MOM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK | Wilton Sweet Studio, Naperville

Cake Connoisseur with Wilton Sweet Studio in Naperville

NAPERVILLE–A cake connoisseur I am; however, a cake decorator, I am not.  I could still not pass up the opportunity to participate in a cake decorating class at the new Wilton Sweet Studio in Naperville.  I thought, regardless of how it looks, I still get to eat cake!

It was hard selecting which class to try, and I was immediately drawn to the Ciao Dolci! Cannoli class to feed my addiction to the filling; but, in the end, I really wanted to try my hand at piping skills. 

Indulging in nostalgia with the Vintage Cake Class, we learned the basics of piping, stacking, and coloring to craft our own timeless masterpiece.  The step by step instructions were easy enough to understand, and the hands-on practice was the perfect amount of time to prepare us for creating our own work of art. 

We loved selecting our own colors and styles.  We chose ribbons, waves, dots, stars, flowers, and anything pleasing, to make them as elaborate or simple as we wanted.  I was so incredibly proud of the outcome!  I put a feather in my cap as I displayed my finished showpiece that even looked too good to eat!  I couldn’t believe I did it!  I was expecting a great Pinterest Fail Photo to entertain the readers! 

Kudos to the talented instructor!

The classes are designed to cater to individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced bakers; as well as a wide range of ages from kids to adults.  They cover a wide range of techniques and styles in cake and cookie decorating, including multi-day Summer Camps for kids.

I left the class feeling inspired and empowered to continue honing my skills.  It was a truly enriching experience that not only expanded my knowledge and skills in the culinary arts, but also fostered a sense of creativity and self-expression.  The instructors are passionate about their craft and dedicated to helping students unleash their creativity and achieve beautiful and delicious results.

Overview

Formerly known as The Wilton School of Cake Decorating, newly reopened doors with a modern twist and new location at Wilton’s headquarters in Naperville. Whether you are a decorating novice or an artisan baker, join us for decorating and baking classes that promise to add a delightful swirl to your creative journey.

Wilton Sweet Studio

535 E Diehl Rd #400, Naperville

www.wilton.com

(800) 794-5866

Hours: Varies depending on class selected

Price $: Starting at $89/class

ABOUT THE WRITER

Kristen Kucharski’s days are never dull, her kids are never bored! Over the years #MomsLittleBlackBook has explored hundreds of kid friendly things to do in our surrounding community and on the road. As her girls have grown and gone away to college, she continues to enjoy unique activities, excursions, day trips, weekend get-a-aways, and road trips while rediscovering my own passion for adventure with friends, girls nights outs, and date nights. In her words: “Life is a journey–might as well have fun along the way. Go, fly, roam, travel, voyage, explore, discover!”