Shades of Melanin: Cake Decorating Experience

Join us for an elevated 2.5–3 hour, adults-only cake decorating experience celebrating Black beauty, self-expression, education, and legacy through edible art.

In this immersive workshop, guests will build, frost, and decorate their own 5” round, three-layer cake, inspired by the many shades of melanin. Designed exclusively for adults, this experience offers a relaxed, social, and luxe environment where creativity and culture take center stage.

Guests will be guided step-by-step through cake assembly, smooth buttercream techniques, and artistic decorating, with ample time to personalize their design. Cakes will be finished using melanin-toned buttercream and thoughtfully curated decorative elements that reflect individuality, beauty, and self-love.

This experience is paced intentionally to allow for conversation, creativity, and enjoyment — no prior cake decorating experience is required.

One 5” round, 3-layer cake per guest

Melanin-inspired buttercream color options

Decorative elements including:

• Melanin-toned foam cake balls
• Silk and dried floral accents
• Gold acrylic face-line silhouette cake charm
• Gold acrylic heart cake topper

Guided Instruction from Chef Tai

Aprons to wear during experience

Luxury tablescape and styled melanin inspired backdrop great for photo ops

Light bites

Alcohol and Non-alcoholic beverages

Luxury take-home packaging for your finished cake

• Adults 21+
• Cake enthusiasts
• Friend groups and creatives
• Anyone looking to celebrate Black History Month through art, culture, and self-expression in an elevated setting

Important Details:

• Ticket Price: Ticket price is per person.
• Early Bird Pricing: Take advantange of super early bird and early bird tiered pricing options. The earlier you book the more your save!
• Class Size: There is a 4 person minimum required to hold workshop. In the event of low turnout, a refund will be issued.
• Class time: This is a hands-on class. Depending on the flow of the class and the speed of the attendees the class could end a little early or run a little overtime.

• Cancellations: All cancellations must be made within 7 days of event. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. If for some reason you need to cancel after the 7-day period, please reach out as a credit can be issued for a future class. Credits will not be issued for any cancellation requests made less than 72 hours before class date.

About Chef Tai...

· Co-owner, Pastry Chef, and Cake/Cookie Artist for 5-12 Dessert & the Baker’s Lab at 5-12 Dessert

· Bachelor degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University

· Master degree in Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University

· Florence University of the Arts / Florence, Italy Study Abroad

· Former High School Baking & Pastry Arts Teacher

· Over 10 years as a business owner and over 15 years’ experience in the baking industry

This workshop is part of our Black History Month – Shades of Melanin Decorating Series, honoring black beauty, education, self-expression, and legacy through edible art.

Tickets are limited — sign up early to secure your spot!

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