Make It Sweet- Cakes, Cake Accessories, Baking Supplies

General Class Information

All classes are held at Make It Sweet in Austin and opened to all experience levels unless noted.

Register early, classes can fill quickly. Register thru our Online Store or Contact us. Payment is required at the time of registration. The class fee is refundable only up to 1 week before class date. If at anytime you are unable to attend class, please notify us in advance.

We welcome kids 8 to 12 years old in our regular classes as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. Teens are welcome to take classes independently. We do list some classes as specifically BYOB and while we don't limit the age of attendees, because of more open drinking, those classes are more suitable for adults only. Age 21 and up adults are welcome to more discreetly bring adult beverages to enjoy during any class.

KID'S CLASSES

KID'S TURKEY CAKE
KID'S UNICORN CAKE
KID'S COOKIE DECORATING
WORKSHOP
- GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WORKSHOP
MAKE IT SWEET INSTRUCTOR CLASSES
- COOKIE BAKING - NEW RECIPES
- PATE A CHOUX
- BAKED DONUTS
- SCONES & BISCUITS
- WHOOPIE PIES
- BREAKFAST YEAST BREADS
- CLASSIC YEAST BREADS
- FRENCH MACARONS
- PETIT FOURS
- PIE BAKING
- HARD CANDY
- CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
- GNOCCHI - NEW
- S'MORES
- PASTA - RAVIOLI & NOODLES
- BAGELS
- GELATIN FLOWERS & BOWS
- TAKE N BAKE
- GELATIN BUBBLES, BUTTERFLIES & BOWS
- GUMPASTE ROSE BOUQUET
- GUMPASTE HIBISCUS
- GUMPASTE POPPY
- GUMPASTE PEONY
- GUMPASTE BLUEBONNET
- AIRBRUSH BASICS
- CAKE POPS DECORATING
- CAKE BALLS
- MARSHMALLOW
- EMBROIDERED CHOCOLATE BOX
- SUCCULENT MODELING
- ADVANCED AIRBRUSH
- ROLLED BUTTERCREAM
- TIERED CAKES
- Private Parties & Corporate Team Building

DECEMBER
1 - Sun.      FULL: Cookie Decorating - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
3 - Tues.     FULL: Chocolate Truffles - 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB)
3 - Tues.      Chocolate Wrapped Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
4 - Wed.       Cookie Baking - New Recipes - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
4 - Wed.      FULL: Fault Line Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
5 - Thur.       FULL: Holiday Gifts - Eggnog Theme - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
5 - Thur.      FULL: Buttercream Seasonal Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
6 - Fri.      FULL: Empanadas - 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB)
7 - Sat.        FULL: French Macaron - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
7 - Sat.      FULL: Cake Pop Decorating - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
7 - Sat.      Fondant Seasonal Cake - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
7 - Sat.      Gelatin Flowers & Bows - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
8 - Sun.      FULL: Unicorn Cake - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
9 - Mon.       FULL: Tarts - Savory & Sweet - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
10 - Tues.      Bar Cookies - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
10 - Tues.      Buttercream Smooth & Elegant Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
11 - Wed.     FULL: Pate a Choux - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
11 - Wed.      Cookie Cream Tart - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
12 - Thur.      Cookie Baking - New Recipes - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
12 - Thur.      Buttercream Ruffle Rosettes & Petals - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
13 - Fri.       Cake Balls - 6:00 to 8:30 pm (BYOB)
14 - Sat.      FULL: Cookie Decorating - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
14 - Sat.      FULL: Cookie Decorating - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
14 - Sat.       FULL: Fondant Animal Cake - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
15 - Sun.       Angel Food Cakes - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
16 - Mon.       Baked Donuts - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
17 - Thur.       Holiday Gifts - Eggnog Theme - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
17 - Tues.     Rolled Buttercream - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
18 - Wed.      FULL: Cupcake Decorating - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
18 - Wed.      FULL: 3D Cookie Scene - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
20 - Fri.      Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
21 - Sat.       Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
22 - Sun.      Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 11:45 am to 3:15 pm
23 - Mon.      Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop - 10:00 am to 3:15 pm
24 - Tues.      Christmas Eve - close at 2:00 pm
25 - Wed.      Christmas Day - closed
26 - Thur.      Day After Christmas - closed
27 - Fri.     Kid's Unicorn Cake - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
28 - Sat.     Henna Piping on Cookies - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
28 - Sat.     FULL: Watercolor Drip Cake - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
29 - Sun.       FULL: Cookie Bouquet - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
31 - Tues.      New Year's Eve - close at 2:00 pm

JANUARY
1 - Wed.      New Year's Day - closed
2 - Thur.      Tiered Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
3 - Fri.     Kid's Cookie Decorating - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
4 - Sat.      FULL: Kolache & Klobasniky - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
4 - Sat.      Succulent Modeling - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
4 - Sat.      Cookie Cream Tart - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
5 - Sun.      FULL: Fault Line Cake - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
7 - Tues.      Gumpaste Rose Bouquet - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
8 - Wed.      Floral Cupcake Bouquet - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
9 - Thur.       Floral Buttercream Basketweave Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
10 - Fri.      FULL: Empanadas - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
11 - Sat.        French Macaron - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
11 - Sat.      Fondant 101 - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
12 - Sun.      Geode Cookies - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
12 - Sun.      S'Mores Cake (Smooth Ganache using Acrylic Disk) - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
14 - Tues.     Cake Club Meeting all welcome - 7:00 to 9:00 pm
14 - Tues.       Buttercream Flower Garden Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
15 - Wed.      Airbrush Basics - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
16 - Thur.     New York Style Soft Pretzels (BYOB) - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
17 - Fri.       Take N Bake - Pizza - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
18 - Sat.      FULL: Breakfast Yeast Bread - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
18 - Sat.      Classic Yeast Bread - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
19 - Sun.     Chocolate Truffles - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
19 - Sun.      FULL: Wafer Paper Ranunculus Cake - 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
21 - Tues.       Pasta - Ravioli & Noodles - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
21 - Tues.       Buttercream Borders, Trims & Edges - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
22 - Wed.      Boston Cream Pie - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
22 - Wed.      Henna Piping on Cookies - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
23 - Thur.      Embroidered Chocolate Box - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
24 - Fri.      FULL: Gnocchi - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
24 - Fri.       Scones & Biscuits - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
25 - Sat.      Cookie Decorating - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
25 - Sat.      Cupcake Decorating - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
25 - Sat.      Fondant Animal Cake - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
26 - Sun.       FULL: Petit Fours - 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
27 - Mon.     Chocolate Truffles - 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB)
28 - Tues.      Bar Cookies - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
28 - Tues.      Chocolate Wrapped Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
29 - Wed.     Watercolor Drip Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
30 - Thur.     New York Style Soft Pretzels (BYOB) - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
30 - Thur.      Buttercream Seasonal Cake - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
31 - Fri.      Cupcake Decorating - 1:00 to 4:00 pm

FEBRUARY
1 - Sat.      Geode Cake - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
11 - Tues.     Cake Club Meeting all welcome - 7:00 to 9:00 pm
22 - Sat.     Austin Cake Show
23 - Sun.     Austin Cake Show

KID'S CLASSES

During the holiday season we are offering 3 different classes for kid's ages 6 - 12 years old (older kids are encouraged to take the normal adult classes). These are all drop-off classes. These classes are not eligible for any sale. Register in advance to secure a slot.

KID'S UNICORN CAKE

Kids will have a Magical time in this class! Each child will learn how to ice a single tier cake. Then put their own twist on making a unique unicorn. We will have fun buttercream colors to choose from, and cool sprinkles to add a big pop! Each child will leave with their own magical unicorn cake.

Cost: $50 No supplies needed.

December 27 Friday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

KID'S COOKIE DECORATING

Kids will have so much fun in this hands on class! Decorating fun cool shaped cookies with the Frozen movie theme! Each child will learn how to outline and flood each cookie. Everyone will leave with their own box of cookies they decorated.

Cost: $50 No supplies needed.

January 3 Friday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WORKSHOP

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops at Make It Sweet are a holiday and family tradition! The house will already be assembled and there will be lots of fun sweet edibles to use for decorations as well as icing and more. The cost is $35 per house. Make it a family event and come in to decorate a gingerbread house together to display for the holidays. Since seating is limited, a maximum of 4 people can work on 1 house together. Make It Sweet staff and Club members will be on hand to give decorating pointers, tips and tricks. Choose a time below. The workshops are 1 hour and 15 mins which allows plenty of time for learning some decorating techniques, selecting candies and decorating your house. Some proceeds benefit the Capital Confectioners Cake Club and the That Takes the Cake event that they host. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so register in advance to reserve your time. This workshop is not available for any discounts.

Cost: $35 No supplies needed.

To save your time slot register in advance thru our Online Store

December 20 Friday between 10:00 am to 3:15 pm

The 10:00 am and 1:30 pm time slots are full

December 21 Saturday between 10:00 am to 3:15 pm

All time slots are full

December 22 Sunday between 11:45 am to 3:15 pm

December 23 Monday between 10:00 am to 3:15 pm

MAKE IT SWEET INSTRUCTOR CLASSES

SIPS & SWEETS

These special classes are designed to allow class participants to bring their favorite adult beverage and enjoy many of the classes we offer. So gather your friends and enjoy these more relaxing classes. While designed to be adult only, younger participants are allowed, but only with accompanied adults. Openers, cups and snacks will be provided. Please drink responsibly.

Chocolate Truffles                December 3          Tuesday       6:00 - 9:00 pm
Empanadas                           December 6          Friday       6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cake Balls                          December 13          Friday       6:00 - 9:00 pm
New York Pretzels               January 16          Thursday       6:00 - 9:00 pm
New York Pretzels               January 30          Thursday       6:00 - 9:00 pm

GNOCCHI *** NEW ***

Come learn how to make 2 kinds of gnocchi, a traditional potato bases gnocchi and a pate a choux Parisian gnocchi. We will cook a few in class to try, but students will take their's home to cook and enjoy.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: January 24 Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

BAR COOKIES *** NEW ***

Learn to make 3 different kinds of layered bar cookies that look beautiful and taste delicious. These are great base recipes that you can use later to put your own spin on bar cookies. Everyone will leave with the bar cookies that are made in class. Please note that nuts will be used in this class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

December 10 Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 28 Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

BOSTON CREAM PIE *** NEW ***

Boston Cream Pie is not a pie at all. It is a delicious combination of sponge cake layered with a vanilla pastry cream filling and then covered with a chocolate ganache. We will make all of these components from scratch in class and everyone will leave with their own 8” Boston Cream Pie. These are great classic recipes that can be used for many other applications. All supplies and ingredients are included for use during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 22 Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

FAULT LINE CAKE *** NEW ***

Learn how to make a cute and trendy fault line cake! In this class you will learn how to level, fill & ice a 4 layer cake using acrylic discs. You'll also learn a myriad of variations you can use to make this cake truly unique!

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 4 Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
FULL: January 5 Sunday 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

BAGUETTES & IRISH SODA BREAD *** NEW ***

Learn the techniques to make, shape and bake a classic baguette. While the baguette dough is proofing, we will also make a fast, easy and traditional Irish Soda Bread boule. Everyone will leave with a baguette and boule. All supplies and ingredients are included for use during class.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

COOKIE CREAM TART *** NEW ***

Try the latest cookie craze in this new hands on baking/decorating class. Learn how to use templates to hand cut a new cookie recipe. Decorate your tart with cream cheese filling, and adorn it with fresh fruit, confections, candies, sprinkles, and/or flowers. Each student will leave with the tart that they create in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

December 11 Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 4 Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

FONDANT ANIMAL CAKE *** NEW ***

Learn the basics in Fondant in this fun animal face cake class designed for kids and adults alike. Create a new animal face every season. Learn how to cover a cake with fondant, and work with fondant tools to create facial features. Each student will leave with the cake that they create in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 14 (Reindeer) Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 pm
January 25 (Koala) Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

S'MORES

S’Mores are oh so delicious – and even better when they are homemade! We will make and bake graham crackers, make marshmallows from scratch and assemble them for dipping into chocolate. These are delicious treats that we will have fun making. All students will leave with some s’mores to take home.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

SURPRISE INSIDE CUPCAKES

In this class participants will learn how to color cake batters and bake it to make different effects for the insides cupcakes including rainbow graduated colors, tie-dye, polka dots and other shapes. These fun techniques make the inside of the cupcake a colorful surprise when it is cut and served Everyone will be able to take the cupcakes home with them.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

WAFER PAPER RANUNCULUS CAKE

In this class you will lean to make a simple cake adorned with wafer paper ranunculus and leaves. Learn how to cut, condition, and dust wafer paper with petal dusts to create different sized ranunculus & leaves. Each student will leave with the cake that they make in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: January 19 Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

GEODE COOKIES *** NEW ***

Love those beautiful geode cookies you’ve seen online? This class you will be able to create 6 unique geode style cookies. For this class you will learn how to create and decorate with rock sugar as well as some basic painting techniques.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 12 Sunday 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

PAN DULCE

In this class students will make several different styles of classic Mexican Pan Dulce including the popular concha. Students will leave with a variety of the sweet breads that they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

FONDANT 101 - THE BASICS

Not sure where to start with fondant? Then this class is for you! This beginner level class will teach you everything you need to know to start working with fondant. Learn how to work with fondant tools. how to make a bow with tails, simple inlay & onlay decorations, as well as how to cover a cake with fondant. Each student will leave with the cake they decorate in class. Class is suitable for ages 13 and up.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 11 Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

UNICORN CAKE

In this class you will create one of the popular 3-tiered unicorn face cakes you've been seeing everywhere! Learn to make and work with Swiss buttercream! Find out the tricks and secrets to get a perfect Swiss buttercream that tastes amazing and looks silky smooth everytime! Overcome challenges with Swiss or discover a new favorite icing style! Accent your cake with fondant details and a cake topper!

Instructor: Rebecca

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 8 Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 pm

TEXTURED FONDANT CAKE

Participants will cover a cake in fondant using texture techniques and impression mats to achieve a fun & modern design. Each student will leave with a cake they complete in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

HOMEMADE PASTA - RAVIOLI & NOODLES

Students will make their own pasta dough and learn to roll and cut it to make noodles, hand formed shapes and also how to roll, fill and cut to make ravioli. Students will leave with an assortment of the pasta made in class to boil and serve at home

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 21 Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

ROLLED CAKES

In this class we will take classic Swiss Roll cakes to the next level with colors and designs to make a decorative, fun and delicious cake! We will work in groups to make the batter and then everyone will be making their own cake designs. Everyone will leave with their completes cake.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GEODE CAKE

This class will cover basic techniques such as carving, icing, covering the cake with fondant and stacking. Students will learn the skills necessary to replicate the very popular geode design cake, including working with luster dusts, rock candy & painting with gel colors. Each student will take home their 2-tiered geode designed cake. A light lunch or snacks will be provided.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

February 1 Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

BAGELS

Students will make their own base dough in this class and then we will make and bake 3 flavors of bagels – Asiago Cheese, Cinnamon Raisin and Everything. While the bagels are in the oven we will make a sweet and savory cream cheese spread to take home and enjoy with the bagels. Everyone will leave with 9 bagels.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

ENGLISH MUFFINS

In this baking class, students will each make the basic English Muffin dough for the classic flavor. We will also add to that to make Blueberry and Cheddar Cheese flavors. While the English Muffins are rising, we will make butter from scratch. It is a delicious indulgence to go with these English Muffins. Everyone will leave with 9 large English Muffins.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

BUTTERCREAM TRANSFER CAKE

Learn how to transfer any image onto a cake with a buttercream transfer in this beginner level class. Students in this class will also learn how to level, fill & ice their cakes, and finish off their cakes with a decorative border.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

CAKES & ICINGS

In this full day class students will be making 3 distinct cake recipes. We will start with each group making a Butter Cake, a Sponge Cake and a Chiffon Cake. While the cakes are baking and cooling we will make three kinds of icing – a Swiss Meringue Buttercream, an American Buttercream and a Cream Cheese Icing. We will discuss variations to these recipes to change-up flavors. Everyone will leave with a sampler of cakes and icings.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

CANDY GIFTS

This is a great class to take leading into the holiday gift giving season. Candies make great gifts and this class is chock-full of recipes that we make in class – fancy bark style candies, gourmet dipped pretzels, dipped cookies and so much more. We will be working with the Guittard A’Peels Coating Chocolates and pairing with lots of other ingredients to make a variety of candies. Everyone will leave with a bag of candies made in class along with all of the recipes and lots of ideas.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

HOLIDAY GIFTS - EGGNOG THEME *** NEW ***

In this class we make a cake, cookie and candy that would all be suitable gifts. We will be highlighting eggnog in each recipe to make these sweet treats even more seasonal. We will talk about packaging as well for a beautiful presentation. Everyone will leave with the items we make in class. All supplies and ingredients are included for use during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 5 Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
December 17 Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

EMPANADAS

In this class students will learn to make empanada dough from scratch. They will then use the dough to make a variety of sweet and savory empanadas. Students will go home with empanadas they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 6 Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm(BYOB)
FULL: January 10 Friday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

FONDANT CAKE STENCILING

Learn how to use and apply stencils on cakes as well as for fun decorations. Each student will fill, ice, and cover cake with fondant and then use stencils to create some fun designs and decorations.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

TARTS - SAVORY & SWEETS

In this class we will make 3 crusts and make 3 different tarts – 2 sweet and 1 savory. The crusts include a crumb crust, a sour cream butter crust and a shortening crust. The tart flavors will change seasonally. Everyone will take home a box of assorted tarts.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 9 Monday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

EUROPEAN COOKIE

Join Chef Pavla to learn how to make traditional Linzer, Coconut and Kolache Cookies. Students will be making the doughs, forming and cutting, baking and assembling the cookies in class. Everyone will leave with an assortment of cookies. These recipes and techniques that you will learn will be helpful when you are making cookies at home.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

TAKE N BAKE

In these classes students will be creating a meal to take home that will be enough for up to 4 people. In the class, we will make the dough or pastry, prep the items for the main dish and make the extras that complete the meal. Students will box and bag up their items and take it home to bake and serve. The menu changes monthly. Please note that each student will be customizing their own items, so preferences can be accommodated, but major food restrictions such as gluten free, vegan or vegetarian options will not be available. Please contact us if you have questions about the menu.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 17 (Pizza) Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm

BUTTERCREAM FLOWER GARDEN CAKE

Create a buttercream flower garden on your smoothly-iced cake. During this class you will learn how to smoothly ice a cake and decorate it with a wreath of seasonal buttercream flowers. You will leave with a beautiful cake that you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 14 Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

FLORAL BUTTERCREAM BASKETWEAVE CAKE

Create a buttercream flower basket! During this class you will learn the techniques of basketweave and seasonal buttercream flowers. You will leave with a beautiful cake that you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 9 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

KOLACHE AND KLOBASNIKY

Learn to make the soft and tender dough for fruit and cheese kolaches and rolled sausage klobasniky. Students will work in teams to make the dough and while it is proofing, a pre-made dough will be used to start making the kolaches. Everyone will leave with a variety of sweet and savory treats to take home. We are excited to have Chef Pavla teaching these Czech classics.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 4 Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

STRUDEL

Learn to make the dough, how to roll it thinly, and filling, rolling and baking 2 kinds of strudel. Everyone will leave with their baked strudel and dough to make more! Chef Pavla will be teaching this class. Ask her in class how many strudels she has made!

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

3D COOKIE SCENE

Learn how to assemble and decorate a holiday/season themed cookie scene. Students will learn how to cut cookie dough using cutters & templates, decorate their scenes with royal icing, and edible images. Each student will leave with the scene that they complete in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 18 (Christmas) Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

3D COOKIE BOX

Learn how to assemble and decorate a holiday themed 3D cookie box. Students will learn how to cut cookie dough from a template, and decorate their boxes with royal ] icing, and edible image paper. Each student will leave with the box they complete.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GELATIN BUBBLES BUTTERFLIES & BOWS

In the hands-on class students will learn how to prepare gelatin to then make decorations like bubbles, butterflies and bows. These decorations will go on top of cupcakes for students to take home, but they can be used on cakes, cookies and more.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GELATIN FLOWERS & BOWS

Learn how to make delicate gelatin flowers and bows. This hands on class will show you how to make and decorate with gelatin. We will create wired gelatin flowers and loop bows using texture sheets.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 7 Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 pm

CAKE POPS DECORATING

This is the next level in cake balls and students should have taken our cake ball class. Students in this class will be forming and decorating cake pops on sticks. This is a seasonal class, so the designs will be themed to the current season. Students will leave with the cake pops that they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 7 (Christmas) Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

WATERCOLOR DRIP CAKE

Learn to ice a cake using buttercream to achieve a watercolor finish, adorn it with buttercream, candy, and chocolate clusters with a drip accent. Each student will leave with a cake they complete in class.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 28 Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 pm
January 29 Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

HEALTHIER BAKING

This class will delve into the topic of how to modify the amount and types of flours, fats and sugars that are used in baking in order to produce healthier yet still tasty results. Students will be making a cake and a cookie recipe in class and will be taking home their finished treats. We will also be discussing how to adjust recipes with substituted ingredients and techniques to produce a more guilt-free finished product.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

MIRROR GLAZE CAKE

You have probably seen these beautiful cakes on Instagram or Pinterest. They are stunning, mesmerizing and tasty. In class, we will demonstrate icing with a butter based buttercream and chocolate ganache buttercream. Everyone will ice 3 cakes that will be poured with the colorful white chocolate mirror glaze.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

COOKIE BOUQUET

Create a beautiful, seasonal themed cookie bouquet in this intermediate class. Learn to make and decorate cookie pops using various decorating tools and techniques. Each student will arrange their own cookie bouquet of 6-8 cookies to take home.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 29 (NYE) Sunday 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

FLORAL CUPCAKE BOUQUET

Make seasonal buttercream flowers on cupcakes and arrange them into a bouquet on a cake board. Students will learn to use a flower nail to create individual and clustered flowers that are beyond basic flowers.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 8 Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

FONDANT CAKE MARBLING

Learn to decorate a cake with with fondant. In this class students will learn color marbling and texture techniques, how to cover a cake with fondant, and how to cut and form fondant flowers. Each student will leave with a completed cake to take home.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

PANCAKE CAKE

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Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

HENNA PIPING ON COOKIES

Learn how to decorate henna mehndi style piped cookies in this intermediate class. Students will learn how to transfer images, and pipe 5 different styles of cookies. Each student will leave with 6 cookies.

Instructor: Kelly

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 28 (Snowflake) Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
January 22 (Snowflake) Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

PAINTING ON COOKIES

Have fun with edible painting on cookies! In this class, you will learn painting skills as well as utilize wafer paper, edible markers and piping to create a beautiful themed cookie set. This class is for adults only because of the attention to detail required.

Instructor: Sara

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE PEONY

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a delicate full flower peony, peony buds and leaves. Coloring gumpaste and using dusts to shade will be covered in this class. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE BLUEBONNET

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a truly Texas bluebonnet. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Coloring gumpaste, using dusts and painting details will be covered in this class. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE HIBISCUS

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a Hibiscus. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Coloring gumpaste, using dusts and painting details will be covered in this class. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE POPPY

Learn basic techniques to work with gumpaste while making and assembling a Poppy. This class is for all levels and does not require prior experience. Coloring gumpaste, using dusts and painting details will be covered in this class. Students will all work on their own flowers that they will take home to save and display.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

RUSSIAN TIP FLOWERS

Cakes made with the Russian piping tips are all over Pinterest and the Internet. These tips create a beautiful, intricate flower with just one squeeze. Everyone will practice with the tips before applying the techniques to their cake that they will take home with them.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

MARSHMALLOWS

Learn to make delicious homemade marshmallows. We'll use one basic recipe and transform it to make several flavor combinations. For example - Caramel, Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, etc. Each student will leave with a box of marshmallows.

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Not Scheduled

CHOCOLATE WRAPPED CAKE

Learn to make modeling chocolate and use it to wrap a cake in a beautiful design, finish with roses and yummy decorations. Students will leave with their cake.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

December 3 Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 28 Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

EMBROIDERED CHOCOLATE BOX

Create a beautifully edible chocolate box that would be perfect as a gift or any sweet event! You will learn to model chocolate into a box and embellish it with a delicate brushed embroidery technique. Recipes will be provided for delicious truffles to fill the box. You will leave with the box you create in this hands on class. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 23 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

MUFFIN & LOAF BREADS

During this hands on class you will make a variety of muffins and loaf breads. Recipes and tasting will be provided. Each student will leave with a variety of muffins and loaf breads you create during class. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

QUICK PUFF PASTRY

Learn how to make a quick puff pastry that is flaky and buttery and can be used for so many savory and sweet treats. Everyone will make their own batch of pastry and then we will make pigs in a blanket, parmesan cheese straws, palmier cookies and fruit turnovers. Students will leave with a project they create during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

NEW YORK STYLE SOFT PRETZELS

These pretzels are the soft chewy kind that are sold warm on almost every street corner in New York City. Everyone will make their own dough. We will prepare toppings to make different varieties â€“ traditional salt, cinnamon sugar and parmesan herb cheese. We will roll, shape, top and bake them. Everyone will leave with a box of pretzels that can be eaten right away or saved and rewarmed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 16 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB)
January 30 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm (BYOB)

HARD CANDY

During this hands-on class students will learn to make a variety of hard candy using different methods and molds. Each student will take home a variety of candies they make in class. Since this class involves hot sugar participants must be 12 or older.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

ANGEL FOOD CAKE

During this hands-on class students will learn the properties of baking Angel Food Cake along with baking two different kinds. You will also learn different sauces to enhance your cakes. Each student will leave with the Angel Food Cake and sauces they make during class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 15 Monday 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

S'MORES CAKE (SMOOTH GANACHE USING ACRYLIC DISKS)

Have you ever wondered how to get those perfectly sharp edges on a cake? Well here you go! During this hands-on class you will learn how to use the Acrylic Disk Technique using Ganache Icing to create a super smooth and sharp edged cake. Students will take home the cake they create in class.

Instructor: Rebecca

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 12 Sunday 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

HOMEMADE PIZZA

There are many types of pizza. In this class everyone will make two different doughs; one to make a traditional Chicago style deep dish pizza and the other to make a flat bread pizza and even a dessert pizza. Everyone leaves with their pizzas to bring home and enjoy.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

BUTTERCREAM CAKE LACE PIPING

During this class students will learn how to smooth ice a cake and adorn it with different piping techniques to create lace patterns and designs. Each student will leave with the project they create during class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

GUMPASTE ROSE BOUQUET

The rose is the most classic of any of the gumpaste flowers. During this class you will create a variety of sizes of gumpaste roses. Each student will leave with the roses you compete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 7 Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

GRAVITY DEFYING CAKE

You have seen these cakes all over the Internet - cakes where it looks like syrup is pouring onto a waffle, candy falling onto a big mound of candy or a fork lifting spaghetti and meatballs out of the cake. In this class we will explore many ways to make these cakes happen and make them stable. Everyone will make a smaller version in class. We will be working with structure, fondant and more.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

BAKED DONUTS

Students will learn to make several kinds of baked donuts with a variety of toppings. Everyone will take home a box of 12 assorted mini donuts they make in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 16 Monday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

BUTTERCREAM MODERN TEXTURES CAKE

In this class you will ice and decorate 3 mini cakes using modern techniques. You will learn to smooth ice your cakes then add texture to each of the 3 mini cakes. You will leave with cakes you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor:

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 16 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

BUTTERCREAM RUFFLE ROSETTE & PETALS CAKE

Whether it is for a Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party or any fun occasion this delicate ruffles and petal design will be a perfect addition. During this class you will learn to smooth ice a cake then work with colors along with buttercream piping techniques to complete your cake. You will leave with a beautiful cake that you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor:

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 12 Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

BUTTERCREAM SMOOTH & ELEGANT FLORAL CAKE

Classic designs never go out of style. During this class you will learn how to smooth ice a cake and add a delicate cascading floral design that would be perfect for any occasion. You will leave with a classic cake that you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 10 Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

BUTTERCREAM BORDERS TRIMS & EDGES

In this class you will explore different buttercream designs as well as practicing different border techniques. You will leave with a cake you create in this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 21 Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

BUTTERCREAM SEASONAL CAKE

During this class you will create a buttercream cake adorned with seasonal themed decorations. You will leave with a cake you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Sallia

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 5 Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 30 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

SUCCULENT MODELING

Succulents are a staple in Texas. During this class you will learn to model different types of succulents that will perfect to add to any sweet creation. You will leave with six cupcakes with succulents you complete during this hands on class.

Instructor: Pam

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 4 Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

COCKTAIL CUPCAKES

Learn to bake cupcakes with a little "kick". During this hands on class students will learn how to make cocktail inspired cupcakes. Recipes and tastings will be provided. Students will leave with cocktail cupcakes they create during class.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

SCONES & BISCUITS

During this hands on class you will create a variety of scones and biscuits to enhance any occasion. Recipes and tasting will be provides. Each student will leave with a variety of scones and biscuits you create in class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

January 24 Friday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

WHOOPIE PIES

Whoopie Pies are two soft cookies with a creamy filling sandwiched in between. During this class you will make several varieties of Whoopie Pies that you create during this hands on class. Recipes and tastings will be provided. Each student will leave with several Whoopie Pies they create during class.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

COLORFUL CAKES

In this class you will learn how to color cake batters and bake to make different effects for the insides of cakes and cupcakes including rainbow graduated colors, tie-dye, polka dots and other shapes. These fun techniques make the inside of the cake a colorful surprise when it is cut and served.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

COOKIE BAKING - NEW RECIPES

Learn to bake a variety of different cookies. Recipes will be provided and each student will leave with a box of goodies.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

December 4 Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
December 12 Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

PATE A CHOUX

Learn the variety of sweets that can be made from this versatile dough. We will make the dough in class and then turn it into traditional filled cream puffs and eclairs. We will also fry some for a delicious beignet style treat and we will even make a delicious savory version with herbs and cheese that is called a gougere. Students will get to try all of these varieties during class and will leave with a box of goodies to take home./p>

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 11 Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

BREAKFAST YEAST BREADS

During this class you will learn to mix, roll and finish Cinnamon Rolls and Braided Coffee Cake Bread. In this class we will discuss the properties of yeast and making successful breads at home. This class is a combination demonstration and hands on participation. Tastings and Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with Cinnamon Rolls and Braided Coffee Cake Bread.

Cost: $69. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer or Magda

FULL: January 18 Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

CLASSIC YEAST BREADS

During this class we will discuss the properties of yeast and making successful breads at home. You will learn to mix, roll and finish Dinner Rolls and Herbed Focaccia Bread. This class is a combination demonstration and hands on participation. Tastings and Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with Dinner Rolls and Focaccia Bread. Combine this class with the Breakfast Yeast Breads class for the full bread baking experience.

Cost: $69. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

January 18 Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

AIRBRUSH BASICS

Learn about different airbrushes and compressors. Then learn and practice techniques in this hands on class while you use different media.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

January 15 Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

ADVANCED AIRBRUSH

In this hands on class you will first create a 2D cake by sculpting and covering with fondant. You will then continued to build on your airbrush knowledge and skills by bringing the cake to life. Basic airbrush class or similar skills preferred. No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $125 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

FRENCH MACARONS

Learn the basics of making delicate French macarons! In class students will make several flavors and fillings. The class will be a combination of demonstration and hand-on practice of the technique. You will leave with an assortment of macarons you assemble in class.

Instructor: Pavla

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 7 Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
January 11 Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

FONDANT SEASONAL CAKE

Learn the basics of covering a cake with fondant in this hands on class. Each student will leave with their own creation. Cakes are usually themed to the season and involve covering a cake with fondant and some simple fondant decorations. No experience needed.

Instructor: Magda or Jennifer

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

December 7 Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Present)

CUPCAKE DECORATING

Learn to decorate cupcakes beyond the basics. Create some adorable cupcake characters, shapes, animals, bugs, etc. Each group of seasonal classes will have different designs but will include 9 to 12 cupcakes that the student can take home.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 18 (Christmas) Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
January 25 (Valentine) Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

COOKIE DECORATING

Learn techniques for decorating beautiful seasonal themed cookies. Cookie baking, royal icing, flooding, fondant, piping and use of sprinkles and a number of other techniques are typically covered. Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with their own decorated cookies from this hands on class. Each group of seasonal classes cookies are different.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 1 (Christmas)        Sunday          12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
FULL: December 14 (Christmas)        Saturday          9:00 am - 12:00 noon
FULL: December 14 (Christmas)        Saturday          2:00 - 5:00 pm
January 25(Valentine)        Saturday          9:00 am to 12:00 noon

COOKIES - BRUSH EMBROIDERY & STENCILS

Learn to use the delicate technique of brush embroidery and use detailed stencils on cookies during this hands on class. Students will leave with several cookies using each of the different styles during class. This class is not for beginners. Some experience or a basic class in cookie decorating is required.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

COOKIES - FLOOD TECHNIQUES

Flooding is a technique using different thicknesses of royal icing. During this hands on class you will explore and practice ways to use flooding to take your cookie designs to the next level. Students will leave with several cookies they complete during this class. This class is not for beginners. Some experience or a basic class in cookie decorating is required.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Not Scheduled

CAKE BALLS

Learn to make your own cake balls. A combination of cake and icing rolled in a ball and covered with chocolate. The variations are endless. Students leave with the cake balls they create.

Instructor: Magda

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

December 13 Friday 6:00 - 8:30 pm (BYOB)

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Learn to make decadent chocolate truffles! In class we will make several flavors of ganache fillings and learn to temper chocolate. Students will make truffles in candy molds, hand enrobed truffles and cocoa coated truffles. Everyone will leave with an assortment of the candy made in this hands-on class! No supplies needed.

Instructor: Jennifer

Cost $69 No supplies needed.

FULL: December 3        Tuesday          6:00 - 9:00 pm (BYOB)
January 19        Sunday          12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
January 27        Monday          6:00 to 9:00 pm

PETIT FOURS

During this hands on class, students will learn to bake, fill, and decorate a variety of petit cakes. You will take home a variety of petit fours you create in class. Recipes will be provided.

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Instructor Magda

FULL: January 26 Sunday 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

PIE BAKING

This class is a combination demonstration and hands-on practice class. Learn to make pie crust and a variety of seasonal pies. Recipes will be provided. Each student will leave with sample mini pies created in class.

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Instructor: Pavla

Not Scheduled

ROLLED BUTTERCREAM

You like the look of fondant but not the taste? Then this is the class for you. Rolled buttercream looks like fondant, tastes better, and is easier to do. Come and learn how easy and fun this is. You will cover a cake, and do crimping, modeling, embossing, brush embroidery and borders. Come learn this interesting technique. Recipe will be provided.

Cost: $60 No supplies needed.

Instructor: Sallia

December 17 Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm

TIERED CAKES

Learn how to construct tiered cakes for any occasion using dowel rods, stacked, 2-plate and pillar construction methods. Students will then build their own 2-tiered cake in class to take home.

Cost: $69 No supplies needed.

Instructor: Sallia

January 2 Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 pm

PRIVATE PARTIES & CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

Make It Sweet is a great place for group parties and events! Projects can include cupcakes, cookies, cake balls, truffles, macarons and more. Each person usually decorates their own project and takes it home as their party favor. Cost ranges from $25 - $40 per person depending on the project and length of the party.

Scheduling may be difficult if not arrange 2 months in advance due to our existing class schedule. More detail information is available by clicking on the "Private Party Details" below or by emailing us at classes@makeitsweet.com.

Private Party Details

INSTRUCTORS

Sallia is a long time Wilton instructor and has been inducted into their instructor's Hall of Fame. She also is owner of Just Desserts which creates some wonderful wedding and special occasion cakes.

Jennifer is an owner of Make It Sweet and has used her training and knowledge to teach a number of classes over the years. She's a graduate of the Culinary Academy of Austin and loves to teach. A number of years ago she was an assistant for a contestant on the Food Network Challenge.

Magda joined Make It Sweet while working on her extership from the Culinary Academy of Austin. She has been Jennifer assistant for six years and is now teaching classes on her own. She has decorated cakes professionally for years.

Kelly is the owner of Kelly's Cakes in Austin. She has been designing one-of-a-kind cakes and cookies professionally for 10 years. She is an award winning decorator, and loves to teach!

Pavla has worked as the pastry chef at a couple of country clubs before becoming an pastry instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. She cares deeply about every student and is very proud of her Czech heritage.

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