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Learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques including: shells, stars, zig-zag and rosettes. The first ½ of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional looking textured buttercream cake. Filling,...

Ever wish you could make your own rich chocolate truffles?? Well, now you can! Let Roni-Sue show you how it’s done. She’ll show you the secret of ganache making and all the cool stuff you can do with it! Love chocolate covered strawberries?? Wait’ll you taste how great they are dipped in fresh chocolate ganache! [swoon]. Next up, you’ll hand...

Let us teach you how to make cupcakes the Butter Lane way! We provide the equipment, ingredients and know how—you provide yourself and your friends. Great for birthday parties and showers! Our classes are casual—from the baking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step to the friend who’d rather assist (and taste) and meant to be fun and...

An intro to fondant, you'll learn how to properly crumb coat a cake, and then cover it with fondant to get that smooth, professional looking finish. This class will also cover an overview of how to make different variations of bows to top your cake. At the end of the class, each student will have their very own bow cake to take home. Tools and Skills...

Join the macaron craze! Deceptively simple in appearance, the French macaron is a true art that requires specific techniques, which must be learned in order to perfect this French delicacy. During this class, students will learn how to prepare, bake, and make this delightful light pastry. Our Chef will guide you and teach you every step of the way...

In this class we will be building upon the skills that were covered in Cake Decorating 101. Students will learn more complex piping techniques, and how to create and arrange decorative floral elements. Tools and Skills Covered: Piping techniques that we will cover in this class include creating basket weave patterns and creating a variety of flowers...

During this session, students will learn the traditional French art of making these light and tasty all-time favorite desserts. Chef will guide you every step of the way so that you understand how these sophisticated desserts are prepared so that you can perfect the recipes at home. Each student will taste their own hand-made eclairs and cream puffs,...

Come see why Julia Child devoted her whole life to this wonderful cuisine. Menu: Gougeres (warm Gruyere cheese puffs) Pan-Roasted Chicken with Thyme Jus Roasted Ratatouille Apple Tarte Tatin with Crème Fraîche Important notes: Please reach out to CourseHorse for any dietary restrictions. Make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even...

Bean to Bar: A Pre-Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting with Alexandra Leaf Is chocolate an aphrodisiac or modern-day superfood? Perhaps a bit of both! On this run-up to Valentine’s day, join chocolate expert and Salon du Chocolat judge Alexandra Leaf for an exploration of one of our favorite foods: chocolate. You’ll learn about the culture of...

Learn to prepare everyone's all-time favorite French desserts! During this session, students will learn how to prepare these classics as the Chef guides you every step of the way to ensure fabulous Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse & Madeleines! Each student will taste their own Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse & Madeleines, and will...

Learn how easy and fun it is to make Italian Macarons! The perfect intro class for beginners. 

Tiramisù is a delicate medley of rich espresso, creamy mascarpone, and airy ladyfingers, all dusted to perfection in cocoa powder. One taste reminds us why the name translates to “pick-me-up.” Legend has it that the iconic dolce was invented in Treviso, a small and romantic city near Venezia.  Today, tiramisù is beloved across...

Learn how to create this trendy fondant cake design! In this class you create marble patterns in fondant, carve cake, learn how to make your geode, and extra techniques to take your design to the next level! students take their cake home.  All equiptment is provided.

Learn the main difference between coating and couverture chocolates. We'll discuss the proper uses for both and learn how to work with coating chocolate in chocolate molds.

French Tarts & Madeleines are an elegant way to enjoy Gouter, the traditional French afternoon "snack". Join our chef to learn to prepare tarts, filled with light custard cream and Lemon & Chocolate or Fresh Fruit. Students will also practicing preparing French Madeleines, a perfect accompaniment to any cup of tea or coffee. Each student...