Why Learn Jelly Cake Online? Fun, Useful Skills from Home
Online jelly cake classes let you enjoy a creative project while building practical decorating skills at home. Qingscake's self-paced tutorials are open to learners outside Vancouver, and you can message instructor Vivi directly with questions as you learn.
Qingscake is based in Richmond, BC, near Vancouver, but you do not need to travel here to follow an online class. Choose a design, gather the listed supplies, and work through the video in your own kitchen. The result is a cake you made yourself—and techniques you can try again on your next project.
Why is learning jelly cake online fun?
Jelly cake art turns a clear jelly base into something personal. You can watch a rose take shape petal by petal, play with color, and see how a small change in hand movement affects the finished design. It's part dessert-making, part creative practice: the process gives you something to enjoy even before you unmold the cake.
At home, there is no need to keep up with a group. Pause to prepare a color, replay a tricky movement, or come back to a section another day. When your cake is done, you can share a photo with family or send your work to Vivi. Your first attempt doesn't have to be perfect to be worth making.
What practical skills can you learn?
The skills depend on the course you choose. In 3 Simple Flowers, Vivi teaches a rose, sunflower and peony, including petal layering, steady hand control, needle positioning and color blending. Those foundations are useful when you want to practice another floral design rather than simply copy one cake.
For a different starting point, Galaxy Dream focuses on a gradient galaxy effect, gold-dust stardust and a hand-shaped Milky Way. Both are listed as beginner courses, so you can choose whether flowers or a playful galaxy design sounds more enjoyable. Check each class's materials list before you begin: unlike an in-person workshop, you provide your own tools and ingredients for online learning.
Can you take a jelly cake class if you don't live in Vancouver?
Yes. Qingscake's online tutorials are self-paced videos, so you can learn from another city or country without coming to the Richmond studio. After enrollment, the course page says your private video link is sent within 24 hours. You can return to the lesson and rewatch the steps as you practice.
That flexibility matters when you have a busy schedule or no local jelly art class nearby. You'll need your own workspace, supplies and internet connection, but you can decide when to make the cake. This is a video course, not a live virtual workshop.
Can you ask questions while learning?
Yes. Online students can message Vivi directly through Instagram @qingscake or email qingscake@gmail.com when they have a question about their course. If a petal isn't forming the way you expected or you are unsure about a step, describe what happened and, if helpful, share a photo of your work. There is no need to wait for a scheduled classroom session to send a question.
Do beginners need cake-decorating experience? No. Qingscake lists both 3 Simple Flowers and Galaxy Dream as beginner online courses. Choose a class marked beginner and check its own materials and lesson details.
Do I have to visit Vancouver? No. Online courses are self-paced videos you can follow from home; Qingscake's in-person studio is in Richmond, BC.
Are the supplies included? No. Online learners gather the tools and ingredients shown in the course materials list themselves.
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