Where Cake Meets Contemporary Art

 

The wedding industry is rapidly evolving—couples today are seeking cakes that feel like art, not just dessert. Sculptural, movement-driven, architectural cakes are becoming the new luxury statement, and this class is designed for artists who want to meet that demand with confidence.

 

In this immersive Freestyle Sculpting Masterclass, you’ll learn to create the same museum-like sculptural forms seen in modern editorial weddings and high-end celebrations.

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This class breaks down the entire sculpting process from raw material to finished showpiece, using a range of professional edible mediums:

 

Choose Your Sculpture

 

This masterclass is fully customizable to your artistic vision. You can choose the sculpture style you’d like to work on, whether it’s soft, flowing folds or bold, architectural forms. If you already have a design in mind, you’re welcome to send your own sculpture reference, and we will guide you step-by-step in bringing that vision to life. Every student’s piece will be completely unique—crafted according to the movement, shapes, and aesthetic they want to explore.

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Modelling Chocolate – Made from Scratch

 

You’ll start by making a premium modelling chocolate that’s smooth, flexible, and strong enough for architectural shaping. You will learn:

 

• Make your own home made 2 type of modelling chocolate that will be perfect for sculpting any sculpture or even figurine. 

• Achieve the perfect consistency

• Sculpt soft folds, sharp ridges, and organic movement

• Blend, attach, and build form without visible seams

• Learn to use different tools to shape ands sculpt your designs  

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This becomes the core foundation of your sculpture.

 

 

Rice-Wafer Paper Sails

 

You’ll explore the expressive possibilities of rice-wafer paper, learning how to:

 

• Hydrate, shape, and layer it to create elegant sculptural “petals”

• Achieve translucent, fabric-like movement

• Add depth through bending, curling, and contouring

• Integrate it seamlessly with modeling chocolate

 

These sails bring the airy, lightweight dimension that makes sculptures feel alive.

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Texturing Techniques

 

You will learn several ways to create modern, organic textures including:

 

• Pressed and carved textures

• Draped and torn-edge effects

• Fabric-inspired folds

• Layered, geological surfaces

• Delicate hand-built impressions

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These texture methods let you create high-fashion, editorial finishes.

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Building & Assembly

 

Students will learn how to:

 

• Construct an internal structure (edible or non-edible, depending on chosen base)

• Balance weight and forms

• Create stability while maintaining dramatic, asymmetrical shapes

• Assemble sculptural elements cleanly and safely

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Your Choice of Base

 

Each student can choose to sculpt on:

 

• Real cake, for full practical experience, or

• A long-lasting edible medium, allowing your sculpture to be kept permanently as a display piece or portfolio showpiece.

 

Why This Class Matters

 

This masterclass teaches the techniques behind the sculptural cakes dominating modern luxury weddings—cakes that are photographed like art installations, that couples invest in, and that set designers apart in the industry. You’ll learn how to design with movement, gesture, and emotion—skills that elevate you beyond traditional cake decorating.

 

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with:

 

• A fully sculpted, contemporary, art-worthy cake

• A deeper understanding of form, structure, and movement

• The confidence to create bold, organic, editorial designs that clients now seek

• A sculpture you can proudly keep, display, or photograph for your portfolio

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• Students will be working on a Real and Dummy cake

• All supplies and materials provided for in-class use

• Lunch, snacks and beverages will be served

• These are In-Person Classes, at our studio in Toronto​​. 

• Classes run during full business hours (If necessary you might need to stay longer)

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Please submit a booking request and we will send you information regarding price, deposit needed to secure your spot, and payment information. ​

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Sona - LiMa Cakes

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