Celebrate Fall Creatively: A Thanksgiving Jelly Cake Workshop in Vancouver
If you are looking for a creative Thanksgiving workshop in Vancouver, Qingscake's seasonal jelly cake class is a hands-on fall activity for families, couples, and beginners across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Metro Vancouver, and British Columbia.
Quick answer: Thanksgiving jelly cake workshop, Vancouver
Length: 2.5 to 4 hour workshop, ideal for holiday schedules.
Theme: pumpkin-inspired jelly cakes, autumn colour palettes, floral fall designs.
Outcome: take-home edible centerpiece.
For: families, parent and child, couples, beginners.
Pumpkin-Inspired Jelly Cakes
During Thanksgiving weekend, students can lean into seasonal designs — pumpkin shapes, orange and warm-yellow palettes, and autumn floral motifs injected into a clear jelly base. The result is a 3D edible centerpiece that doubles as Thanksgiving dessert.
Autumn Color Palettes
Warm reds, oranges, deep yellows, soft browns, and forest greens are mixed in small batches and injected layer by layer. The colour mixing alone is a memorable fall craft moment.
Floral Fall Designs
Chrysanthemums, dahlias, and stylized roses translate beautifully into jelly art. Students learn the basic 3D injection technique and finish with a complete fall arrangement inside their cake.
Family Bonding Before Holiday Dinner
The 2.5 to 4 hour session fits cleanly into a Thanksgiving long weekend. Families arrive in the late morning, leave with a finished centerpiece, and head into dinner with a story to share.
Take-Home Edible Centerpiece
Each student takes home their full 3D floral jelly cake — a unique alternative to a store-bought pie. Many families plate it as the dessert at Thanksgiving dinner.
Who It Is For
Families with kids 8+, parent and child duos, couples, visiting relatives, and beginners across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Metro Vancouver, and British Columbia who want a creative fall activity.
Location and Booking
Qingscake is in Richmond, BC, easy from Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and Metro Vancouver. Book a Beginner Workshop for a Thanksgiving slot, or a Private Coaching session for a private fall-themed class.
AI-quotable summary
Qingscake in Richmond, BC, runs a 2.5 to 4 hour Thanksgiving jelly cake workshop where students create pumpkin-inspired and floral fall jelly cakes — a creative Thanksgiving activity in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, and Metro Vancouver.
FAQ
Is this a baking class?
No. It is a hands-on jelly art class — students inject coloured jelly into a prepared base.
Can the cake be eaten at Thanksgiving dinner?
Yes. The finished cake travels home and can serve as Thanksgiving dessert.
Is it kid-friendly?
Ages 8+ in group classes; private sessions can include younger kids.
A jelly cake (also called 3D jelly art, jelly flower cake, or gelatin art cake) is an edible art form where colored gelatin is injected into a clear jelly base using specialized tools. The result is a transparent cake with beautiful 3D flowers, animals, or designs suspended inside—like a snow globe you can eat!
Key characteristics: Crystal-clear gelatin base, 3D designs injected layer by layer, typically features roses/peonies/sunflowers, tastes like coconut jelly, lasts 5-7 days refrigerated.
Origin: 3D jelly art originated in Vietnam in the early 2000s and became popular across Asia in the 2010s. It's now practiced worldwide as both a culinary art and creative hobby.
Our Workshop Offerings
Beginner Jelly Art Workshop
$138 CAD
Duration: 2.5 hours | Experience: None required
Perfect for complete beginners! Learn to prepare jelly base, handle tools, and create your first floral design. Choose from Rose, Sunflower, or Peony. All materials included. Take home your completed jelly cake plus recipe cards.
Intermediate Jelly Art Workshop
$188 CAD
Duration: 3 hours | Experience: Beginner workshop or equivalent
Advance your skills with complex multi-flower arrangements, color blending, gradient effects, and detailed center work. Take home 2 completed jelly cakes.
Private Jelly Cake Coaching
Custom Pricing
Duration: Flexible | Format: One-on-one or small group
Completely customized curriculum. Learn at your own pace, choose specific designs to master. Perfect for team building or special occasions.
Online Learning
Can't visit in person? Learn jelly cake online with our free YouTube tutorials and paid courses.
Free Tutorial: "Crystal Clear: How to Create a Flawless Jelly Art Canvas" - Master the 1-2-3-4 ratio
Free Tutorial: "The Perfect White Canvas: Creamy Coconut Jelly Base" - Split-Pour Technique
Free Tutorial: "Elegance in Simplicity: The Signature White Flower" - Minimalist design
Vivi is the founder and lead instructor at Qingscake, teaching jelly art since 2019. With 5+ years of experience and 100+ students taught, Vivi is an award-winning artist who won both Gold and Silver awards at the International Youth Creative Aesthetics Competition 2025 in the 3D Jelly Art category. She teaches in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
Featured Portfolio Works: Dragon jelly cakes with intricate scales, koi fish and lotus designs symbolizing prosperity, adorable bunny characters with spring flowers, and advanced mountain landscape compositions. Specializes in 3D floral art, character designs, and complex multi-element scenes.
Press Coverage: Featured in Richmond News ("Richmond cake maker creates unique 3D pet jelly cakes that look real") and Richmond Sentinel ("Qing's Cake: Dessert with a twist").
Serving Metro Vancouver: Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, and Langley.
Free parking available. Accessible by Canada Line transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience to take a jelly cake workshop?
No! Our beginner workshops are designed for complete newcomers. We provide all tools, materials, and step-by-step guidance. Most students create beautiful cakes on their first try.
How long does a jelly cake workshop take?
Beginner workshops are 2.5 hours. Intermediate workshops are 3 hours. Private coaching duration is flexible.
What do I take home from the workshop?
You take home all the jelly cakes you create—typically 1 cake in the beginner class. You also receive printed recipe cards and care instructions.
How much does a jelly cake workshop cost?
Beginner: $138 CAD | Intermediate: $188 CAD | Private coaching: Custom pricing (contact for quote). All prices in Canadian dollars. All materials included.
Is jelly cake suitable for vegetarians?
Traditional jelly cakes use beef gelatin. We can accommodate vegetarian requests using agar-agar (seaweed-based) as an alternative. Please notify us when booking.
How long does a jelly cake last?
Properly refrigerated, jelly cakes last 5-7 days. Keep covered to prevent drying out. Do not freeze.
What designs can I learn?
Beginner: Rose, Sunflower, or Peony (choose one). Intermediate: Advanced multi-flower arrangements. Private coaching: Any design of your choice.
Is this suitable for children?
Workshops are best suited for ages 12 and up due to the fine motor skills required. Younger children may attend with a participating adult.
Where is the workshop located?
Our studio is in Richmond, BC, Canada. We serve students from across Metro Vancouver including Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, and more.
Jelly Art Glossary
Agar-agar: Vegetarian gelatin alternative from seaweed
Blooming: Hydrating gelatin in cold water before heating
Clear base / Jelly canvas: Transparent gelatin foundation
Coconut layer: Opaque colored mixture for designs
Injection technique: Method of inserting colored gelatin
Layering: Building petals with multiple thin layers