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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn how to frost a colorful shag cake in this cake decorating workshop in NYC!
NY Cake Academy
4.9 (147)
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2 hours
Flatiron
8 to 30 guests
$150
What you'll do
Imagine frosting a cake to look like a 1970s shag rug — soft, colorful, and full of personality. In this hands-on cake decorating class, you’ll learn the unique freeform piping technique that defines shag cakes. Using a grass piping tip and a rainbow of buttercream colors, you'll create stunning swirls and textures that resemble those groovy rugs.Our expert instructors will help you achieve the perfect buttercream consistency, so you can confidently wield your piping bag like Picasso with a paintbrush and create a showstopper for any occasion. Perfect for both expert bakers and beginners, this fun class offers a creative outing in NYC with friends or a whimsical solo baking session. By the end of this interactive workshop, you’ll take home a beautifully decorated shag rug cake that’s sure to turn heads!
What you'll get
A colorfully decorated shag cake!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
We have everything covered! Just come in comfy clothes you don’t mind getting a little frosting on, and for safety, be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair.
Suitable for
This class is great for a birthday or bachelorette party.
Location
NY Cake Academy - 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
This venue is within walking distance of 23 St, 18 St, 28 St, 14 St and 6 Av stations
Your teacher
N.Y. Cake & Baking Distributor first opened its doors known as the Chocolate Gallery more than 25 years ago. It was founded by Joan Mansour - renowned cake decorator and winner of the gold medal award from the Societe Culinaire Philantropique. She not only was awarded national teacher of the year, regional teacher of the year, and award for most students taught, she was also inducted into the Wilton Hall of Fame. Joan opened up a school of cake decorating where she taught some of the most renowned cake decorators today in Manhattan.
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