Cake Decorating 101: Vintage Cake Piping & Writing | Beginner Cake Decorating Class

Part 2 of Our Beginner Series | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Portland Area Build on your cake-decorating skills in this hands-on beginner cake-decorating class at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, just minutes from Portland. Cake Decorating 101: Vintage Cake Piping & Writing teaches you how to transform a smoothly frosted cake into a beautifully finished vintage-style design using professional piping techniques. Whether you're continuing from Part 1 or joining us for the first time, you'll gain confidence creating elegant buttercream decorations and personalized cakes. What You'll Learn In this beginner cake-decorating class, you'll learn the finishing techniques that give cakes their professional bakery appearance. You'll practice and apply techniques including: Applying a smooth final coat of buttercream Piping classic vintage borders Piping drop strings Writing clean, personalized messages on cakes You'll first practice each technique before applying it to your cake or practice cake. Already taken this class or a similar one? Join us again! Repeating the class is a great way to strengthen your piping skills, improve consistency, and experiment with new designs. Whether you're decorating for birthdays, celebrations, or just for fun, these are techniques you'll use again and again. What's Included Choose the experience that best fits your goals: A real 3-layer, 6-inch cake to decorate and take homeor A borrowed practice cake for focused skill-building Everything you need is provided, including: Buttercream frosting and decorating supplies Professional piping bags and decorating tips Expert, step-by-step instruction A sturdy cake box for real cakes Up to two students may share one cake and decorating supplies. Additional attendees should reserve their own class spot. Who This Class Is For This class is perfect for: Beginners learning cake decorating Students who completed Part 1 Home bakers wanting to improve their decorating skills Adults and kids ages 10+ Anyone looking for a fun, creative activity near Portland No previous class or cake-decorating experience is required. Class Details Recommended Age: Adults and kids ages 10+ Date & Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Pricing $55 — Decorate a borrowed practice cake $75 — Decorate a real 6-inch cake to take home Register for more than one class in the Cake Decorating 101 series—including repeating the same class—and receive 25% off your second class. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Location: Cake Hoopla Studio7173 SW Dartmouth St.Tigard, OR 97223Just minutes from Portland Continue Your Cake-Decorating Journey This is Part 2 of our three-part Cake Decorating 101 series. Pair this class with: Part 1: Stacking, Filling & Frosting Part 3: Easy Buttercream Flowers Each class can be taken on its own, but together they provide a strong foundation in beginner cake decorating. Reserve your spot today and learn the piping and writing techniques that make homemade cakes look professionally decorated.