At Party Cakes 'n Things you will find a wide selection of cake decorating, candy making, and baking needs, catering to the professional as well as the home maker.

1352 Fordham Drive
Virginia Beach
VA 23464

 

Local: 420-5628
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Eastern Time: Hours Daily: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Sunday: Closed

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 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Decorating Basics

Wilton's Decorating Basics:                                                                                    Fee $45

Imagine the pride you will feel when your friends find that you decorated that dessert, especially for the occasion! In this four week course, your instructor will show you the right way to decorate, step by step. You will discover the ease of decorating with drop flowers, stars and rosettes. This class meets once a week for 4 weeks for 2 hours.

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Wilton's Flowers & Cake Design:                                                                             Fee $45

An introduction to breathtaking new icing flowers such as violets, apple blossoms, lilies, and roses. Discover the secrets of arranging these flowers in a beautifully designed top, framed with an impressive border or basketweave. Meeting once a week for 4 weeks, by the end you will be able to create beautiful flowers at your convenience, ready to use anytime.

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Wilton's Gumpaste & Fondant:                                                                                   Fee $45

It's all the rage!! In this course, a new world of thrilling possibilities will open up for decorating your cakes. You'll create incredible stand-up decorations by hand using both gum paste and fondant, from flowers with delicate ruffled layers of petals to thrilling bows. You'll apply basic shaping techniques to create an array of spectacular flowers like mums, carnations roses and daisies. Class meets every week for four weeks for 2 hours.

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 Fancy Border Workshop:                                                                                            Fee: $35

You will learn to make all those beautiful and elegant borders that you see on wedding cakes.  Students will be given a cake dummy to practice on.  You will need tips, decorating bags and royal icing which are on the supply list you will receive when you register.

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 Wedding Cake Seminar:                                                                                            Fee:  $45

This is a one-session three hour long seminar.  In this class, you will learn how to bake large cakes, how to assemble a wedding cake several ways – cake on cake or with pillars.  Charts and diagrams will be given out on how long to bake different size cakes, cutting charts, batter charts, and more.  We will discuss the best way to deliver your cake and how much  to charge.  This class is for anyone wanting to make a friend’s wedding cake or if you want to go into a small business in your home.  A wedding cake will be assembled and decorated in class.
 

Rose Making Workshop:                                                                                         Fee $25

Do you have problems getting your roses just right?  Would you like a new way to make roses for your cake? This workshop will give you some pointers and professional advice on helping you with consistency and technique. Supply list will be provided.

For Rose Making Workshop supply list click here.

Gum Paste Floral Sprays:                                                                                              Fee: $50

In three weeks you can make the rose, daisy, forget-me-nots, apple blossoms and leaves.  You will also learn how to put them together for a corsage or decoration for a cake.  A supply list is provided when you sign up.

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Gum Paste Orchids:                                                                                               Fee: $50

In two weeks, you learn to make three different orchids, (moth orchid, cattleya orchid and the cymbidium orchid) as well as stephanotis and ivy, that can be worn or used as a decoration for a cake.  A supply list is provided when you sign up.

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Decorate a Gingerbread House Workshop:                                                                                                   Fee: $35

You’ve seen the wonderful creations of the chefs, now create your very own masterpiece.  Tuition includes house kit, board and papers.  Upon registration, a list of suggested materials to purchase to complete your house will be provided.  You will decorate the house in one 2½  hour session.
 

Wilton's Cookie Blossom Class:                                                                                                  Fee: $25

Have you seen those HOT Cookie Centerpieces all over town?  Now is your chance to get creative and learn how to make one yourself.  It’s easy with Wilton’s Cookie Blossom Class.  In just two lessons, our Wilton Instructor will help you make a festive arrangement for your Celebration. 

Beginner Candy Making:                                                                                                              Fee: $4

This is a demonstration.  You will learn how to correctly melt and mold with our candy wafers. We will be adding different ingredients to the chocolate to make some of our favorite candies, such as peanut clusters and rocky road. You will see how easy it is to make those cute suckers with the painting technique. 
Please Note!!
  No children under 6.                                                                   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS
 

Intermediate Candy Making:                                                                                                      Fee: $5

This demonstration is for the student who is serious about making candy for family and friends.  You will learn new ways and ideas to use chocolate.  We will be making some of our favorite candies, such as peanut butter cups, peppermint patties, chocolate covered cherries, and caramel filled chocolate bon-bons.  Recipe sheets are included.                                    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS
 

 

Advanced Candy Making:                                                                                                           Fee: $8

This demonstration on even more ways and ideas to use our chocolate. You will learn to make delectable truffles, fudge, Bavarian mints, and malted milk balls. Recipe sheets are included.
 

Easter Egg Demo:                                                                                                                        Fee: $20

In this one session class, students will learn to dip Easter eggs in chocolate; how to mold the fillings in egg shapes; how to decorate the eggs with flowers, leaves, borders and names.

 CLASS REGISTRATION

Register early for our class because they are limited in size. We do not overfill them since we like to be able to give each student individual attention. The classes are filled on a first-come basis and the entire fee must be paid in advance. Your fee is NOT refundable or transferable to another class, unless we are notified 5 days prior to class. We may have to cancel or postpone a class if there is not a minimum number of students; you will be notified. If a class is cancelled or postponed, you will have the option of canceling and getting your money back or applying it to another class. Some class need supplies. You will be given a supply list of what to bring when you sign up.

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