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Looking for something different to do?

Gillespies turns cake decorating into a relaxed, social experience. Join a beginner-friendly class, bring the kids to a creative workshop or plan a private event with your own group.

Our public classes take place at carefully selected venues across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, with every live date, price, time and location shown before you book.

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  • Beginner friendly
  • Everything prepared
  • Indoor creative activity
  • Take your creation home
Live availability

Upcoming classes that match this page.

These are live bookable dates from the Gillespies class calendar.

The Gillespies experience

An indoor experience that gives you something to take home.

Everything is prepared before you arrive, with friendly step-by-step guidance throughout. You spend the session creating, learning and enjoying the experience, then leave with your finished cake or cupcakes carefully boxed to take home.

01

Choose

Compare live dates, venues, prices and remaining spaces.

02

Book

Reserve the spaces you need securely online.

03

Create

Arrive to a prepared setup and enjoy guided decorating.

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Find the experience that fits your plans.

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Useful before you book

Common questions.

Do I need cake decorating experience?

No. Gillespies classes are designed to be beginner friendly, with guidance throughout the session.

Where do the classes take place?

Venues vary across the North East. Every class page shows the exact venue, town, date and time before you book.

What is included?

Your class page explains the exact experience, and the cake, decorating materials and equipment needed for the session are prepared for you.

Ready to do something different?

Choose a Gillespies class and make the day memorable.

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Secure online bookingSimple checkout and email confirmation
Everything preparedYour cake, tools and materials are ready
Beginner friendlyClear guidance throughout the class
Take your creation homeCarefully boxed at the end of the experience