Wilton Method® Course 1: Decorating Basics

In Course 1, you will be taught the Wilton Method® - the easiest and best way to learn cake decorating.

For 85 years, Wilton has been teaching the Wilton Method® to decorators of all skill levels. With Wilton's Course 1, you'll learn how simple and fun it can be. Our experienced Wilton Method® Instructors will show you all the steps to getting to fabulous.

Your Wilton Method Instructor® will show you the best way to decorate, step by step, so that you can experience the excitement of successfully making a cake that will amaze your family and friends.

Topics covered in Course 1 include:

• How to Bake a Great Cake for Decorating
• How to fill and hold a Decorating Bag
• Decorating Bag Pressure Control
• Icing Consistency
• Dimensional Decorating
• Drop Flower
• Piping Gel Pattern Transfer
• Rosette
• Shell
• Pompom Flower
• Shaggy Mum
• Ribbon Rose
• Printing and Writing on a Cake
• Guidelines for Elementary Cake Design

To experience how Amazing Was Never So Easy, find a Wilton Method® Class near you.

Cake decorating was something I always admired, but was never able to do. Now I can dazzle!

- Cherly, Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Not only did we learn amazing techniques to create beautiful cakes in our Wilton classes, we made lasting friendships through a common interest.

- Amanda, Clifton Park, New York

Course 2: Flowers and Cake Design Method Course

Course 3: Gum Paste and Fondant Method Course

Course 4: Advanced Gum Paste Flowers Method Course

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