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CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

CAKE WORKSHOPS
PRIVATE EVENTS
GIFT CARDS
OFFSITE EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
COOKIE WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING

your new obsession starts now

Creativity is for everyone in whatever form thrills you most; we just prefer cake and cookie decorating workshops! You’re invited to the most exclusive, inclusive party where you’ll stop the endless scrolling, tap into the magic of making something with your hands, and become a part of Chicago's coolest creative community.

Welcome to your happy place - you belong here.

First Timers

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Returning Champions

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BVC Besties

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JUST DROPPED: THE SPRING COLLECTION

Buttercream flowers for ALL experience levels, brand new deluxe happy hours, and a very silly goose. Spring is the perfect time to try something new- pull up a chair and discover your new favorite hobby.

Cookies & Coffee: Tropic Like it's Hot - Saturday, March 28

From $100.00

BVC BESTIES: Lamb Cake - Sunday, April 5

From $160.00

First Timers: Get Sprung - Friday, April 10

$125.00

Fancy Nancy - Saturday, April 18

From $100.00

Fancy Nancy - Sunday, April 19

From $100.00

First Timers: Get Sprung - Friday, April 24

$125.00

Puddle Pals - Saturday, April 25

From $100.00

Puddle Pals - Sunday, April 26

From $100.00

First Timers: Piping Party - Friday, May 1

From $160.00

BVC Besties: Early Bloomer - Sunday, May 3

From $160.00

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Find Your Decorating Personality

Some people love precision. Some people love chaos. Some people just want frosting and a cocktail. Find your perfect Bon Vivant match.

for the expressive creative

CAKE WORKSHOPS

Hello, Buttercream Rebel.

Cake decorating is for the curious, the bold, and anyone willing to trust the process. Whether you've never touched a piping bag or are looking to level up your self taught skills, we'll guide you through each new technique and show you plenty of ways to hide imperfections.

If you love creative freedom, cake class is your playground.

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for the precision creative

COOKIE WORKSHOPS

Hello, Passionate Perfectionist.
If you’re the kind of person who notices tiny details, loves a good system, and gets real satisfaction from getting things just right, cookie class is your happy place.

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for the social creative

HAPPY HOUR

If you like your hobbies low-pressure and your nights out a little interactive, Happy Hour is the perfect entry point to Bon Vivant. Sip, chat, and decorate something delicious in a relaxed, hands-on session where the goal is simple: have fun and make something sweet.

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NEW HERE?

Most students walk in saying "i'm not creative". Two hours later they're taking photos of the thing they can't believe they made!

HAVE A SPRING FLING WITH US

this way!

The First Timers Collection

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The ultimate beginner's class

Back by popular demand!

Piping Party - Friday, June 12

$160.00

Regular (w. Gluten) Ticket

Gluten Free Ticket

Become a piping PRO in our most popular beginner cake class! This workshop is designed to help build your confidence and skills by teaching you foundational techniques that you can use on any cake you make in the future. Learn how to use our favorite piping tips to create a colorful and delicious work of art on a 6-inch funfetti cake with cookies and cream that serves up to 12 people and can be stored in the refrigerator for one week after assembled or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Our delicious breakfast snack spread and coffee come complimentary with this class.

Need Gluten Free? Choose the Gluten Free ticket option above!

UPGRADE YOUR HAPPY HOUR

If girls’ night doesn’t include cake, cookies, and cocktails… honestly, we’re not coming.

CAKE? For spring? groundbreaking.

Low stakes, high joy, lots of buttercream. You deserve a little fun!

BVC BESTIES: Lamb Cake - Sunday, April 5

From $160.00

First Timers: Frill Seeker - Sunday, May 17

From $160.00

First Timers: Piping Party - Friday, May 1

From $160.00

BVC Besties: Early Bloomer - Sunday, May 3

From $160.00

First Timers: Wildflower Wave - Saturday, May 9

From $160.00

First Timers: Wildflower Wave - Sunday, May 10

From $160.00

BVC Besties: Early Bloomer - Saturday, May 30

From $160.00

BVC Besties: Early Bloomer - Sunday, May 31

From $160.00

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LAST TICKET ALERT

One ticket left for the ultimate solo date. Come vibe, create, and treat yourself to something sweet.

First Timers: Piping Party - Friday, May 1

From $160.00

BVC Besties: Early Bloomer - Sunday, May 3

From $160.00

First Timers: Wildflower Wave - Saturday, May 9

From $160.00

Chicago's favorite cake and cookie decorating classes

Bon Vivant Cakes is a hidden gem where creativity and community come together to create edible magic. Our workshops are an invitation to ditch your comfort zone and slide into ours for an expertly curated experience where you'll learn new skills, connect with old pals, and bond with other cool people over your blossoming cake and cookie decorating obsession. Welcome to your happy place - you belong here.