Hands-On Cake & Cupcake Decorating Near Portland

A family-friendly DIY decorating experience in Tigard, Oregon

Open Studio Time at Cake Hoopla offers a fun, hands-on cake- and cupcake-decorating experience in Tigard, Oregon. Guests decorate at their own pace using professionally prepared decorating kits that include frosting, fondant, sprinkles, tools, and a take-home box. Popular with families, birthday groups, date nights, homeschoolers, and visitors looking for creative things to do near Portland, Open Studio Time makes it easy to enjoy cake decorating without booking a private party.

Although walk-ins are welcome, we recommend booking your spot online to ensure we have the space and design you want. Just select your time, design, and flavor, then checkout and pay to reserve your time.

Open studio time is perfect for individuals or smaller groups up to 10. Need to seat more than 10 people? Looking for a dedicated celebration space? Book an in-studio party!

If you choose a create-your-own cake or cupcake kit, you can choose your frosting, fondant, and sprinkle selections during booking or when you arrive at the studio.

Psst... Happy hour is all day Wednesday-Friday, with $2 off beer & wine!

Location: Cake Hoopla studio, 7173 SW Dartmouth St., Tigard, OR 97223. Cake Hoopla is just minutes from Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Sherwood, and Hillsboro.

Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 4:00-7:00, Friday 1:00-7:00, and Saturday-Sunday 10:00-6:00, except during studio closures.

  • Young girl frosts a cupcake as part of a DIY cupcake-decorating kit during open studio time in Cake Hoopla, a studio in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Frosting, fondant, and sprinkle options to choose for the Create Your Own cake and cupcake kits; available for open studio time, a to-go kit, or shipping by Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon near Portland.
  • A unique cake decorated with a white monster, pink, blue, and green frosting, and rainbow sprinkles. Decorated during open studio time with the create-your-own option.
  • Two young women frost cupcakes as part of a DIY cupcake-decorating kit during open studio time in Cake Hoopla, a studio in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Two young kids decorate cupcakes with frosting, fondant, and sprinkles as part of a DIY cupcake-decorating kit during open studio time in Cake Hoopla, a studio in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Young kids decorate cupcakes with frosting, fondant, and sprinkles as part of a DIY cupcake-decorating kit during open studio time in Cake Hoopla, a studio in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Two women drink beer and wine at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • A cat-themed white cake made to look like a cat face with black facial details, purple, teal, and pink frosting hair, and pink and white ears; a DIY cake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • A moon-themed dark blue cake with a white crescent moon piped on the top with yellow fondant stars and white sprinkle galaxies dotting the cake; a DIY cake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Mermaid cake with teal and purple frosting, gold mermaid tails, and pink and purple sprinkles; a DIY cake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • A love-themed white cake with teal blue frosting and two black, white, and orange penguins jumping into the water and red fondant hearts dotting the cake; a DIY cake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Love-themed XOXO cupcakes frosted pink and white with Xs and Os, hearts, and heart sprinkles; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Unicorn-themed cupcakes frosted in blue, purple, and pink swirled frosted, white and gold ears, and gold unicorn horns; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Bee-themed cupcakes frosted in white with yellow and black bumble bees and pink flowers on top; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Pink floral-themed cupcakes decorated with light and dark pink rosettes and stars and gold leaf; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Emoji cupcakes frosted white with rainbow sprinkles and yellow smiling emoji faces with pink cheeks and three floating hearts; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • Geode cupcakes frosted white with green candy gems in the middle surrounded by gold sprinkles; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • A fun and bright white frosted cake with coral colored frosting mounds on top, teal frosting stars, pink hearts made of fondant, and pink and purple sprinkles around the bottom; a DIY cake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • A llama-themed white cake that looks like a llama head with white frosting fur, heart rainbow sunglasses, and pink and white ears; a DIY cake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • DIY cupcake decorating Christmas cupcakes with wreath and Christmas trees topping the cupcakes. Fondant holly leaves and gold, silver, and red sprinkles.
  • DIY cake decorating. Snowman, snowperson cake with face made out of black fondant and orange fondant nose. Blue frosting crown topped with rainbow sprinkles and light blue snowflakes made of fondant.
  • Fall-themed cupcakes with orange, yellow, and maple leaves available at Cake Hoopla in the Portland area.
  • Easter themed cupcakes with green grass and customizable blue, pink, and yellow easter eggs and bunny sprinkles; a DIY cupcake kit available to decorate during open studio time at Cake Hoopla in Tigard, Oregon, in the Portland area.
  • DIY black cat cake with orange and purple frosting, green eyes and ears, decorated during open studio time at Cake Hoopla
  • DIY cupcake decorating at Cake Hoopla with Halloween cupcakes, Frankensteins, pumpkins, monster blobs, and pumpkins.
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FAQs

Is Open Studio Time good for birthday celebration?

Yes! Open Studio Time is a great option for smaller birthday celebrations. Choose cake or cupcake decorating kits per guest or to share and enjoy a hands-on creative activity together. Unlike a private party, Open Studio Time does not include a private room, photo booth access, or party add-ons, but it can be an excellent choice for groups of up to 10 people.

What is the difference between Open Studio Time and a private party?

Open Studio Time is a more casual, self-paced decorating experience where guests book kits to decorate during our regular studio hours in a shared space. Private parties include a dedicated party room, a cake or set of cupcakes to decorate per decorator, exclusive use of the space during your booking, access to the digital photo booth, and optional add-ons such as apron decorating, popcorn service, and demonstrations from a Hoopla Helper.

How many people can attend Open Studio Time together?

We can seat groups of up to 10 people together during Open Studio Time. Larger groups should consider booking a private party for additional space and amenities.

Do I need a reservation for Open Studio Time?

Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Booking in advance helps ensure we have seating and decorating kits available for your group.

What do guests decorate during Open Studio Time?

Guests can choose from a variety of cake and cupcake decorating kits. Each kit includes everything needed to create a personalized edible masterpiece, including cake or cupcakes, frosting, fondant, sprinkles, decorating tools, and a take-home box. Guests can share kits or choose their own to decorate.

Is Open Studio Time appropriate for adults?

Absolutely! While many families visit Open Studio Time with children, adults enjoy decorating too. Open Studio Time is popular for date nights, girls' outings, family activities, creative afternoons, and anyone looking for a unique hands-on experience in the Portland area.

What's your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel your booking, please call 971.610.6530 or email hey@cakehoopla.com. Cancellations more than 2 days before the reservation are fully refundable.

Cancellations less than 2 days before the reservation are eligible for store credit sent via electronic gift card.

No-shows are nonrefundable.

How should I store my cake or cupcakes?

Store cakes and cupcakes in the fridge until you're ready to eat. To avoid color changes, keep the cake/cupcakes out of direct light. Remove from the fridge about 1 hour before serving to bring them to room temperature.

Drastic changes in temperature from cold to warm may cause a cake to "sweat." Don't worry, this isn't harmful to the cake. To get rid of the condensation, let the cake airdry or gently dab the cake with a dry paper towel.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. You can freeze the cakes/cupcakes even longer with airtight wrapping.

What's the best way to serve my cake or cupcakes?

Wipe the drool from your face.

Eat the cake/cupcakes at room temperature.

For cakes: Run a large knife in hot water, dry it with a towel, slice the cake. Wipe clean between cutting each slice. Repeat as the knife cools.

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