Skills classes for hobby bakers are designed to help you gain confidence and creativity in the kitchen, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your repertoire. Explore hands-on instruction that breaks down essential techniques and inspires new ideas, all in a supportive, approachable environment. Discover how a few simple skills can transform your baking experience and bring more joy to every batch.

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    Great experience! I'll be back!...Elise was a great teacher!...The fresh, homemade butter was the best! So fun!...We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!

    informative, fun, fantastic instructor

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    I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning experience...Kelly was great - very fun and informative!

    hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching

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    Great Class!!...Great class! Lots of fun!!...Joining in online was a great experience and our instructor was fabulous.

    useful skills, enjoyable experience, recipe

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    Cooking Class Description: Join us as we whip up a traditional tiramisu! Our chef instructor will walk you through making ladyfingers from scratch and building your cake. By the end of class, you’ll have a complete tiramisu ready to set up in the refrigerator....

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    Cooking Class Description: Enjoy sweet summer treats in this hands-on class designed for kids and adults to cook together. Take a shortcut to cake pops by using premade cake as you learn to mix cream cheese frosting, shape cake pop centers and decorate...

    good teacher, enjoyable, bonding experience

  • Cooking Class Description: Discover the ease of make-ahead desserts in this hands-on class focused on a classic Chocolate Icebox Cake. You’ll learn how to layer chocolate wafers, whipped cream and quick cherry jam into a no-bake dessert that’s perfect...

  • Cooking Class Description: Take your macaron skills somewhere tropical! In this focused online class, your chef instructor will guide you through every step of making these elegant French confections, from whipping a perfect meringue and mastering the...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate with the family by learning how to create a fun and flavorful cupcake! Kids and adults will team up to craft batters and bake tie-dye cupcakes. Plus, you’ll learn piping techniques with red and blue buttercream and...

  • Cooking Class Description: A classic American treat, every baker should have a go-to pie recipe in their repertoire. Starting with the foundation of every great pie, you’ll learn to make the perfect pie dough to use with all your creations. Then, our...

  • Cooking Class Description: Let's celebrate our independence with a delicious summer pie! We'll fill the all-butter crust with seasonal fruit, then top it with a gorgeous lattice crust that's almost too pretty to eat.



    • To get fully prepared for class,...

    ease of preparation, taste

  • Great class , Me and my son had a lot of fun...Hands on with Chef was a great experience!

    excellent teaching, small class size, one on one instruction

  • Cooking Class Description: The quintessential summer treats, strawberry shortcakes make a great finale to every BBQ, picnic and outdoor dinner party. Using fresh strawberries and a few simple pantry staples, you'll learn to make classic strawberry shortcakes...

  • Cooking Class Description: Refine your pastry skills with this technique-driven deep dive into classic French macarons. In this 3-hour class, our chef instructor will guide you through every step—from whipping stable meringue to mastering macaronage,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Step into the world of the French patisserie in this 3-hour baking class dedicated to classic pastry techniques. Your chef instructor will guide you through the art of laminated dough as you learn the tips and tricks behind...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn all about the flaky and buttery goodness that goes into making the perfect French croissant in this hands-on 3-hour class. Our chefs will teach you about mixing, laminating and shaping dough for the perfect flaky finish....

  • Cooking Class Description: Gather the family for a night of crowd-pleasing sweets! Kids and adults will work side-by-side under the guidance of our chef instructors to bake decadent Chocolate Pecan Brownies paired with a from-scratch Vanilla Bean Ice...

  • Cooking Class Description: Travel to Sweden without leaving your kitchen for a class dedicated to the art of traditional Swedish baking. Your chef instructor will guide you through fragrant Cardamom Buns, teaching you the technique behind the dough and...

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    Cooking Class Description: Put your farmers market haul to good use in this class spotlighting in-season veggies. You'll learn to make pie dough for your savory summer tomato, caramelized onion and goat cheese galette and practice your emulsion and knife...

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    great...great just so great I love this place

    great experience

  • Cooking Class Description: Get your French fill in this tasty new Focus Series class! We’ll teach you how to make traditional Brittany-style buckwheat crêpes and a version using all-purpose flour, too. You’ll learn how to properly cook your crêpes, as...

  • Cooking Class Description: Designed for ages 12 and older, this series combines creativity with essential culinary skills as teens explore the techniques that form the backbone of great cooking. Throughout the week, they’ll build toward true culinary...

Skills Classes for Hobby Bakers