Cake Decorating Lessons with Barbara McLean Coming Soon...
More Than Just an Artist!
Barbara McLean is internationally recognized for more than just her paintings, Barbara is also famous for her amazing and delicious wedding and birthday cakes. Trained by Geraldine Randlesome, one of the team members who created Charles and Diana's Royal wedding cake. Barbara learned amazing techniques which helped her grow and open her very own bakery, The Icing On The Cake. She focused mainly on wedding cakes but always made time for the locals when a birthday cake order came her way. Barbara's cakes quickly became a favourite celebrational desert choice for thousands of North Americans.
Check out some of Barbara's amazing cakes in the photo galleries below!
About The Classes!
Basic Course - 4 Hours - $110
Learn everything you need to know about making decorative cakes for all occasions from start to finish.
Advanced Course - 2 Parts - 8 Hours Total - $250
Learn everything there is to know about making tiered cakes, applying fondant, and using all the necessary decorating techniques needed to make a stunning wedding cake.
Private Class - 4 Hours - $330 +
Book a class for you and your friends and design your own course outline from the options available from both basic and/or advanced courses. $25.00/hour/person plus materials. Minimum of 3 people/group to book a class.
Class Calendar
There are limited number of spaces available per class. Click the link below to see a list of class dates and times.
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Photo Gallery Wedding Cakes
Fondant Cakes
Hand Painted Cakes
Butter Cream Cakes
Course Outlines
Basic Course
Advanced Course
Advanced Course
1. Selecting a suitable cake type for the occasion (white, chocolate, carrot, etc.)
2. Planning the design. (Will it be a floral extravaganza, or a simple design)
3. Baking the cake (recipes will be provided). You will not have time to bake a cake at the class, so one will be provided for you.
4. Leveling and building the cake.
5. Flat icing the cake with buttercream icing.
6. Mastering a buttercream rose.
7. Decorating the cake with borders, flowers, leaves, other designs, etc.
8. Packaging the cake for travel.
Advanced Course
Advanced Course
Advanced Course
1. Selecting a suitable cake type for the occasion.
2. Planning the design (will it be a simple design, decorated with applique, highly decorated with royal icing scrolls, etc., or will it be adorned with flowers. If you have an artistic flair, you can even learn to personalize the cake with a painting.
3. Baking the cake (some recipes will be provided if requested). You will not have time to bake a cake at the class, so either cake will be provided for you.
4. Leveling and building the cake.
5. Applying thin layer of buttercream icing to the cake prior to the application of the fondant.
6. Coating the cake with apricot gel to adhere fondant to the cake.
7. Rolling and application of fondant.
8. Decorating the cake with borders, flowers, leaves, applique, scrollwork, other designs, etc.
9. Packaging the cake for travel.
Class Calendar
03/01/2023
Basic Daytime Class
11am
-
3pm
$110/person
Event Details
03/01/2023
Basic Daytime Class
Join us for this exciting event! Everything you need for the Basic Course will be available for your use at the class, including the cake an...
11am
-
3pm
$110/person
03/02/2023
Basic Evening Class
5pm
-
9pm
$110/person
Event Details
03/02/2023
Basic Evening Class
Work around a busy schedule with an evening class! Everything you need for the Basic Course will be available for your use at the class, inc...
5pm
-
9pm
$110/person
03/04/2023
Basic Weekend Class
11am
-
3pm
$110/person
Event Details
03/04/2023
Basic Weekend Class
Join us on a weekend! Everything you need for the Basic Course will be available for your use at the class, including the cake and the icing...
11am
-
3pm
$110/person
03/07-08/2023
Advanced Weekday Classes
11am
-
3pm
$250/person
Event Details
03/07-08/2023
Advanced Weekday Classes
Join us for this amazing two-day event! Everything you need for this
2-Part Advanced Course will be available for your use at the class, inc...
11am
-
3pm
$250/person
03/11-12/2023
Advanced Weekend Classes
11am
-
3pm
$250/person
Event Details
03/11-12/2023
Advanced Weekend Classes
Join us for this amazing two-day weekend event! Everything you need for this 2-Part Advanced Course will be available for your use at the cl...
11am
-
3pm
$250/person
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