SUGAR REALM ACADEMY

As much as ileana loves baking and cake decorating, she loves teaching. Social by nature, ileana thrives in connecting with students and sharing her passion for sugar crafts. Her classes are scheduled around her busy wedding cake calendar, and are typically arranged in the off months of the wedding season. 

..."Your techniques are so clearly explained, and easy to follow. Your style is fun, yet so very useful. And anyone can feel how you love what
​you do, it's infectious"...
-​CRAFTSY STUDENT

IN-PERSON CLASSES

​Ileana conducts one-on-one or small group instruction at her home studio located in Haverford, PA, USA. Her classes are hands on, custom tailored to your baking and decorating needs and skill level. For additional information visit Sugar Realm Academy or inquire at info@sugarrealm.com

ONLINE CLASSES

Ileana conducts one-one-one online instruction on regular basis. Students can choose from her A-la-carte menu or from her Predesigned workshops. For more information about live online instruction visit Sugar Realm Academy.
In 2016, Ileana was invited by the prestigious online platform, Blueprint (formerly Craftsy), to film an online cake decorating class. Her class "Make-ahead techniques for stunning cakes", covers her favorite cake decorating techniques, as well as the recipe of her signature Rolled Chocolate and her favorite tools and resources.

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MEDIA

..."Master cake-architect Ileana Saldivia
crafts magical confections
unlike anyone else in the city"...
-​CINCINNATI MAGAZINE

..."WHY WE LOVE HER: For her ability to create the most beguiling and delicious cakes known to man"...
-​CITY BEAT