Business Details
Creative Decorating Classes in Freeport, ME
At The Art of Cake Studio, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant, creative space where individuals of all skill levels can explore the art of cake, cupcake, and cookie decorating. Returning to Freeport, Maine in 2025, our new barn studio on Pleasant Hill Road offers hands-on classes designed to unlock creativity and foster a love for decorative baking. Founded by Tammy Dunwoody, a self-taught culinary artist with national recognition from appearances on Cupcake Wars and Martha Stewarts show, our studio combines expertise with a passion for teaching.We believe in making decorative baking accessible and enjoyable, whether youre a beginner or looking to refine your skills. Our mission extends beyond the studio through Hollys Cupcake Bouquets, a nonprofit initiative supporting low-income women undergoing cancer treatment. With decades of experience and a commitment to community impact, we provide personalized instruction, online tutorials, and a welcoming environment to inspire creativity in every student.
Services
Cupcake Bouquet Decorating
Sugar Cookie Decorating
Fondant Cake Decorating
Online Decorating Tutorials
Nonprofit Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer expert-led decorating classes with a nationally recognized culinary artist.
- Our studio provides inclusive learning opportunities for all skill levels.
- We combine hands-on workshops with accessible online tutorials.
- Our nonprofit initiative supports women through creative community projects.
- We have decades of experience in decorative baking and professional instruction.
Services
Cupcake Bouquet Decorating
Learn to create edible centerpieces with 12 decorated cupcakes arranged as bouquets. This 3-hour class teaches floral piping techniques, assembly, and professional wrapping methods. Participants take home their creations along with skills for weddings or special events.
Sugar Cookie Decorating
Master royal icing techniques including outline piping and flooding. Students receive hands-on instruction with take-home cookies, cutters, and baking sheets. No prior experience required, making this ideal for beginners exploring decorative baking fundamentals.
Online Tutorials
Access step-by-step video guides for creating cupcake bouquets at home. Includes PDF instructions with layout options and buttercream recipes. Perfect for self-paced learners seeking professional decorating skills without in-person attendance.
People
Tammy Dunwoody
Owner & Culinary Artist
Award-winning decorator featured on Cupcake Wars and Martha Stewart. Self-taught artist with 15+ years experience creating edible art. Founded Holly's Cupcake Bouquets nonprofit to support cancer patients.
Questions
What age groups can participate in classes?
Classes are designed for ages 12 through adult. Younger students may attend with parental supervision.
Do I need prior baking experience?
No experience required. Our classes cater to complete beginners through advanced decorators.
Are materials included in class fees?
All supplies are provided. Students take home decorated items, tools, and recipes.
How does the online tutorial work?
Instant access to video lessons with downloadable PDF guides. Includes unlimited downloads for lifetime reference.
What is Holly's Cupcake Bouquets?
Our nonprofit initiative creates fundraising opportunities through cupcake bouquet sales to support cancer patients.
Reviews (4)
Gail Simmons
Sep 01, 2018
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I ordered a bouquet of cupcakes for my daughters birthday from the photos I saw online. The cupcakes were gorgeous! People in the street were stopping me to ask where I got them. They looked like real flowers and were arranged exquisitely. But beyond how beautiful they were, they were also delicious. Everyone who had one asked were we got them so they can have them at their party! Kids were asking for seconds. Had I known they would be such a hit I would have gotten 2 dozen. Next time!!
Robert Gonzalez
Jun 09, 2018
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Nothing but positive things to say about the customer service and products they have. Tammy was so amazing with helping me with an issue due to a glitch in the system and made things happen for the better and when we received the cupcakes OMG the looked as amazing as they tasted. WE LOVED THEM!! Will and would recommend to everyone. Thank you so much Tammy.
E. Cobb
Oct 03, 2012
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We've ordered a couple of things from the Art of Cake and the result is always the talk of whichever event we bring the cake to. My austrian mother was blown away by the taste of home when we brought a Linzertorte, the red velvet cake we had for our louisiana themed dinner brought my husband back to dessert time in Baton Rouge, but the best had to be the rainforest themed cake we had for my son's 6th birthday. I sent a photo and Tamy created a delicious work of art, complete with miniature frogs, butterflys, we didn't want to cut it -it looked so good. The best part was it tasted even better.
Lorraine Lazanja
Aug 14, 2012
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I was pleasantly surprised when my husband ordered me a birthday cake from 'The Art of Cake.' The cake was delicious and one of the best cakes I have tasted. As someone who has worked in a bakery, I could immediately tell that the cake was made with high quality ingredients. The cake was also so beautifully and intricately decorated that we made sure to take a picture of it. I look forward to our next event so that we can order another cake from 'The Art of Cake.'
