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DIY Bento Cake Decorating Workshop
Learn cake decorating fundamentals: fillings, frostings, crumb coating, smooth edges, pipework, and floral accents. Create your own 4″ bento cake to take home!
About the Class
The world of cake decorating is vast, but every masterpiece starts with a solid foundation. Join me for a hands-on workshop where you’ll transform simple layers into a beautiful creation.
We’ll dive deep into the essentials: choosing the right fillings and frostings, mastering the ‘crumb coat,’ and achieving straight smooth edges. From there, the creativity begins! I’ll guide you through delicate pipework, borders, and floral accents to make your cake uniquely yours.
We’ll celebrate our hard work with tea and a cake tasting, and you’ll head home with your own beautifully decorated 4” bento-style cake – perfect for sharing, gifting, or personal indulgence!
About your Instructor
Leila Clement
I am a professional pastry cook and baker who believes the best way to connect is through something made by hand. My own culinary journey began as a self-taught learner, which gives me a unique perspective on how to break down complex skills effectively. Having worked in fine-dining pastry departments and award-winning bakeries, I now focus on bridging the gap between professional technique and the home kitchen.
Because I started exactly where you are, I find so much joy in helping students break through technical barriers and grow their confidence. I am a firm believer in staying in a ‘student mindset’. I view class as a collaborative space where we can all learn from one another. I can’t wait to see what we create together!
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
DIY Bento Cake Decorating Workshop
Learn cake decorating fundamentals: fillings, frostings, crumb coating, smooth edges, pipework, and floral accents. Create your own 4″ bento cake to take home!
Schedule
Monday, March 2, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
This Session
Monday, March 2, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
18-over$100 – Registration Cost
