The Wilton School of Cake Decorating & Confectionery Art, Darien, IL, USA

The Official Page of the Wilton School of Cake Decorating & Confectionery Art

The standard for cake decorating education for over 80 years!

The Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art is a private vocational school that has been the world leader in cake decorating education for generations. It was in 1929 that Dewey McKinley Wilton first began to teach the now-famous "Wilton Method".

The Wilton School Mission is to provide excellence in cake decorating education for technique mastery and inspiration for creative expression by school graduates. It starts with age-old cake decorating traditions, enhanced by constantly developing and ever-refining creativity. It continues with Mr. Wilton's philosophy that "learning is best achieved through class participation". This educational approach is embodied in today's greatly expanded Wilton School faculty, curriculum and advanced techniques.

The Wilton Method objectives are mastery of fundamentals and building upon this expertise with greater self-expression and creativity.

Located in the Chestnut Court Shopping Center, 7511 Lemont Road in Darien, Illinois, since 1994, The Wilton School is a 2,220-square foot, air-conditioned instructional facility. In the classroom, students have their own work and storage space. During class, students can view techniques up close on overhead monitors. Special student discounts are given for purchasing additional personal supplies in the adjoining Wilton retail store. A student lounge/dining area and limited library are also available. All classes are taught at this location.