Private Cake Decorating Classes with Jo Waterman

Learn side by side with BKRY's founder

A private, hands-on class in the BKRY Academy kitchen in Caversham, built entirely around you. Choose the skills you want to master, and Jo will plan every minute so you leave with real confidence and techniques you can use straight away.

Meet Jo

Jo Waterman started baking at home 20 years ago while working as a primary school teacher. She turned that passion into BKRY, growing it from a home bakery into a high-street bakery and baking academy in Reading with a full team, on very little investment.

Jo holds Level 2 and Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Chef qualifications from Reading College, along with PME cake decorating qualifications. As a former teacher, she knows how to break every technique down so it clicks.

Choose your focus

• Cakes & Sponges – the perfect bake, every time
• Buttercream, Ganache & Fillings – smooth, stable and delicious
• Cake Decorating & Piping – sharp edges, stacking and signature piping
• Cake Products – cupcakes, cake pops, cake jars and traybakes
• Cookies & Biscuits – royal icing and detailed decorated biscuits
• Meringue – Swiss, Italian and French
• Pastry – shortcrust, sweet pastry and professional tarts
• Enriched & Laminated Dough – brioche, buns and croissants

Choose your session

• Half day (4 hours), 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm – £395. Ideal for one focus area.
• Full day (8 hours), 9am–5pm – £695. Ideal for two focus areas or a more complex design.

An ingredients surcharge applies, depending on your design.

Book your class

How it works

1. Choose your session length and focus, and book online.
2. Tell us about the designs you'd love to make in the order notes.
3. Jo will be in touch to confirm your date.
4. Come to the BKRY Academy and get baking.

Not sure which to choose? Email hello@bkry.co.uk and Jo will help you pick.

Want help with the business side, like pricing, branding and marketing? Discover Home to Pro, Jo's online course and mentoring for bakers going professional.