The Wilton Method of cake decorating courses are offered at local craft and specialty WiltonMethodClassstores nationwide. The updated cake decorating class program  makes learning to decorate easier and more fun than ever.

The new Wilton Method courses feature:

• A fun, friendly, experience!
• Streamlined curriculum
• More practice time with your instructor
• Exciting new techniques
• More hands-on activity
• Easy ways to decorate desserts emphasize

Every new student starts with the Decorating Basics class that includes fundamentals of baking a cake, making icing and using a decorating bag as well as the use of a variety of tips. Then, select either  Flowers & Cake Design (focused on making flowers with royal icing, choosing colors, and  the positioning elements of decorating) or Gum Paste and Fondant (covering cakes with fondant, making fondant bows and borders and gum paste flowers).

These classes provide additional interaction in and out of the classroom. Students receive more one-on-one guidance from instructors and  have the opportunity to interact outside of class via a website especially dedicated to these courses, which also  includes cake galleries, message boards, downloadable information, FAQs, hints and tips, and additional resources and links to stay involved. Cost is approximately $29.99 plus kit and supplies (unless you bring your own).

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