MCLEAN, VA. — Ron Ben-Israel, a cake decorator who has appeared in national magazines and TV shows, will teach a 6-hour sugar flower class on Oct. 20 as part of the American Retail Bakery Exposition (ARBE) in Charlotte, N.C. The class will be limited to 20 people.

Mr. Ben-Israel’s confectionery works have been featured in such publications as InStyle Weddings, Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Living and Vogue. He has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Martha Stewart Show" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." He owns Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York.