Buttercream Piping Basics: Holiday Santa Cake

Get into the holiday spirit while learning the essential skills every cake decorator needs as you create this festive Santa cake!

In this class, Laura Larson from Laura’s Custom Cakes will teach you how to create an adorable Santa cake while building your confidence and developing your buttercream piping skills!

You’ll explore a variety of decorating tips and learn how to use them to create different textures, shapes, and designs. We will use different types of piping bags and discover the purpose and use for each. Then the fun begins as we practice a variety of piping techniques while learning how to control pressure, maintain consistency, and achieve beautiful results.

Then, put your new skills to work as you bring Santa to life with his festive red hat, fluffy beard, curly mustache, and charming facial details. You’ll discover how combining different piping tips and techniques can transform a simple cake into a festive holiday masterpiece.

Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to improve their buttercream piping skills, this hands-on class is a fun way to learn new techniques and create a Santa cake you’ll be proud to show off!

Register for this class and receive:

• Expert instruction from Laura Larson of Laura's Custom Cakes
• In-person, step-by-step instruction
• Two layer 5" crumb coated cake
• All supplies and tools for use during class.
• A box in which to take your finished cake home
• A 5% discount on purchases of supplies and tools at Fran's Cake and Candy on the day of class.

Meet Your Instructor:

Laura Larson is the owner of Laura’s Custom Cakes, a licensed home-based bakery. She decorates cakes and other sweet treats professionally, and is a member of the Fran’s crew. In addition to her passion for turning sugar into art, she loves sharing her excitement with others through teaching. She leads classes for aspiring bakers, corporations, government agencies, and community organizations—helping individuals and groups learn new skills, spark creativity, and connect through the joy of cake decorating. You can see her work on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Laura.Custom.Cakes or on Instagram at @Laura.custom.cakes.

All The Details:

• Age Level: 13+
• Skill Level: Beginner
• All supplies and tools are provided for use during class.
• We will provide a box to take your cake home in
• The class may be a little messy so we recommend bringing an apron.
• If you have long hair, you may want to tie it back.
• Price is per person. A ticket must be purchased for each individual attending the class.
• Class requires a minimum of 4 students and there is a maximum of 10 students. In the event of insufficient enrollment, you will receive a full refund.
• Class will run approximately 3 hours. Please note that the class is hands-on and may run over or under schedule.

Cancellation Policy:

Changes and cancellations...we know life happens so we try our best to be flexible while being fair to our instructors who purchase supplies and bake for each student. Full refunds or credits are available for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the class. If you need to cancel after 5 days but at least 48 hours in advance, we can offer you a credit for a future class. We cannot offer any credits for cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled class.