cake school
LILA
- Foundational cake techniques including how to cover cakes in buttercream using acrylic disks and how to stack a structurally sound three-tier cake
- Our buttercream recipe - a versatile and delicious buttercream that's perfect for both covering cakes and piping buttercream flowers
- Advanced buttercream flowers including peonies, marigolds, mums, carnations, roses and accent blossoms
- How to plan and create a wraparound buttercream floral cake design
- How to add palette knife painted foliage, delicate petals and gold details to enhance your design
- How to safely transport a tiered cake using a CakeSafe
- Answers to your cake questions!
what you'll learn
what you'll bring home
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AP Buttercream Flowers | $1,250
- A set of GG Cakraft piping tips and palette knives
- A guide to the techniques learned in class
- Cakes in two of our most popular flavors :)
- Free enrollment in our online course, The Buttercream Garden
DATES | Friday, January 16 + Saturday, January 17
HOURS | 10 am - 6 pm
CLASS SIZE | 6 students
LOCATION | Our home studio in Temecula, CA
FOOD + DRINK | Bubbles + sweets + lunch prepared by Chef Alain!
SKILL LEVEL | Some piping experience is recommended
SOLD OUT
Friday, January 16 & Saturday, January 17 | 10 am - 6 pm
Create a 3-tier buttercream floral stunner in this 2 day workshop
- How to create an abstract buttercream floral design on a two tier cake
- Our techniques for piping buttercream flowers directly onto a cake
- Our buttercream recipe - a versatile and delicious buttercream that's perfect for piping buttercream flowers
- How to add palette knife painted foliage, delicate petals, gold accents and pearl details to enhance your design
- Answers to your cake questions!
what you'll learn
what you'll bring home
details
Abstract Buttercream Blooms | $475
- A set of GG Cakraft piping tips and palette knives
- A guide to the techniques learned in class
- A cake in one of our most popular flavors :)
- 50% off enrollment in our online course, The Buttercream Garden
DATE | Saturday, January 24
HOURS | 1 pm - 6 pm
CLASS SIZE | 6 students
LOCATION | Our home studio in Temecula, CA
FOOD + DRINK | Bubbles + sweets
SKILL LEVEL | Some piping experience is recommended, but beginners are welcome!
Saturday, January 24 | 1 pm - 6 pm
Learn how to create romantic, abstract buttercream floral designs
- How to create a vibrant design of embroidered buttercream peacocks and abstract buttercream blossoms on a tall single tier cake
- Our buttercream recipe - a versatile and delicious buttercream that's perfect for piping embroidered designs and buttercream flowers
- How to add abstract piped blossoms and gold accents to enhance your design
- Answers to your cake questions!
what you'll learn
what you'll bring home
details
Birds of a Feather | $575
- A set of GG Cakraft piping tips
- A written guide to the techniques learned in class
- Cakes in two of our most popular flavors :)
- 50% off enrollment in our online course, The Buttercream Garden
DATE | Saturday, January 31
HOURS | 1 pm - 6 pm
CLASS SIZE | 6 students
LOCATION | Our home studio in Temecula, CA
FOOD + DRINK | Bubbles + sweets
SKILL LEVEL | Piping experience is recommended
Saturday, January 31 | 1 pm - 6 pm
Perfect for precision pipers and those with an eye for detail
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LISA | @alewabakeshop
"The buttercream flower workshop was perfect! Lara and Alain are both such amazing hosts and kind people. It was wonderful to get to be welcomed into their home and be able to build upon some experience I have had with buttercream flowers. Lara is a great teacher and they are both more than happy to answer and and all questions!"
The buttercream flower workshop was perfect!
HEATHER | @SWEETHEATHERANNE
"I had an amazing time at Lara's workshop! She clearly has spent a long time meticulously developing her craft and passes her wisdom onto students in a delightfully approachable format. I also loved meeting all of the other cake designers at the workshop. It was a beautiful day filled with creativity and conversation. Such an inspiring start to the year!"
It was a beautiful day filled with creativity and conversation.
JULIANA | @SINFULSWEETSCAKERY
"Taking LILA’s workshop was such an amazing experience. Not only did I walked out of there with added knowledge in regards to piping buttercream flowers but I actually ended up getting input on how to run my business, suppliers, how she does everything else from cake boards to boxes, transportation, piping tip storage ideas… I mean, it was worth every penny and then some more!"
Taking LILA's workshop was such an amazing experience.
ELIZABETH | @CITYGALBAKES
"As a total newbie to buttercream florals of any kind finding herself in a room with real pros, I walked in terrified in the morning and left in the afternoon totally shocked at what I was able to create. Lara and Alain were the most gracious hosts. Lara was the most welcoming, calm and patient instructor, and I was very impressed by her ability to work with everyone in the room, from total pros to beginners! She answered every single question and provided real insight into how to run a cake business, right down to what podcasts she listens to ;). Thank you, Lara!
I walked in terrified in the morning and left in the afternoon totally shocked at what I was able to create.
LILY | @art_with_flavor
I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from the talented cake/buttercream flower artist Lara. The workshop was very detailed and well organized. Lara explained and demonstrated everything in such detail that as a beginner, I felt very comfortable piping my first buttercream flowers. Even after the workshop, she is available and willing to answer any questions that may arise. If you are looking to invest in yourself, this workshop is the place to be! Worth every penny and the distance that you may travel! Highly recommended!
If you are looking to invest in yourself, this workshop is the place to be!
laura | @paletteandpetalcakes
I took the piped buttercream flower workshop and it was such an incredible experience. Lara and Alain couldn't have been more lovely hosts and they made us all feel so welcome and at ease. The course was perfectly paced so that we had time to practice and also socialize/ask questions. I not only learned how to create beautiful buttercream flowers, but also got so many great tips about the cake business in general. Completing the course was truly invaluable and I am so happy I took it!
Completing the course was truly invaluable and I am so happy I took it!
JESSICA | @CRAZYCAKES.YQL
Lara is a gifted teacher - her ability to break down and demonstrate the information needed to pipe beautiful flowers made it a delight to learn. She and Alain are wonderful hosts and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend any of their classes!
Lara's ability to break down and demonstrate the information needed to pipe beautiful flowers made it a delight to learn.
debbie | @cakestocelebrate
“I loved meeting Lara and Alain! Lara is a true artist and wonderful teacher! Her buttercream flower class can be taken by beginners as well as advanced cake artists. She walks you step by step through the whole process, while having fun along the way! Highly recommend taking any of Lara’s classes!”
Highly recommend taking any of Lara's classes!
TAYLOR | @caRVEDCOLOR
"I decided to sign up for this class even though I am not a cake or pastry designer, and I am so glad I did! Lara makes everything fun and easy to understand even if this is your first time or 100th time decorating cakes. Aside from Lara's expert instruction... the space, set up and general attention to detail is above and beyond. But what would you expect, I mean look at her cakes!"
Lara makes everything fun and easy to understand.
ABBY | @ABBYSTOLFO
"This workshop is one of the best investments you can make in your cake decorating development. Not only did I come away with a gorgeous cake and techniques that I’ve since been able to recreate, I also left with a wealth of information on a wide range of best practices for running a cake business that has saved me months of learning by trial and error. Lara is beyond generous with her knowledge and her instruction is patient and clear. Thank you, Lara and Alain for your warm, welcoming hospitality and a truly cake-changing experience."
One of the best investments you can make in your cake decorating development.
TIFFANY | @MIGOODIESBAKESALE
"I have been a fan of Lara's work for awhile and I signed up to take the Painted Buttercream Florals class to push myself out of my design comfort zone and hopefully level up my skills at the same time. Mission accomplished! If you are a professional, hobbyist or just want an afternoon of fun in Temecula, this is the class for you. Did I mention the delicious treats and drinks? 10 out of 10 highly recommend!"
If you are a professional, hobbyist or just want an afternoon of fun in Temecula, this is the class for you.
CONNOR | @connorscraftcakes
"LILA Cake Shop's piped buttercream flower workshop was so incredibly personal, professional and gave all of the students who attended plenty of opportunity to ask as many questions as needed. This art form requires a great deal of detailed technique, and Lara and Alain are so thoughtful to share every step necessary to create masterpiece buttercream flowers as beautiful as their own. They also answered all of the business and other cake-related questions to help make a successful home-based wedding cake business. 5 stars! I absolutely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning the craft!"
I absolutely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning the craft!
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