Kitchen

[Pooky1]

i took took course  in michaels years ago. there are really good. looked into there classes awhile ago so my wife could take them and the were not offering them. walmart carrys alot of wiltons stuff. good luck.

[Peaches McPhee]

Google cake decorating classes + your city name, and see what comes up.

[PamelaSue72]

Years ago (YEARS), Mom gave me a Wilton set of tips, bags, a how-to book, letters, all kinds of stuff in the box; it was a 99-piece set and I still have it. And a VCR tape (like I said, YEARS ago) to watch. I watched that tape until I could memorize it. Kept practicing and I'm passable. Although I would dearly love to take a cake decorating class. 

I'm not that familiar with YouTube. Are there any videos for cake decorating that you could check out there? To watch and practice, to get the hand motions down, to learn how to hold the bag, etc. Just a thought.

Our local Boscov's store used to have a College of Knowledge session every so often and cake decorating was offered each time. There were two classes, the Beginner's class and then the more Advanced class. I never took them and they're no longer offered, at least around here.

[Deb665]

I would suggest you look at Craftsy.com for a beginner class.  They are affiliated with Joann's and I have been pleased with the online classes I have taken through them.  There will be a supply list and the instructor will walk you through everything you need to know.  Prices on the classes are usually around $20.  

Something a little different you might want to try is using the Russian Decorator Tips.  These make the most beautiful flowers!  I'm itching to try my hand at these and I haven't done any cake decorating since the 1980's!

Most importantly, enjoy!

[house_cat]

Another vote for YouTube.

I learned to crochet from YouTube and now I'm learning to sew clothing.  

Some of the tutorials are excellent and you can pause and replay them over and over again with no judgment from anyone.

[debic]

Another thought:  Are you interested in buttercream or fondant decorating?    Totally different tools.  Not sure if cupcakes are still the big thing or not.  

Our Walmart has a great selection of tools, tips, and anything you need for either.   I buy larger bags off Amazon.   Easier to work with.   I also keep my stuff in a fishing tackle box as I've taken it with me to different states to do cakes for friends and family.

[Fressa]

Check out your local community college as well as some of the kitchen stores. If you have a local township paper or website some of the libraires and community centers offer classes.