday 24 April, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this delicious chocolate drip cake, loaded with goodies. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
June 26 cake class - burgundy beauty
Only a few left!
Sunday 26 June, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this deep burgundy beauty with fresh flowers and gold leaf. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
August 28 cake class - jungle
Only a few left!
Sunday 28 August, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this gorgeous gold and green jungle theme cake. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
October 30 cake class - Halloween
Only a few left!
Sunday 30 October, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this spooky-loaded Halloween cake with chocolate drip and edible elements, Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
November 27 cake class - Semi naked
Only a few left!
Sunday 27 November, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this beautiful semi-naked cake loaded with fresh flowers and foliage. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
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
$50 voucher
Our vouchers make great gifts, they can be used in store or online to buy treats, gifts, cakes and classes. Vouchers are emailed as PDFs so you can print or send them to your giftee.
May 29 cake class - butterflies
Only a few left!
Sunday 29 May, 10am-12pm.
Join us to create this pretty watercolour cake with wafer paper butterflies and decoratoions. Learn lots of tips and tricks and take home your beautiful creation. No need to bring anything, just sign up, turn up and have fun. We'll contact you a few days before class to remind you. Our classes are small and sell out fast. Ages 13 and over.
