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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of baking classes are available?

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  Classes range from beginner bread making and sourdough workshops to advanced masterclasses in pastry, chocolate tempering, and gelato making. Specific offerings include Sourdough Master Classes (3 hours), Beginners Bread Making workshops, Artisan Bread classes focusing on Ciabatta and Turkish breads, and specialized courses in pie making, buttercream decorating, and puff pastry. Many locations offer both in-person and online Zoom sessions.

• What will I take home from a baking class?

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  Take-home items vary by class type. Bread-making classes typically include loaves or dough you've prepared, recipes, and starter cultures. The Beginners Bread Making workshop includes a Fairtrade cotton apron, 1 kilo of organic flour, scones, pizza, and custard. Hands-on gelato classes provide gelato or sorbet you've made. Chocolate classes include sample bags of items created during the workshop, and many classes provide certificates of completion.

• How long do baking classes typically run?

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  Class duration varies based on format. Zoom sessions typically run 30-45 minutes, while hands-on in-person classes range from 1.5 hours (chocolate hand tempering, chocolate scrolls) to 3 hours (Sourdough Master Class) to full-day workshops (Redbeard Historic Bakery's comprehensive bread course, cheese making courses). Multi-day processes like Danish Dark Rye Bread are condensed into 2.5-hour sessions.

• Are baking classes suitable for beginners?

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  Yes. The Sourdough Master Class is suited for keen beginners as well as those with some baking experience. Beginners Bread Making, The Art of Sourdough, and The Home Baker Workshop are specifically designed for beginner-level bakers. Kids classes accommodate ages 5 and up with separate programs. However, some advanced classes like the Gelato Appreciation Class and hands-on gelato making courses are suitable for all skill levels.

• What ingredients or materials are provided in classes?

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  Class provision varies. Bread classes work with established starters—the Sourdough Master Class uses a 26-year-old starter from Bourke Street Bakery. Beginners Bread Making provides organic flour, scones, and pizza ingredients. Cheese making courses work with cow's milk. Gelato classes provide ingredients for making gelato or sorbet. Most classes include welcome refreshments such as organic coffee or tea. Aprons are typically provided or included as take-home items in certain workshops.

• Do you offer classes for children?

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  Yes. Free Kids Classes (Sydney) are available for children ages 5 and up, with a maximum of 4 children per booking. Each child makes at least two fresh baked bread items to take home. School Holiday Programs accommodate children ages 8-16 for chocolate making, with private events available for younger children (6+). Some classes like Knead a Feed welcome kitchen-confident 10-year-olds. No group bookings or birthday parties are permitted in most children's programs.