Buttercream & Piping Inspired by Yvette Mayorga
Art and pastry come together in this hands-on creative experience during Café Clementine and the Museum of Fine Arts’ Culinary Arts Workshop.
Inspired by the vibrant, maximalist works of contemporary artist Yvette Mayorga, whose paintings emulate elaborate buttercream piping through richly layered acrylic paint, this workshop invites participants to explore the decorative language of cake artistry. Guided by a skilled cake decorator from Emerald Flour, you’ll learn foundational buttercream piping techniques before transforming your own 4-inch mini cake into an edible work of art.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll practice a variety of piping styles and experiment with texture, pattern, and color while decorating your cake with a curated palette of buttercream, playful sprinkles, and ribbon embellishments. Whether you’re new to cake decorating or looking to refine your skills, this class is designed to encourage creativity, experimentation, and a deeper appreciation for the intersection of fine art and culinary craft.
Ticket includes:
- A guided buttercream piping lesson led by a professional cake decorator
- One freshly baked 4-inch Café Clementine mini cake – olive oil cornmeal cake + passionfruit curd + salted vanilla
- Swiss meringue buttercream
- Three colors of buttercream for decorating
- Access to a variety of piping tips and decorating tools during the workshop
- A curated selection of sprinkles and ribbon embellishments
- A cake box to safely take your creation home
- A welcome drink and light snacks from Café Clementine
No prior decorating experience is necessary! Bring your creativity and a willingness to play.
Thu, Aug 27, 5 PM – 7:30 PM
$80 per Member, $95 per Not-Yet-Member
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Janelly Gonzalez is the self-taught cake artist, educator, and owner of Emerald Flour, a St. Petersburg-based bakery specializing in whimsical buttercream cakes inspired by vintage design, nature, and art. After growing up in Tampa and graduating from the University of South Florida, she turned her passion for baking into a career centered around creativity and community. Through custom cakes and hands-on decorating workshops, she loves creating meaningful experiences that bring people together and encourage creativity. Having taught hundreds of students, Janelly believes cake decorating should feel approachable, joyful, and a celebration of making something beautiful with your own hands.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
