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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of baking classes are available?

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  Baking classes cover a range of specializations including sourdough bread making (3-hour and 2-hour formats), beginners bread making, artisan bread techniques, cupcake decorating, chocolate hand tempering, gelato making, cheese making, pie making, and pastry skills like puff pastry and buttercream piping. Classes are offered both in-person and via Zoom, with options for adults, teenagers, and children (minimum age 5 years for some kids' classes).

• What will I take home from a baking class?

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  Takeaways vary by class. Sourdough classes include freshly baked loaves and bread dough to practice at home. Beginner bread classes include 1 kilo of organic flour, a Fairtrade cotton apron, recipes, and baked items like scones and pizza. Gelato and cheese making classes include the product you've made, starter cultures, or ingredient kits. Most classes provide printed recipes and instruction guides to replicate techniques at home.

• How long are baking classes, and what is the class size?

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  Class duration ranges from 30 minutes (Zoom sessions) to full-day workshops. Most hands-on classes are 2-3 hours. In-person gelato making classes have a maximum of 14 participants. Kids' classes typically accommodate up to 4 children per booking, with no group bookings permitted. Some specialized workshops, like the Adult Meat Pie Masterclass, require a minimum of 6 participants to run.

• Do I need prior baking experience to attend a class?

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  Most classes are designed for beginners with no prior experience. Sourdough master classes are suited for 'keen beginners as well as those with some baking experience.' Beginner bread making and artisan bread classes explicitly welcome those new to baking. Advanced courses like 'Gourmet Delights Cheese Making' are suitable for all skill levels, with instructors providing step-by-step guidance regardless of background.

• Are there online baking classes available?

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  Yes. Zoom classes include 30-45 minute sessions on sourdough, scrolls, sponge cakes, cookies, puff pastry, muffins, and soft cheese making. These live Zoom sessions typically include access to online course materials, recipe eBooks, and recordings if you cannot attend live. Some courses combine a live Zoom presentation with a full comprehensive online course available afterward to work through at your own pace.

• What is included in cheese and gelato making classes?

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  Cheese making courses (priced $60-$297) include full demonstrations, tastings of multiple cheese and yoghurt styles, take-home workbooks with recipes and instructions, and the opportunity to purchase equipment to continue at home. Gelato classes include a 3-4 course gelato degustation (taste testing menu), behind-the-scenes facility tours, instruction on pasteurization and flavor creation, and take-home products you've made. Hands-on gelato classes ($250) also include learning to plate desserts.