Welcome to our Cake Academy
We’ll help you take your work from “Oh, that’s cute…” to “Holy crap, that’s incredible!”
Group Workshops
Perhaps you’ve been working in the custom cake industry for some time, and are seeking new inspiration — or would like to start your own business.
Or, perhaps you’re a beginner, eager to acquire fresh new skills in the sugar arts. Wherever you come from, no matter what brings you to us: You are welcome here!
Our group workshops are a space to nurture your own creativity, and to connect with other artists and seekers. You’ll watch as your own technical skills grow, while your love for the art form expands. You’ll find delight in being in the moment, creating beauty with your own hands, with Carla as your guide.
Upcoming Workshops: Spring 2024
Cake Baking 101
SUNDAY, May 19th, 2024
3 hours (10AM to 1PM), $450
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How to bake a cake correctly from scratch
Correct methods for measuring dry and wet ingredients for cake batters
The concept of “emulsion” and why it’s so important for cake bakers
Baking hacks you’ve never heard of for improving cake texture and achieving an even bake
How to troubleshoot a cake that didn’t turn out right, so you can be successful every single time
The difference between traditional creaming and the Reverse Cream method (and why Rose Levy Berenbaum deserves a Nobel Prize)
Modifying a basic recipe to alter its flavor, with confidence
Answers to any cake questions that pop up along the way!
ALL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED
WHAT YOU’LL BRING HOME
A 5” cake with a beautiful, tender crumb
A flawless buttercream recipe, and three perfect cake recipes (vanilla hot milk sponge, chocolate, and carrot)
Sources for all of our favorite baking supplies and piping tools
Plenty of tips, tricks, and trade secrets
READY TO SIGN UP AND BECOME A MASTER CAKE BAKER?
A FEW EXTRA DETAILS REGARDING ALL HONEY CRUMB WORKSHOPS:
Prefer not to pay in full upfront? Need a payment plan? Send an email to Carla (info@honeycrumb.com) to request one!
We always serve fresh cookies, along with coffee, filtered water, and a wide variety of teas. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks or other beverages.
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 10
SKILL LEVEL: Any!
LOCATION: Our beautiful cake studio in lower Queen Anne (177 Western Ave W, Suite 268-A, Seattle, WA 98119)
MINIMUM AGE: Our in-person workshops are intended for students aged 16 and older. Students aged 10 to 15 years may attend if accompanied by an adult who has also purchased a ticket.
All materials, tools, and supplies needed for each workshop will be provided for in-class use.
We will provide a box for you to transport your cake.
This workshop is subject to cancellation if the minimum capacity is not met. If the workshop is canceled, students will receive a full refund.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations up to six weeks before the date of the workshop, we can offer a credit towards another workshop. We do not offer a credit for workshops canceled with less than six weeks of notice, but you are welcome to send another participant in your stead. Please be aware that this policy applies to all cancellations.
Private Instruction
What are you yearning to learn?
No matter which sugar flower or cake design technique you’d like to explore in depth, Carla is here to guide you and provide her undivided attention.
Private instruction is available for solo students, although semi-private classes for groups of two or three can easily be arranged, if you have a friend or colleague who’s eager to learn as well.
Cake Baking Resources
It all begins with flour and sugar. You’ll need just a few key pieces of equipment to begin baking cakes like a professional. Check out our favorites below.
Cake Decorating Resources
There are so many tools and new-fangled accessories that you can buy as a cake artist. But the truth is, you don’t need more than a few pivotal pieces. Check out our favorites below.
Sugar Flower Resources
We know it can be daunting to try your hand at making sugar flowers. We believe in making the most out of just a few tools, which will save you money while also helping your creativity to flourish. Shop our most beloved flower veiners, cutters, and other tools below.