Cake Decorating Classes in Culver City | Gloria's
Cake decorating classes that feel like someone finally showed you how.
If you have never used a piping bag, good. That is who this is for. Gloria's classes are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and built around the stuff that usually makes people quit: smooth frosting, piping control, clean finishes, and getting a cake home in one piece.
- 1Enrollment is closed. The September 27–October 18, 2026 beginner series is underway and is not accepting late enrollment. No new class dates are currently announced. Check this page for the next dates.
- 2Check the class listing for materials and cake preparation requirements. Enrolled students can call the shop for the instructor’s materials list and preparation instructions.
- 3Classes are held at 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, between Sepulveda and the 405.
Short version: you do not need a perfect eye. You need a counter person who has seen every buttercream mistake already, and can help you fix yours fast.
Your next cake to look more finished, not more stressful.
- ✓Cleaner buttercream and sharper edges
- ✓Writing and borders that stop looking shaky
- ✓Real help while you are decorating, not after the mistake is already baked in
Enrolled students continue on Sundays, October 4, 11, and 18 at 10 AM. Past classes are shown as examples and are closed for enrollment.
Pick the class that matches where you are right now.
Not everyone needs the same starting point. Some people want a true beginner class. Some want a seasonal workshop. Some just want enough confidence to stop dreading birthday cakes.
Beginning cake decorating
If your last cake ended with a crooked crumb coat, a split piping bag, or a panic run for extra frosting, start here.
You will practice the basics that make the rest easier: icing control, borders, writing, finishing, and clean handling.
Holiday and themed workshops
These are the fun ones: cookie classes, seasonal projects, and workshops built around a specific look or occasion.
Good if you want one focused win, not a long series.
Skill-up without guessing
Maybe you can bake, but your finishing work still looks homemade in the wrong way. That is normal.
Past listings show the kinds of skills we teach. Check this page for new sessions.
What people usually come in wanting help with.
These are the real forks in the road. Not abstract creativity. The practical things that decide whether your cake looks finished or rushed.
Buttercream that behaves
How to get a smoother finish, when to stop messing with it, and what to do when the frosting starts dragging instead of gliding.
Piping that does not wobble
Grip, pressure, and tip control for borders, rosettes, shells, and writing that reads like words, not a stress test.
Clean edges and better structure
Leveling, filling, stacking, and finishing so the cake holds up before the party, in the car, and on the table.
Shopping the right supplies
Which tools actually matter, which ones are optional, and what to buy when you want the simplest setup that still works.
How it works
Enrollment is closed for all currently listed classes. Here is where to find past examples and the current students’ schedule.
See past class examples
Browse our flower cupcake class, July beginner series, and summer cookie class. These past classes are examples, and enrollment is closed.
Pick the class that fits your goal
Look for the one that matches your level and your occasion. Beginner series if you want fundamentals. Workshop if you want one clear outcome.
Check this page for the next dates
No new class dates are currently announced. The September 27–October 18 series is already underway and is not accepting late enrollment.
Already enrolled? Keep your scheduled dates
The remaining sessions are Sundays, October 4, 11, and 18 at 10 AM. Contact the shop for Michelle’s materials list and preparation instructions before attending.
One class can change the trajectory.
“The staff is just as helpful and friendly as ever, and shopping there is always a pleasant experience. I took my very first cake decorating class with Helen, which later led to Culinary Arts School and a degree in Baking and Patisserie.”
Sharyn L., Gloria's customerQuestions people ask before they book.
The same questions come up at the counter every week, so here are the straight answers.
Are these classes beginner friendly?
Yes. If you have never decorated a cake before, you are in the right place. Past class examples show the difference between a beginner series and a more specific workshop. Enrollment is currently closed.
Where do I find the current schedule?
The September 27–October 18, 2026 series is underway with enrollment closed. Enrolled students continue on October 4, 11, and 18 at 10 AM. No new dates are currently announced. Check this page for the next dates.
Are supplies included?
Check the class listing for materials and cake preparation requirements. Enrolled students can call the shop for the instructor’s materials list and preparation instructions.
Where are classes held?
At Gloria's Cake & Candy Supplies, 11117 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. We are on Washington between Sepulveda and the 405.
What if I am not sure which class to take?
Call the shop at (323) 289-8807. Tell us what you are trying to make, and where you usually get stuck. We can point you to the right starting place faster than a product page can.
Come learn at the shop.
Gloria's Cake & Candy Supplies
11117 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (323) 289-8807
Need directions or store details first? See store hours and directions.
Check back for the next class dates.
No new sessions are currently announced. Browse past classes for examples of what we teach, and check this page for the next dates.