Pastry Classes
Participate in our fun cooking classes at JCC coming in Fall 2023!
Requirements for each class:
Participants are required to bring a hat, preferably a hair net, to wear while in the kitchen that will restrain hair away from your shoulders. Optional materials include an apron, and containers to take home your baked goods. Participants are welcome to take a break with their own food, snacks, and drinks.
French Macaroons
One-day class on how to make classic French Macaroons! Students will learn how to prepare french-method Macaroons, in addition to two fillings (ganache and Swiss buttercream). Students will also learn how to properly setup and sanitize their workstations, and use a digital food scale for prepping their formulas.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Unless otherwise noted, class is are held at the JCC Arboretum from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the date(s) listed.
| Course Code | Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSP-4000-05F | October 8, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
Tarts!
One-day class on how to make TWO finished tarts, a traditional short-crust tart with pastry cream filling & fresh fruit garnish, and a Gluten Free coconut macaroon tart shell with chocolate ganache filling and fresh berries. Students will also learn how to properly setup and sanitize their workstations, and use a digital food scale for prepping their formulas.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Unless otherwise noted, class is are held at the JCC Arboretum from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the date(s) listed.
| Course Code | Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSP-4000-03F | October 15, 2023 | October 8, 2023 |
6" Funfetti Birthday Cake
One-day class on how to make a 6" round, four-layer Funfetti Birthday Cake! Students will learn how to prepare a modified creaming method of Vanilla cake, American Buttercream & Italian Buttercream Frosting (demo only), and how to assemble their birthday cake. Students will also learn how to properly setup and sanitize their workstations, and use a digital food scale for prepping their formulas.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Unless otherwise noted, class is are held at the JCC Arboretum from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the date(s) listed.
| Course Code | Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSP-4000-04F | November 19, 2023 | November 12, 2023 |
Better Baker
One-day class on how to become a better baker by utilizing the best practices of commercial kitchens. Students will learn how to use a scale, ingredient functions, the importance of sticking to mixing methods, sanitation, the differences between weight vs. volume recipes, and the importance of mixing methods.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Unless otherwise noted, class is held at the JCC Arboretum from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the date(s) listed.
| Course Code | Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| No class available at this time. |
Royal Icing Sugar Cookies!!
One-day class on how to make custom decorated Royal icing sugar cookies. Students will learn how to prepare a creaming method sugar cookie dough and royal icing, and how to decoratively finish their baked cookies! Students will also learn how to properly setup and sanitize their workstations, and use a digital food scale for prepping their formulas.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Unless otherwise noted, class is are held at the JCC Arboretum from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the date(s) listed.
| Course Code | Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| No class available at this time. |
Petit Fours!!
Two-day class. French Macaroons, Petit Gateau (actual stacked petit fours), coconut macaroons, ladyfinger, etc....treats you might find on a tea party sweets tray.
Registration Fee: $
Unless otherwise noted, class is are held at the JCC Arboretum from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the date(s) listed.
| Course Code | Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| No class currently available |
For more information please contact:
LaShawndra White
Director of Community Programs & Cleveland Campus
(919) 464-2404
ltwhite@johnstoncc.edu