We’ll learn the magic behind ethereal choux pastry and some of its best known pastries: cream puffs, éclairs, and Paris-Brest. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended.

Join us on a baking adventure with one of our region's most beloved seasonal treasures: the apple. We'll discuss some of the better- and lesser- known varieties grown in New England, their applications in baking, and undertake several magnificent but deceptively simple treats: a French apple and rum cake, an apple, cream and calvados tart, and an apple puff pastry. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended.

A hands-on introduction to the classic baguette and a few of its modern spin-offs. We’ll go over the fundamentals of mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking, with tips on best practices for home bakers, as well as discuss the impact of different grains on texture and flavor. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended.

We’ll take a deep dive into how to make the most iconic pastry around, the classic croissant, and explore its versatility in both sweet and savory applications. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended.

Learn to make several sweet and savory tarts using super-versatile short crust dough and seasonal ingredients. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended. Masks not required but suggested.

Join us on a baking adventure with one of our region's most beloved seasonal treasures: the apple. We'll discuss some of the better- and lesser- known varieties grown in New England, their applications in baking, and undertake several magnificent but deceptively simple treats: a French apple and rum cake, an apple, cream and calvados tart, and an apple puff pastry. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended.

Welcome to the wacky but satisfying world of sourdough, or wild yeast, breads. We’ll learn the basics of creating and maintaining a sourdough starter; mixing, shaping, and proofing breads; and best practices for baking breads in your home oven. Comfortable attire and non-slip shoes highly recommended. Masks not required but suggested.