Take this chocolate oyster painting workshop with Julie McAllister

The “Is It Cake?” season three contestant will lead this hands-on class ahead of the upcoming oyster season.

Julie McAllister teaching the chocolate oyster painting workshop

In addition to Netflix, Julie McAllister has also been featured on the Food Network and Discovery Plus.

Photo by Sirena White-Singleton

Are you a fan of Netflix’s “Is It Cake?” If so, you could take a class from season 3 contestant Julie McAllister, a Charleston-based cake artist.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., McAllister will lead a hands-on workshop at downtown Charleston hotel The Loutrel, where attendees will learn how to craft ultra-realistic chocolate oysters using advanced coloring + texturizing techniques. No prior baking or cake decorating skills are required. Wine and light bites will be provided by The Loutrel’s Veranda Lounge.

The cost is $125 per person. Don’t wait to snag your tickets — there’s limited availability.

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