French Pastry Foundations: A 2-Day Hands-On Intensive
Sat, Jul 19
|Des Moines
Learn the techniques behind classic French pastries in this immersive 2-day workshop.
Time & Location
Jul 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jul 20, 2025, 2:30 PM
Des Moines, 4119 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
About the event
This immersive two-day workshop is all about the foundations of French baking. From laminated dough to macarons, you’ll get hands-on with some of the most iconic pastries while learning the techniques behind them. Perfect for serious home bakers or anyone wanting to grow their skills with expert guidance.
Class size is limited to 12 to keep things focused and hands-on. Each participant will receive a full recipe workbook and take home everything they make during class. Light refreshments and snacks will be served each day.
What We’ll Cover:
How to laminate dough from scratch
Shaping and baking croissants, pain au chocolat & kouign-amann
Making and piping French macarons (Swiss method)